Biarritz, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Biarritz is a mid-size city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 33,188. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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People
Economy
CHousing
BClimate
| Population | 33,188 |
| Population Density | 7,375 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4806°, -1.5568° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.1 inches (1,578 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,691 |
About Biarritz
Biarritz is a mid-size city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 33,188. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Biarritz vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,691 |
| 63% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,991 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $177,000 |
| 37% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,275 |
Property Tax
Climate in Biarritz
Biarritz has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4806°N, 1.5568°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in |
Biarritz has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Biarritz
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Villa Fal | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Jules Ferry | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Michelet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Pyrénées | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire des Thermes Salins | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Sévigné | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Reptou | — | — | — | — |
| Itsas Argi Ikastola Biarritz | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Publique Victor Duruy | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jean Rostand | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Le Braou | — | — | — | — |
| École Alsace | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Paul Bert | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Privée Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Hôtelier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Immaculée-Conception | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée André Malraux | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Biarritz
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa FM Guipuzcoa (ES) | — | AAC | |
| Cadena SER Radio San Sebastián (ES) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM MUSICAL (ES) | 80s, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Marca Donostia (ES) | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Irulegiko Irratia | abisuak, basque music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Wave Radio | beach, surf | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antxeta irratia | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gure irratia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LAPURDI Irratia | christian | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Biarritz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette | ||||
| Centro del Hierro y la Forja | ||||
| Chocolaterie Musée | ||||
| CIAP Lapurdum | ||||
| Convent and cloister of Recollets | ||||
| DIDAM | ||||
| Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari | ||||
| Fonds Labégorre | ||||
| L'Art de l'Espadrille | ||||
| L'Atelier du Chocolat | ||||
| La Cité de l'Océan | ||||
| La Cité des Mémoires | ||||
| La Maison Labourdine | ||||
| Le Musée du Gâteau Basque | ||||
| Maison de l'Oralité et du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée Asiatica | ||||
| Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne | ||||
| Musée Bonnat-Helleu | ||||
| Musée de la Mer | ||||
| Musée du Château d'Arcangues | ||||
| Musée du judaïsme bayonnais Suzanne et Marcel Suarès | ||||
| Musée Historique Biarritz | ||||
| Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique | ||||
| Museum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of the French Basque Region | ||||
| Museum of Witches | ||||
| Oiasso Museoa | ||||
| Ortillopitz | ||||
| Parcc | ||||
| Ramery museoa | ||||
| Villa Arnaga | ||||
| Villa Saraléguinéa |
Libraries in Biarritz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arbonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Seignosse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque diocésaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale André Moine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Quintaou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Temporaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay | 0.0 | |||||
| CBA Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation IKER | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Lapurdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Ikust alaia udal artxiboa | 0.0 | |||||
| Liburutegia | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludo-Bibliothèque Ondres | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludo-médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médi@tèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Media library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - L'Écume des Jours | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque centre-ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'Hendaye - Hendaiako mediateka | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Biarritz | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tarnos | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Hauts de Sainte-Croix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Rospide | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'anima | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lizaga | 0.0 | |||||
| TOKI-TOKI | 0.0 | |||||
| Zuloaga etxea library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Biarritz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Halle de Biarritz | |||||
| Halle de Seignosse | |||||
| Halles 5 cantons | |||||
| Halles de Bayonne | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Les halles du Marché | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché de Capbreton | |||||
| Marché de Ciboure | |||||
| Marché de Hossegor | |||||
| Marché de Labenne | |||||
| Marché de Ondres | |||||
| Marché de producteurs | |||||
| Marché de producteurs des Halles | |||||
| Marché de Quintaou | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx | |||||
| Marché de Socoa | |||||
| Marché de Tarnos | |||||
| Marché de Tosse | |||||
| Marché des « 4 saisons » | |||||
| Marché du Polo Beyris | |||||
| Marché place des Gascons | |||||
| Marché place du Marquisat | |||||
| Marché producteurs locaux du Boucau | |||||
| Marché République | |||||
| Marché Saint-Charles | |||||
| Marché saisonnier - Labenne Océan | |||||
| Marché saisonnier -Seignosse Plage | |||||
| Marché Sokoburu | |||||
| Pêcherie des Allées Marines |
Hotels in Biarritz
51 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Biarritz
28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Biarritz
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Biarritz
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Biarritz
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Biarritz
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Biarritz
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Biarritz
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Biarritz
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Biarritz
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Biarritz
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Biarritz
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Biarritz
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Biarritz
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Biarritz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belharra | ||||
| Bipil Aguerria | ||||
| Brasserie Bruel | ||||
| Brasserie Cath' | ||||
| Brasserie Kipett | ||||
| Brasserie La Séquère | ||||
| Brasserie Rosny Beer | ||||
| Brasserie Zirtzil | ||||
| La Clique | ||||
| La Ménagerie Microbrasserie | ||||
| La Superbe |
Stadiums & Teams in Biarritz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Biarritz
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | BIQ | Medium Airport |
| Pamplona Airport | PNA | Medium Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | EAS | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Mimizan | — | Small Airport |
| Benesse Maremne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dax Seyresse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Itxassou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ororbia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rion Des Landes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sames Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Biarritz
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Biarritz | |
| Biarritz Saint-Martin | |
| Carrefour Express | |
| La Poste | |
| La Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Biarritz
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx | ||
| Les Embruns |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Biarritz
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aumônerie Mintzaia | |
| Église orthodoxe russe | |
| Église Saint-Charles | |
| Église Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Sainte-Eugénie | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Synagogue |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Biarritz
What is the population of Biarritz?
Biarritz has a population of 33,188 residents and is located in France. The population density is 7,375 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.
Is Biarritz expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,691, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,000 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Biarritz?
Biarritz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Biarritz?
The job market in Biarritz faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,991 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Biarritz?
The median home value in Biarritz is $177,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $885.
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