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Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 47,013. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 47,013 |
| Population Density | 10,832 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7249°, 1.6137° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (595 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,138 |
About Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 47,013. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Boulogne-sur-Mer vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,138 |
| 75% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 23.0% |
| 539% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
| 142% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,821 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $123,800 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $619 |
| 47% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 18,805 |
Property Tax
Climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below France avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7249°N, 1.6137°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 34 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 49 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Boulogne-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Boulogne-sur-Mer
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Perrault-La Fontaine | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Augustin | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Jacques Brel | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jean Rostand | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph de Navarin | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Deseille | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Alphonse Daudet | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Louis Pasteur | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jules Ferry | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Pierre Daunou | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Cary-Sauvage | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Angellier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Angellier | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Godefroy de Bouillon | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Thérèse | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Jean-Charles Cazin | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Grimm-Andersen | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Fémeland-Dezoteux | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Jean Macé de Boulogne-sur-Mer | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Édouard Branly | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Bucaille-Pelletan | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Boulogne-sur-Mer
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio RWL | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DR - P2 Klassisk | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 16 kbps | |
| Radio Broadstairs (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Delta FM Saint-Omer | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TEMPO 62 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) (GB) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DCR104.9 FM (GB) | community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Boulogne-sur-Mer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa San Martin | ||||
| Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle | ||||
| Château Musée d'Aumont | ||||
| Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode | ||||
| École-musée | ||||
| École-musée | ||||
| Fort de la Crèche | ||||
| Forteresse de Mimoyecques | ||||
| Maison de la Beurière | ||||
| Maison des pècheurs | ||||
| Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale | ||||
| Musée de la Céramique de Desvres | ||||
| Musée de la Marine | ||||
| Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945 | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée du Touquet | ||||
| Musée Quentovic | ||||
| Todt Battery Museum | ||||
| Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1) | ||||
| Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres | ||||
| World War II Museum |
Libraries in Boulogne-sur-Mer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Nesles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Rose des Vents | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boulogne-sur-Mer
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché au poisson | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché d'Étaples | |||||
| Marché de Calais Nord | |||||
| Marché de saison | |||||
| Marché de saison | |||||
| Marché de Stella | |||||
| place Crèvecœur |
Hotels in Boulogne-sur-Mer
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Boulogne-sur-Mer
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Boulogne-sur-Mer
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Boulogne-sur-Mer
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Boulogne-sur-Mer
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Boulogne-sur-Mer
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Boulogne-sur-Mer
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boulogne-sur-Mer
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Boulogne-sur-Mer
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Boulogne-sur-Mer
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Boulogne-sur-Mer
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Boulogne-sur-Mer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des 2 Caps | ||||
| La Brasserie du Goulot | ||||
| Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale |
Airports Near Boulogne-sur-Mer
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LTQ | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Berck-sur-Mer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inglenook Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pent Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ripple Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Boulogne-sur-Mer
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Boulogne Brequerecque | |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer Principal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Boulogne-sur-Mer
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Immaculée Conception | |
| Chapelle du Saint-Sang | |
| Église Saint-François de Sales | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Louis | |
| Église Saint-Michel | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Boulogne-sur-Mer?
Boulogne-sur-Mer has a population of 47,013 residents and is located in France. The population density is 10,832 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.
Is Boulogne-sur-Mer expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,138, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $619 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Boulogne-sur-Mer?
Boulogne-sur-Mer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.
How is the job market in Boulogne-sur-Mer?
The job market in Boulogne-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,821 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Boulogne-sur-Mer?
The median home value in Boulogne-sur-Mer is $123,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $619.