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Bourecq, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Bourecq is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 528. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 341/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,896 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,896 median income, 12.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population528
Density341/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,896
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$544
Housing Units211
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population528
Population Density341 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates50.5719°, 2.4323°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$22,896

About Bourecq

Bourecq is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bourecq is $22,896, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Bourecq vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,896
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bourecq is $108,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 211 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units211

Property Tax

Bourecq experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates50.5719°N, 2.4323°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 115 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 104 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 130 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 43 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 138 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 126 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 88 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 107 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 115 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 107 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 42 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 86 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 97 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 98 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 66 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 103 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 110 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 60 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 77 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Bourecq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bourecq

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle RPI 85
École élémentaire RPI 85
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Radio Stations near Bourecq

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bourecq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archives municipales
La Coupole
Labanque
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de la Bataille
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vie Frontalière
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Augustins
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Henri Dupuis
Vlaemsch Huiseke

Libraries in Bourecq

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Bourecq

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché de Flêtre
Marché de Steewoorde
Marché FRET
Tuesday Morning

Breweries in Bourecq

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie Brebis Galeuse
Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Bourecq

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bourecq

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Omer
Église Saint-Riquier

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bourecq

What is the population of Bourecq?

Bourecq has a population of 528 residents and is located in France. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Bourecq expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,896, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bourecq?

Bourecq has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bourecq?

The job market in Bourecq faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bourecq?

The median home value in Bourecq is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544.

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