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Buire-le-Sec, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Buire-le-Sec is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 803. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
803 Population 101/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,822 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,822 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population803
Density101/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,822
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units321
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population803
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates50.3843°, 1.8325°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$20,822

About Buire-le-Sec

Buire-le-Sec is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 803. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Buire-le-Sec is $20,822, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Buire-le-Sec vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,822
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buire-le-Sec is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 321 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 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units321

Property Tax

Climate in Buire-le-Sec

Buire-le-Sec has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 2.2° / 7° 64.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.7° 53.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.9° 53.2
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.3° 49.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 60.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 63.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.4° 63.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.7° / 22.6° 80.0
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 68.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.3° 79.3
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 81.9
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.4° 93.2
Buire-le-Sec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates50.3843°N, 1.8325°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 117 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 97 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 147 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 142 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 27 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 138 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 47 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 106 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 24 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 131 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 138 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 46 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 94 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 84 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 77 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 62 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 104 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 42 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 96 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 74 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Buire-le-Sec has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Buire-le-Sec

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École élémentaire RPI 63
École primaire RPI 63
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Radio Stations near Buire-le-Sec

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Buire-le-Sec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Historique Crécy la Bataille
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Frères Caudron
Musée du Touquet
Musée Picarvie
Musée Quentovic
Porte de Nevers

Libraries in Buire-le-Sec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque de Boismont0.0

Farmers Markets in Buire-le-Sec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Buire-le-Sec

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Gros Tilleul

Castles in Buire-le-Sec

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Argoules

Breweries in Buire-le-Sec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Quentovic

Stadiums & Teams in Buire-le-Sec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buire-le-Sec

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buire-le-Sec

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye de Valloires
Abbaye de Valloires
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonsecours
Église Saint-Antoine-et-Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Nicolas
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 Buire-le-Sec

What is the population of Buire-le-Sec?

Buire-le-Sec has a population of 803 residents and is located in France. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

Is Buire-le-Sec expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,822, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Buire-le-Sec?

Buire-le-Sec has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buire-le-Sec?

The job market in Buire-le-Sec faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buire-le-Sec?

The median home value in Buire-le-Sec is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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