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Cambrai, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Cambrai is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 36,492. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,492 Population 5,198/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,190 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,190 median income, 21.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $594/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,492
Density5,198/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,190
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$594
Housing Units14,597
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population36,492
Population Density5,198 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates50.1760°, 3.2347°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$21,190

About Cambrai

Cambrai is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 36,492. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cambrai is $21,190, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,190 business establishments.

Income: Cambrai vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,190
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.5%
497% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cambrai is $118,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $594 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,597 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$594
49% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,597

Property Tax

Climate in Cambrai

Cambrai has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 782 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 37°F -4.6° / 12.1° 67.5
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -4.3° / 15.4° 64.6
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -2.9° / 18.5° 64.1
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -3.1° / 21.4° 43.9
May 13°C / 55°F 2° / 24.3° 55.5
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 7.2° / 29.2° 77.0
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 8.9° / 31.6° 59.8
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 9.7° / 29.9° 47.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 5.9° / 28.1° 60.6
Oct 12°C / 54°F 2.8° / 22.4° 91.5
Nov 7°C / 45°F -1.8° / 16° 72.2
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4.3° / 13.6° 78.1
Cambrai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density5,198/sq mi
Coordinates50.1760°N, 3.2347°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 59 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 67 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 112 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 73 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 149 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 108 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 56 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 109 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 148 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 48 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 70 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 56 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 114 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 106 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 39 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 148 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 132 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 71 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 143 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Cambrai has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cambrai

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Raymond Gernez — — — —
École primaire privée Immaculée-Conception — — — —
École élémentaire Paul Bert — — — —
École maternelle Paul Bert — — — —
Cité Scolaire Fénelon — — — —
Collège Robert Badinter — — — —
École primaire René Coty — — — —
École primaire La Fontaine — — — —
École élémentaire Gambetta — — — —
École primaire privée catholique Saint-Bernard — — — —
École élémentaire Ferdinand Buisson — — — —
École maternelle Ferdinand Buisson — — — —
École primaire privée catholique Saint-Roch — — — —
École primaire Pierre Corneille — — — —
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne — — — —
Lycée Paul Duez — — — —
École élémentaire Raymond Gernez — — — —
Collège Privé Catholique Saint-Luc - Jeanne d'Arc — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Privé Catholique Saint-Luc — — — —
Lycée Général Privé Catholique Saint-Luc — — — —
École maternelle du Parc — — — —
École primaire privée catholique Saint-François — — — —
École primaire André Malraux — — — —
Collège Fénelon — — — —
Lycée Fénelon — — — —
Cité Scolaire Paul Duez - Louise de Bettignies — — — —
Collège Jules Ferry — — — —
Lycée professionnel privé d'esthétique et de coiffure Silvya Terrade — — — —
Lycée Professionnel Louise de Bettignies — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cambrai

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio — MP3 224 kbps
Canal FM — MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM — AAC+ 320 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) — MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) — MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM — MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy — MP3 224 kbps
CN'O — AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cambrai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arkéos
Cambrai Tank 1917
Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde
Château de Bernicourt
Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy
La maison du textile
Maison de la Broderie
Maison de la Nature
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison du Canal
Maison du Patrimoine de Proville
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Moulin Brunet
Musée Archéologique Arkeos
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de Cambrai
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré
Musée militaire de Cambrai
Musée municipal d'histoire locale
Musée Municipal de Denain
Photothèque
Touage de Riqueval

Libraries in Cambrai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Micheline0.0
Bibliothèque La Péniche0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville0.0
La P'tite Récré0.0
Livre pour Tous0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de l'Escaut0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque La Malterie0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0

Farmers Markets in Cambrai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Bernicourt
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché de la Place Saint-Amé
Marché de Noël
Marché de Proville

Hotels in Cambrai

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Beatus
Logis Hôtel - Le Mouton Blanc

Cafes in Cambrai

24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Chien Qui Fume
Café De La Marine
Café Le Commerce
Café-Tabac Au Stop
Cafeteria du Labo
Chez Charlie
L'Européen
L’essentiel
L’Excentric’ Café
La Comédie
La Distillerie
Le Bodega
Le Cantimpré
Le Chantilly Café PMU
Le Club Café
Le Cygne
Le Flore
Le Gallia
Le Gambrinus
Le Paris
Le Saint-Cloud
Le Saint-Roch Café
Le Vauban Café-Tabac
Pop & Rock Café

Cinemas in Cambrai

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Megarama Le Palace

Theatres in Cambrai

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Cambrai
Théâtre de Verdure

Castles in Cambrai

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Selles
Citadelle de Cambrai

Clinics in Cambrai

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'autodialyse ADH
Clinique du Cambrésis
Clinique Saint-Roch
Clinique Sainte-Marie
SMR pédiatrique LADAPT

Dentists in Cambrai

14 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Lemaire Pauline
Dr Simon Teiten
Foret
FR #13727984579
FR #13727984580
FR #13727984581
FR #13737123671
FR #13742029408
Hélène Duvivier
Jaber Nizar
Nathalie Dehaine
OrthoVictoire
Régis d'Halluin et Élodie Rolland
Romain DEHAINE

Veterinaries in Cambrai

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Faidherbe
Clinique vétérinaire Porte Notre-Dame
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Druon

Train Stations in Cambrai

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cambrai station

Bus Stations in Cambrai

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Bus

Gas Stations in Cambrai

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Esso Express
Station-Service Auchan
Total

Banks in Cambrai

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
SG

Shopping Malls in Cambrai

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Auchan Cambrai
Galerie - Place Robert Leroy
Galerie du Mail Saint-Martin

Gyms in Cambrai

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Cambrai Pilates Club
Fitness Club
Iron Bodyfit

Breweries in Cambrai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Vaucelles
Brasserie de Wagnonville
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie La Choulette
La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale

Stadiums & Teams in Cambrai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cambrai

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield—Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield—Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield—Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield—Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ—Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield—Small Airport
Compiègne Margny Airfield—Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield—Small Airport
Herlies ULM—Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield—Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM—Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield—Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield—Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield—Small Airport
Maubray Airfield—Small Airport
Montdidier Airfield—Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield—Small Airport
Neuflieux Airfield—Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield—Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield—Small Airport
Val de l'Ailette Airfield—Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Cambrai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale Cambrai Victor Hugo
La Poste Cambrai Principal

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cambrai

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Belfries of Belgium and FranceCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cambrai

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Archevêché
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Grâce de Cambrai
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonsecours
Chapelle Saint-Julien
Chapelle Saint-Luc
Église de l’Immaculée-Conception
Église Protestante Unie de Cambrai
Église Saint-Druon
Église Saint-Géry
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Roch
La Chapelle Vaucelette
Mosquée An Nour
Mosquée de Ar Rahma

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cambrai

Belfries of Belgium and France
Cultural · inscribed 1999
Twenty-three belfries in the north of France and the belfry of Gembloux in Belgium were inscribed in 2005, as an extension to the 32 Belgian belfries inscribed in 1999 as Belfries of Flanders and Wallonia. Built between the 11th and 17th centuries, they showca...

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 Cambrai

What is the population of Cambrai?

Cambrai has a population of 36,492 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,198 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

Is Cambrai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,190, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $594 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cambrai?

Cambrai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cambrai?

The job market in Cambrai faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cambrai?

The median home value in Cambrai is $118,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $594.

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