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Carcans, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Carcans is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,700. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,700 Population 25/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,715 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,715 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $681/mo rent

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About Carcans

Carcans

Carcans is a commune in the Gironde department, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

People

Population1,700
Density25/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,715
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$136,200
Rent$681
Housing Units680
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,700
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates45.0785°, -1.0448°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (919 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,715

About Carcans

Carcans is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,700. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Carcans is $25,715, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Carcans vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,715
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carcans is $136,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $681 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 680 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,200
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$681
41% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units680

Property Tax

Carcans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area67.7 sq mi (175.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates45.0785°N, 1.0448°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 97 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 129 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 59 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 102 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 96 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 98 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 148 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 136 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 147 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 131 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 117 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 108 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 100 km
Feb 5, 1991 36 km W of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.7 143 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 138 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 143 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 127 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 97 km
Apr 18, 2005 5 km WNW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Carcans has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Carcans

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Res'paix — — — —
École secondaire privée Res'paix de Carcans — — — —
École Pierre Vigneau — — — —
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Carcans

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ola Radio — MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gironde — MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio — AAC
Radio Dunes — MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
Wit FM 2000 — MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carcans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée de la Gare
Musée de la Mémoire Canaulaise
Musée de la Tonnellerie
Musée du Souvenir – Maison du Combattant
Palais du Costume Mazarin
Petit Musée des Automates

Libraries in Carcans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque CdC Coeur du Médoc0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Laurent0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Ludo-Médiathèque Lacanau-Ville0.0

Farmers Markets in Carcans

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les halles de la Gaïté
Marché Dominical
Marché dominical
Marché Marian

Cafes in Carcans

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chill and the gang
K'Typic
Le Bord'eau

Cinemas in Carcans

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Estran

Theatres in Carcans

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café-Théâtre de Carcans

Gas Stations in Carcans

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Carrefour Contact Station Service
Spar

Banks in Carcans

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Carcans

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nauera

Airports Near Carcans

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch—Medium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base—Medium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Andernos—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet—Small Airport
Arvert Airfield—Small Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfield—Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield—Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield—Small Airport
Cestas Airfield—Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield—Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield—Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield—Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield—Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield—Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield—Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield—Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield—Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield—Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Carcans

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carcans
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carcans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Sébastien

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 Carcans

What is the population of Carcans?

Carcans has a population of 1,700 residents and is located in France. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 67.7 square miles.

Is Carcans expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,715, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Carcans?

Carcans has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

How is the job market in Carcans?

The job market in Carcans faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carcans?

The median home value in Carcans is $136,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $681.

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