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Cargèse, France

Corsica · France

Cargèse is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,032 Population 58/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,209 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,209 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $629/mo rent

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About Cargèse

Cargèse

Cargèse is a village and commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the west coast of the island of Corsica, 27 km north of Ajaccio.

People

Population1,032
Density58/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,209
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$629
Housing Units413
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population1,032
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates42.1363°, 8.5959°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (717 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,209

About Cargèse

Cargèse is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cargèse is $23,209, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Cargèse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,209
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cargèse is $125,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $629 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 413 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$629
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units413

Property Tax

Climate in Cargèse

Cargèse has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Feb (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14° 54.2
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.2° 47.1
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16° 50.3
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.5° 55.9
May 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.1° 51.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.9° 25.8
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 17.7° / 28.6° 9.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 18.1° / 29.2° 15.9
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 15.4° / 26.1° 58.9
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.8° 80.4
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.3° 114.7
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.1° 73.8
Cargèse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates42.1363°N, 8.5959°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 14, 2024.

Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 77 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 81 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 135 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 139 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 90 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 105 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 113 km
Sep 20, 1995 Ligurian Sea M3.5 131 km
Aug 17, 2002 62 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.5 135 km
Feb 9, 1998 55 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M3.5 143 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 107 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 35 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 89 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 89 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 79 km
Sep 21, 1992 69 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.2 128 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 69 km
Nov 22, 1993 61 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M3.1 137 km
Apr 2, 2003 66 km SE of Antibes, France M3.1 135 km
Feb 9, 2001 88 km SSE of Antibes, France M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Cargèse has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Cargèse

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Hélène Coti
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Radio Stations near Cargèse

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calvi Citadelle eclectic MP3 128 kbps
RADIO OLBIA WEB (IT) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Balagne hits, pop MP3 96 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure Italia (IT) albenga, italian pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Cargèse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Lazaret d'Aspretto
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
Écomusée - Maison de la Mémoire
Fesch Museum
Le Petit Musée de la Bruyère
Maison de Napoléon Bonaparte
Maison du Miel
NapoRama
Palais Fesch

Libraries in Cargèse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bastelicaccia0.0
Médiathèque des Cannes0.0
Médiathèque Saint Jean0.0

Farmers Markets in Cargèse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux poissons d'Ajaccio
Marché d'Ajaccio - Marcatu d'Aiacciu

Hotels in Cargèse

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bel Mare
Continental
Hôtel Cyrnos
Hôtel Helios
Hôtel Saint-Jean
Résidence Itylon
Résidence l'Alivetu
Roc E Mare

Cafes in Cargèse

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Chantilly
Le Yuka

Theatres in Cargèse

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de verdure

Gas Stations in Cargèse

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Cargèse

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cargèse

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 $0
Ghisoni 0.0 $0
Vergio 0.0 $0
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cargèse

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de CorteSmall Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Vaitella GaleriaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cargèse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cargèse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cargèse

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Grecque Saint-Spyridon
Église Latine Santa-Marìa-Assunta
Église Saint-Siméon
Saint-Erasme

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Cargèse

What is the population of Cargèse?

Cargèse has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in France. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.

Is Cargèse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,209, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cargèse?

Cargèse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cargèse?

The job market in Cargèse faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cargèse?

The median home value in Cargèse is $125,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $629.

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