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Cars, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Cars is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,301. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,301 Population 525/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,440 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,440 median income, 12.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $761/mo rent

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About Cars

Cars

Cars is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

People

Population1,301
Density525/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,440
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$152,200
Rent$761
Housing Units520
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,301
Population Density525 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates45.1298°, -0.6205°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$24,440

About Cars

Cars is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,301. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cars is $24,440, which is 67% 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 78 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$24,440
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cars is $152,200, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $761 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 520 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 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,200
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$761
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units520

Property Tax

Climate in Cars

Cars has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Cars enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates45.1298°N, 0.6205°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 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 M5.2 104 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 29 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 150 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 106 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 111 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 108 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 86 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 142 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 129 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 139 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 110 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 93 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 134 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 141 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 109 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 114 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 94 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 117 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Cars has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cars

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire Jean Chety
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Radio Stations near Cars

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info MP3 128 kbps
France Inter UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Ola Radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
France Bleu Gironde MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
Radio Dunes MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cars

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cabane maraîchère
Centre d'art contemporain
Château d'Arsac
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Ecomusée du maraîchage
Espace Odyss'Elec EDF
Grotte de Pair-Non-Pair
Le Petit Musée d'Automates
Maison du Patrimoine
Micro-Folie
Musée
Musée d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de Blaye
Musée de la Tonnellerie
Musée de la voiture à cheval - Au temps des calèches
Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée do la Confrerie e du Vin
Musée du Clos de Grange Vieille
Musée national de l'Assurance maladie
Petit Musée des Automates
Pigeonnier de Lescombes

Libraries in Cars

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Pauillac0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Laurent0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bruges0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Soubran0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI (LGT) Jaufré Rudel0.0
Jaufre Rudel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Danielle Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Mariens0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque La Cabane0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0

Farmers Markets in Cars

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché
La Halle
Marché de Listrac-Médoc
Marché dominical
Place de la Commune de Paris
Place du marché

Shopping Malls in Cars

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial E. Leclerc

Breweries in Cars

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azimut
Azimut
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Garona
Garvoul
Nauera
Tutti Pizza
Tutti Pizza

Stadiums & Teams in Cars

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cars

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air BaseMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Bazas Cazats AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouglon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Campin AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
La Réole Floudes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Aignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Foy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cars

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cars

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Cars

What is the population of Cars?

Cars has a population of 1,301 residents and is located in France. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is Cars expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,440, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,200 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cars?

Cars enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cars?

The job market in Cars faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cars?

The median home value in Cars is $152,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $761.

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