Sign In Register

Ceret, France

Occitanie · France

Ceret is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 8,171. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,171 Population 559/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,587 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,587 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$127,800 home value, $639/mo rent

Discover Ceret, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population8,171
Density559/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,587
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,800
Rent$639
Housing Units3,268
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population8,171
Population Density559 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates42.4853°, 2.7480°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,587

About Ceret

Ceret is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 8,171. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ceret is $23,587, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 490 business establishments.

Income: Ceret vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,587
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)490

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ceret is $127,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $639 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,268 total housing units in the city. 28.6% 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$127,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$639
45% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,268

Property Tax

Climate in Ceret

Ceret has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Ceret experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates42.4853°N, 2.7480°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 42 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 43 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 148 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 31 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 59 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 48 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 49 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 125 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 48 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 132 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 52 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 122 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 114 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 72 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 57 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 44 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 42 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 58 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 45 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 39 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Ceret has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Ceret

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Marc Chagall - - - -
Collège Jean Amade - - - -
École maternelle Joan Miró - - - -
Lycée Déodat de Séverac - - - -
École maternelle Pont du Diable - - - -
École élémentaire Pablo Picasso - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Ceret

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra FM (ES) music, santa cristina d'aro MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels - MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Vilablareix (ES) vilablareix MP3 64 kbps
Ràdio Capital (ES) pals MP3 192 kbps
Nova Radio Lloret (ES) - MP3 320 kbps
staronlineradio (ES) 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan - MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ceret

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Byrrh
Casa Carrère
Casa natal de Dalí
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Caves Byrrh
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Château-musée de Bélesta
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
Dalí Theatre-Museum
El Casal
Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou
Hospici d’Illa
La forge catalane Le Martinet
La Poudrière
La Vie Vintage
Maison de l'Histoire Casa del Voló
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison du Patrimoine et de la Mémoire André Abet
Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman
Mas Pams
Micro-musée de la Mine
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée d'Art Moderne
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de l'école
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Musée des Arts et traditions populaires
Musée des instruments
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée du Liège
Musée médiéval
Musée Terrus
Museu
Museu de l'Electricitat
Museu de l'Empordà
Museu de la Cadireta
Museu de la Tècnica de l'Empordà
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle
Saint-Martin de Fenollar

Libraries in Ceret

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioteca Fages de Climent0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal Lluís Poch i Ros0.0
Biblioteca Sobrequés0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Maurette0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0
Fa Si La Lire0.0
Les lectures de Léontine0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Taurinya0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bourquin0.0
Médiathèque Départementale Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque du Boulou0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Louis Boulet0.0
Médiathèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey0.0
Médiathèque Paù Hostench0.0
Médiathèque Ramon Llull0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner0.0
Ô' fil de l'âme0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot0.0

Farmers Markets in Ceret

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de Thuir
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché pittoresque
Marché Place de Belgique
Mercat
Mercat Municipal
Plaça del Gra
Place de la République
Place de la République

Hotels in Ceret

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Arcades
Hôtel Vidal
Le Ceretan

Cafes in Ceret

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boulangerie Duclos
Café Céret
La Praline
Le Grand Caf'

Cinemas in Ceret

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Cérétan

Theatres in Ceret

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle de l'Union

Clinics in Ceret

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique du Vallespir

Bus Stations in Ceret

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #189889827

Gas Stations in Ceret

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché

Banks in Ceret

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Courtois
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Ceret

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #2187749537

Breweries in Ceret

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
blaoblank
Brasserie Rull
Brasserie Tôa
Cap d'Ona
L'Albéricaine
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
La Canya
Le Traquenard

Stadiums & Teams in Ceret

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ceret

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallter 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Quillane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Angles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Formiguères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puyvalador 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ceret

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Folgueroles Airfield-Medium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’Estartit-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Foixà-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Llabiá-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Pals-Small Airport
Aeròdrom de Viladamat-Small Airport
Aerodrom Tapioles-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Ordis-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano-Small Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme-Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Hippopotame-Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua-Small Airport
Ampuriabrava Airfield-Small Airport
Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Camp de vol La Puieda-Small Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-Moià-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Club Aernautic Catalunya-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Moià Les Umbertes-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puivert Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Ste Léocadie Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ceret

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ceret

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ceret

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre
Ermitage de Saint-Ferréol

Explore Near Ceret

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Ceret.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Ceret

What is the population of Ceret?

Ceret has a population of 8,171 residents and is located in France. The population density is 559 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is Ceret expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,587, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $639 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 Ceret?

Ceret has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ceret?

The job market in Ceret faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 490 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ceret?

The median home value in Ceret is $127,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $639.

Nearby Cities

Reynès 1,271 pop · 2.2 mi St. Jean-Pla-de-Corts 1,942 pop · 2.8 mi Maureillas-las-Illas 2,491 pop · 3.0 mi els Banys d'Arles 3,829 pop · 4.1 mi Le Boulou 4,952 pop · 5.1 mi Arles 3,028 pop · 6.1 mi Montesquiu d'Albera 1,095 pop · 7.2 mi la Jonquera 3,342 pop · 7.9 mi Banyuls-dels-Aspres 1,100 pop · 8.2 mi Vilallonga dels Monts 1,265 pop · 8.4 mi Villemolaque 1,008 pop · 8.5 mi Trouillas 1,552 pop · 9.2 mi Llupia 1,893 pop · 9.5 mi Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines 2,643 pop · 9.7 mi
Compare Ceret with another city: