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Château-d'Olonne, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Château-d'Olonne is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 13,420. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,420 Population 1,114/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,482 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,482 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,420
Density1,114/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,482
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$741
Housing Units5,368
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population13,420
Population Density1,114 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates46.5038°, -1.7410°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$26,482

About Château-d'Olonne

Château-d'Olonne is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 13,420. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Château-d'Olonne is $26,482, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 805 business establishments.

Income: Château-d'Olonne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,482
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)805

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Château-d'Olonne is $148,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,368 total housing units in the city. 26.8% 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$148,200
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,368

Property Tax

Climate in Château-d'Olonne

Château-d'Olonne has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 0.7° / 13.2° 75.8
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 2.9° / 13.8° 60.4
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.3° 64.2
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 4.1° / 19.3° 43.8
May 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 22.8° 53.1
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 28° 69.0
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 28.6° 27.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 14.4° / 29.1° 36.4
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12° / 26.4° 56.9
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.2° 103.0
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 4.6° / 17.6° 101.4
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 14.7° 105.5
Château-d'Olonne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²)
Population Density1,114/sq mi
Coordinates46.5038°N, 1.7410°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 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 72 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 61 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 84 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 122 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 56 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 63 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 73 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 66 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 72 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 69 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 74 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 72 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 54 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 114 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 37 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 68 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 60 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 41 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Château-d'Olonne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Château-d'Olonne

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Amiral Merveilleux du Vignaux — — — —
Collège privé Amiral Merveilleux du Vignaux — — — —
École Élémentaire La Pironnière — — — —
Groupe scolaire privé Amiral Merveilleux du Vignaux — — — —
Collège Jean Monnet — — — —
École Élémentaire Les Nouettes — — — —
École maternelle La Pironnière — — — —
Lycée privé Sainte-Marie du Port — — — —
École Maternelle Les Nouettes — — — —
École Publique Élémentaire René Millet — — — —
Lycée EREA — — — —
École primaire privée Notre-Dame des Flots — — — —
École primaire privée Saint-Paul — — — —
École Maternelle René Millet — — — —
Maison Familiale Les Sables d'Olonne (MFR) — — — —
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Radio Stations near Château-d'Olonne

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Château-d'Olonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
L'Atelier de la Sardine
La Livarde - Musée du Patrimoine Maritime
La Maison du pêcheur
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Muséum du Coquillage
Vendée Miniature

Libraries in Château-d'Olonne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
L@ Bibliothèque0.0
La Conserverie0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le globe0.0
Lire à Brem0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Brétignolles-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque de Venansault0.0
Médiathèque des Clouzeaux0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Mille et une pages0.0

Farmers Markets in Château-d'Olonne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Fleur de sel
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché
Marché Arago
Marché de la Chaume
Marché de Saint-Hilaire de Riez
Place de l'église

Hotels in Château-d'Olonne

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Roc Saint-Jean
Le Village de la Mer

Cafes in Château-d'Olonne

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Corner Coffee Club

Cinemas in Château-d'Olonne

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Gargamoëlle

Theatres in Château-d'Olonne

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena forum
Arena théâtre
La Gargamoëlle

Castles in Château-d'Olonne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Logis Du Fenestreau

Zoos in Château-d'Olonne

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo des Sables

Clinics in Château-d'Olonne

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA ECHO Les Sables D'Olonne
Maison médicale d'urgences

Dentists in Château-d'Olonne

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Jean-Paul Duteau
FR #9050010775

Veterinaries in Château-d'Olonne

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Veterinaire
Clinique Vétérinaire des Alizés
FR #3866612398

Gas Stations in Château-d'Olonne

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super
Super U
Total Contact

Banks in Château-d'Olonne

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque Axa
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel

Shopping Malls in Château-d'Olonne

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Promenades océanes

Gyms in Château-d'Olonne

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Park
Studio Form

Breweries in Château-d'Olonne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Le Grand Duc
Les Brasseurs de la Vie

Airports Near Château-d'Olonne

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'Emonière—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine—Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard—Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield—Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
la brossette Airfield—Small Airport
La Planche Airfield—Small Airport
La Possardière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM—Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome—Small Airport
Luçon Airfield—Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Mouchamps Airfield—Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie—Small Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield—Small Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight strip—Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield—Small Airport
Talmont Vendée Air Park—Small Airport

Post Offices in Château-d'Olonne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Château-d'Olonne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Château-d'Olonne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hilaire

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 Château-d'Olonne

What is the population of Château-d'Olonne?

Château-d'Olonne has a population of 13,420 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,114 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.

Is Château-d'Olonne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,482, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $741 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 Château-d'Olonne?

Château-d'Olonne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Château-d'Olonne?

The job market in Château-d'Olonne faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 805 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Château-d'Olonne?

The median home value in Château-d'Olonne is $148,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $741.

Nearby Cities

Les Sables-d'Olonne 16,105 pop · 2.1 mi Olonne-sur-Mer 11,157 pop · 2.7 mi Sainte-Foy 1,443 pop · 4.2 mi Saint-Mathurin 1,350 pop · 4.4 mi Grosbreuil 1,344 pop · 6.5 mi Vairé 1,071 pop · 6.9 mi Saint-Hilaire de Talmont 5,737 pop · 7.0 mi La Chapelle-Achard 1,078 pop · 7.4 mi La Mothe-Achard 2,257 pop · 8.8 mi Saint-Julien-des-Landes 1,179 pop · 9.5 mi Jard-sur-Mer 2,368 pop · 9.9 mi Bretignolles-sur-Mer 3,293 pop · 10.2 mi Sainte-Flaive-des-Loups 1,881 pop · 10.7 mi Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux 1,214 pop · 11.2 mi
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