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Corte, France

Corsica · France

Corte is a small city in Corsica, France with a population of 7,217. Elevation: 1,421 ft (433 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
7,217 Population 78/sq mi density
1,421 ft Elevation 433 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,486 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,486 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $763/mo rent

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About Corte

Corte

Corte is a commune in the Haute-Corse department, on the island of Corsica, France.

People

Population7,217
Density78/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,486
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$763
Housing Units2,887
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Population7,217
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Coordinates42.3096°, 9.1492°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (919 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$22,486

About Corte

Corte is a small city in France (Corsica) with a population of 7,217. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet (433 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Corte is $22,486, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 433 business establishments.

Income: Corte vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,486
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)433

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Corte is $152,600, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $763 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,887 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,600
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$763
34% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,887

Property Tax

Corte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°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 area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,421 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area92.9 sq mi (240.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates42.3096°N, 9.1492°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 5, 2013.

Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 126 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 129 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 136 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 98 km
Nov 17, 1993 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy M4.0 134 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 138 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 140 km
Aug 17, 2002 62 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.5 140 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 142 km
Feb 9, 1998 55 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M3.5 142 km
Sep 20, 1995 Ligurian Sea M3.5 133 km
Apr 28, 2001 74 km SSW of Portofino, Italy M3.4 150 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 138 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 143 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 138 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 41 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 128 km
Sep 21, 1992 69 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.2 131 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 67 km
Feb 9, 2001 88 km SSE of Antibes, France M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Corte has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Corte

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scola Corsa Di Corti - - - -
École primaire - - - -
École Sandreschi - - - -
École élémentaire Porette - - - -
École maternelle Porette - - - -
Lycée Collège Pascal Paoli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Corte

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu RCFM - MP3 128 kbps
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 Corte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée
Ecomusée Memoria Viva
Musée archéologique du Niolu
Musée Pascal Paoli

Libraries in Corte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblothèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque Territoriale Centre Corse0.0

Hotels in Corte

19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena
Auberge Restonica
Casa di a Restonica
Cyrnos
Dominique Colonna
gîte d’étape d’Albertacce
Grand Hôtel de la scala
Hotel a Sant' Anna
Hôtel de la Paix
Hôtel du Nord
Hôtel Duc de Padoue
Hôtel HR Résidence Porette
Hôtel Sampiero Corso
Hôtel Si Mea
L'acqua Viva
Les Jardins de la Glacière
motel Avigna
Osteria di l'Orta Casa Guelfucci
Vanina Park

Cafes in Corte

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar de la haute ville
Café de la Place
Cafe du Commerce
Chez Bartho
Coffe Cortenais
Corsica Bar
L'Eden
Le Tresor

Cinemas in Corte

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Alba

Castles in Corte

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle de Corte

Train Stations in Corte

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corte

Gas Stations in Corte

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Total
TotalEnergies
Vito

Banks in Corte

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
LCL

Gyms in Corte

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #13435766834
FR #13680376059
Studio 28
Vita Liberté

Stadiums & Teams in Corte

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Corte

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 Corte

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bastia-Poretta International airportBIALarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Corte-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - Alzitone-Small Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Aléria Padulone Airfield-Small Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi Airfield-Small Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone Airfield-Small Airport
Vaitella Galeria-Small Airport

Post Offices in Corte

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centre de tri
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Corte

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Chapelle Saint-Pancrace
Chapelle Saint-Théophile
Chapelle Sainte-Croix
Chapelle San Pancrazio
Chapelle Santa Maria
Église de l'Annonciation
Mosquée de Corte
Saint Roch

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 Corte

What is the population of Corte?

Corte has a population of 7,217 residents and is located in France. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 92.9 square miles.

Is Corte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,486, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,600 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Corte?

Corte has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Corte?

The unemployment rate in Corte is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 433 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Corte?

The median home value in Corte is $152,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $763.

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