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Douai, France
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Douai is a mid-size city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 46,531. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 46,531 |
| Population Density | 7,137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3707°, 3.0792° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2 inches (970 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,915 |
About Douai
Douai is a mid-size city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 46,531. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Douai vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,915 |
| 73% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 22.3% |
| 519% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| 134% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,792 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $124,400 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $622 |
| 47% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 18,612 |
Property Tax
Climate in Douai
Douai has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3707°N, 3.0792°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Douai has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Douai
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège André Streinger | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Joliot-Curie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Élisa Lemonnier | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Nicolas | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Mousseron | - | - | - | - |
| Jeanne Georg elementary school | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Marie Curie | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé La Salle Deforest de Lewarde | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Blancs Mouchons | - | - | - | - |
| Collège de la Sainte-Union | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle d'application Jean Monnet | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Bufquin - Fontellaye | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Molière | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Andrieu-Parent | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Madame de Sévigné | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Tour des Dames | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Lemaire - Tour des Dames | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Général d'Excellence Edgar Morin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle George Sand | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Jean-Baptiste Corot | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général Albert Châtelet | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Albert Châtelet | - | - | - | - |
| École régionale du premier degré Bateliers et Forains - Internat d'excellence de Douai | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Jean | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège André Canivez | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège André Streinger | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Douai
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxie New Wave | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Galaxie FM 95.30 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI NORD | régionale | UNKNOWN | |
| France Bleu Nord | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy Radio | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone | chill, chillout | MP3 | |
| Galaxie Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yellow Radio | dance, deep | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Métropole FM | - | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient | ambient, meditation | OGG | |
| ISEKOI Radio | dance, dnb | OGG | |
| RCV | musique, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel (BE) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Génération Mix | pop music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| here4ears | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCV 99 fm | electro, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WRadio (BE) | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KL85 (NL) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ONIB Radio (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| ONIB Disco (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mona FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| CN'O | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Scarpe Sensée | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Douai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires | ||||
| Aquaterra | ||||
| Arkéos | ||||
| Atelier Pacific | ||||
| Cambrai Tank 1917 | ||||
| Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer | ||||
| Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies | ||||
| Centre Historique Minier de Lewarde | ||||
| Château de Bernicourt | ||||
| CMCF Oignies | ||||
| Éco-Musée de Neuville-Saint-Rémy | ||||
| Fort de Seclin | ||||
| Fort de Seclin | ||||
| Forum départemental des Sciences | ||||
| Forum départemental des Sciences | ||||
| Le Petit Musée | ||||
| Le Petit Musée | ||||
| Les Arcades | ||||
| Les Arcades | ||||
| Maison de la colombophilie et du patrimoine local | ||||
| Maison de la Nature | ||||
| Maison de Notre Histoire | ||||
| Maison du Canal | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine de Proville | ||||
| Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies) | ||||
| Musée Archéologique Arkeos | ||||
| Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'Ostrevant | ||||
| Musée de Cambrai | ||||
| Musée de la bataille de Fromelles | ||||
| Musée de la Chartreuse | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Rurale | ||||
| Musée Diocésain d'Art Sacré | ||||
| Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917 | ||||
| Musée militaire de Cambrai | ||||
| Musée municipal d'histoire locale | ||||
| Photothèque | ||||
| Salle des Batailles |
Libraries in Douai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Achille Dupuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque de Santes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque de Santes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Square | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Micheline | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Péniche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Anstaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Haubourdin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque principale Marceline Desbordes Valmore | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond Devos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond Devos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque régionale de recherche mathématique (B2RM) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de droit-gestion | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Santé | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Santé | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI Lycée Charlotte Perriand | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie) | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation et de révision sciences de la terre | 0.0 | |||||
| Coeur de Bellain, la bibliothèque du centre-ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culture Loisirs | 0.0 | |||||
| La P'tite Récré | 0.0 | |||||
| LILLIAD Learning Center Innovation | 0.0 | |||||
| Livre pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiath'Aix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathème municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Centre Culturel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque André Stil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bourghelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Carvin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Chemy | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cysoing | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Fenain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gruson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de l'Escaut | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lille Sud | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Moncheaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Nomain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Templemars | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Émile Zola | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Entre les lignes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Ferrat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Malterie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Marque Page | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Source | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Liberté | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Baudry | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Berger | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jean Piat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Norbert Ségard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Soler | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SUAIO Université de Lille Campus Cité Scientifique | 0.0 | |||||
| SUAIO Université de Lille Campus Cité Scientifique | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Douai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Bernicourt | |||||
| Marché Couvert de Bachy | |||||
| Marché couvert de Cambrai | |||||
| Marché de Cambrai | |||||
| Marché de Cysoing | |||||
| Marché de la Place Saint-Amé | |||||
| Marché de Lezennes | |||||
| Marché de Lezennes | |||||
| Marché de Noël | |||||
| Marché de Phalempin | |||||
| Marché de Proville | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marguerite | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marguerite | |||||
| Marché de Santes | |||||
| Marché de Thumesnil en Nord | |||||
| Marché de Thumesnil en Nord | |||||
| Marché de Wavrin | |||||
| Marche fruits & légumes et poissonnerie | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire en plein air | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire en plein air | |||||
| Marchés municipaux | |||||
| Marchés municipaux | |||||
| Place Blondeau | |||||
| Place Blondeau |
Hotels in Douai
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Douai
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Douai
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Douai
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Douai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Douai
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Douai
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Douai
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Douai
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Douai
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Douai
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Douai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Home Bière Athies | ||||
| Brasserie Castelain | ||||
| Brasserie de Mai | ||||
| Brasserie de Wagnonville | ||||
| Brasserie Deplus | ||||
| Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes | ||||
| Brasserie du Gorguechon | ||||
| Brasserie du Pavé | ||||
| Brasserie La Choulette | ||||
| Brasserie La Gueule de | ||||
| Brasserie Les crapauds fous | ||||
| Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois | ||||
| Brasserie Wattbeer | ||||
| Breweppes | ||||
| Ferme brasserie de Beaumont | ||||
| Ferme de la Tuilerie | ||||
| Jag&Suk | ||||
| La Fabriqu' - Brasserie artisanale | ||||
| Micro brasserie L'estoupette | ||||
| Micro brasserie L'estoupette | ||||
| Moulins d'Ascq | ||||
| Moulins d'Ascq |
Stadiums & Teams in Douai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Decathlon Arena-Pierre Mauroy Stadium |
Airports Near Douai
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Amiens Glisy Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Albert Bray airport | BYF | Small Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frétoy-le-Château Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| La Boisselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montdidier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Douai
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Douai Polygone | |
| Poste centrale de Douai |
Treatment Centers in Douai
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Transitoire Social Et Thérapeutique Samuel Beckett |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Douai
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Clotilde des Sœurs-de-la-Sainte-Union | |
| Collégiale Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Notre-Dame des Mineurs | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Mosquée de Douai | |
| Temple protestant de Douai |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Douai
What is the population of Douai?
Douai has a population of 46,531 residents and is located in France. The population density is 7,137 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
Is Douai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,915, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $622 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 Douai?
Douai 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 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Douai?
The job market in Douai faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,792 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Douai?
The median home value in Douai is $124,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $622.