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Ecques, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Ecques is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,834. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,834 Population 568/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,337 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,337 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $578/mo rent

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About Ecques

Ecques

Ecques is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

People

Population1,834
Density568/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,337
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$115,600
Rent$578
Housing Units734
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population1,834
Population Density568 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates50.6700°, 2.2863°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$25,337

About Ecques

Ecques is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,834. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ecques is $25,337, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 110 business establishments.

Income: Ecques vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,337
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ecques is $115,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $578 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 734 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$578
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units734

Property Tax

Ecques experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates50.6700°N, 2.2863°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 101 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 116 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 109 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 143 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 33 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 112 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 79 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 92 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 92 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 32 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 77 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 109 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 110 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 54 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 111 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 45 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 122 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 60 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 - 62 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Ecques has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ecques

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ecques

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM - MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ecques

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Archives municipales
Centre Azincourt 1415
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de la Bataille
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Maison du Westhoek - Office de tourisme
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mine
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Augustins
Musée des Gigottos Automates
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck
Musée Henri Dupuis
Musée Jeanne Devos

Libraries in Ecques

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Ecques

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Breweries in Ecques

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Thiriez
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Ecques

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ecques

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ecques

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Affligés
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Affligés
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Ecques

What is the population of Ecques?

Ecques has a population of 1,834 residents and is located in France. The population density is 568 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Ecques expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,337, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ecques?

Ecques has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ecques?

The unemployment rate in Ecques is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ecques?

The median home value in Ecques is $115,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $578.

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