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Équihen-Plage, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Équihen-Plage is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,986. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,986 Population 2,031/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,302 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,302 median income, 15.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $627/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,986
Density2,031/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,302
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,400
Rent$627
Housing Units1,194
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population2,986
Population Density2,031 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates50.6756°, 1.5723°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,302

About Équihen-Plage

Équihen-Plage is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,986. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Équihen-Plage is $22,302, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (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 179 business establishments.

Income: Équihen-Plage vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,302
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Équihen-Plage is $125,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $627 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,194 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 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,400
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$627
46% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,194

Property Tax

Équihen-Plage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density2,031/sq mi
Coordinates50.6756°N, 1.5723°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 115 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 60 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 115 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 19 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 107 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 33 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 71 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 21 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 56 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 133 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 131 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 31 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 103 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 95 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 112 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 34 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 72 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 132 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 45 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 40 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Équihen-Plage has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Équihen-Plage

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean Macé-Ferdinand Buisson
École maternelle Ferdinand Buisson
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Radio Stations near Équihen-Plage

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) (GB) AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM (GB) community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Équihen-Plage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Château Musée d'Aumont
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de la Marine
Musée du Touquet
Musée Quentovic
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
World War II Museum

Libraries in Équihen-Plage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Équihen-Plage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Équihen-Plage

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Domaine Sauvage

Cafes in Équihen-Plage

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café L'Ocean
Chez Rose

Breweries in Équihen-Plage

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Équihen-Plage

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Équihen-Plage

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Équihen-Plage

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Équihen-Plage

Churches & Religious Organizations in Équihen-Plage

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Augustin
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Équihen-Plage

What is the population of Équihen-Plage?

Équihen-Plage has a population of 2,986 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,031 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

Is Équihen-Plage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,302, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $627 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 Équihen-Plage?

Équihen-Plage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

How is the job market in Équihen-Plage?

The job market in Équihen-Plage faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Équihen-Plage?

The median home value in Équihen-Plage is $125,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $627.

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