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Espelette, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Espelette is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,032. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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B+Climate
| Population | 2,032 |
| Population Density | 196 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3405°, -1.4480° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.1 inches (1,578 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,337 |
About Espelette
Espelette is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,032. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Espelette vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $25,337 |
| 66% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $132,800 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $664 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 813 |
Property Tax
Climate in Espelette
Espelette has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3405°N, 1.4480°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in |
Espelette has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Espelette
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Primaire Privée Saint-Etienne | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Espelette
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irulegiko Irratia | abisuak, basque music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Wave Radio | beach, surf | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Antxeta irratia | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gure irratia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LAPURDI Irratia | christian | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Espelette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaiur arkeologia-zentroa | ||||
| Baztango museo etnografikoa | ||||
| Centre d'évoquation du village Ateka | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation de l'AOP Ossau Iraty | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation du piment d'Espelette | ||||
| Chocolaterie Musée | ||||
| CIAP Lapurdum | ||||
| Convent and cloister of Recollets | ||||
| DIDAM | ||||
| Don Quichosse Espadrilles | ||||
| Ecomusée de la Pelote et du Xistera Pilotari | ||||
| L'Art de l'Espadrille | ||||
| L'Atelier du Chocolat | ||||
| La Cité de l'Océan | ||||
| La Maison Labourdine | ||||
| Le Musée du Gâteau Basque | ||||
| Luzaide Erakusketa Zentroa | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Mehaka | ||||
| Moulin-musée-manufacture | ||||
| Musée Asiatica | ||||
| Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne | ||||
| Musée Bonnat-Helleu | ||||
| Musée de la colline de Gaztelu | ||||
| Musée de la Mer | ||||
| Musée du Château d'Arcangues | ||||
| Musée du judaïsme bayonnais Suzanne et Marcel Suarès | ||||
| Musée Historique Biarritz | ||||
| Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique | ||||
| Museum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of Witches | ||||
| Olhaberri Centre D'interprétation du Patrimoine Minier et Métallurgique | ||||
| Ortillopitz | ||||
| Prison des Evêques | ||||
| Santxotena - Gorrienea museo etxea | ||||
| Santxotena parke museoa | ||||
| Villa Arnaga | ||||
| Villa Saraléguinéa | ||||
| Xanxotea |
Libraries in Espelette
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arbonne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque diocésaine | 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 André Moine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Quintaou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Temporaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Florence Delay | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation IKER | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Lapurdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Ludo-Bibliothèque Ondres | 0.0 | |||||
| Media library | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque centre-ville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Biarritz | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cambo-les-Bains | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Tarnos | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Hauts de Sainte-Croix | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Rospide | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'anima | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lizaga | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Espil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Roland Barthes | 0.0 | |||||
| TOKI-TOKI | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Espelette
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Halle de Biarritz | |||||
| Halles 5 cantons | |||||
| Halles de Bayonne | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Biaudos | |||||
| Marché de Ciboure | |||||
| Marché de Ondres | |||||
| Marché de producteurs des Halles | |||||
| Marché de Quintaou | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Hinx | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx | |||||
| Marché de Socoa | |||||
| Marché de Tarnos | |||||
| Marché des « 4 saisons » | |||||
| Marché du Polo Beyris | |||||
| Marché place des Gascons | |||||
| Marché place du Marquisat | |||||
| Marché producteurs locaux du Boucau | |||||
| Marché Saint-Charles | |||||
| Pêcherie des Allées Marines |
Hotels in Espelette
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Espelette
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Espelette
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Espelette
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Espelette
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Espelette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belharra | ||||
| Bipil Aguerria | ||||
| Brasserie Bruel | ||||
| Brasserie Kipett | ||||
| Brasserie Zirtzil | ||||
| La Brasserie du Pays Basque | ||||
| La Clique | ||||
| La Ménagerie Microbrasserie | ||||
| La Superbe |
Stadiums & Teams in Espelette
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Espelette
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | BIQ | Medium Airport |
| Pamplona Airport | PNA | Medium Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | EAS | Medium Airport |
| Amou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Benesse Maremne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dax Seyresse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Itxassou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lumbier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ororbia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rion Des Landes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sames Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tartas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Espelette
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Espelette |
Treatment Centers in Espelette
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx | ||
| Les Embruns |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Espelette
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Étienne |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Espelette
What is the population of Espelette?
Espelette has a population of 2,032 residents and is located in France. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
Is Espelette expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,337, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,800 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $664 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Espelette?
Espelette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Espelette?
The job market in Espelette faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 122 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Espelette?
The median home value in Espelette is $132,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $664.