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Espéraza, France

Occitanie · France

Espéraza is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,175. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,175 Population 536/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,246 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,246 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $433/mo rent

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About Espéraza


Espéraza is a railway station in Espéraza, Occitanie, France. The station is on the Carcassonne–Rivesaltes line. The station is served by TER Occitanie bus services to Limoux and Quillan. Train services between Limoux and Quillan were suspended in 2018, and are expected to be resumed in 2025.

People

Population2,175
Density536/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,246
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$86,600
Rent$433
Housing Units870
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population2,175
Population Density536 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates42.9350°, 2.2208°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,246

About Espéraza

Espéraza is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,175. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Espéraza is $19,246, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (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 130 business establishments.

Income: Espéraza vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,246
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.2%
517% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)130

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Espéraza is $86,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $433 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 870 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$433
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units870

Property Tax

Espéraza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates42.9350°N, 2.2208°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

533 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 28 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 31 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 112 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 82 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 73 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 70 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 132 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 98 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 74 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 125 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 120 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 88 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 66 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 29 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 31 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 77 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 148 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 67 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 18 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Espéraza has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Espéraza

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Simone Veil du Val-du-Faby
École primaire
École maternelle
École primaire Jules Ferry
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Radio Stations near Espéraza

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Espéraza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de l'Imprimerie
Musée de la Chapellerie
Musée Déodat Roche
Musée des Automates
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée du Piano
Musée du Quercob
Musée Petiet
Villa Bethania

Libraries in Espéraza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alain Cazalis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Chalabre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Puivert0.0
Guy Aurifeuille0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Quillan0.0

Farmers Markets in Espéraza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché d'Espéraza

Cafes in Espéraza

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar L'Orygin'L
Café de Fa
Café du Pont
Le Corneilla Café
Le Relais Occitan

Castles in Espéraza

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de La Serpent

Gas Stations in Espéraza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8 à Huit

Banks in Espéraza

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Espéraza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BDQ Beer Co.
Brasserie du Quercorb
Cochon Volant

Stadiums & Teams in Espéraza

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Espéraza

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0

Airports Near Espéraza

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardouch AirfieldSmall Airport
Gibel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Toulouse-Lasbordes AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport

Post Offices in Espéraza

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bouriege
Esperaza

Treatment Centers in Espéraza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réhabilitation psychosociale audois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Espéraza

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Loup-de-Sens
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Sainte-Eulalie
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Espéraza

What is the population of Espéraza?

Espéraza has a population of 2,175 residents and is located in France. The population density is 536 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Espéraza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,246, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Espéraza?

Espéraza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Espéraza?

The job market in Espéraza faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 130 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Espéraza?

The median home value in Espéraza is $86,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $433.

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