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Étaples, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Étaples is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 11,397. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
11,397 Population 2,279/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,650 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$20,650 median income, 16.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $710/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,397
Density2,279/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$20,650
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$710
Housing Units4,559
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population11,397
Population Density2,279 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates50.5219°, 1.6332°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,650

About Étaples

Étaples is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 11,397. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Étaples is $20,650, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 684 business establishments.

Income: Étaples vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,650
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)684

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Étaples is $142,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,559 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,000
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$710
39% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,559

Property Tax

Climate in Étaples

Étaples has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 892 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F -3.4° / 11.6° 78.8
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F -2.9° / 14.4° 70.4
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -1.8° / 17.3° 67.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F -1.6° / 19.7° 44.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 22.6° 53.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 7.5° / 27.4° 63.5
Jul 17.5°C / 63°F 9.8° / 30.1° 58.5
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 11° / 28.4° 56.1
Sep 16°C / 61°F 7.2° / 26.6° 79.0
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.7° / 21.4° 112.8
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F 0.3° / 15.8° 111.1
Dec 5.7°C / 42°F -3° / 12.9° 97.4
Étaples experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density2,279/sq mi
Coordinates50.5219°N, 1.6332°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 110 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 76 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 130 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 18 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 31 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 88 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 73 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 18 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 126 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 115 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 30 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 102 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 97 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 94 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 48 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 34 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 85 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 128 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 93 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 - 57 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Étaples has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Étaples

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Jaurès - - - -
École maternelle Les Mouettes - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Macé - - - -
Collège Jean Jaurès - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jules Verne - - - -
École primaire Rombly - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
Lycée professionnel Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle Jean Moulin - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Moulin - - - -
Collège Maxence Van Der Meersch - - - -
École maternelle et primaire privée Saint-Michel-Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Étaples

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer - MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Étaples

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Château Musée d'Aumont
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
La maison du patrimoine
Maison de la Beurière
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de Berck-sur-Mer
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Frères Caudron
Musée du Touquet
Musée Quentovic
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres

Libraries in Étaples

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Berck0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Étaples

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles du Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Étaples

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hotel
Brit Hôtel
Escal'Hôtel
Hôtel Côte d'Opale

Cafes in Étaples

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Havanitos

Dentists in Étaples

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anne-Sophie Leroy Laby
Boschin Guiseppe
Dubois Philip
Florence Dhalluin-Popovic
Foly Michel
Grégory Coisne
Grunewald Philippe
Nemayer Anne-Frédérique

Veterinaries in Étaples

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire Du Rosamel
Goube Laurent

Train Stations in Étaples

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Étaples - Le Touquet

Bus Stations in Étaples

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet

Gas Stations in Étaples

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Carrefour
E. Leclerc
Esso
Total
TotalEnergies

Banks in Étaples

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Étaples

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ever Go

Breweries in Étaples

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Étaples

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Étaples

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mont Dolé Airfield-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Étaples

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Étaples

Churches & Religious Organizations in Étaples

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Trépied
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Michel

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 Étaples

What is the population of Étaples?

Étaples has a population of 11,397 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,279 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Étaples expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,650, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Étaples?

Étaples has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Étaples?

The job market in Étaples faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 684 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Étaples?

The median home value in Étaples is $142,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $710.

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