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Fos-sur-Mer, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Fos-sur-Mer is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 17,317. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,317 Population 486/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,574 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,574 median income, 12.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$162,200 home value, $811/mo rent

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People

Population17,317
Density486/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,574
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$162,200
Rent$811
Housing Units6,927
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population17,317
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates43.4377°, 4.9446°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,574

About Fos-sur-Mer

Fos-sur-Mer is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 17,317. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fos-sur-Mer is $25,574, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,039 business establishments.

Income: Fos-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,574
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)1,039

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fos-sur-Mer is $162,200, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $811 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,927 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,200
42% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$811
30% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,927

Property Tax

Climate in Fos-sur-Mer

Fos-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.8° 46.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.7° / 12.8° 29.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.4° 29.4
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.3° 51.3
May 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.5° 37.7
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 17.2° / 27.8° 27.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.7° 10.7
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.4° 25.9
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 25.9° 82.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.3° 72.2
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 7.7° / 15.7° 75.7
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.4° 40.8
Fos-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates43.4377°N, 4.9446°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 105 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 148 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 42 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 36 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 125 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 44 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 32 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 116 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 41 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 109 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 39 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 42 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 37 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 66 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNE of Volonne, France M3.2 119 km
Apr 19, 1992 17 km ENE of Sisteron, France M3.2 133 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 69 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 38 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Fos-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Fos-sur-Mer

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège André Malraux
Groupe scolaire Charloun Rieu
École Marie Mauron
École Joseph Roumanille
Groupe scolaire Joseph d'Arbaud
École de Cantegrillet
École Jean Giono
École élémentaire Gilbert Del Corso
École maternelle Léonce Hérail
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Radio Stations near Fos-sur-Mer

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Service MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenouille MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fos-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castrum vetus
Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz
Maison de la Chasse et de la Nature
Maison de la Crau
Maison de la Transhumance
Maison de Nostradamus
Musée d'histoire de Martigues
Musée de l'Empéri
Musée de Salon et de la Crau
Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran.
Musée Ziem
Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue
Petit Musée de Carro
Rétro Musée
Savonnerie Marius Fabre

Libraries in Fos-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing0.0
Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèqhe Boris Vian0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre0.0
Médiathèque Entressen Ouest-Provence0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro0.0
Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo0.0

Farmers Markets in Fos-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Jonquières
Marché aux poissons
Marché aux puces de la Fossette
Marché de Carro
Marché de Ferrières
Marché de La Couronne
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché de Saint Julien
Marché des Producteurs
Marché des producteurs
Marché provençal
Place Eugène Tricon
Place Jean Jaurès

Hotels in Fos-sur-Mer

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allotel
Ariane Hôtel
Hôtel Azur
Résid'Artel

Cafes in Fos-sur-Mer

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Pat A Sab
Bar des Carabins

Cinemas in Fos-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Odyssée

Castles in Fos-sur-Mer

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Hauture

Clinics in Fos-sur-Mer

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'Infirmiere
FR #13607672401
Infirmerie

Dentists in Fos-sur-Mer

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Neelen Patten

Veterinaries in Fos-sur-Mer

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13607730682
FR #2868354667

Bus Stations in Fos-sur-Mer

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fos-sur-Mer - PEM Malraux

Gas Stations in Fos-sur-Mer

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
FR #105456392
Relais des Pins
Relais Fos-sur-Mer
Relais Fos-sur-Mer
Relais Total de la Marronède

Banks in Fos-sur-Mer

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Shopping Malls in Fos-sur-Mer

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Affaires les Vallins

Breweries in Fos-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au Bureau
Kataclysm

Stadiums & Teams in Fos-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fos-sur-Mer

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fos-sur-Mer

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fos sur Mer Les Pins
Fos-sur-Mer République
Relais Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fos-sur-Mer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel St Cesaire
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Mer
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Fos-sur-Mer

What is the population of Fos-sur-Mer?

Fos-sur-Mer has a population of 17,317 residents and is located in France. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

Is Fos-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,574, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,200 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fos-sur-Mer?

Fos-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

How is the job market in Fos-sur-Mer?

The job market in Fos-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,039 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fos-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Fos-sur-Mer is $162,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $811.

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