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Fresnes-sur-Escaut, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Fresnes-sur-Escaut is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 7,573. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
7,573 Population 1,479/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,062 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$19,062 median income, 23.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, $562/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,573
Density1,479/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,062
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$112,400
Rent$562
Housing Units3,029
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population7,573
Population Density1,479 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates50.4338°, 3.5775°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$19,062

About Fresnes-sur-Escaut

Fresnes-sur-Escaut is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 7,573. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fresnes-sur-Escaut is $19,062, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 454 business establishments.

Income: Fresnes-sur-Escaut vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,062
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.7%
558% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)454

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fresnes-sur-Escaut is $112,400, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $562 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,029 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,400
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$562
52% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,029

Property Tax

Fresnes-sur-Escaut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density1,479/sq mi
Coordinates50.4338°N, 3.5775°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 24 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 49 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 58 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 74 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 133 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 124 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 34 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 107 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 143 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 15 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 100 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 120 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 28 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 42 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 142 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 137 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 145 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 54 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Fresnes-sur-Escaut has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Félicien Joly
École maternelle Paul Langevin
École élémentaire Pierre et Marie Curie niveau 1
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur
École élémentaire Louis Pasteur niveau 2
École primaire Daniel Fery - Le Trieu
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Radio Stations near Fresnes-sur-Escaut

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie Radio MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel (BE) MP3 256 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) MP3 320 kbps
RBS Radio (BE) easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Nova (BE) hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Ajoin Music (BE) carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio 854 (US) MP3 128 kbps
PROS (BE) oldies MP3 128 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik (BE) MP3 192 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) MP3 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing
Carré Janson
Centre de la Marionnette
Collection des arts décoratifs
Dubuisson Beerstorium
Espace gallo-romain
Galerie Henri Casterman
Historial amandinois
La Maison du Sucre
La Maison Louise De Bettignies
Le petit musée du pain
Mahy Mobiles
Maison des géants
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Militaire
Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
Musée de l'Iguanodon
Musée de la bataille de l'Escaut
Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile
Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée de la pierre
Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles
Musée de la Tour Abbatiale
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée national des Jeux de Paume
Musée Noël Carlier
Musée Théophile Jouglet
Museum of coal mine history
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Rétrotrain
Trésor de la Cathédrale

Libraries in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BAIU0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Boussu0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vezon0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
City library0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
La Rollandine0.0
Maison rurale - Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Brillon0.0
Médiathèque de Rosult0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque de Lecelles0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Médiathèue de BIllon0.0
Siloé0.0

Farmers Markets in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Rosult
Marché alimentaire du Samedi
Marché couvert
Ô’Centr’Halle
Terre de Sens Bermeries

Cafes in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Poste
La Concorde Café Tabac
Le Globe

Monuments in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compagnie des Mines d’Anzin: Ensemble Commémoratif

Castles in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Desandrouin

Clinics in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Etablissement de santé Les Jardins du temple

Dentists in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12917660505

Banks in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie Brunehaut
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie Cédille
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie des Ambrumes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie des Sources
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Dubuisson
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Deseveaux
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fresnes-sur-Escaut

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fresnes-sur-Escaut

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Trieu
Église Saint-Martin
Mosquée Abou Bakr

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 Fresnes-sur-Escaut

What is the population of Fresnes-sur-Escaut?

Fresnes-sur-Escaut has a population of 7,573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,479 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

Is Fresnes-sur-Escaut expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,062, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $562 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fresnes-sur-Escaut?

Fresnes-sur-Escaut has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fresnes-sur-Escaut?

The job market in Fresnes-sur-Escaut faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 454 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fresnes-sur-Escaut?

The median home value in Fresnes-sur-Escaut is $112,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $562.

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