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Fréthun, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Fréthun is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,229. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,229 Population 363/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,985 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,985 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $616/mo rent

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About Fréthun

Fréthun

Fréthun is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Calais. It is home to the Calais-Fréthun railway station and the Eurotunnel terminal, linking France with England.

People

Population1,229
Density363/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,985
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,200
Rent$616
Housing Units492
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,229
Population Density363 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates50.9173°, 1.8251°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$25,985

About Fréthun

Fréthun is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,229. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fréthun is $25,985, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (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 74 business establishments.

Income: Fréthun vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,985
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fréthun is $123,200, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 492 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,200
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$616
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units492

Property Tax

Fréthun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates50.9173°N, 1.8251°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 27, 2018.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 146 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 60 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 32 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 79 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 64 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 51 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 50 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 35 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 146 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 149 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 62 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 3 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 66 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 136 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 77 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 40 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 74 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 - 20 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Fréthun has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Fréthun

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle Louis Pasteur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fréthun

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM - MP3 320 kbps
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer - MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fréthun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Château Musée d'Aumont
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Tour de l'Horloge
World War II Museum

Libraries in Fréthun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fréthun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché de Calais Nord
place Crèvecœur

Cafes in Fréthun

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare

Gas Stations in Fréthun

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Total garage at European tunnel

Breweries in Fréthun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
Brasserie du Funquet
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Fréthun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fréthun

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fréthun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fréthun

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Michel
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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 Fréthun

What is the population of Fréthun?

Fréthun has a population of 1,229 residents and is located in France. The population density is 363 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

Is Fréthun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,985, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,200 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fréthun?

Fréthun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fréthun?

The job market in Fréthun faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fréthun?

The median home value in Fréthun is $123,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $616.

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