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Fruges, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Fruges is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,862. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,862 Population 417/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,429 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$19,429 median income, 19.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $526/mo rent

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About Fruges

Fruges

Fruges is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

People

Population2,862
Density417/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,429
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$526
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population2,862
Population Density417 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates50.5150°, 2.1329°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$19,429

About Fruges

Fruges is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,862. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fruges is $19,429, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Fruges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,429
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.1%
431% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fruges is $105,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $526 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,145 total housing units in the city. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$526
55% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,145

Property Tax

Fruges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates50.5150°N, 2.1329°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 101 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 142 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 125 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 149 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 25 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 126 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 66 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 100 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 135 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 22 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 65 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 117 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 97 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 130 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 53 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 61 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 92 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 80 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 68 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Fruges has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fruges

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc
École primaire - Regroupement Pédagogique Intercommunal Concentré des Hauts-Liens
Collège Jacques Brel
École primaire - Regroupement Pédagogique Intercommunal Concentré (RPC) de Fruges
Lycée professionnel privé Sainte-Marie
Collège privé Saint-Bertulphe
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Radio Stations near Fruges

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fruges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Centre Azincourt 1415
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Moulin Musée Municipal Wintenberger
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée des Amis du Vieil-Hesdin
Musée Henri Dupuis

Libraries in Fruges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Fruges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Fruges

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aux Trois Pigeons

Veterinaries in Fruges

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire des Deux Vallées

Gas Stations in Fruges

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
E.Leclerc

Banks in Fruges

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole Nord de France
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Fruges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Funquet
Brasserie Quentovic
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Fruges

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fruges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fruges

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fruges

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Bertulphe
Église Saint-Nicaise
Église Saint-Omer
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs

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 Fruges

What is the population of Fruges?

Fruges has a population of 2,862 residents and is located in France. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Fruges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,429, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $526 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fruges?

Fruges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fruges?

The job market in Fruges faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fruges?

The median home value in Fruges is $105,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $526.

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