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Gaillan-en-Médoc, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Gaillan-en-Médoc is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,092. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,092 Population 147/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,663 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,663 median income, 15.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $612/mo rent

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People

Population2,092
Density147/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,663
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$612
Housing Units837
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,092
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates45.3251°, -0.9551°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,663

About Gaillan-en-Médoc

Gaillan-en-Médoc is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,092. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gaillan-en-Médoc is $23,663, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Gaillan-en-Médoc vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,663
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gaillan-en-Médoc is $122,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 837 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,400
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units837

Property Tax

Gaillan-en-Médoc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates45.3251°N, 0.9551°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 73 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 100 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 45 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 137 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 76 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 79 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 73 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 128 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 120 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 107 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 81 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 109 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 107 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 120 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 93 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 77 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 113 km
Feb 5, 1991 36 km W of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.7 125 km
Jul 11, 1998 3 km NE of Château-Guibert, France M3.6 143 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Gaillan-en-Médoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gaillan-en-Médoc

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire Georges Mandel
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Radio Stations near Gaillan-en-Médoc

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gironde MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gaillan-en-Médoc

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
La Grange du Patrimoine
Le Petit Musée d'Automates
Mémorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Médoc
Moulin a vent
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée de l'histoire de Talmont
Musée de la Gare
Musée de la Tonnellerie
Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée du Clos de Grange Vieille
Musée du Phare de Cordouan & des Phares et Balises
Musée du Souvenir – Maison du Combattant
Palais du Costume Mazarin
Petit Musée des Automates

Libraries in Gaillan-en-Médoc

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque CdC Coeur du Médoc0.0
Bibliothèque de Chenac-Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet0.0
Bibliothèque de Pauillac0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Laurent0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle et Jean Batista0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale "Autour du livre"0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre Dumousseau0.0
Le Gourbet0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Gaillan-en-Médoc

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
marché
Marché couvert
Marché Municipal

Hotels in Gaillan-en-Médoc

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Beau Jardin

Castles in Gaillan-en-Médoc

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Saint-Hilaire

Breweries in Gaillan-en-Médoc

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nauera

Airports Near Gaillan-en-Médoc

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gaillan-en-Médoc

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaillan-en-Médoc

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Gaillan-en-Médoc

What is the population of Gaillan-en-Médoc?

Gaillan-en-Médoc has a population of 2,092 residents and is located in France. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Gaillan-en-Médoc expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,663, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gaillan-en-Médoc?

Gaillan-en-Médoc has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gaillan-en-Médoc?

The job market in Gaillan-en-Médoc faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gaillan-en-Médoc?

The median home value in Gaillan-en-Médoc is $122,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612.

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