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Gruissan, France

Occitanie · France

Gruissan is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,271. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,271 Population 194/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,831 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,831 median income, 18.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,271
Density194/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,831
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Housing Units1,308
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,271
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates43.1076°, 3.0865°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,831

About Gruissan

Gruissan is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,271. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gruissan is $22,831, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 196 business establishments.

Income: Gruissan vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,831
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.3%
408% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gruissan is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,308 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,308

Property Tax

Gruissan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.6 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates43.1076°N, 3.0865°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

391 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 55 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 50 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 103 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 127 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 114 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 123 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 116 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 115 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 52 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 18 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 133 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 52 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 84 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 49 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 50 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 48 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 104 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 61 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 126 km
Jun 21, 2002 2 km SSW of Llagostera, Spain M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Gruissan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Gruissan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gruissan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoralis
Château de Fitou
Ensérune Oppidum
Horreum Romain
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de Peyriac de Mer
Musée de Sigean
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Sel
Musée du téléphone
Musée Fabregat
Musée Taurin
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques

Libraries in Gruissan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale site de Narbonne0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque de Bizanet0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Leucate0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Gruissan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Promenade
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché Paysan
Marché public
Marché Vendredi matin
Place de la République

Hotels in Gruissan

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Capitoul
Hôtel de la plage
Le grand large
Port Beach Hotel
Sunrise beach hotel

Cafes in Gruissan

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Paix
Café Raisin
Cafe-Glacier P'tite Pause chez les Copains
L'Oasis
Ma'thé

Cinemas in Gruissan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Pierre Richard

Theatres in Gruissan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de la Nature

Castles in Gruissan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La tour Barberousse

Theme Parks in Gruissan

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fête foraine de la plage
Pirat'Parc

Clinics in Gruissan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet médical de Gruissan

Gas Stations in Gruissan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyneff
Essence pour bateau
Intermarché

Banks in Gruissan

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire du Sud
Caisse d'Épargne
LCL

Breweries in Gruissan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Brasserie Parallèle 42
Elixir de Fred
La Mer à Boire

Stadiums & Teams in Gruissan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gruissan

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gruissan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gruissan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gruissan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Auzils
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Gruissan

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 Gruissan

What is the population of Gruissan?

Gruissan has a population of 3,271 residents and is located in France. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 16.9 square miles.

Is Gruissan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,831, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gruissan?

Gruissan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Gruissan?

The job market in Gruissan faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 196 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gruissan?

The median home value in Gruissan is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704.

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