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Houlle, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Houlle is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 943. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
943 Population 96/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,479 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,479 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population943
Density96/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,479
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Housing Units377
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population943
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates50.7955°, 2.1730°
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$23,479

About Houlle

Houlle is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 943. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Houlle is $23,479, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (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 57 business establishments.

Income: Houlle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,479
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Houlle is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 377 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units377

Property Tax

Houlle 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 23 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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates50.7955°N, 2.1730°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 88 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 127 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 95 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 31 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 96 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 76 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 76 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 141 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 78 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 32 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 74 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 121 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 126 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 67 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 123 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 30 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 134 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 53 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 83 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 124 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 47 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 74 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 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Houlle has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Houlle

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jules Ferry
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Radio Stations near Houlle

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 Houlle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archives municipales
Centre Interprétation Art et Culture
Halle aux Sucres - Learning center - CNFPT INSET - AGUR - centre de la mémoire
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison de l'Islandais
Maison de la Bataille
Maison des Archers
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mer
Musée de la mine, de la sidérurgie et de la minéralogie
Musée du Dessin et de l'Estampe originale
Musée du sauvetage
Musée Guillaume de Rubrouck
Musée Henri Dupuis
Musée Maritime et Portuaire
Palais de l'Univers et des Sciences

Libraries in Houlle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atrium0.0
B!B0.0
Bibiothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Célestin Freinet0.0
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audruicq0.0
Bibliothèque de Cappelle-la-Grande0.0
Bibliothèque de Petite-Synthe0.0
Bibliothèque de Rosendaël0.0
Bibliothèque Émile Verhaeren0.0
Bibliothèque Éva Coulier0.0
Bibliothèque Léonce Baron0.0
Bibliothèque Les Mûriers0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire (BULCO)0.0
Centre de ressources - Halle documentaire0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Gravelines0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Public library0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Houlle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Dunkerque
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de producteurs
Place d'Audruicq
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Houlle

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Bistrot Gourmand Bar Tabac Restaurant

Breweries in Houlle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie des Enfants de Jean-Bart
Brasserie des Quatre-Écluses
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Osseus
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Stadiums & Teams in Houlle

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Airports Near Houlle

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium 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
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Houlle

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Houlle

What is the population of Houlle?

Houlle has a population of 943 residents and is located in France. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

Is Houlle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,479, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Houlle?

Houlle 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 Houlle?

The unemployment rate in Houlle is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Houlle?

The median home value in Houlle is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563.

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