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Istres, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Istres is a mid-size city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 44,373. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 44,373 |
| Population Density | 1,011 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5135°, 4.9875° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.8 inches (681 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,527 |
About Istres
Istres is a mid-size city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 44,373. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Istres vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,527 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,662 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $162,200 |
| 42% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $811 |
| 30% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,749 |
Property Tax
Climate in Istres
Istres has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5135°N, 4.9875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Istres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Istres
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Jacqueline Auriol | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jacqueline Auriol | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Gouin 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Arthur Rimbaud | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Elie Coutarel | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Louis-Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Alain-Savary | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Pierre-Armanet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Pierre Latécoère | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Clos de La Roche | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Clos de La Roche | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Pierre Latécoère | - | - | - | - |
| Mendès-France | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Istres
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Classics (US) | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Service | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Provence | france, provence | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aïoli Radio | ambient, autres | OGG | |
| Radio grenouille | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Classics | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nunc | field recording | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Soleil FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Maritima Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TIKKA Radio | music | OGG | |
| Hello Provence | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Friendly Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Avignon | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Istres
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castrum vetus | ||||
| Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise | ||||
| Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz | ||||
| Le Grenier à Olives | ||||
| Maison de la Chasse et de la Nature | ||||
| Maison de la Crau | ||||
| Maison de la Transhumance | ||||
| Maison de Nostradamus | ||||
| Musée d'histoire de Martigues | ||||
| musée d’Histoire, d’Art et de Traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée de l'Aviation | ||||
| Musée de l'Empéri | ||||
| Musée de Salon et de la Crau | ||||
| Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran. | ||||
| Musée des Santons | ||||
| Musée Raimu | ||||
| Musée Yves Brayer | ||||
| Musée Ziem | ||||
| Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue | ||||
| Petit Musée de Carro | ||||
| Rétro Musée | ||||
| Savonnerie Marius Fabre |
Libraries in Istres
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèqhe Boris Vian | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aureille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Benjamin Priaulet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Entressen Ouest-Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Regalido | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Beynet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Istres
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de Jonquières | |||||
| Les Pt'ites Halles | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché aux puces de la Fossette | |||||
| Marché de Carro | |||||
| Marché de Ferrières | |||||
| Marché de La Couronne | |||||
| Marché de producteurs locaux | |||||
| Marché de Saint Julien | |||||
| Marché des Producteurs | |||||
| Marché des producteurs | |||||
| Marché du Rocher Mistral | |||||
| Marché provençal | |||||
| Place Eugène Tricon | |||||
| Place Jean Jaurès | |||||
| Place Saint-Jacques |
Hotels in Istres
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Istres
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Istres
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Istres
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Istres
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Istres
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Istres
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Istres
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Istres
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Istres
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Istres
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Istres
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Istres
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bureau | ||||
| Au petit Bonheur | ||||
| Brass.Art’ | ||||
| Kataclysm |
Stadiums & Teams in Istres
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Istres
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Istres
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Avignon Caumont airport | AVN | Medium Airport |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Eyguières | - | Small Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berre-la-Fare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouveirolle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Istres
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Istres
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Crau | |
| Chapelle Saint-Michel | |
| Église de la Sainte-Famille | |
| Église Notre-Dame de Beauvoir | |
| Mosquée Arrahma | |
| ND de la Crau |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Istres
What is the population of Istres?
Istres has a population of 44,373 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,011 people per square mile, spread across 43.9 square miles.
Is Istres expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,527, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,200 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Istres?
Istres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches.
How is the job market in Istres?
The job market in Istres faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,662 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Istres?
The median home value in Istres is $162,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $811.