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Jard-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Jard-sur-Mer is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,368. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,368 Population 370/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,173 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,173 median income, 14.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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About Jard-sur-Mer

Jard-sur-Mer

Jard-sur-Mer is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population2,368
Density370/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,173
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units947
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,368
Population Density370 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates46.4164°, -1.5768°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$27,173

About Jard-sur-Mer

Jard-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,368. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Jard-sur-Mer is $27,173, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 142 business establishments.

Income: Jard-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,173
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jard-sur-Mer is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 947 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units947

Property Tax

Jard-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates46.4164°N, 1.5768°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 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 58 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 54 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 69 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 137 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 78 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 45 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 59 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 56 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 53 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 61 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 48 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 59 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 66 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 111 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 115 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 47 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 45 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 24 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 135 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Jard-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Jard-sur-Mer

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vendée Surf Schools
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire publique Jacques Tati
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Radio Stations near Jard-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Jard-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Le Moulin de Rambourg
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée Ernest Cognacq
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Muséum du Coquillage
Potager extraordinaire (ancien Centre Beautour)

Libraries in Jard-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque de Vendée0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Centre culturel l'Aigail0.0
Documentation0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Le globe0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Sabaud0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Champ-Saint-Père0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Cyr0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque de St Avaugourd0.0
Médiathèque des Clouzeaux0.0
Médiathèque Félix Leclerc0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Nesmy'lire0.0
Usagers0.0

Farmers Markets in Jard-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Arago
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Chaume
Marché du Mail
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage
Place de l'église

Hotels in Jard-sur-Mer

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Parcs

Cinemas in Jard-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Ormeaux

Gas Stations in Jard-sur-Mer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6681063377
Super U

Banks in Jard-sur-Mer

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Jard-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
La Barbette

Airports Near Jard-sur-Mer

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jard-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jard-sur-Mer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jard-sur-Mer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye de Lieu Dieu
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Radegonde

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 Jard-sur-Mer

What is the population of Jard-sur-Mer?

Jard-sur-Mer has a population of 2,368 residents and is located in France. The population density is 370 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.

Is Jard-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,173, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jard-sur-Mer?

Jard-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jard-sur-Mer?

The job market in Jard-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 142 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jard-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Jard-sur-Mer is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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