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L'Île-d'Yeu, France

Pays de la Loire · France

L'Île-d'Yeu is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 4,850. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,850 Population 395/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,315 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,315 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $763/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,850
Density395/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,315
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$152,600
Rent$763
Housing Units1,940
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,850
Population Density395 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates46.7252°, -2.3494°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,315

About L'Île-d'Yeu

L'Île-d'Yeu is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 4,850. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in L'Île-d'Yeu is $25,315, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 291 business establishments.

Income: L'Île-d'Yeu vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,315
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)291

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in L'Île-d'Yeu is $152,600, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $763 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,940 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,600
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$763
34% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,940

Property Tax

L'Île-d'Yeu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates46.7252°N, 2.3494°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 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 M5.2 119 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 104 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 136 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 84 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 114 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 103 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 30 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 123 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 111 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 114 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 117 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 97 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 137 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 123 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 116 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 143 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 86 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 118 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in

L'Île-d'Yeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in L'Île-d'Yeu

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire privée Notre-Dame du Port — — — —
École primaire publique du ponant — — — —
Collège Les Sicardières — — — —
École maternelle — — — —
Collège privé Notre-Dame du Port — — — —
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Radio Stations near L'Île-d'Yeu

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Feeling Floyd — MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews — MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM — MP3 80 kbps

Museums in L'Île-d'Yeu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée Daviaud du Marais vendéen
Kulmino
Musée de la Pêche
Musée des Traditions de l'Île de Noirmoutier
Musée historial de l'Île-d'Yeu

Libraries in L'Île-d'Yeu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioplage0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque environnementale du Jardin des Vents0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque paroissiale0.0
La Boussole0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Île-d'Yeu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Barbâtre
Marché de La Guérinière
Marché de Port-Joinville
Marché de Saint-Sauveur

Hotels in L'Île-d'Yeu

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Hôtel
Hôtel des Voyageurs
Île Oya Vendée Vacances
L'Escale
La Mission

Cafes in L'Île-d'Yeu

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Équateur
L'Escadrille
Le Bon Accueil
Le Corsaire

Cinemas in L'Île-d'Yeu

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciné islais

Monuments in L'Île-d'Yeu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La corne de brume

Castles in L'Île-d'Yeu

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort de Pierre-Levée
Le Vieux Château

Veterinaries in L'Île-d'Yeu

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #151978372

Gas Stations in L'Île-d'Yeu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12000680555
Igol

Banks in L'Île-d'Yeu

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in L'Île-d'Yeu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La N'O
Les Fous Brassant

Airports Near L'Île-d'Yeu

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard—Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield—Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield—Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Possardière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield—Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie—Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in L'Île-d'Yeu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Île-d'Yeu

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de La Meule (Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle)
Chapelle du Père de Montfort
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Église Notre-Dame-du-Port
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 L'Île-d'Yeu

What is the population of L'Île-d'Yeu?

L'Île-d'Yeu has a population of 4,850 residents and is located in France. The population density is 395 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.

Is L'Île-d'Yeu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,315, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,600 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in L'Île-d'Yeu?

L'Île-d'Yeu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches.

How is the job market in L'Île-d'Yeu?

The job market in L'Île-d'Yeu faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 291 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in L'Île-d'Yeu?

The median home value in L'Île-d'Yeu is $152,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $763.

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