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L'Île-Rousse, France

Corsica · France

L'Île-Rousse is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 2,774. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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D Poor
2,774 Population 2,860/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,963 Median Income
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Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,963 median income, 12.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$177,600 home value, $888/mo rent

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About L'Île-Rousse

L'Île-Rousse

L'Île-Rousse is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.

People

Population2,774
Density2,860/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,963
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty26.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$177,600
Rent$888
Housing Units1,110
Rent Burden30.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,774
Population Density2,860 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates42.6337°, 8.9376°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,963

About L'Île-Rousse

L'Île-Rousse is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 2,774. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in L'Île-Rousse is $20,963, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 166 business establishments.

Income: L'Île-Rousse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,963
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate26.0%
110% above France avg
Establishments (County)166

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in L'Île-Rousse is $177,600, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $888 (24% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,110 total housing units in the city. 30.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,600
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$888
24% below France avg
Rent Burden30.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,110

Property Tax

L'Île-Rousse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,860/sq mi
Coordinates42.6337°N, 8.9376°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 14, 2024.

Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 127 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 125 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 123 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 125 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 142 km
Apr 9, 1995 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy M4.1 74 km
Nov 17, 1993 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy M4.0 147 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 133 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 140 km
Feb 26, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.9 124 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 111 km
Feb 26, 1997 37 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.8 122 km
Feb 26, 1997 41 km SE of Cervo, Italy M3.7 119 km
Jul 23, 1992 39 km S of Portovenere, Italy M3.6 136 km
Jul 23, 1992 35 km S of Portovenere, Italy M3.6 141 km
Jul 4, 2010 18 km SE of Imperia, Italy M3.6 139 km
Feb 3, 1998 39 km SE of Marina di Andora, Italy M3.6 124 km
Feb 9, 1998 55 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M3.5 102 km
Dec 14, 1995 5 km WSW of La California, Italy M3.5 143 km
Aug 17, 2002 62 km SSE of Santo Stefano al Mare, Italy M3.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake — — 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in

L'Île-Rousse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in L'Île-Rousse

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée d'Ile Rousse — — — —
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Pascal Paoli — — — —
École maternelle Petit Prince — — — —
École primaire Albert Camus — — — —
Collège Pascal Paoli — — — —
Lycée polyvalent de Balagne — — — —
École maternelle privée Notre-Dame — — — —
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Radio Stations near L'Île-Rousse

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calvi Citadelle eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure Italia (IT) albenga, italian pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in L'Île-Rousse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A casa di Losari
Exposition du 2ème Régiment Etranger de Parachutistes
Musée du Trésor Cubaru
Musée privé de Guy Savelli
MuseuMusica

Farmers Markets in L'Île-Rousse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Babeth Marché Couvert
Local Corse Fruit Market
Marché couvert
Marché Des Pêcheurs
Place Pascal Paoli

Hotels in L'Île-Rousse

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Santa Maria
Cala Di L'Oru
Casa Rossa
Davia
Funtana Marina
Hôtel Isula Rossa
Hôtel Liberata & Spa
Hôtel Napoléon
Isla Marina
La Pietra
Le Splendid
Maria Stella
Perla Rossa
Résidence Saletta Appartelment Hôtel
Rocabella
Villa Joséphine

Cafes in L'Île-Rousse

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie du Port
Cafe De La Paix
Café des Platanes

Cinemas in L'Île-Rousse

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Fogata

Clinics in L'Île-Rousse

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Protezzione Materna è di a zitellina/ Centru di Salute Sessuale

Dentists in L'Île-Rousse

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guidoni

Train Stations in L'Île-Rousse

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ile-Rousse

Gas Stations in L'Île-Rousse

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Île Rousse
Total
Vito

Banks in L'Île-Rousse

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
La Banque Postale
LCL
Société Générale

Ski Resorts Near L'Île-Rousse

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ghisoni 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vergio 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near L'Île-Rousse

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bastia-Poretta International airportBIALarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Corte—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - Alzitone—Small Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Aléria Padulone Airfield—Small Airport
domaine Aliso Rossi Airfield—Small Airport
Tallone Airfield—Small Airport
Vaitella Galeria—Small Airport

Post Offices in L'Île-Rousse

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
L'Île-Rousse

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Île-Rousse

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception
Église de la Miséricorde

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-Rousse

What is the population of L'Île-Rousse?

L'Île-Rousse has a population of 2,774 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,860 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

Is L'Île-Rousse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,963, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,600 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in L'Île-Rousse?

L'Île-Rousse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

How is the job market in L'Île-Rousse?

The job market in L'Île-Rousse faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 166 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in L'Île-Rousse?

The median home value in L'Île-Rousse is $177,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $888.

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