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La Capelle-lès-Boulogne, France

Hauts-de-France · France

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,591. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,591 Population 634/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,793 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,793 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $585/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,591
Density634/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,793
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$117,000
Rent$585
Housing Units636
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population1,591
Population Density634 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates50.7330°, 1.7015°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (625 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,793

About La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,591. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is $28,793, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (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 95 business establishments.

Income: La Capelle-lès-Boulogne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,793
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is $117,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $585 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 636 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$585
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units636

Property Tax

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates50.7330°N, 1.7015°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 126 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 62 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 106 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 15 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 100 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 44 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 18 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 56 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 150 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 144 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 132 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 42 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 24 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 83 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 116 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 55 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 62 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 143 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 34 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle RPI 100
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École élémentaire des Poètes
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Radio Stations near La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps
DCR104.9 FM (GB) community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Château Musée d'Aumont
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Marine
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Touquet
Musée Quentovic
Saint-Joseph Village
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres
World War II Museum

Libraries in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de Calais Nord
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
place Crèvecœur

Hotels in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Formule 1

Cafes in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place

Castles in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Souverain Moulin

Dentists in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5633380234

Gas Stations in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C. C. Auchan
Total

Banks in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
Brasserie du Funquet
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lamberhurst Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Saint-Esprit
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Louis Roi

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 La Capelle-lès-Boulogne

What is the population of La Capelle-lès-Boulogne?

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne has a population of 1,591 residents and is located in France. The population density is 634 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is La Capelle-lès-Boulogne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,793, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $585 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne?

La Capelle-lès-Boulogne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne?

The unemployment rate in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne?

The median home value in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne is $117,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $585.

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