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La Faute-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Faute-sur-Mer is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 972. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
972 Population 363/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,397 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,397 median income, 18.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population972
Density363/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,397
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units389
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population972
Population Density363 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates46.3319°, -1.3222°
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$24,397

About La Faute-sur-Mer

La Faute-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 972. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 La Faute-sur-Mer is $24,397, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: La Faute-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,397
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.6%
417% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Faute-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 389 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, 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 Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units389

Property Tax

Climate in La Faute-sur-Mer

La Faute-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.7° 67.7
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.7° / 10° 47.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.5° 47.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 9.6° / 14.7° 53.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 41.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 15.5° / 20.7° 35.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 17.4° / 22.4° 38.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.7° / 22.7° 40.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 60.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.7° 77.0
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.2° / 13.5° 94.1
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10.6° 81.2
La Faute-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 16 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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates46.3319°N, 1.3222°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 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 45 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 47 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 47 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 133 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 98 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 34 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 47 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 43 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 49 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 44 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 40 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 42 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 57 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 138 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 107 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 20 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 34 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 57 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 94 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

La Faute-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 45°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in La Faute-sur-Mer

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire
École Primaire J. Maury
École Sainte-Marie l'Abbaye
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Radio Stations near La Faute-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in La Faute-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Bunker de La Rochelle
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin
Maison du Fier
Musée de la sardine
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Nouveau Monde
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Musée Maritime
Musée Maritime La Rochelle
Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in La Faute-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Excelia0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Simone Veil0.0
Bibliothèque sonore0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Culture et bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Islamic0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque à la Plage0.0
Médiathèque d'agglomération Michel-Crépeau0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Champ-Saint-Père0.0
Médiathèque de l'Estran0.0
Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Mireuil0.0
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 de Villeneuve0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Menanteau0.0
Médiathèque Roger Sarraud0.0

Farmers Markets in La Faute-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Mareuil sur Lay
Halles
L'entrepot
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché Central
Marché Couvert
Marché de La Pallice
Marché des Halles
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage
Place Sochet des Touches

Hotels in La Faute-sur-Mer

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Port
Le Grand Large

Cafes in La Faute-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La pause s'impose

Cinemas in La Faute-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Goéland

Gas Stations in La Faute-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in La Faute-sur-Mer

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Maritime Banque populaire grand ouest
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel

Golf Courses in La Faute-sur-Mer

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf 9 trous de la Presqu'île
Pitch And Putt de la Presqu'île

Breweries in La Faute-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
Casse cou
L'Atelier
La Barbette
La Beun'aise
Science Infuse

Stadiums & Teams in La Faute-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Faute-sur-Mer

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium 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
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte 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
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Faute-sur-Mer

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer
La Poste
Relai Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Faute-sur-Mer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Faute-sur-Mer

What is the population of La Faute-sur-Mer?

La Faute-sur-Mer has a population of 972 residents and is located in France. The population density is 363 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

Is La Faute-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,397, 68% 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 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Faute-sur-Mer?

La Faute-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 La Faute-sur-Mer?

The job market in La Faute-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Faute-sur-Mer?

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

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