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La Grande-Motte, France

Occitanie · France

La Grande-Motte is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 7,335. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
7,335 Population 1,798/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,261 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,261 median income, 15.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $980/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,335
Density1,798/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,261
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$196,000
Rent$980
Housing Units2,934
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,335
Population Density1,798 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates43.5608°, 4.0848°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$25,261

About La Grande-Motte

La Grande-Motte is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 7,335. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Grande-Motte is $25,261, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 440 business establishments.

Income: La Grande-Motte vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,261
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)440

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Grande-Motte is $196,000, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,934 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,000
30% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$980
16% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,934

Property Tax

Climate in La Grande-Motte

La Grande-Motte has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 637 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 56.4
Feb 8.3°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.1° 35.0
Mar 11.3°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.3° 39.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.7° 55.8
May 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 45.7
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 26.9° 32.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.6° 16.9
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 18.9° / 29.3° 36.2
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.2° 88.2
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 12.3° / 20.7° 92.8
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.7° 78.4
Dec 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 59.4
La Grande-Motte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density1,798/sq mi
Coordinates43.5608°N, 4.0848°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 150 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 145 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 86 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 108 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 147 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 147 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 143 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 144 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 146 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 147 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 107 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 112 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 144 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 34 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 112 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 141 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 143 km
Aug 15, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 146 km
Feb 18, 1996 9 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 144 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

La Grande-Motte has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in La Grande-Motte

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle André Malraux
École primaire André Malraux
Section d'enseignement professionnel privée, lycée polyvalent privé La Merci Littoral
Collège Philippe Lamour
Lycée polyvalent privé La Merci Littoral
Collège privé Emmanuel d'Alzon
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Radio Stations near La Grande-Motte

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
RTS Nîmes MP3 128 kbps
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Grande-Motte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil
Accueil
Ancienne Maison Consulaire
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Bâtiment M - Musée des moulages Empereur Antonin
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Chapelle des Ursulines
Espace Terroir
La Tour des Prisons
Le Carré de la pêche
Le Tacot Musée
Maison du Boutis
Médard
Musée Albert Dubout
Musée Albert Dubout
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée archéologique Henri Prades
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée d'Art Brut
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée du Patrimoine Jean-Aristide Rudel
Musée du site d'Ambrussum
Musée du Train
Musée du Train
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée Languedocien
Musée Languedocien
Musée Saharien
Musée Saharien
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Paul Pastre
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Pharmacie et Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Site archéologique de Lattara
Site archéologique de Lattara
Vinopanorama

Libraries in La Grande-Motte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
@rchipel Learning Center Montpellier SupAgro/Inrae0.0
Alexandre Langlade0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
Archives Municipales0.0
Bâtiment 8 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bâtiment S - Bibliothèque Raimon Llull0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Bourgouin-Durand0.0
Bibliothèque de la Faculté0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque de Montferrier-sur-Lez0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vendargues0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Richter0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Montpellier 3 : Site de Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge0.0
BU Atrium0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Espace Castans0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Librairie Juridique des Étudiants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque André Willaime0.0
Médiathèque centrale Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque de L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de la Cité des Arts0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Lattes0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Sommières0.0
Médiathèque du Pays de Lunel0.0
Médiathèque Federico García Lorca0.0
Médiathèque Françoise Giroud0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Baissette0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Doumergue0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ernest Hemingway0.0
Médiathèque Jean Arnal0.0
Médiathèque Jean Giono0.0
Médiathèque Jean Matte0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Paul Langevin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque William Shakespeare0.0
Relais du Bibliobus0.0

Farmers Markets in La Grande-Motte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comédie des Bouquinistes
Grand Marché
Grand marché non alimentaire
Grand marché non alimentaire
Halle
Halles Castellane
Halles de Lunel
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Jacques Coeur
Halles Laissac
Halles Plaza
Le Mas du Pont fait son marché
Les Bouquinistes
Les dimanches du Peyrou
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Agropolis
Marché Albert 1er
Marché Alimentaire
Marché alimentation
Marché alimentation
Marché aux Fleurs
Marché aux Puces
Marché Broc'art
Marché d'Antigone
Marché d'Aubais
Marché d’artisanat d’art et de produits du terroir
Marché de Beaulieu
Marché de Castelnau-le-Lez
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de la Comédie
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Lattes
Marché de Mauguio
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Prades
Marché de Prades
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues
Marché des Arceaux
Marché des Beaux-Arts
Marché des Fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Petit Bard
Marché du Petit Bard
Marché du Plan des Quatre Seigneurs
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché mixte
Marché mixtes
Marché Paysan
Marché Paysan des Aubes
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché paysan des Aubes
Marché Plan Cabanes
Marché Port Marianne
Marché Tastavin
Marché Traditionnel
Parvis Gérard Bouisson
Place de l'église

Hotels in La Grande-Motte

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Golf Hotel
Hôtel Europe
Hôtel Le Quetzal
Hôtel les Rives Bleues
Hôtel Mercure La Grande-Motte Port
Hôtel Saint-Clair
La Plage Art & Émotions
Le Prose
Les Corallines
Novotel La Grande-Motte Golf
Presqu'île du Ponant
Résidence Côté Mer
SOWELL RESIDENCES LES SABLONS

Cafes in La Grande-Motte

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Café
Un Autre Goût

Theatres in La Grande-Motte

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Verdure

Theme Parks in La Grande-Motte

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangoo Park Safari (Feb - Nov)

Dentists in La Grande-Motte

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'Orthodontie - Docteur Philippe Masselot

Veterinaries in La Grande-Motte

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire des Voiles Blanches
Clinique Vétérinaire du Port

Gas Stations in La Grande-Motte

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies

Banks in La Grande-Motte

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Dupuy de Parseval
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas-Agence La Grande Motte
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
LCL
Société Générale
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Shopping Malls in La Grande-Motte

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neptune

Gyms in La Grande-Motte

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Extremgym
Studio Effet Yoga

Golf Courses in La Grande-Motte

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Grande Motte

Breweries in La Grande-Motte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Garrigues
Brasserie du Lez
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie le BBM
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Le Détour
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brasserie Saint-Jean
Brewing bears
Brewing bears
Fauve Craft Bière
Fauve Craft Bière
La Fiesta
La MatCé
La MatCé
Le b
Le Réservoir
Le Réservoir
PriZm
PriZm
Sacrilège
Sacrilège
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale

Stadiums & Teams in La Grande-Motte

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes Claude Bellas
Arènes Claude Jouvenel
Arènes de Pérols
Arènes de Teyran
Arènes du Crès
Arènes El Cordobés
Arènes Roger Itier
Septeo Stadium
Stade Eric-Béchu
Sud de France Arena

Ski Resorts Near La Grande-Motte

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Grande-Motte

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Grande-Motte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in La Grande-Motte

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BournonVille - Deneau - Burel - Falcon
Cabinet d'Infirmières
Cabinet médical des Aubes
Centre aide à la santé mentale
Centre le petit fescau
Centre Médical Les Aubes
Human Santé
Infirmiers
Kinés
Maison médicale "Censomed - Grabels"
Maison Médicale de Garde
Medic Global
Pôle santé les praticiens
Pôle Santé Pompidou

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Grande-Motte

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Réformée de France
Église Saint-Augustin
Synagogue Beth Yaacov Atlan

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 Grande-Motte

What is the population of La Grande-Motte?

La Grande-Motte has a population of 7,335 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,798 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is La Grande-Motte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,261, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,000 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Grande-Motte?

La Grande-Motte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Grande-Motte?

The job market in La Grande-Motte faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 440 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Grande-Motte?

The median home value in La Grande-Motte is $196,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $980.

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