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La Plaine-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Plaine-sur-Mer is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,711. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,711 Population 428/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,531 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$25,531 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $707/mo rent

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About La Plaine-sur-Mer

La Plaine-sur-Mer

La Plaine-sur-Mer is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

People

Population2,711
Density428/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,531
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$707
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population2,711
Population Density428 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates47.1372°, -2.1917°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,531

About La Plaine-sur-Mer

La Plaine-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,711. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Plaine-sur-Mer is $25,531, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 163 business establishments.

Income: La Plaine-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,531
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Plaine-sur-Mer is $141,400, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $707 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,084 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,400
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$707
39% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,084

Property Tax

La Plaine-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density428/sq mi
Coordinates47.1372°N, 2.1917°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 104 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 44 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 78 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 110 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 19 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 147 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 109 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 130 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 133 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 99 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 114 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 105 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 123 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 64 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 129 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 135 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 145 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 116 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in

La Plaine-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in La Plaine-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire René Cercle
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
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Radio Stations near La Plaine-sur-Mer

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Feeling Floyd MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in La Plaine-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre des patrimoines maritimes
Château-Musée de Noirmoutier
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Écomusée
Escal'Atlantic
La Maison des Paludiers
La Maison du Lavoir
Le Sémaphore
Maison de la Mariée
Musée Bernard Boesch
Musée de Brière
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la marine en bois du Brivet
Musée de la Porte Saint-Michel
Musée des Traditions de l'Île de Noirmoutier
Musée du Pays de Retz
Sous-Marin Espadon

Libraries in La Plaine-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athanor0.0
Bibiothèque du Moulin0.0
Biblioclub0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Frank0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffelec0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Côte sauvage0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre de documentation Augustin Vince0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Lettres de mon moulin0.0
Médiathèque Armel de Wismes0.0
Médiathèque de Lavau-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Pornichet0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque de Savenay0.0
Médiathèque Étienne Caux0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque municipale Barbara0.0

Farmers Markets in La Plaine-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouletterie
Halles
Halles
Halles
Halles de Penhoët
Halles de Saint-Nazaire
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de Barbâtre
Marché de L'Épine
Marché de l'Ermitage
Marché de L'Herbaudière
Marché de l'Océan
Marché de La Baule
Marché de La Guérinière
Marché de la Ruche à pain
Marché de Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché des Pins
Marché du Comptoir des Rochelets
Marché du Guézy
Marché Guézy
Pertuischaud
Place de l'Église
Saint-Marc

Hotels in La Plaine-sur-Mer

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anne de Bretagne

Theme Parks in La Plaine-sur-Mer

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pop Corn Labyrinthe

Gas Stations in La Plaine-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Super

Breweries in La Plaine-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atelier HASY-Veracruz
Brasserie La N'O

Airports Near La Plaine-sur-Mer

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Plaine-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Plaine-sur-Mer

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Plaine-sur-Mer

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

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 Plaine-sur-Mer

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

La Plaine-sur-Mer has a population of 2,711 residents and is located in France. The population density is 428 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

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

The median household income is $25,531, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,400 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $707 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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

La Plaine-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Plaine-sur-Mer?

The job market in La Plaine-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 163 business establishments in the area.

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

The median home value in La Plaine-sur-Mer is $141,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $707.

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