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La Rochelle, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
La Rochelle is a mid-size city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 76,810. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 76,810 |
| Population Density | 6,995 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1631°, -1.1522° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.1 inches (1,375 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.9 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,976 |
About La Rochelle
La Rochelle is a mid-size city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 76,810. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: La Rochelle vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,976 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.8% |
| 367% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 280 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 25 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $159,200 |
| 44% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $796 |
| 32% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 30,724 |
Property Tax
Climate in La Rochelle
La Rochelle 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1631°N, 1.1522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
La Rochelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in La Rochelle
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle La Genette | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Pierre Mendès France | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Pierre Loti | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Jean Dautet | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Jean Bart | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Simone Veil | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Marie Pape-Carpantier | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles maternelle et élémentaire Bernard Palissy | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Réaumur | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Massiou | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Josué Valin | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Arcère | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Raymond Bouchet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire La Genette | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Fénelon Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel de Rompsay | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Pierre Doriole | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Paul Doumer | — | — | — | — |
| École Matile | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Louis Guillet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Louis Guillet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Les Grandes Varennes | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Grandes Varennes | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Marie Marvingt | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Laleu | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent hôtelier du Parc de la Francophonie | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jean Guiton | — | — | — | — |
| École supérieure de Beauté, Bien-Être et Santé Silvya Terrade | — | — | — | — |
| Atelier d'art | — | — | — | — |
| Instituts de Formations Paramédicales | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Lavoisier | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Lavoisier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Barthélémy Profit | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Barthélémy Profit | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Marcelin Berthelot | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole élémentaire Raymond Bouchet | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Raymond Bouchet | — | — | — | — |
| École pratique du commerce et d'industrie | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Beauregard | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Beauregard | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Rompsay | — | — | — | — |
| Ancien CFA | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Samuel de Missy | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Antoine de Saint-Exupéry | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Maritime et Aquacole | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles maternelle et élémentaire Descartes | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Marcelin Berthelot | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Lavoisier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Barthélémy Profit | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique René-Josué Valin | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Eugène Fromentin | — | — | — | — |
| École et Collège Fénelon Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
| Collège (6e et 5e) Fénelon Notre-Dame | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Rochelle
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in La Rochelle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corderie Royale | ||||
| École de médecine navale - Musée | ||||
| Écomusée L'huître et son environnement | ||||
| L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté | ||||
| Le Bunker de La Rochelle | ||||
| Le conservatoire du bégonia | ||||
| Lingot d'Art 1876 | ||||
| Maison de la Baie du Marais Poitevin | ||||
| Maison de Pierre Loti | ||||
| Maison du Maître de Digues | ||||
| Musée Africain | ||||
| Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis | ||||
| Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse | ||||
| Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément | ||||
| Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale | ||||
| Musée de l'Île d'Oléron | ||||
| Musée de la Nacre | ||||
| Musée de la sardine | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée du Nouveau Monde | ||||
| Musée du Platin | ||||
| Musée Ernest Cognacq | ||||
| Musée Maritime | ||||
| Musée Maritime La Rochelle | ||||
| Musée Napoléon | ||||
| Musée National de la Marine | ||||
| Musee Régional de Fouras | ||||
| Musée Rochelais d'Histoire Protestante | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of old shops |
Libraries in La Rochelle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| À livre ouvert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Clavette | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Excelia | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque de Saint-Christophe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Josette Lidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Méridienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Laurent de la prée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque pour Tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque sonore | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Culture et bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Islamic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médi@tlantique | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque à la Plage | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque d'agglomération Michel-Crépeau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de l'Estran | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Mireuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Soubise | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Villeneuve | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dest-Denis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Elsa Triolet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Érik Orsenna | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale Arc-en-Ciel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Roger Sarraud | 0.0 | |||||
| Service Historique de la Défense | 0.0 | |||||
| Thoulire | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Rochelle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Halle de la Bouillerie | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| L'entrepot | |||||
| La Ferme des Quatre Ânes | |||||
| La Halle | |||||
| La Halle du Marché | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Central | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché de Boyard | |||||
| Marché de La Pallice | |||||
| Marché de Victorine | |||||
| Marché médiéval | |||||
| Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains | |||||
| Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage |
Hotels in La Rochelle
48 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Rochelle
52 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Rochelle
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Rochelle
7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Rochelle
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Rochelle
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in La Rochelle
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Rochelle
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Rochelle
12 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Rochelle
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in La Rochelle
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Rochelle
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Rochelle
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Rochelle
42 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Rochelle
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Rochelle
9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Rochelle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières de Ré | ||||
| Brasserie Autrement | ||||
| Casse cou | ||||
| La Barbette | ||||
| La Beun'aise | ||||
| La Brasserie de l’Île d’Aix | ||||
| La Rieuse | ||||
| Science Infuse |
Stadiums & Teams in La Rochelle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Rochelle
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport | EDM | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome du Girouard | — | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breuil Barret Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coëx La Boissière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| la brossette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont Airport | LSO | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mauléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mouchamps Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Piste privée de La Cornélie | — | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Soulac Sur Mer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talmont Vendée Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Rochelle
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| La Poste - La Rochelle Hôtel de ville | |
| La Poste - Les Minimes | |
| La Rochelle Cap Ouest | |
| La Rochelle Les Minimes | |
| La Rochelle Pallice | |
| La Rochelle Port Neuf | |
| Relais La Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Rochelle
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| La citadelle el l’enceinte de Saint-Martin-de-Ré |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Rochelle
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Association Culturelle Islamique de la Charente-Maritime | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Louis | |
| Chapelle Jean-Baptiste Souzy | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Espérance | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Famille | |
| Clocher Saint-Jean | |
| Église Adventiste du 7e jour | |
| Église du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Église évangéliste | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Saint-André et Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc de Fétilly | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Sauveur | |
| Maison Communautaire Israélite | |
| Temple Protestant |
Quick Facts
Around La Rochelle
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near La Rochelle
64 places within 15 km
- • Castellum Julii
- • Cimetière mérovingien
- • Couvent des Camaldules
- • Dolmen de la Pierre Levée
- • Chef de Baie
- • Plage de l'Arnerault
- • Plage de l'Eperon
- • Plage de la Basse Benaie
- • Plage de la Batterie
- + 12 more
- • Château de Buzay
- • Château de Clavette
- • Château de Cramahé
- • Château de l'Herbaudière
- • Château de la Sauzaie
- + 3 more
- • Ancienne Batterie de Sablanceaux
- • Batterie Anse du Plomb Nord
- • Batterie Anse du Plomb sud
- • Batterie de Chef de Baie
- • Fort de la Prée
- + 3 more
- • Alain
- • Cordouan 20
- • Fils et encre
- • Galerie de sculpture
- • Galerie du printemps
- + 10 more
- • Abbaye des Châteliers
- • Barrière levante
- • Le Moulin Cabané
- • Porte Royale (intérieure)
- • Pop Corn Labyrinthe
- • Trop Cool
- • Pointe de la Belette
- • Pointe des Minimes
- • Table d'orientation de la Pointe Saint-Clément
- • Tour de la Chaîne
- • Tour de la Lanterne
- + 1 more
🇫🇷 About France
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Rochelle
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Rochelle
What is the population of La Rochelle?
La Rochelle has a population of 76,810 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6,995 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.
Is La Rochelle expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,976, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $159,200 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $796 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in La Rochelle?
La Rochelle 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 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.
How is the job market in La Rochelle?
The job market in La Rochelle faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 563 business establishments in the area, including 280 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in La Rochelle?
The median home value in La Rochelle is $159,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $796.