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La Teste-de-Buch, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Teste-de-Buch is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 27,253. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,253 Population 392/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,503 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,503 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$161,800 home value, $809/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,253
Density392/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,503
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$161,800
Rent$809
Housing Units10,901
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population27,253
Population Density392 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates44.6328°, -1.1451°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,503

About La Teste-de-Buch

La Teste-de-Buch is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 27,253. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Teste-de-Buch is $26,503, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,635 business establishments.

Income: La Teste-de-Buch vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,503
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)1,635

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Teste-de-Buch is $161,800, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $809 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,901 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,800
43% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$809
30% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,901

Property Tax

Climate in La Teste-de-Buch

La Teste-de-Buch has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 1.2° / 14.9° 87.2
Feb 10.3°C / 51°F 3.8° / 17° 63.3
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 4.2° / 19.5° 69.1
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 5.3° / 22.5° 59.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 9.3° / 26.2° 81.6
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 31.2° 95.9
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 33.5° 23.9
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 16.1° / 32.8° 43.7
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 12.8° / 29.9° 85.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 11.4° / 24.7° 113.2
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.5° 137.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 3.7° / 16.1° 131.4
La Teste-de-Buch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area69.6 sq mi (180.2 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates44.6328°N, 1.1451°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 145 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 98 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 149 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 145 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 142 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 141 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 149 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 150 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 127 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 127 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 136 km
Oct 13, 2003 2 km NW of Artix, France M4.0 143 km
Jul 30, 1992 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.0 132 km
Jan 17, 1996 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 129 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 138 km
Jan 14, 1996 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 129 km
Aug 24, 1996 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain M3.9 143 km
Jan 14, 1996 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.9 132 km
Jan 13, 2004 1 km NE of Lagor, France M3.8 143 km
Jan 14, 1996 4 km NE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

La Teste-de-Buch has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Teste-de-Buch

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Samuel Paty
École élémentaire Samuel Paty
Collège Henri Dheurle
École maternelle Chambrelent
École Samuel Paty
École élémentaire Bremontier
École primaire privée Saint-Vincent
École élémentaire Gambetta
École maternelle Victor Hugo
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Radio Stations near La Teste-de-Buch

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dunes MP3 320 kbps

Museums in La Teste-de-Buch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Concervatoire des Landes de Gascogne
Écomusée Gardarem
Maison de l'Huître
Maison Louis David
Musée de l'Hydraviation
Musée des Traditions
Musée municipal de Sanguinet - Musée de France
Petit Musée de l'Huître
Surf Museum

Libraries in La Teste-de-Buch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Plage Sud0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Médiathèque d'Andernos0.0
Médiathèque d'Arès0.0
Médiathèque de Biganos0.0
Médiathèque de Petit Piquey0.0
Médiathèque L'EKLA duTeich0.0
Médiathèque Michel Bézian0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Biscarrosse0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Sanguinet0.0

Farmers Markets in La Teste-de-Buch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle d'Audenge
Halle de Biganos
Halles Baltard d'Arcachon
Marché d'Arès
Marché de Biscarrosse plage
Marché de Biscarrosse ville
Marché de Piraillan
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché de Sanguinet
Marché Dominical
Marché du Cap Ferret
Marché Municipal
Marché municipal
Marché saisonnier de Biscarrosse plage
Place des Marquises
The Cape Ferret market

Hotels in La Teste-de-Buch

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Suites Appart Hôtel
All Suites Hostel
greet La Teste Bassin d'Arcachon
HAÏTZA
Hôtel ibis Arcachon la Teste
La Co(o)rniche
Le Bistrot du Centre
Ttiki-Etchea
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences - Arcachon

Cafes in La Teste-de-Buch

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benjamin
Café Liberté
MaxiCoffee Business

Cinemas in La Teste-de-Buch

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Écran La Teste-de-Buch
Le Gérard Philipe

Theatres in La Teste-de-Buch

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Cravey
Zik Zak

Zoos in La Teste-de-Buch

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon

Theme Parks in La Teste-de-Buch

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kid Park

Clinics in La Teste-de-Buch

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre hospitalier d'Arcachon

Dentists in La Teste-de-Buch

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #9835517679

Veterinaries in La Teste-de-Buch

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire

Train Stations in La Teste-de-Buch

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Hume
La Teste
Le petit train

Gas Stations in La Teste-de-Buch

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Avia
FR #1384371482
Intermarché
Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc
Total Access

Banks in La Teste-de-Buch

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Golf Courses in La Teste-de-Buch

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf d'Arcachon

Breweries in La Teste-de-Buch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Mira
Kanaha Beer
Laca Boïates

Stadiums & Teams in La Teste-de-Buch

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Teste-de-Buch

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air BaseMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MimizanSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains AirfieldSmall Airport
Cestas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Rion Des Landes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Teste-de-Buch

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Teste
La Teste Miquelots
Nimms Panorama
Poste Annexe
Poste annexe de la Hume
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Teste-de-Buch

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Accueil
Église Saint-Vincent
Presbytère La Teste-De-Buch
Saint-Esprit

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 Teste-de-Buch

What is the population of La Teste-de-Buch?

La Teste-de-Buch has a population of 27,253 residents and is located in France. The population density is 392 people per square mile, spread across 69.6 square miles.

Is La Teste-de-Buch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,503, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $161,800 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $809 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Teste-de-Buch?

La Teste-de-Buch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Teste-de-Buch?

The job market in La Teste-de-Buch faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,635 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Teste-de-Buch?

The median home value in La Teste-de-Buch is $161,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $809.

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