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La Tranche-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,671. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,671 Population 392/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,590 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,590 median income, 15.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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About La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population2,671
Density392/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,590
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units1,068
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,671
Population Density392 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates46.3430°, -1.4370°
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$26,590

About La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,671. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Tranche-sur-Mer is $26,590, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: La Tranche-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,590
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Tranche-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 1,068 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 5.7x, 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 Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,068

Property Tax

Climate in La Tranche-sur-Mer

La Tranche-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 Tranche-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 23 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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates46.3430°N, 1.4370°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

306 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 47 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 52 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 56 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 149 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 139 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 40 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 91 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 52 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 50 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 47 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 62 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 49 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 46 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 111 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 147 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 32 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 54 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 39 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

La Tranche-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in La Tranche-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de la Mer
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
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Radio Stations near La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in La Tranche-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de la sardine
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq
Musée la Folie de Finfarine

Libraries in La Tranche-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Florent-des-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Champ-Saint-Père0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de Laleu-La Pallice0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
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 Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0
Nesmy'lire0.0

Farmers Markets in La Tranche-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Mareuil sur Lay
Halles
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Couvert
Marché de La Pallice
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage

Hotels in La Tranche-sur-Mer

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Petit Bonheur
Hôtel de la Mer
L'Atlantique
Le Centre
Les Cols Verts
Les Dunes

Cafes in La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Street Café

Cinemas in La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Agnès Varda

Theme Parks in La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Île aux Pirates

Veterinaries in La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Danard Maïlys vétérinaires

Gas Stations in La Tranche-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in La Tranche-sur-Mer

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in La Tranche-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
La Barbette

Airports Near La Tranche-sur-Mer

38 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
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall 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
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Tranche-sur-Mer

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Tranche-sur-Mer
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Tranche-sur-Mer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Grière-Plage
Chapelle de la Terrière
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 Tranche-sur-Mer

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

La Tranche-sur-Mer has a population of 2,671 residents and is located in France. The population density is 392 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

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

The median household income is $26,590, 65% 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 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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

La Tranche-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 Tranche-sur-Mer?

The job market in La Tranche-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

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

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

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