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Lacanau, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Lacanau is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,410. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,410 Population 41/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,540 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$27,540 median income, 13.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$176,600 home value, $883/mo rent

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About Lacanau

Lacanau

Lacanau is a commune in the Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Lacanau is a surfing area.

People

Population3,410
Density41/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,540
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$176,600
Rent$883
Housing Units1,364
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population3,410
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates44.9791°, -1.0796°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (936 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,540

About Lacanau

Lacanau is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,410. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lacanau is $27,540, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 205 business establishments.

Income: Lacanau vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,540
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lacanau is $176,600, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,364 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 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,600
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,364

Property Tax

Climate in Lacanau

Lacanau has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Lacanau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area82.6 sq mi (214.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates44.9791°N, 1.0796°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 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 M5.2 107 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 140 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 67 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 108 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 105 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 112 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 126 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 127 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 118 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 147 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 141 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 149 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 110 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 104 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 134 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2001 51 km W of Les Mathes, France M3.3 92 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 84 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 148 km
Jul 16, 2002 65 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Lacanau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lacanau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Antonia Guitard
Ecole primaire Antonia Guitard
Collège de Lacanau
École primaire Ville
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Radio Stations near Lacanau

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ola Radio MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Gironde MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio AAC
Radio Dunes MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lacanau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Maison Louis David
Musée de la Gare
Musée de la Mémoire Canaulaise
Musée du Souvenir – Maison du Combattant
Petit Musée de l'Huître

Libraries in Lacanau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Ludo-Médiathèque Lacanau-Ville0.0
Médiathèque d'Andernos0.0
Médiathèque d'Arès0.0

Farmers Markets in Lacanau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les halles de la Gaïté
Marché d'Arès
Marché Dominical
Marché Marian
Marché municipal

Hotels in Lacanau

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Côte d'Argent
L'Oyat
La Forestière
Le Moutchico
Vitalparc Hôtel

Cafes in Lacanau

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banana Surf Café
Café del Sol
Good Karma

Veterinaries in Lacanau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #105501637

Gas Stations in Lacanau

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
FR #4403934602
Super U
Total Access

Banks in Lacanau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Lacanau

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Bluegreen Lacanau-La-Méjanne
Golf du Baganais
UGOLF Lacanau

Airports Near Lacanau

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchMedium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air BaseMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AndernosSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-SaucatsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall 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
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lacanau

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
La Poste
Lacanau Médoc
Relais Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacanau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Flots
Église Saint-Vincent
Saint-François d'Assise

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 Lacanau

What is the population of Lacanau?

Lacanau has a population of 3,410 residents and is located in France. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.

Is Lacanau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,540, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,600 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lacanau?

Lacanau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

How is the job market in Lacanau?

The job market in Lacanau faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lacanau?

The median home value in Lacanau is $176,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $883.

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