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Laurens, France

Occitanie · France

Laurens is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,048. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,048 Population 294/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 17.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $558/mo rent

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About Laurens

Laurens

Laurens is a commune in the Hérault département in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population1,048
Density294/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,680
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$558
Housing Units419
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population1,048
Population Density294 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates43.5226°, 3.1965°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680

About Laurens

Laurens is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,048. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Laurens is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Laurens vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.1%
375% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laurens is $111,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $558 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 419 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$558
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units419

Property Tax

Laurens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates43.5226°N, 3.1965°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 94 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 90 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 129 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 92 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 65 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 91 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 87 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 89 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 89 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 107 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 69 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 47 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 105 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 90 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 117 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 92 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in

Laurens has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Laurens

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire École de la Source
École Primaire
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Radio Stations near Laurens

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Laurens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
Espace Patrimoine
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Lodève
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Fabregat
Musée Graissessac Autrefois
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Laurens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
CDI0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Laurens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halle du Marché
La Carotte Joyeuse
Les Halles
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché Paysan
Marché traditionnel
Marché Vendredi matin
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Castles in Laurens

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Grézan
Château de Roquessels

Gas Stations in Laurens

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais Du Bel Air

Banks in Laurens

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Banque Postale

Breweries in Laurens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Laurens

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laurens

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Laurens

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Laurens

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Faugères
Laurens
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laurens

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Étienne
Temple

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 Laurens

What is the population of Laurens?

Laurens has a population of 1,048 residents and is located in France. The population density is 294 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Laurens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $558 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Laurens?

Laurens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laurens?

The job market in Laurens faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laurens?

The median home value in Laurens is $111,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $558.

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