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Le Barcarès, France

Occitanie · France

Le Barcarès is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 3,831. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,831 Population 802/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,205 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,205 median income, 22.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $724/mo rent

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About Le Barcarès

Le Barcarès

Le Barcarès is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

People

Population3,831
Density802/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,205
Unemployment22.9%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$144,800
Rent$724
Housing Units1,532
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population3,831
Population Density802 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates42.7877°, 3.0366°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,205

About Le Barcarès

Le Barcarès is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 3,831. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Barcarès is $22,205, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 230 business establishments.

Income: Le Barcarès vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,205
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.9%
536% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)230

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Barcarès is $144,800, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $724 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,532 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,800
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$724
38% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,532

Property Tax

Climate in Le Barcarès

Le Barcarès has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Le Barcarès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates42.7877°N, 3.0366°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

455 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 41 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 38 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 72 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 98 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 86 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 89 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 87 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 88 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 142 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 40 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 39 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 18 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 108 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 38 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 72 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 39 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 38 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 109 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 26 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Le Barcarès has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Le Barcarès

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Jean Moulin
École maternelle Jean Moulin
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Radio Stations near Le Barcarès

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Le Barcarès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Casa Carrère
Casa de l'Albera
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Château de Fitou
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
La Poudrière
La Vie Vintage
Les collections de Saint-Cyprien
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison des Arts
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer
Mémorial du Camp de Rivesaltes
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée de l'école
Musée de Sigean
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée Terrus
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Le Barcarès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioplage0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Ludovic Massé0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Books Drop/Pick0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
Fa Si La Lire0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque0.0
Le Galbe0.0
Les lectures de Léontine0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque Arthur Conte0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy0.0
Médiathèque Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étang0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot0.0
Médiathèque El Mil·lenari0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Laura Vazquez0.0
Médiathèque Louis Boulet0.0
Médiathèque Michel Ey0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Leucate0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0
Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque Teddy Riner0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot0.0
Un livre à la mer0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Barcarès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles de L'Agly
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de la Mer
Marché de Port Leucate
Marché de Salses
Marché International Saint-Charles
Marché Place de Belgique
Place de la République
Place de la République
Place de Marbre

Hotels in Le Barcarès

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Mer
Hôtel de la plage
La Casa Blanca
Les Régates
The Originals City, Relax'Otel, Le Barcarès

Cafes in Le Barcarès

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Embuscade

Cinemas in Le Barcarès

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clap Ciné

Theatres in Le Barcarès

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scène de spectacle

Theme Parks in Le Barcarès

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leucate Aventure
Village Western

Gas Stations in Le Barcarès

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montaner et Fils
Montaner et Fils
Système U

Banks in Le Barcarès

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Le Barcarès

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10894983502
FR #10894983547
Salle de musculation

Breweries in Le Barcarès

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Agly
Brasserie du Château
Brasserie Parallèle 42
Brasserie Rull
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
La Canya

Stadiums & Teams in Le Barcarès

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Barcarès

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Barcarès

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence postale communale
Le Barcarès
Le Barcarès Grande Plage

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Barcarès

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Bon Secours
Notre-Dame de Tous les Horizons

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 Le Barcarès

What is the population of Le Barcarès?

Le Barcarès has a population of 3,831 residents and is located in France. The population density is 802 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Le Barcarès expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,205, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,800 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $724 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Barcarès?

Le Barcarès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in Le Barcarès?

The job market in Le Barcarès faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 230 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Barcarès?

The median home value in Le Barcarès is $144,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $724.

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