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Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 5,696. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,696 Population 964/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$33,923 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$33,923 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$177,000 home value, $885/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,696
Density964/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$33,923
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$177,000
Rent$885
Housing Units2,278
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population5,696
Population Density964 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates50.5243°, 1.5857°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,923

About Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 5,696. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is $33,923, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 342 business establishments.

Income: Le Touquet-Paris-Plage vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$33,923
55% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)342

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is $177,000, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $885 (24% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,278 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,000
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$885
24% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,278

Property Tax

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density964/sq mi
Coordinates50.5243°N, 1.5857°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 27, 2018.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 107 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 74 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 131 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 20 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 27 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 20 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 72 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 123 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 117 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 26 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 104 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 100 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 49 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 125 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 86 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 32 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 56 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée polyvalent hôtelier
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc
École primaire Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Radio Stations near Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Château Musée d'Aumont
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
La maison du patrimoine
Maison de la Beurière
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de Berck-sur-Mer
Musée de la Marine
Musée du Touquet
Musée Quentovic

Libraries in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Berck0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles du Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Étaples
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
Marché de Stella

Hotels in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Cottage
Hippotel
Holiday Inn Resort Le Touquet
Hôtel Barrière Le Westminster
Hôtel Bristol
Hôtel Novotel Thalassa Le Touquet
Hôtel Red Fox
Le Caddy
Le Grand Hôtel**** Le Touquet
Les Embruns
Les Jardins de la Côte d'Opale
Manoir Hôtel

Cafes in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café des Artistes
Café des Sports
Elizabeth's
Le Café de la Poste
Le Copo
Le Globe Trotter
Le Street Café

Cinemas in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les 3 AS

Banks in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Breweries in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Stadiums & Teams in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Harringe Court AirfieldSmall Airport
Inglenook Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lammerville AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pent Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Ripple AirstripSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc du Touquet-Paris-Plage

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 Touquet-Paris-Plage

What is the population of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage has a population of 5,696 residents and is located in France. The population density is 964 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

Is Le Touquet-Paris-Plage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,923, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $177,000 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

The job market in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 342 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

The median home value in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is $177,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $885.

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