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Les Mathes, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Les Mathes is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,560. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,560 Population 118/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,687 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,687 median income, 14.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $738/mo rent

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About Les Mathes

Les Mathes

Les Mathes is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

People

Population1,560
Density118/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,687
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$147,600
Rent$738
Housing Units624
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,560
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates45.7175°, -1.1484°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (821 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,687

About Les Mathes

Les Mathes is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,560. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Mathes is $26,687, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.8% (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 94 business establishments.

Income: Les Mathes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,687
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.8%
311% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Mathes is $147,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 624 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,600
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$738
37% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units624

Property Tax

Les Mathes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates45.7175°N, 1.1484°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 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 27 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 109 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 64 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 73 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 94 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 29 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 89 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 34 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 31 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 107 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 126 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 80 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 147 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 88 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 126 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 98 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 62 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 36 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Les Mathes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Les Mathes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire Les Mathes
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Radio Stations near Les Mathes

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Les Mathes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée du Port des Salines
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison des Douanes
Maison du Québec
Maison éco-paysanne de Grand-Village-Plage
Mémorial de la Forteresse du Nord-Médoc
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'archéologie
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de l'histoire de Talmont
Musée de l'Île d'Oléron
Musée de Royan
Musée du Phare de Cordouan & des Phares et Balises
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée National de la Marine
Museum of old shops
The farmer's house

Libraries in Les Mathes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Médis0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vaux-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre Dumousseau0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque Émile Gaboriau0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Georges de Didonne0.0
Public library0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Mathes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
Les Halles
Les Halles
marché
Marché
Marché
Marché central
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Boyard
Marché de Ronce-les-Bains
Marché de Saujon
Marché de Victorine
Marché du Parc
Marché Municipal
Open market

Hotels in Les Mathes

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Côte d'Argent
Hötel Océan & Forêt
Village Club La Grande Baie

Cafes in Les Mathes

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'abreuvoir
L'Adresse
Pistache Café

Theatres in Les Mathes

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de spectacle Equinoxe

Zoos in Les Mathes

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoo de la Palmyre

Theme Parks in Les Mathes

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luna Park
Youpi-Land

Gas Stations in Les Mathes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Gyms in Les Mathes

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de fitness

Golf Courses in Les Mathes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Palmyre Golf Club

Breweries in Les Mathes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 3 Phares

Stadiums & Teams in Les Mathes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Les Mathes

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Mathes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Les Mathes
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Mathes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Pins
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte

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 Les Mathes

What is the population of Les Mathes?

Les Mathes has a population of 1,560 residents and is located in France. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

Is Les Mathes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,687, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Les Mathes?

Les Mathes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

How is the job market in Les Mathes?

The job market in Les Mathes faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Mathes?

The median home value in Les Mathes is $147,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $738.

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