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Les Portes-en-Ré, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Les Portes-en-Ré is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 607. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
607 Population 185/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,631 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,631 median income, 15.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population607
Density185/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,631
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units243
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population607
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates46.2500°, -1.5000°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$28,631

About Les Portes-en-Ré

Les Portes-en-Ré is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 607. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Portes-en-Ré is $28,631, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (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 36 business establishments.

Income: Les Portes-en-Ré vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,631
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Portes-en-Ré is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 243 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units243

Property Tax

Climate in Les Portes-en-Ré

Les Portes-en-Ré has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.7° 67.7
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.7° / 10° 47.9
Mar 10°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.5° 47.5
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 9.6° / 14.7° 53.4
May 15.2°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.8° 41.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 15.5° / 20.7° 35.5
Jul 19.9°C / 68°F 17.4° / 22.4° 38.6
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.7° / 22.7° 40.2
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 15.6° / 20.9° 60.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 13° / 17.7° 77.0
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 9.2° / 13.5° 94.1
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F 6.4° / 10.6° 81.2
Les Portes-en-Ré enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates46.2500°N, 1.5000°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

288 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 39 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 63 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 59 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 134 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 50 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 96 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 40 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 60 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 37 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 33 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 57 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 56 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 73 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 122 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 65 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 107 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 37 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 122 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 5 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Les Portes-en-Ré has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Les Portes-en-Ré

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élise Martin
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Les Portes-en-Ré

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Les Portes-en-Ré

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
Écomusée du Marais Salant
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Maison du Fier
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de la sardine
Musée du Phare de Chassiron
Musée du Phare des Baleines
Musée du Platin
Musée Ernest Cognacq

Libraries in Les Portes-en-Ré

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AC Bibliothèque de Loix0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Baleine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bilbliothèque0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Cyr0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque Dest-Denis0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Portes-en-Ré

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Couvert
Marché du Mail
Marché médiéval
Marché Municipal de La-Brée-les-Bains
Marché Ouvert de Bois Plage

Bus Stations in Les Portes-en-Ré

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #5477928880

Golf Courses in Les Portes-en-Ré

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Trousse-Chemise

Breweries in Les Portes-en-Ré

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières de Ré
La Barbette

Airports Near Les Portes-en-Ré

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Les Portes-en-Ré

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Les Portes-en-Ré

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Portes-en-Ré

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Marins
Église Saint-Eutrope

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 Portes-en-Ré

What is the population of Les Portes-en-Ré?

Les Portes-en-Ré has a population of 607 residents and is located in France. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Les Portes-en-Ré expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,631, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Les Portes-en-Ré?

Les Portes-en-Ré enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Les Portes-en-Ré?

The job market in Les Portes-en-Ré faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Portes-en-Ré?

The median home value in Les Portes-en-Ré is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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