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Lestrem, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Lestrem is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,925. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,925 Population 480/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,147 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,147 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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About Lestrem

Lestrem

Lestrem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. about 8 miles (13 km) north of Béthune and 19 miles (31 km) west of Lille by the banks of the Lawe River.

People

Population3,925
Density480/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,147
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units1,570
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population3,925
Population Density480 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates50.6199°, 2.6865°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$26,147

About Lestrem

Lestrem is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,925. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lestrem is $26,147, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Lestrem vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,147
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lestrem is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,570 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,570

Property Tax

Climate in Lestrem

Lestrem has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Lestrem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates50.6199°N, 2.6865°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 129 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 87 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 115 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 61 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 129 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 123 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 106 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 133 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 59 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 100 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 105 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 81 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 103 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 58 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 115 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 71 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 26 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 - 88 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Lestrem has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lestrem

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Paul - Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle Henri Cousin - - - -
École élémentaire René Flament - Regroupement Pédagogique Intercommunal Concentré (RPC) de Lestrem - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lestrem

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
Roots Legacy Radio - MP3 224 kbps
Banquise FM - MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Nord - MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM - AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM - MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy - MP3 224 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lestrem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Folk
Aquaterra
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Death Cells
École dentellière de Bailleul
Ferme des Orgues - Musée de la musique mécanique
Galerie du Temps
Hopmuseum Poperinge
In Flanders Fields
Labanque
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Lijssenthoek bezoekerscentrum
Louvre Lens
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée Benoît-de-Puydt
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée d'histoire locale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la bataille de Fromelles
Musée de la cité d'Ercan
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine
Musée de la radio
Musée de la Vie Frontalière
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Augustins
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Marguerite Yourcenar
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Museum Godhuis Belle
Museum Merghelynck
Museumhuis Lucien De Gheus
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Onderwijsmuseum
Pavillon de Verre
Plugstreet 14-18 Interpretation Centre
Stedelijk museum
Talbot House
Vlaemsch Huiseke
Yper Museum

Libraries in Lestrem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Bibliotheeke0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie)0.0
Centre multimédia Georges Brassens0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
De Letterbeek0.0
Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bailleul0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Sonneville0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel0.0
Méidathèque0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Ieper0.0
Public Library0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Lestrem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché de Flêtre
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché de Steewoorde
Marché FRET

Cafes in Lestrem

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place

Gas Stations in Lestrem

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total

Banks in Lestrem

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Lestrem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bartier Brewery
Brasserie Artésienne
Brasserie Bellenaert
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Hommelpap
Brasserie Lepers
Brasserie Les crapauds fous
Brasserie Motte-Cordonnier
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Brasserie Vanuxeem
Breweppes
Brouwerij De Kazematten
Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus
La ferme Beck
MINE DE RIEN

Stadiums & Teams in Lestrem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lestrem

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield-Small Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Herlies ULM-Small Airport
La Boisselle Airfield-Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lestrem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lestrem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Amé
Église Saint-Joseph

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 Lestrem

What is the population of Lestrem?

Lestrem has a population of 3,925 residents and is located in France. The population density is 480 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Lestrem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,147, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lestrem?

Lestrem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lestrem?

The unemployment rate in Lestrem is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lestrem?

The median home value in Lestrem is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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