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Ligny-lès-Aire, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Ligny-lès-Aire is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 517. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
517 Population 235/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,944 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,944 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $574/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population517
Density235/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,944
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$574
Housing Units207
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population517
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates50.5571°, 2.3491°
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$23,944

About Ligny-lès-Aire

Ligny-lès-Aire is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 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 Ligny-lès-Aire is $23,944, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Ligny-lès-Aire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,944
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ligny-lès-Aire is $114,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $574 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 207 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$574
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units207

Property Tax

Ligny-lès-Aire 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 302 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

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates50.5571°N, 2.3491°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 M4.6 111 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 110 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 122 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 135 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 38 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 143 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 125 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 82 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 121 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 36 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 80 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 103 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 97 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 70 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 100 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 115 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 57 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 46 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 74 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 99 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) 2.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Ligny-lès-Aire has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ligny-lès-Aire

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire du Vert Bocage RPI 135
École maternelle Sadi Carnot RPI 135
École élémentaire RPI 135
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Radio Stations near Ligny-lès-Aire

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ligny-lès-Aire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agincourt 1415 centre
Archives municipales
Centre Azincourt 1415
La Coupole
Les Brigades de l'AA
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison du Marais de Saint-Omer
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de l'Hôtel Sandelin
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée Départemental de Flandre
Musée des Augustins
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Henri Dupuis

Libraries in Ligny-lès-Aire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Agglomération de Saint-Omer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fruges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille0.0
La Maison du Rivage0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Media'Tour (médiathèque)0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque d'Arques0.0
Médiathèque de Buysscheure0.0
Médiathèque de Lumbres0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Ligny-lès-Aire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché FRET
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Ligny-lès-Aire

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café du Vert Dragon
Le Brunehaut

Breweries in Ligny-lès-Aire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbaye de Clairmarais
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie Brebis Galeuse
Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Ligny-lès-Aire

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ligny-lès-Aire

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Cœur-Immaculé-de-Marie
Chapelle Sainte-Berthe
Église Saint-Éloi
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Notre Dame de la Salette

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 Ligny-lès-Aire

What is the population of Ligny-lès-Aire?

Ligny-lès-Aire has a population of 517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is Ligny-lès-Aire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,944, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $574 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ligny-lès-Aire?

Ligny-lès-Aire 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 Ligny-lès-Aire?

The unemployment rate in Ligny-lès-Aire is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ligny-lès-Aire?

The median home value in Ligny-lès-Aire is $114,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $574.

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