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Marquixanes, France

Occitanie · France

Marquixanes is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 540. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
540 Population 246/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,602 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,602 median income, 30.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $538/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population540
Density246/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,602
Unemployment30.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$538
Housing Units216
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population540
Population Density246 / sq mi
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates42.6412°, 2.4851°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,602

About Marquixanes

Marquixanes is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 540. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Marquixanes is $19,602, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 30.7% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Marquixanes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,602
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment30.7%
753% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marquixanes is $107,600, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $538 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 216 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,600
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$538
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units216

Property Tax

Climate in Marquixanes

Marquixanes has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Marquixanes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density246/sq mi
Coordinates42.6412°N, 2.4851°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

520 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 21 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 126 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 24 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 38 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 56 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 43 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 63 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 143 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 46 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 135 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 144 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 140 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 95 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 44 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 136 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 57 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 24 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 61 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 23 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 53 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Marquixanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Marquixanes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École secondaire privée Les Lucioles
École à pédagogie active et coopérative Les Lucioles
École élémentaire Simone Weil
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Marquixanes

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marquixanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine La Verneda
Château-musée de Bélesta
El Casal
Exposition Histoire du fer du Canigou
Hospici d’Illa
La Tour aux Parfums
Maison de la réserve naturelle de Nohèdes
Musée de l'agriculture catalane
Musée de la mine d'Escaro
Musée du Chapitre
Musée la Solanna
Musée médiéval
Museum D'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Marquixanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Marie Arago0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Jean Capeille0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
La Biblio0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Taurinya0.0
Médiathèque André Stil0.0
Médiathèque Christian Bourquin0.0
Médiathèque Espérance0.0
Médiathèque Georges Chambon0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Josep Sebastià Pons0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Gouzy0.0
Médiathèque Paù Hostench0.0
Médiathèque Robert Avril0.0

Farmers Markets in Marquixanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Producteurs Prades
Marché local
Marché pittoresque
Place de la République

Cafes in Marquixanes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Apulit

Train Stations in Marquixanes

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marquixanes

Gas Stations in Marquixanes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aire des Fenouillèdes

Breweries in Marquixanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale La Vagabonde
Brasserie Prats-de-Mollo Senyor Voltor
L'alzina
la brasserie au bord du lit
La brasserie de l'Ours
Tot va be

Stadiums & Teams in Marquixanes

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Ski Resorts Near Marquixanes

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0

Airports Near Marquixanes

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marquixanes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Espira De Conflent
Marquixanes
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marquixanes

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Nostra Senyora de las Gradas
Chapelle Saint-Just
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Sainte-Eulalie et Sainte-Julie
Église Sainte-Marie
Prieuré de Marcevol
Sainte-Eulalie

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 Marquixanes

What is the population of Marquixanes?

Marquixanes has a population of 540 residents and is located in France. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is Marquixanes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,602, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,600 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $538 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 Marquixanes?

Marquixanes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Marquixanes?

The job market in Marquixanes faces challenges, with unemployment at 30.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marquixanes?

The median home value in Marquixanes is $107,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $538.

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