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Mées, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Mées is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 1,496. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,496 Population 159/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,676 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,676 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $608/mo rent

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About Mées

Mées is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in south-western France.

People

Population1,496
Density159/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,676
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$121,600
Rent$608
Housing Units598
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,496
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates43.7039°, -1.1099°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$26,676

About Mées

Mées is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 1,496. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mées is $26,676, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (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 90 business establishments.

Income: Mées vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,676
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mées is $121,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 598 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units598

Property Tax

Mées enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 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 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates43.7039°N, 1.1099°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

971 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 17, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 115 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 92 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 98 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 89 km
Oct 27, 1998 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain M4.6 116 km
Feb 21, 2002 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain M4.4 107 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 84 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 113 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 85 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 138 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 99 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 121 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 61 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 50 km
Aug 30, 1997 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain M4.2 111 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 59 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 80 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 110 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 47 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Mées has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Mées

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Mées - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mées

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wave Radio beach, surf MP3 160 kbps
Antxeta irratia local news, news MP3 192 kbps
Gure irratia - MP3 128 kbps
Radio LAPURDI Irratia christian MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Mées

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye d'Arthous
Fonds Labégorre
Musée de Borda
Musée de l'ALAT et de l'hélicoptère
Musée de la chaise
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Vie Rurale en Pays Landais
Musée des Vieux Outils
Musée du fruit
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée du Sel et des Traditions Béarnaises
Musée Georgette Dupouy

Libraries in Mées

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe de Gaâs0.0
Bibliothèque de Laluque0.0
Bibliothèque de Mées0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lon-les-Mines0.0
Bibliothèque de Sorde l'Abbaye0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Gabriel Fauthoux0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque société de Borda0.0
Médi@tèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Orist0.0
Médiathèque d'Orthevielle0.0
Médiathèque de Bélus0.0
Médiathèque de Cassen0.0
Médiathèque de Goos0.0
Médiathèque de Hinx0.0
Médiathèque de Pey0.0
Médiathèque de Soustons0.0
Médiathèque des arrigans0.0
Médiathèque des Arrigans0.0
Médiathèque Henri Emmanuelli0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Maximilien Kogoj0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Roland Barthes0.0

Farmers Markets in Mées

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carreau des halles
Les Halles de Dax
Marché d'Azur
Marché de Biaudos
Marché de Castets
Marché de Gamarde-les-Bains
Marché de Hinx
Marché de Laluque
Marché de Léon
Marché de Linxe
Marché de Magescq
Marché de Moliets et Maâ
Marché de Peyrehorade
Marché de Saint-Geours de Maremne
Marché de Saint-Martin-de-Hinx
Marché de Saint-Vincent de Tyrosse
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Marché de Soustons
Marché de Taller
Marché de Tosse
Marché du dimanche
Marché nocturne d'été
Marché traditionnel

Clinics in Mées

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical de Soins Immédiats Dax

Dentists in Mées

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire du Grand Dax

Breweries in Mées

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Aguiana
Brasserie La Séquère
Centre de brassotherapie
La Brasserie du Pays Basque

Stadiums & Teams in Mées

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Airports Near Mées

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biarritz Pays Basque airportBIQMedium Airport
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base-Medium Airport
Pau Pyrénées AirportPUFMedium Airport
San Sebastián AirportEASMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Mimizan-Small Airport
Amou Airfield-Small Airport
Benesse Maremne Airfield-Small Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfield-Small Airport
Dax Seyresse Airfield-Small Airport
Escary Aramits Altiport-Small Airport
Gurmençon Airfield-Small Airport
Itxassou Airfield-Small Airport
Malaussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Maslacq Airfield-Small Airport
Navarrenx Airfield-Small Airport
Oloron Herrere Airfield-Small Airport
Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield-Small Airport
Rion Des Landes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Pée sur Nivelle Airfield-Small Airport
Sames Airfield-Small Airport
Tartas Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mées

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mées

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Mées

What is the population of Mées?

Mées has a population of 1,496 residents and is located in France. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

Is Mées expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,676, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $608 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 Mées?

Mées enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mées?

The unemployment rate in Mées is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mées?

The median home value in Mées is $121,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $608.

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