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Mercatel, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Mercatel is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 585. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
585 Population 205/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,056 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,056 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $567/mo rent

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People

Population585
Density205/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,056
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,400
Rent$567
Housing Units234
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population585
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates50.2355°, 2.7958°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$25,056

About Mercatel

Mercatel is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 585. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mercatel is $25,056, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (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 35 business establishments.

Income: Mercatel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,056
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mercatel is $113,400, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $567 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 234 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,400
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$567
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units234

Property Tax

Mercatel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates50.2355°N, 2.7958°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 83 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 98 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 81 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 104 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 117 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 134 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 79 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 86 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 73 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 61 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 116 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 85 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 32 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 105 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 84 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 101 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 102 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 122 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 110 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 65 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 122 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Mercatel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Mercatel

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire RPI 55
École primaire RPI 55
École primaire RPI 23
École élémentaire RPI 22
École maternelle RPI 22
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Radio Stations near Mercatel

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie FM 95.30 MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie New Wave MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio MP3 224 kbps
Galaxie Radio MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Métropole FM AAC+ 320 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
Roots Legacy MP3 224 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Disco (BE) MP3 192 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) MP3
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mercatel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambulants Postaux Ferroviaires
Aquaterra
Atelier Pacific
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Centre de la mine et du chemin de fer
Centre Denis Papin - CMCF Oignies
Cité Nature
CMCF Oignies
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Galerie du Temps
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Louvre Lens
Mine-image de la fosse n° 2 de Oignies (également sur commune de Oignies)
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de l'Épopée de l'Industrie et de l'Aéronautique
Musée de la mine
Musée des Abris Somme 1916
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée du Louvre-Lens
Musée Jean et Denise Letaille - Bullecourt 1917
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Newfoundland Memorial Visitor's Centre
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Pavillon de Verre
South African Delville Wood Commemorative Museum
South African War Memorial Visitor's Centre
Thiepval Memorial Visitors Centre
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Mercatel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque Comité d'Entreprise Renault Douai0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliotheque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Raymond Vendeville0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Le Zèbre0.0
Médiathème municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Centre Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Médiathèque de COURCELLES-LÈS-LENS0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque de Thélus0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Fleurquin0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Michel Berger0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Madiba Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque René Soler0.0
Médiathèque Robert Cousin0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Mercatel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché de la Grande Résidence
Marché FRET

Breweries in Mercatel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
At Home Bière Athies
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie Castelain
Brasserie des 7 Bonnettes
Brasserie L'intemporelle
Brasserie Paysanne de l'Artois
Brasserie Saint-Germain
Ferme brasserie de Beaumont
Ferme de la Tuilerie
La Chope de l’Artois
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
Micro brasserie L'estoupette
MINE DE RIEN

Stadiums & Teams in Mercatel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mercatel

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mercatel

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boisleux-au-Mont
Boyelles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mercatel

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette
Église Saint-Gervais-et-Protais
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Vaast
Église Saint-Vaast
Montaigu Chapelle

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 Mercatel

What is the population of Mercatel?

Mercatel has a population of 585 residents and is located in France. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Mercatel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,056, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $567 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mercatel?

Mercatel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mercatel?

The job market in Mercatel faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mercatel?

The median home value in Mercatel is $113,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $567.

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