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Mers-les-Bains, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Mers-les-Bains is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,487. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,487 Population 1,676/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,427 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,427 median income, 22.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $631/mo rent

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About Mers-les-Bains

Mers-les-Bains

Mers-les-Bains is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

People

Population3,487
Density1,676/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,427
Unemployment22.5%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$126,200
Rent$631
Housing Units1,395
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,487
Population Density1,676 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates50.0654°, 1.3881°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$21,427

About Mers-les-Bains

Mers-les-Bains is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,487. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mers-les-Bains is $21,427, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 209 business establishments.

Income: Mers-les-Bains vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,427
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.5%
525% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)209

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mers-les-Bains is $126,200, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $631 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,395 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,200
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$631
46% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,395

Property Tax

Climate in Mers-les-Bains

Mers-les-Bains has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 2.2° / 7° 64.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.7° 53.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.9° 53.2
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.3° 49.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 60.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 63.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.4° 63.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.7° / 22.6° 80.0
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 68.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.3° 79.3
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 81.9
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.4° 93.2
Mers-les-Bains 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,676/sq mi
Coordinates50.0654°N, 1.3881°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

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 M4.6 117 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 80 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 147 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 70 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 50 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 138 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 130 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 125 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 118 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 68 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 128 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 117 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 89 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 122 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 96 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 52 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 124 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 102 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 57 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 100 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 — 108 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Mers-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Mers-les-Bains

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Joliot-Curie — — — —
École maternelle Les Tilleuls — — — —
École élémentaire Jules Verne — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mers-les-Bains

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mers-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l'Oiseau
Musée d’Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne
Musée de l'horologerie
Musée des Traditions Vérrières
Musée du Verre
Musée du Vieux Tréport
Musée du Vimeu
Musée Louis-Philippe
Musée Picarvie
Porte de Nevers

Libraries in Mers-les-Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Odette Cléré0.0
Espace Prévert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Mers-les-Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Marchande
Le Marché couvert

Hotels in Mers-les-Bains

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goélia
Ibis Budget
Ibis Style
L'Itinérance
Le Pré Vert

Cafes in Mers-les-Bains

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Coffee

Cinemas in Mers-les-Bains

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Gérard Philipe

Monuments in Mers-les-Bains

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buste de Pierre Lefort
Notre-Dame de la Falaise

Gas Stations in Mers-les-Bains

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C. C. Auchan

Banks in Mers-les-Bains

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Mers-les-Bains

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Auchan Les 3 Villes Soeurs

Airports Near Mers-les-Bains

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield—Medium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield—Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield—Small Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield—Small Airport
Le Mont Dolé Airfield—Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield—Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Thibault Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield—Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark—Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Mers-les-Bains

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mers-les-Bains

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mers-les-Bains

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Mers-les-Bains

What is the population of Mers-les-Bains?

Mers-les-Bains has a population of 3,487 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,676 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

Is Mers-les-Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,427, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,200 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $631 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mers-les-Bains?

Mers-les-Bains 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 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mers-les-Bains?

The job market in Mers-les-Bains faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 209 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mers-les-Bains?

The median home value in Mers-les-Bains is $126,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $631.

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