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Méteren, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Méteren is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,116. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Méteren
Méteren is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. In October 1914, the British army passed through Meteren during the Race to the Sea, and the future Field-Marshal Montgomery of Alamein received a DSO at the rank of Lieutenant.
People
Economy
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AClimate
| Population | 2,116 |
| Population Density | 297 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7333°, 2.7000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (927 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,270 |
About Méteren
Méteren is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,116. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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.
Income: Méteren vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,270 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 127 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,400 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $602 |
| 48% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 846 |
Property Tax
Climate in Méteren
Méteren has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7333°N, 2.7000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 83 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Méteren has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Méteren
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Sainte-Marthe | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Fabre d'Eglantine | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Méteren
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI NORD | régionale | UNKNOWN | |
| France Bleu Nord | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Banquise FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy Radio | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) (BE) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Yellow Radio | dance, deep | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) | 90s, eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone | chill, chillout | MP3 | |
| here4ears | ambient, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee (BE) | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MelindaFM (BE) | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient | ambient, meditation | OGG | |
| Génération Mix | pop music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CHIC RADIO HITS | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RCV | musique, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Métropole FM | - | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| ISEKOI Radio | dance, dnb | OGG | |
| WRadio (BE) | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Saravadio | alternative / indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer (BE) | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info (BE) | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold (BE) | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Uylenspiegel | folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roots Legacy | - | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Delta FM | musique | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Scarpe Sensée | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mona FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCV 99 fm | electro, jazz | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Méteren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Folk | ||||
| Claustrum | ||||
| Death Cells | ||||
| École dentellière de Bailleul | ||||
| Ferme des Orgues - Musée de la musique mécanique | ||||
| Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum | ||||
| Hooge Crater Museum | ||||
| Hopmuseum Poperinge | ||||
| In Flanders Fields | ||||
| Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Klein Zwaanhof | ||||
| Labanque | ||||
| Lijssenthoek bezoekerscentrum | ||||
| Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire | ||||
| Musée Benoît-de-Puydt | ||||
| Musée d'ethnologie régionale | ||||
| Musée d'histoire locale | ||||
| Musée de la bataille de Fromelles | ||||
| Musée de la cité d'Ercan | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la radio | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Frontalière | ||||
| Musée de la Vie Rurale | ||||
| Musée Départemental de Flandre | ||||
| Musée des Augustins | ||||
| Musée du Vieux II | ||||
| Musée Jeanne Devos | ||||
| Musée Marguerite Yourcenar | ||||
| Museum Godhuis Belle | ||||
| Museum Merghelynck | ||||
| Museumhuis Lucien De Gheus | ||||
| Oldtimer Museum | ||||
| Onderwijsmuseum | ||||
| Openlucht museum WO 1 | ||||
| Plugstreet 14-18 Interpretation Centre | ||||
| Stedelijk museum | ||||
| Talbot House | ||||
| Vlaemsch Huiseke | ||||
| Yper Museum |
Libraries in Méteren
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque - Bibliotheeke | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lorgies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René Goscinny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre culturel de Strazeele | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel et d'Animation F. Dolto (Garderie) | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre multimédia Georges Brassens | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto | 0.0 | |||||
| De Letterbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille | 0.0 | |||||
| Les mots passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bailleul | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de La Gorgue | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Elie Weisel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Baclet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Buridan | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Monnet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque l'Albatros | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Sonneville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel | 0.0 | |||||
| Méidathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Ieper | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Méteren
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Hazebrouck | |||||
| Marché de Flêtre | |||||
| Marché de Steewoorde | |||||
| Marché de Wavrin |
Cafes in Méteren
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Méteren
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Méteren
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Méteren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartier Brewery | ||||
| Brasserie Artésienne | ||||
| Brasserie Bellenaert | ||||
| Brasserie Castelain | ||||
| Brasserie de La Lawe | ||||
| Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre | ||||
| Brasserie Delbeke | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Flamand | ||||
| Brasserie Hommelpap | ||||
| Brasserie Lepers | ||||
| Brasserie Les crapauds fous | ||||
| Brasserie Motte-Cordonnier | ||||
| Brasserie Vanuxeem | ||||
| Breweppes | ||||
| Brouwerij De Kazematten | ||||
| Brouwerij Deca | ||||
| Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus | ||||
| De Struise Brouwers | ||||
| La ferme Beck | ||||
| Leroy Breweries | ||||
| Trappistbrouwerij Westvleteren |
Airports Near Méteren
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Calais Marck Airport | CQF | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Arras-Roclincourt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bouttemy DZ | - | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frévent ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | - | Small Airport |
| La Boisselle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verchocq Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Vitry-en-Artois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Méteren
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence postale communale de Méteren |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Méteren
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre Dame Auxiliatrice | |
| Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Méteren?
Méteren has a population of 2,116 residents and is located in France. The population density is 297 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.
Is Méteren expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,270, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Méteren?
Méteren 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 Méteren?
The unemployment rate in Méteren is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 127 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Méteren?
The median home value in Méteren is $120,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $602.