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Nieul-le-Dolent, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Nieul-le-Dolent is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,981. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,981 Population 187/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,570 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,570 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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About Nieul-le-Dolent

Nieul-le-Dolent

Nieul-le-Dolent is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population1,981
Density187/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,570
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units792
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,981
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates46.5748°, -1.5098°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$24,570

About Nieul-le-Dolent

Nieul-le-Dolent is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,981. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Nieul-le-Dolent is $24,570, which is 67% 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 119 business establishments.

Income: Nieul-le-Dolent vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,570
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nieul-le-Dolent is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 792 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 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units792

Property Tax

Nieul-le-Dolent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates46.5748°N, 1.5098°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 73 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 42 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 72 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 125 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 38 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 69 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 69 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 73 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 76 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 57 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 149 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 35 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 57 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 54 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 96 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 140 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 29 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 65 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 41 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Nieul-le-Dolent has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Nieul-le-Dolent

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Henri Roca
École Saint-Pierre
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Radio Stations near Nieul-le-Dolent

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Nieul-le-Dolent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Le Moulin de Rambourg
Maison de Clemenceau
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de la Roche-sur-Yon - Espace Malraux
Musée des Ustensiles de Cuisine Anciens
Musée du chocolat
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Musée Ornithologique Charles Payraudeau
Pavillon Renaissance
Potager extraordinaire (ancien Centre Beautour)

Libraries in Nieul-le-Dolent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Florent-des-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque de Vendée0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque La Récré0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre culturel l'Aigail0.0
Documentation0.0
Espace culturel0.0
George Sand0.0
La source0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Les Jardins du Savoir"0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Sabaud0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque Benjamin-Rabier0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Champ-Saint-Père0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Cyr0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque de St Avaugourd0.0
Médiathèque de Venansault0.0
Médiathèque des Clouzeaux0.0
Médiathèque Félix Leclerc0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Léopold-Sédar-Senghor0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Médiathèque municipale Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Nesmy'lire0.0
Usagers0.0

Farmers Markets in Nieul-le-Dolent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché couvert des Halles
Touche à la Terre (produits biologiques)

Gas Stations in Nieul-le-Dolent

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #6899622647
Station U

Banks in Nieul-le-Dolent

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Nieul-le-Dolent

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Brewers
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Brasserie du Grand Zig
Brasserie Les Coureurs de Lune
Chez Tata
Le Grand Duc

Stadiums & Teams in Nieul-le-Dolent

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Airports Near Nieul-le-Dolent

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nieul-le-Dolent

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nieul Le Dolent

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nieul-le-Dolent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Nieul-le-Dolent

What is the population of Nieul-le-Dolent?

Nieul-le-Dolent has a population of 1,981 residents and is located in France. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.

Is Nieul-le-Dolent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,570, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nieul-le-Dolent?

Nieul-le-Dolent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nieul-le-Dolent?

The unemployment rate in Nieul-le-Dolent is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nieul-le-Dolent?

The median home value in Nieul-le-Dolent is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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