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Olonne-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Olonne-sur-Mer is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 11,157. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,157 Population 634/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,482 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,482 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

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People

Population11,157
Density634/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,482
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$741
Housing Units4,463
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population11,157
Population Density634 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates46.5352°, -1.7729°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,482

About Olonne-sur-Mer

Olonne-sur-Mer is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 11,157. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Olonne-sur-Mer is $26,482, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 669 business establishments.

Income: Olonne-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,482
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)669

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Olonne-sur-Mer is $148,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,463 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,200
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,463

Property Tax

Climate in Olonne-sur-Mer

Olonne-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 0.7° / 13.2° 75.8
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 2.9° / 13.8° 60.4
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.3° 64.2
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 4.1° / 19.3° 43.8
May 15°C / 59°F 8.3° / 22.8° 53.1
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 28° 69.0
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 28.6° 27.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 14.4° / 29.1° 36.4
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 12° / 26.4° 56.9
Oct 16°C / 61°F 10.2° / 21.2° 103.0
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 4.6° / 17.6° 101.4
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 14.7° 105.5
Olonne-sur-Mer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates46.5352°N, 1.7729°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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 76 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 62 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 88 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 118 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 58 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 58 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 70 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 73 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 76 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 76 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 55 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 75 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 75 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 114 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 63 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 72 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 40 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 132 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 41 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Olonne-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Olonne-sur-Mer

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Éric Tabarly
École primaire publique Les Salines
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École maternelle Pierre Mendès France
École élémentaire Marcel Baussais
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Radio Stations near Olonne-sur-Mer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Olonne-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
L'Atelier de la Sardine
La Livarde - Musée du Patrimoine Maritime
La Maison du pêcheur
Maison de Clemenceau
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Muséum du Coquillage
Vendée Miniature

Libraries in Olonne-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
L@ Bibliothèque0.0
La Conserverie0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le globe0.0
Le Vent des Livres0.0
Lire à Brem0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Brétignolles-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Mille et une pages0.0

Farmers Markets in Olonne-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Fleur de sel
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché
Marché Arago
Marché de la Chaume
Marché de Saint-Hilaire de Riez
Place de l'église

Theatres in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de la Licorne

Castles in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Pierre-Levée

Veterinaries in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Docteur Poncet

Train Stations in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olonne-sur-Mer

Bus Stations in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #662773496

Gas Stations in Olonne-sur-Mer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U
Total

Banks in Olonne-sur-Mer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Olonne-sur-Mer

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Training
Curves
L'Orange Bleue

Golf Courses in Olonne-sur-Mer

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf des Olonnes

Breweries in Olonne-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Le Grand Duc
Les Brasseurs de la Vie

Airports Near Olonne-sur-Mer

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium 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
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall 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 Brévin les Pins 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 Olonne-sur-Mer

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Olonne sur Mer
Relais Poste de l'Île d'Olonne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olonne-sur-Mer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Martin-de-Vertou

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 Olonne-sur-Mer

What is the population of Olonne-sur-Mer?

Olonne-sur-Mer has a population of 11,157 residents and is located in France. The population density is 634 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Olonne-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,482, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Olonne-sur-Mer?

Olonne-sur-Mer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

How is the job market in Olonne-sur-Mer?

The job market in Olonne-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 669 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Olonne-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Olonne-sur-Mer is $148,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $741.

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