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Papeete, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · 🇵🇫 French Polynesia

Papeete is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 26,357. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,357 Population 3,922/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 48.1%
50% higher than US avg

People

Population26,357
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,922/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$21,832
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity48.1%
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Population26,357
Population Density3,922 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-17.5347°, -149.5684°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation130.4 inches (3,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age35.3 years

Is Papeete a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Papeete receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Papeete has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Papeete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches.

Papeete has a population of 26,357 with a density of 3,922 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. 17.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

26,357
Total Population
3,922
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Papeete vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Papeete vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Papeete is N/A. Per capita income is $21,832 (below the $39,052 national figure). The cost of living index is 90, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Papeete vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$21,832

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Papeete, 48.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%.

Health Metrics: Papeete vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.1%
50% above US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Papeete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall130.4 inches
243% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density3,922/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5347°N, 149.5684°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in Wettest

Papeete has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F — from 70°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (3.1").

22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,922/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Papeete

What is the population of Papeete?

Papeete has a population of 26,357 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 3,922 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Papeete expensive to live in?

Papeete is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Papeete?

Papeete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.4 inches.

How are the schools in Papeete?

22.0% of adults in Papeete hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Papeete?

The obesity rate in Papeete is 48.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%).

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