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Pernes, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Pernes is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,667. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,667 Population 937/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,773 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,773 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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About Pernes

Pernes

Pernes-les-Fontaines is a commune in the southeastern French department of Vaucluse.

People

Population1,667
Density937/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,773
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units667
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population1,667
Population Density937 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates50.4844°, 2.4125°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$21,773

About Pernes

Pernes is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,667. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 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.

The median household income in Pernes is $21,773, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (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 100 business establishments.

Income: Pernes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,773
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pernes is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 667 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units667

Property Tax

Pernes 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density937/sq mi
Coordinates50.4844°N, 2.4125°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 M4.6 119 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 105 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 129 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 131 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 44 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 136 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 135 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 86 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 114 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 115 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 42 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 85 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 88 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 97 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 110 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 66 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 76 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 41 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 93 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 - 83 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Pernes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Pernes

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire du Donjon RPI 124 - - - -
Collège du Bellimont - - - -
École maternelle Le Forestel - - - -
École primaire Marcel Dollet - - - -
École élémentaire du Donjon RPI 124 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pernes

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM - MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS - MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archives municipales
La Coupole
Labanque
Maison de l'Archéologie
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Moulin Musée Municipal Wintenberger
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée des Augustins
Musée du Vieux II

Libraries in Pernes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque de Berlencourt le Cauroy CCCA0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Pernes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché FRET
Tuesday Morning

Cafes in Pernes

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Rally Café PMU

Veterinaries in Pernes

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #8741530731

Gas Stations in Pernes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Banks in Pernes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Pernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
Brasserie Brebis Galeuse
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
BrewBlock
La Brasserie Airoise

Airports Near Pernes

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Amiens Glisy Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Koksijde Air Base-Medium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield-Medium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield-Small Airport
Bouttemy DZ-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
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield-Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pernes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pernes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pernes

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonne Fin
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Berthe

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 Pernes

What is the population of Pernes?

Pernes has a population of 1,667 residents and is located in France. The population density is 937 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Pernes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,773, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pernes?

Pernes 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 Pernes?

The job market in Pernes faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pernes?

The median home value in Pernes is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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