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Petreto, France

Corsica · France

Petreto is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 561. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
561 Population 37/sq mi density
1,699 ft Elevation 518 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,896 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,896 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $717/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population561
Density37/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,896
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$143,400
Rent$717
Housing Units224
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Population561
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Coordinates41.7835°, 8.9807°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,896

About Petreto

Petreto is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 561. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Petreto is $22,896, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Petreto vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,896
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Petreto is $143,400, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $717 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 224 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 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,400
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$717
38% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units224

Property Tax

Climate in Petreto

Petreto has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.6°C), the coldest is Feb (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 4.6° / 14° 54.2
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.2° 47.1
Mar 10.9°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16° 50.3
Apr 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.5° 55.9
May 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.1° 51.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.9° 25.8
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 17.7° / 28.6° 9.0
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 18.1° / 29.2° 15.9
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 15.4° / 26.1° 58.9
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.8° 80.4
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.3° 114.7
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.1° 73.8
Petreto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates41.7835°N, 8.9807°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 5, 2013.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 130 km
Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 108 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 117 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 139 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 109 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 133 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 133 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 128 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 126 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 115 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 142 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 110 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 147 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 125 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 107 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 132 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 77 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 119 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 102 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in

Petreto has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Petreto

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Taravu - Site Paul-Bungelmi
École maternelle de Moca-Croce
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Petreto

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO OLBIA WEB (IT) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Balagne hits, pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Petreto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Lazaret d'Aspretto
Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
Fesch Museum
Maison de Napoléon Bonaparte
Moulin à Huile Artisanal
Musée de Filitosa
Musée de la Résistance en Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de l'Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de Préhistoire Corse
NapoRama
Palais Fesch
Tour de Campomoro et son enceinte fortifiée

Libraries in Petreto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Granace0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Mediateca Pitretu-Bicchisgià0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bastelicaccia0.0
Médiathèque des Cannes0.0
Médiathèque Saint Jean0.0

Farmers Markets in Petreto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Epicerie fine Corse
Marché aux poissons d'Ajaccio
Marché d'Ajaccio - Marcatu d'Aiacciu
Marché de sartène

Cafes in Petreto

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar des chasseurs

Bus Stations in Petreto

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vito

Gas Stations in Petreto

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vito

Stadiums & Teams in Petreto

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Ski Resorts Near Petreto

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 $0
Ghisoni 0.0 $0
Vergio 0.0 $0
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Petreto

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Calvi Sainte Catherine AirportCLYMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de CorteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - AlzitoneSmall Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aléria Padulone AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SmeraldinaSmall Airport
Pista Vasa AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaitella GaleriaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petreto

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Argiusta Moriccio
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Petreto

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation Molini

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petreto

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abadie de Moca-Croce
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église de l'Annonciation
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Sainte-Hippolyte-et-Saint-Cassien
Église Sainte-Marie

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Petreto

What is the population of Petreto?

Petreto has a population of 561 residents and is located in France. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

Is Petreto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,896, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,400 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Petreto?

Petreto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Petreto?

The job market in Petreto faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Petreto?

The median home value in Petreto is $143,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $717.

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