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Pézenas, France

Occitanie · France

Pézenas is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 8,647. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,647 Population 758/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,250 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$20,250 median income, 18.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $586/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,647
Density758/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,250
Unemployment18.7%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$117,200
Rent$586
Housing Units3,459
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population8,647
Population Density758 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates43.4600°, 3.4226°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$20,250

About Pézenas

Pézenas is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 8,647. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pézenas is $20,250, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 519 business establishments.

Income: Pézenas vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,250
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.7%
419% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)519

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pézenas is $117,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $586 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,459 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$586
50% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,459

Property Tax

Pézenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates43.4600°N, 3.4226°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 101 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 96 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 122 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 98 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 97 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 65 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 95 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 127 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 94 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 107 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 59 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 81 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 95 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 87 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 128 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 126 km
Jan 3, 2000 9 km S of Prats de Molló, France M3.5 147 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 99 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Pézenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Pézenas

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Bene
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel Charles Allies
Lycée professionnel Charles Alliès
Collège Jean Bène
École élémentaire Jacques Prévert
Lycée Jean Moulin
École maternelle Robert Desnos
École élémentaire privée Calandréta Dels Polinets
École primaire Boby Lapointe
Lycée professionnel agricole Charles Marie de la Condamine
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Radio Stations near Pézenas

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pézenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argileum
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Espace Georges Brassens
Espace Patrimoine
Espace véhicules anciens
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de l'Éphèbe
Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Musée de la Porte
Musée de site Gallo Romain Villa-Loupian
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée Fabregat
Musée Noilly Prat
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Pézenas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
La Fabrique0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0
Médiathèque-CDI Stéphane Hessel0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Pézenas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halles
Halles de Marseillan
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché Paysan
Mini marche
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Étienne Sannier

Hotels in Pézenas

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hôtel
Garrigae Distillerie de Pézenas
Hôtel de Vigniamont
Hôtel Le Saint-Germain
La Comédie de Pézenas
Le Molière
Les suites de Peyrat

Cafes in Pézenas

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arômes et Saveurs
Art et Broc Café
Bubble Arts
Café des Arts
Chocola'the
Complètement Givré
La petite cantine
Le Duo
Ô Ju Ex Au

Cinemas in Pézenas

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Molière

Theatres in Pézenas

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Illustre Théâtre de Pézenas
Parc et Lumières
Théâtre de Verdure
Théâtre historique (municipal)

Castles in Pézenas

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Castelsec
Château de Saint-Martin-de-Graves
Domaine de la Grange des Prés

Dentists in Pézenas

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Alberto Perez Oscar
FR #11519832975

Veterinaries in Pézenas

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10157217540
FR #10157217543

Bus Stations in Pézenas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Pézenas

Gas Stations in Pézenas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Pézenas Carburant
Total
Total

Banks in Pézenas

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Puy de Parseval
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
Société Générale
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Gyms in Pézenas

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'instant Fit

Breweries in Pézenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Brasserie Baudille
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Pézenas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pézenas

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pézenas

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pézenas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pézenas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Collégiale Saint-Jean
Église Évangélique de Pézenas
Église Sainte-Ursule
Mosquée Al Maarouf
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Pézenas

What is the population of Pézenas?

Pézenas has a population of 8,647 residents and is located in France. The population density is 758 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Pézenas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,250, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $586 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pézenas?

Pézenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pézenas?

The job market in Pézenas faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 519 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pézenas?

The median home value in Pézenas is $117,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $586.

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