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Piriac-sur-Mer, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Piriac-sur-Mer is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,046. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,046 Population 428/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,231 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,231 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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About Piriac-sur-Mer

Piriac-sur-Mer

Piriac-sur-Mer is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

People

Population2,046
Density428/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,231
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units818
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,046
Population Density428 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates47.3794°, -2.5465°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,248 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,231

About Piriac-sur-Mer

Piriac-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,046. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Piriac-sur-Mer is $28,231, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (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 123 business establishments.

Income: Piriac-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,231
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Piriac-sur-Mer is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 818 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units818

Property Tax

Piriac-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density428/sq mi
Coordinates47.3794°N, 2.5465°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 141 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 11 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 41 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 53 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 148 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 71 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 67 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 136 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 97 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 101 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 111 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 79 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 131 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 82 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 36 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 114 km
Feb 5, 1991 36 km W of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.7 139 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 117 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 93 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Piriac-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Piriac-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Les Cap-Horniers
École primaire privée Notre-Dame du Rosaire
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Radio Stations near Piriac-sur-Mer

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened MP3 256 kbps
Feeling Floyd MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Piriac-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Suscinio
La Maison des Paludiers
La Maison du Cidre
La paludière du golfe
Le Grand Blockhaus
Le Musée des Marais Salants
Maison de la mytiliculture
Maison de la Pêche
Maison du patrimoine
Maison du patrimoine croisicais
Musée Bernard Boesch
Musée de la Porte Saint-Michel
Musée de la Vilaine Maritime
Ostréapolis
Phare de Tréhiguier
Terre de Sel

Libraries in Piriac-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athanor0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Férel0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffelec0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Côte sauvage0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Carré des Arts0.0
J'aime Lire0.0
Maison Multi-Services0.0
Marie Le Franc0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Camoël0.0
Médiathèque de Muzillac0.0
Médiathèque de Pornichet0.0
Médiathèque du Croisic0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Douy0.0
Médiathèque Le Traict d'Encre0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Lohézic0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Piriac-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles du marché
Halles Kervoyal
La Turb'Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché à la brocante
Marché artisanal nocturne
Marché bio de Séné
Marché couvert
Marché de Damgan
Marché de La Baule
Marché de plein air
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Pornichet
Marché du Guézy
Marché Guézy
Place de l'Église

Hotels in Piriac-sur-Mer

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Poste - Restaurant Le Castelli
Hôtel du Port de Piriac
Hôtel Restaurant de la Plage
Mon Calme Apart' Hotel

Cafes in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transat'Café

Theatres in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Animation

Dentists in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12888842401

Banks in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIC

Breweries in Piriac-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Domani
Microbrasserie VOL 56

Airports Near Piriac-sur-Mer

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piriac-sur-Mer

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint-Pierre-es-Liens

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 Piriac-sur-Mer

What is the population of Piriac-sur-Mer?

Piriac-sur-Mer has a population of 2,046 residents and is located in France. The population density is 428 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Piriac-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,231, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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

Piriac-sur-Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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

The job market in Piriac-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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

The median home value in Piriac-sur-Mer is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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