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Poitiers, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Poitiers is a mid-size city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 85,960. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
FHousing
BClimate
| Population | 85,960 |
| Population Density | 5,287 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5826°, 0.3435° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4 inches (976 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,762 |
About Poitiers
Poitiers is a mid-size city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 85,960. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Poitiers vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,762 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.7% |
| 364% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| 110% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 109 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 12 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $131,600 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 34,384 |
Property Tax
Climate in Poitiers
Poitiers has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5826°N, 0.3435°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Poitiers has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Poitiers
82+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Tony Lainé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Réaumur | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Moulin | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée privé Isaac de l'étoile (Le Porteau) | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée des métiers de la maintenance, du transport et du tourisme | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire La Grange Saint-Pierre | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean Mermoz | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Porte de Paris | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire d'application Paul BLET | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Minimes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Tony Lainé | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Pablo Néruda | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Pierre de Ronsard | - | - | - | - |
| Collège France Bloch-Sérazin | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Licorne | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Georges Brassens | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jacques Brel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Radegonde | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Petit Tour | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Général Camille Guérin | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Marie | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Charles Perrault | - | - | - | - |
| AFT-IFTM | - | - | - | - |
| Union Chrétienne | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel Saint-Jacques de Compostelle | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Théophraste Reunaudot - Annexe de l'IUFM | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Théophraste Renaudot | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé La Providence | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean-Marie-PARATTE | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Andersen | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Simone Veil | - | - | - | - |
| Isaac de l'Étoile | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Andersen | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Simone Veil | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Charles Perrault | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Aliénor d'Aquitaine | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jules Verne | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel Saint-Jacques de Compostelle | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pablo Néruda | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Micromégas | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sainte-Faustine | - | - | - | - |
| Atelier Renaissance | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Isaac de l'étoile (St Stanislas) | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Gisèle Halimi | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Paul BLET | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jardin des Plantes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean-Marie-PARATTE | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Ferdinand Clovis Pin | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire La Fontaine | - | - | - | - |
| École d'Esthétique Agnès Pierrain Briat | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Henri IV | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Micromégas | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Hilaire | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Damien Allard | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| Etablissement technique privé FB formation esthétique | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole privée Les Pieds dans l'Eau | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée La Providence | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée des métiers de la maintenance du transport et du tourisme | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Union Chrétienne | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique privé Union Chrétienne | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Condorcet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Polyvalent Nelson Mandela - Pôle Professionnel | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Paul Fort | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jacques Brel | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jean Mermoz | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle La Grange Saint-Pierre | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Polyvalent Nelson Mandela - Pôle Général et Technologique | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application - Saint-Exupéry | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Coligny-Cornet | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Union Chrétienne | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Evariste Galois | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Andersen | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Montmidi | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Alphonse Daudet | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Condorcet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Le Dolmen | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Alphonse Bouloux | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel Saint-Jacques de Compostelle | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Kyoto | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Poitiers
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO PULSAR | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Elyon | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Val d'Or - RVO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Poitiers
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bataille de Poitiers de 732 | ||||
| Électroscope | ||||
| Hôtel Sully | ||||
| La Maison d'autrefois | ||||
| Le Grand Atelier | ||||
| Musée Archéologique et Historique de Béruges | ||||
| Musée de l'Ordre de Malte | ||||
| Musée Rupert de Chièvres | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Croix |
Libraries in Poitiers
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Avanton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Géographie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Départementale de la Vienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léopold Sédar Senghor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Croutelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pédagogique et Culturelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'IAE de Poitiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Droit-économie-gestion | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire du Centre de doctorat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Education et formation - site de Poitiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Lettres - Sciences Humaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Michel Foucault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences (B04) | 0.0 | |||||
| Brigitte Ramel | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation scientifique de la MSHS | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Châtellerault Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Jaunay | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Blaiserie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montamisé | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Neuville-de-Poitou | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Couronneries | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Trois-Cités | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Eugène Aubin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Georges Rouault | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque le Château des histoires | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Maurice Fombeure | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médiasud | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Micheline Réau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Eloi | 0.0 | |||||
| University library and languages faculty | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poitiers
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles Notre-Dame | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché dominical | |||||
| Place du 11 Novembre 1918 |
Hotels in Poitiers
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Poitiers
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Poitiers
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Poitiers
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poitiers
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Poitiers
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Poitiers
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Poitiers
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Poitiers
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poitiers
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Poitiers
33 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Poitiers
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Poitiers
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Poitiers
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Poitiers
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brewers | ||||
| Brasserie de Bellefois | ||||
| Cluricaume BEOIR BrùPub | ||||
| La manufacture de bières | ||||
| La Nobilienne | ||||
| La Vol'Bière | ||||
| Pirates du Clain |
Airports Near Poitiers
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Poitiers-Biard Airport | PIS | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Junien | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Thouars | - | Small Airport |
| Archigny Chenevelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Availles Limouzine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Azat le Ris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bellac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bournizeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brigueil le Chantre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brizay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenommet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cizay-la-Madeleine UL | - | Small Airport |
| Condac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Couhé Vérac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gajoubert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Blanc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Moiré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lémeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libarderie Blond Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loches Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montmorillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pouançay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Branchs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Ciers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Coutant Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Maurice Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sepmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Macaire du bois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Le Louroux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Sorigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Poitiers
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buxerolles | |
| Hôtel des Postes | |
| Poitiers Beaulieu | |
| Poitiers Bel Air | |
| Poitiers Clos Gaultier | |
| Poitiers Couronneries | |
| Poitiers Grand Large | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Poitiers
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CREATIV | ||
| Maison de la Réhabilitation psycho-sociale |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Poitiers
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe | ||
| Église Saint-Hilaire le Grand |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poitiers
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptistère Saint-Jean | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul | |
| Chapelle de l'Immaculée Conception | |
| Chapelle de La Grand'Maison | |
| Chapelle du Sacré-Coeur | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame des Cèdres | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame du Porteau | |
| Chapelle Saint-Louis | |
| Église Antoniste | |
| Église Chrétienne de Poitiers | |
| Église de la Résurrection | |
| Église Évangélique | |
| Église Évangélique Gospel Action | |
| Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation | |
| Église Notre-Dame la Grande | |
| Église Protestante Baptiste | |
| Église Protestante Baptiste | |
| Église Protestante Baptiste | |
| Église Protestante Libre | |
| Église Protestante Libre |
Quick Facts
Around Poitiers
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Poitiers
65 places within 15 km
- • Dolmen d'Aillé
- • Dolmen d'Andillé
- • Dolmen de la Pierre Levée
- • Dolmen de Pouzac 1
- • Dolmen La Pierre-Levée
- + 2 more
- • Plage des naufragés
- • Ancienne abbaye de Bonnevaux
- • Carmel de l’Incarnation
- • Château
- • Château d'Avanton
- • Château de Beauvoir
- + 18 more
- • Cave aux Loups
- • Gouffre
- • Grande Roche de la Plématrie
- • Grotte à Calvin
- • Grotte à Calvin
- + 2 more
- • Créatorium
- • Espace Baldassare
- • Chaise de Gargantua
- • Rocher de Coligny
- • Abbaye Sainte-Croix
- • Acqueduc Romain du Cimeau
- • Aqueduc
- • Aqueduc
- • Aqueduc romain
- + 18 more
🇫🇷 About France
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Poitiers
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Poitiers
What is the population of Poitiers?
Poitiers has a population of 85,960 residents and is located in France. The population density is 5,287 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.
Is Poitiers expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,762, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Poitiers?
Poitiers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches.
How is the job market in Poitiers?
The job market in Poitiers faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 276 business establishments in the area, including 109 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Poitiers?
The median home value in Poitiers is $131,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $658.