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Pontarlier, France
Bourgogne · France
Pontarlier is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 20,313. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
Economy
CHousing
BClimate
| Population | 20,313 |
| Population Density | 1,272 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9035°, 6.3554° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Bourgogne |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.0 inches (1,677 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8 inches (162 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,086 |
About Pontarlier
Pontarlier is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 20,313. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet (834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Pontarlier vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,086 |
| 64% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.7% |
| 225% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,219 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $163,800 |
| 42% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,125 |
Property Tax
Climate in Pontarlier
Pontarlier has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1236 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9035°N, 6.3554°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Pontarlier has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").
Schools in Pontarlier
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée agricole privé Jeanne d'Arc | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionnel Toussaint Louverture | — | — | — | — |
| Collège André Malraux | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Cyril Clerc | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Raymond Faivre | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Louis Pergaud | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Charles Péguy | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Henri Cordier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Charles Péguy | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Philippe Grenier | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique privé Les Augustins | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel privé Saint-Bénigne | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Raymond Vauthier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Vauthier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Vauthier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Louis Pergaud | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Louis Pergaud | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Henri Cordier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Henri Cordier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Pareuses | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Xavier Marmier | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pontarlier
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon Radio (CH) | rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTN (CH) | regional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads (CH) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Back2Noize Radio (CH) | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Classic Rock (CH) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock (CH) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Modern Rock (CH) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Rouge (CH) | classic hits, top hits | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Rockstar Radio (CH) | classic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Hard Rock (CH) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock (CH) | acoustic, acoustic rock | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio R (CH) | christian contemporary, christian praise&worship | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fréquence Amitié Vesoul | blues, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| IP Music (CH) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers | classic hits 70s, old hits | MP3 | |
| Option Musique (CH) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Redline Radio (CH) | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Global Sport - Suisse (CH) | football, hockey | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Global Sport - Vaud (CH) | football, hockey | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio R Louange (CH) | christian contemporary, christian praise&worship | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Plein Air Besançon | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Plein Air Pontarlier | doubs, plein air | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Food | ambient, relaxing | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pontarlier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association RVT-Historique | ||||
| Atelier de Gustave Courbet | ||||
| Château de Joux | ||||
| Château de La Sarraz | ||||
| Espace muséographique de la neige artificielle | ||||
| Ferme-musée du Montagnon | ||||
| Fort de Pré Giroud | ||||
| Maison de la réserve du lac de Remoray | ||||
| Musée Courbet | ||||
| Musée d'Orbe | ||||
| Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs | ||||
| Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine | ||||
| Musée de la meunerie de Métabief | ||||
| Musée de la Vigne et du Vin | ||||
| Musée de Pontarlier | ||||
| Musée de vacherin | ||||
| Musée des roues de l'Areuse | ||||
| Musée du Cheval | ||||
| Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises | ||||
| Musée du fer et du chemin de fer | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Baulmes | ||||
| Musée Patrimoine au fil de l'eau | ||||
| Musée-relais du cheval comtois et de la forêt | ||||
| Vapeur du Val-de-Travers | ||||
| Villa romaine | ||||
| Volkswrecks Bar & Museum |
Libraries in Pontarlier
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jougne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Auberson | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de la région d'Orbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et communale du Vallon du Nozon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et municipale de Vallorbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scolaire et publique de Sainte-Croix | 0.0 | |||||
| Casi Dijon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Arcades | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pontarlier
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Orbe | |||||
| Marché de Doubs |
Hotels in Pontarlier
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pontarlier
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pontarlier
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pontarlier
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Pontarlier
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pontarlier
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pontarlier
10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pontarlier
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pontarlier
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pontarlier
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pontarlier
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pontarlier
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pontarlier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-Travers | ||||
| Brasserie de la Quiotte | ||||
| Brasserie des ComBière | ||||
| Brasserie des Condémines | ||||
| Brasserie Entre Deux Mondes | ||||
| La Bonne Bouille | ||||
| La Talentueuse | ||||
| O'Bled |
Stadiums & Teams in Pontarlier
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pontarlier
60 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Froideville | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont-Gibloux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Métabief | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Fourgs | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalet a Gobet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Robella | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brot-Dessus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Cernay Blanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommartel / Le Locle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Site du Meix Musy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gollières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Corbatière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crêt-du-Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Bugnenets-Savagnières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Breuleux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Combe Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pierrefontaine Les Varans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goule | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Roc d'Enfer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Martinaux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Giettes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Portes du Soleil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirmentaz - Les Habères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Liberté | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L’Essert – Abondance | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grange des Bois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bernex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leysin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Thollon les Mémises | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rochers de Naye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prévondes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Paccots | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rathvel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Moléson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pontarlier
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Les Eplatures Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Aéro Sermange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz | — | Small Airport |
| Arbois Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Athose Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM Thollon les Mémises | — | Small Airport |
| Bay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon La Vèze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Besançon-Thise Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bex Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bressaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bucey-lès-Gy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courtelary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fournet ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Malachère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Vrine Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lanans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lausanne la Blécherette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Môtiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pontarlier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saulnot Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tincey Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vigearde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yverdon-les-Bains Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pontarlier
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Point courrier La Poste | |
| Pontarlier Sud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontarlier
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de l'Espérance | |
| Église mennonite | |
| Église protestante apostolique | |
| Église Saint-Bénigne | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Mosquée Philippe Grenier |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Pontarlier?
Pontarlier has a population of 20,313 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,272 people per square mile, spread across 16.0 square miles.
Is Pontarlier expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,086, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,800 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $819 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 Pontarlier?
Pontarlier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pontarlier?
The job market in Pontarlier faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,219 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Pontarlier?
The median home value in Pontarlier is $163,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $819.