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Pornic, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Pornic is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 12,897. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,897 Population 355/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,296 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,296 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$149,400 home value, $747/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,897
Density355/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,296
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$149,400
Rent$747
Housing Units5,159
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population12,897
Population Density355 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates47.1158°, -2.1033°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,296

About Pornic

Pornic is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 12,897. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pornic is $28,296, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 774 business establishments.

Income: Pornic vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,296
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)774

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pornic is $149,400, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $747 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,159 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$149,400
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$747
36% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,159

Property Tax

Climate in Pornic

Pornic has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F -2.6° / 13.2° 70.6
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -0.6° / 15.7° 58.9
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F -0.6° / 19° 60.5
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 0.7° / 21.9° 47.8
May 14.8°C / 59°F 5.4° / 25.6° 49.0
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 9.6° / 31.3° 68.1
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 11.5° / 32.5° 30.0
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 11.7° / 32.8° 43.5
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 8.2° / 29.8° 57.5
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 6.1° / 23° 105.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 0.9° / 18.2° 95.1
Dec 7.9°C / 46°F -1.4° / 15.1° 100.1
Pornic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area36.4 sq mi (94.2 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates47.1158°N, 2.1033°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 145 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 97 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 145 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 50 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 84 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 103 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 18 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 143 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 145 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 139 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 123 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 115 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 127 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 92 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 111 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 107 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 116 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 111 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 57 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Pornic has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Pornic

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée du Pays de Retz
École maternelle Kerlor
École élémentaire Kerlor
Collège Jean Mounès
Collège privé Notre-Dame de Recouvrance
École primaire privée Ange Gardien
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire des Sablons
École primaire privée Sainte-Victoire
École primaire Les Nondales
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Radio Stations near Pornic

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Feeling Floyd MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in Pornic

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de découverte Terre d'Estuaire
Centre des patrimoines maritimes
Château-Musée de Noirmoutier
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Écomusée
Écomusée Daviaud du Marais vendéen
Escal'Atlantic
La Maison du Lavoir
Le Sémaphore
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la marine en bois du Brivet
Musée des Traditions de l'Île de Noirmoutier
Musée du Pays de Retz
Sous-Marin Espadon

Libraries in Pornic

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque de Bouée0.0
Biblioclub0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Frank0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Boussole0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Pause Lecture0.0
La Symphonie des Mots0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Lettres de mon moulin0.0
Médiathèque Armel de Wismes0.0
Médiathèque de Lavau-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Malville0.0
Médiathèque de Pornichet0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque de Savenay0.0
Médiathèque Étienne Caux0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Falrand0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque municipale Barbara0.0

Farmers Markets in Pornic

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouletterie
Halles
Halles
Halles de Penhoët
Halles de Saint-Nazaire
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché de Barbâtre
Marché de Frossay
Marché de L'Épine
Marché de l'Ermitage
Marché de L'Herbaudière
Marché de l'Océan
Marché de La Guérinière
Marché de Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché des Pins
Marché du Comptoir des Rochelets
Marché du Guézy
Marché Guézy
Pertuischaud
Place de l'Église
Saint-Marc

Hotels in Pornic

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brit Hotel Les Alizés
Éco-Domaine La Fontaine
Golden Tulip Pornic Suites
Hôtel Le Mauritia
Le rocher des marais
Les Tables de La Fontaine
Salea
Westotel

Cafes in Pornic

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Un thé à l'arsenic

Cinemas in Pornic

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Toiles de Retz
Cinéma Saint-Joseph

Theatres in Pornic

5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac
Le Poche
Théâtre de verdure
Théâtre Saint-Gilles
Théâtre vert

Castles in Pornic

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Pornic
Château de Pornic

Dentists in Pornic

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daniel Elleau
Dr Becarelli
Eric Rothenbuhler
Olivier Rochoux

Veterinaries in Pornic

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de l'Europe
Clinique vétérinaire du Grand Large

Train Stations in Pornic

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pornic

Gas Stations in Pornic

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc
Station Service Route Bleue
Super U

Banks in Pornic

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel
SG

Gyms in Pornic

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artligne Fitness
KeepCool
L'Orange Bleue

Golf Courses in Pornic

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Pornic

Breweries in Pornic

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atelier HASY-Veracruz
Brasserie La N'O
Brasserie Templier

Airports Near Pornic

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pornic

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Épicerie du Clion
Plate-forme de Distribution du Courrier
Pornic La Birochere
Pornic Principal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pornic

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre Dame de Gourmalon
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Marie

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 Pornic

What is the population of Pornic?

Pornic has a population of 12,897 residents and is located in France. The population density is 355 people per square mile, spread across 36.4 square miles.

Is Pornic expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,296, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $149,400 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $747 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pornic?

Pornic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Pornic?

The job market in Pornic faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 774 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pornic?

The median home value in Pornic is $149,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $747.

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