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Port-La Nouvelle, France

Occitanie · France

Port-La Nouvelle is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 6,000. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
6,000 Population 545/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,179 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,179 median income, 22.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$127,800 home value, $639/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,000
Density545/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,179
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,800
Rent$639
Housing Units2,400
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population6,000
Population Density545 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates43.0183°, 3.0500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,179

About Port-La Nouvelle

Port-La Nouvelle is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 6,000. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Port-La Nouvelle is $21,179, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 360 business establishments.

Income: Port-La Nouvelle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,179
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.0%
511% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)360

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port-La Nouvelle is $127,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $639 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,400 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$639
45% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,400

Property Tax

Port-La Nouvelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density545/sq mi
Coordinates43.0183°N, 3.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 23, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 47 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 42 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 118 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 93 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 104 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 113 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 107 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 106 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 124 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 8 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 44 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 44 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 77 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 41 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 42 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 43 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 50 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 119 km
Jun 21, 2002 2 km SSW of Llagostera, Spain M3.7 136 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Port-La Nouvelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Port-La Nouvelle

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle la Cauquenne
École maternelle Alphonse Daudet
École primaire André Pic
Collège La Nadière
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Radio Stations near Port-La Nouvelle

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels (ES) music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio Arrels MP3 128 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
RCF Pays d'Aude christian MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Port-La Nouvelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Fitou
Horreum Romain
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison des Arts
Maison natale du Maréchal Joffre
Mémorial du Camp de Rivesaltes
Musée de Peyriac de Mer
Musée de Sigean
Musée du Sel
Musée du téléphone
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques

Libraries in Port-La Nouvelle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale site de Narbonne0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Centre Culturel0.0
La Maison de Julien - Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Arthur Conte0.0
Médiathèque Claude Simon0.0
Médiathèque de Bizanet0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étang0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Leucate0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-La Nouvelle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Les Halles de L'Agly
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de Port Leucate
Marché de Salses
Marché public
Place de la République

Hotels in Port-La Nouvelle

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goélia
Hôtel restaurant du port
Le Mazagan
Le Mazagan
Le Méditerranée

Cafes in Port-La Nouvelle

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crêperie l'ïle des Thés
Tequila Bar

Theatres in Port-La Nouvelle

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de la Mer
Théâtre en Garrigue

Train Stations in Port-La Nouvelle

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port-la-Nouvelle

Gas Stations in Port-La Nouvelle

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyneff
Super U

Banks in Port-La Nouvelle

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
LCL

Breweries in Port-La Nouvelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Agly
Brasserie Parallèle 42
La Mer à Boire

Stadiums & Teams in Port-La Nouvelle

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port-La Nouvelle

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port-La Nouvelle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port La Nouvelle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-La Nouvelle

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage

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 Port-La Nouvelle

What is the population of Port-La Nouvelle?

Port-La Nouvelle has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in France. The population density is 545 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.

Is Port-La Nouvelle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,179, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $639 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 Port-La Nouvelle?

Port-La Nouvelle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Port-La Nouvelle?

The job market in Port-La Nouvelle faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 360 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port-La Nouvelle?

The median home value in Port-La Nouvelle is $127,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $639.

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