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Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 8,503. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,503 Population 300/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,356 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,356 median income, 14.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$139,400 home value, $697/mo rent

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People

Population8,503
Density300/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,356
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$139,400
Rent$697
Housing Units3,401
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population8,503
Population Density300 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates43.3882°, 4.8036°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,356

About Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 8,503. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is $22,356, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 510 business establishments.

Income: Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,356
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)510

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is $139,400, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $697 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,401 total housing units in the city. 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,400
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$697
40% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,401

Property Tax

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.4 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates43.3882°N, 4.8036°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 106 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 53 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 27 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 139 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 32 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 55 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 138 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 121 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 25 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 78 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 54 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 116 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 51 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 52 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 80 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 129 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 36 km
Apr 19, 1992 17 km ENE of Sisteron, France M3.2 145 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNE of Volonne, France M3.2 131 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Louise Michel
École primaire Jules Verne
École maternelle France Bloch
École maternelle Anne Frank
École maternelle Danielle Casanova
École primaire Paul Éluard
École primaire Romain Rolland
LYCEE PRIVE HENRI LEROY
Collège Maximilien Robespierre
Groupe scolaire
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Radio Stations near Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes MP3 128 kbps
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Crau
Maison de la Transhumance
Musée d'histoire de Martigues
Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran.
Petit Musée de Carro
Rétro Musée

Libraries in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing0.0
Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix0.0
Médiathèqhe Boris Vian0.0
Médiathèque Entressen Ouest-Provence0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux poissons
Marché aux puces de la Fossette
Marché de Carro
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché provençal

Hotels in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Plage
Hôtel François

Cafes in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Alaska
Le Mistral
Le sporting

Cinemas in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Gérard Philipe

Theatres in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Gérard Philippe

Veterinaries in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #109129960

Gas Stations in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #553341104
Intermarche Super
Netto
SARL Rodriguez
Station GNV Mat de Ricca
Total

Banks in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au Bureau

Stadiums & Teams in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arles Salin-de-Giraud
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Barcarin
Église Orthodoxe de la Dormition de la Toute Sainte-Mère de Dieu
Église Saint-Dimitri
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Trophime
Mosquée Arrahma
Temple protestant

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-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

What is the population of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône has a population of 8,503 residents and is located in France. The population density is 300 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles.

Is Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,356, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,400 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $697 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?

Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

How is the job market in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?

The job market in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 510 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?

The median home value in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is $139,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $697.

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