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Porto-Vecchio, France

Corsica · France

Porto-Vecchio is a small city in Corsica, France with a population of 11,820. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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C Fair
11,820 Population 182/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,285 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$23,285 median income, 12.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, $878/mo rent

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People

Population11,820
Density182/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,285
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$175,600
Rent$878
Housing Units4,728
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population11,820
Population Density182 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates41.5910°, 9.2795°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,285

About Porto-Vecchio

Porto-Vecchio is a small city in France (Corsica) with a population of 11,820. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Porto-Vecchio is $23,285, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (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 709 business establishments.

Income: Porto-Vecchio vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,285
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)709

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Porto-Vecchio is $175,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $878 (25% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,728 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 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$175,600
38% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$878
25% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,728

Property Tax

Climate in Porto-Vecchio

Porto-Vecchio has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 7.4° / 15.6° 55.8
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 7.5° / 16° 32.1
Mar 12.7°C / 55°F 8.1° / 18.1° 39.6
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 9.2° / 20° 53.3
May 17.9°C / 64°F 13.3° / 23.5° 40.9
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 17.8° / 29° 17.5
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 21.6° / 33.1° 8.2
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 22.3° / 32.8° 18.7
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.6° 51.3
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 16.7° / 25° 56.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21.1° 105.8
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 9.4° / 16.9° 69.7
Porto-Vecchio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above France avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.7 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates41.5910°N, 9.2795°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 4, 2012.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 97 km
Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 137 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 106 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 147 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 78 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 100 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 95 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 101 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 109 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 83 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 129 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 125 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 149 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 133 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 105 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 106 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 147 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 129 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 15 km
Jun 19, 1999 19 km NE of L'Île-Rousse, France M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in

Porto-Vecchio has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Porto-Vecchio

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée Jean-Paul de Rocca Serra
SEGPA du Collège Maria de Peretti
Lycée polyvalent Jean Paul de Rocca Serra
Collège Léon Boujot
École primaire M. et T. Marcellesi
École maternelle Jean Santini
École primaire Joseph Pietri 1
École maternelle Pifano
École primaire de Trinité de Porto-Vecchio
École primaire Sainte-Dévote
Collège Maria de Peretti
École primaire de San-Gavinu-di-Carbini
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Radio Stations near Porto-Vecchio

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Porto-Vecchio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moulin à Huile Artisanal
Musée de la Résistance en Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de l'Alta Rocca

Libraries in Porto-Vecchio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
L'Animu0.0
L'Animu, a Mediateca di Portivechju0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Hotels in Porto-Vecchio

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambassador
Best Western Alcyon
Cala Rossa Bay
Casa Santini x ROC SEVEN PORTO-VECCHIO
Domaine de Caranella
Golden Tulip Porto-Vecchio
Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa
Hôtel Belvédère
Hôtel Carré Noir
Hôtel Costa Salina
Hôtel Don Cesar
Hôtel Holzer II
Hôtel Klima
Hôtel Le Mistral
Hotel Les Roches Blanches
Hôtel Marina Corsica
Hôtel Mariosa
Hôtel Panorama
Hôtel San Giovanni
Hôtel Shegara
Hôtel Spa & Restaurant - Son de Mar
Hôtel U Palmu
Ibis Styles
La Palombaggia
La Plage Casadelmar
Le Roc e Fiori
Le Roi Theodore
Le Tilbury
Les Bergeries de Palombaggia
Les Cigales
Les Oliviers
Littariccia
Paese Serenu
Résidence Belvédère de Palombaggia
Résidence Cala Sultana
Résidence Le Relax
Roc Seven Porto-Vecchio

Cafes in Porto-Vecchio

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Cantina di L'Orriu
Ghjacci
GoldLounge
La Cafét
Le Nord Sud
Le Spot
Les Beaux Arts
Maxime
MY café
New Bel Ombra
Shanka
Sin Café
U Stagnu
Viseo
Willow

Theme Parks in Porto-Vecchio

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corsica Park

Clinics in Porto-Vecchio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre médical les Albizzias

Dentists in Porto-Vecchio

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7623340200

Veterinaries in Porto-Vecchio

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Veterinaire du Soleil

Bus Stations in Porto-Vecchio

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routiere de Porto-Vecchio

Gas Stations in Porto-Vecchio

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #59898236
Total
Total
Total
Total Poretta
Total Trinité
Vito
Vito
Vito

Banks in Porto-Vecchio

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
Postal Bank
Société Générale

Gyms in Porto-Vecchio

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #13232239379

Ski Resorts Near Porto-Vecchio

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 $0
Ghisoni 0.0 $0
Vergio 0.0 $0

Airports Near Porto-Vecchio

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda AirportOLBLarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de CorteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - AlzitoneSmall Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aléria Padulone AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SmeraldinaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo ValledoriaSmall Airport
Pista Vasa AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Porto-Vecchio

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lecci Saint-Cyprien
Porto-Vecchio 4 Chemins
Porto-Vecchio Ville Haute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porto-Vecchio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Croix
Église Saint-Jean Baptiste

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Porto-Vecchio

What is the population of Porto-Vecchio?

Porto-Vecchio has a population of 11,820 residents and is located in France. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

Is Porto-Vecchio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,285, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $175,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Porto-Vecchio?

Porto-Vecchio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Porto-Vecchio?

The job market in Porto-Vecchio faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 709 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Porto-Vecchio?

The median home value in Porto-Vecchio is $175,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $878.

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