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Portvendres, France

Occitanie · France

Portvendres is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,479. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,479 Population 786/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,492 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,492 median income, 23.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$134,800 home value, $674/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,479
Density786/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,492
Unemployment23.0%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$134,800
Rent$674
Housing Units1,792
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population4,479
Population Density786 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates42.5179°, 3.1055°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$21,492

About Portvendres

Portvendres is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,479. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Portvendres is $21,492, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 269 business establishments.

Income: Portvendres vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,492
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.0%
539% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)269

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Portvendres is $134,800, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $674 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,792 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,800
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$674
42% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,792

Property Tax

Climate in Portvendres

Portvendres has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.8°C / 48°F 4.8° / 12.7° 60.1
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 5° / 13.4° 40.8
Mar 12°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.4° 51.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.7° / 18.7° 66.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.3° 45.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.8° 23.6
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.5° 14.9
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.4° 22.7
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 16.1° / 25.6° 43.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.2° 81.1
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.5
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 5.3° / 13.3° 54.9
Portvendres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density786/sq mi
Coordinates42.5179°N, 3.1055°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 58 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 56 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 58 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 87 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 76 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 69 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 77 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 133 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 131 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 144 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 81 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 101 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 58 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 56 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 48 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 83 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 57 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 58 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 58 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 61 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Portvendres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Portvendres

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège de la Côte Vermeille
École maternelle Joseph Parès
École élémentaire Pasteur
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Radio Stations near Portvendres

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TEKNO1 techno MP3 320 kbps
Xtra 106.3 (US) sports MP3 48 kbps
France Bleu Roussillon MP3 128 kbps
staronlineradio (ES) 70s disco, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
RTS Perpignan MP3 128 kbps
FM Evangile 66 christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Portvendres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Evêché
Ancienne maternité Suisse d'Elne
Casa Carrère
Casa de l'Albera
Casa Pairal
Casa Xanxo CIAP
Centre d'art Contemporain Walter Benjamin
Centre de Sculpture Romane
Cloître de la cathédrale d'Elne
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Dynamiterie de Paulilles
Espace Antonio Machado
House-Museum Salvador Dalí
La forge catalane Le Martinet
La Poudrière
La Vie Vintage
Le musée d’Art Moderne de Collioure
Les collections de Saint-Cyprien
Maison de la Catalanité
Maison du Site
Maison Transfrontalière de l’Art Roman
Mas Pams
Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer
Musée Aéronautique du Mas Palegry
Musée archéologique de Ruscino
Musée Aristide Maillol
Musée Bella
Musée d'art Hyacinthe-Rigaud
Musée de l'école
Musée des Monnaies et Médailles Joseph Puig
Musée Terrus
Museu
Museu de Cadaqués
Museu de l'Aquarel·la
Museu Memorial de l'Exili
Museu Memorial du camp d'Argeles-sur-Mer
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle
Salvador Dalí - Olive Garden

Libraries in Portvendres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B.U. Droit0.0
B.U. Droit et Lettres0.0
B.U. Section Sciences0.0
BDA'thèque0.0
Biblioplage0.0
Biblioteca Isidre Macau0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pere Calders0.0
Biblioteca Pol Nadal i Mallol0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Miramont0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Stil0.0
Bibliothèque Barande0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard Nicolau0.0
Bibliothèque de Bompas0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Lucien Lacreu0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Claude Simon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jules Verne0.0
Books Drop/Pick0.0
L'arc en ciel des livres0.0
Le Galbe0.0
Les lectures de Léontine0.0
Librairie Infos0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque Alexandre Jardin0.0
Médiathèque Antonio Machado0.0
Médiathèque Centrale0.0
Médiathèque Claude Blazy0.0
Médiathèque Henri Tanyères0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Capeille0.0
Médiathèque J. Tastu0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Mediathèque Jacques Queralt0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Joan Pau Giné0.0
Médiathèque La Marquise0.0
Médiathèque Louis Boulet0.0
Médiathèque Pere Verdaguer0.0
Médiathèque Prosper Mérimée0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Salle Bernard Janicot0.0
Un livre à la mer0.0

Farmers Markets in Portvendres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Alénya
Marché de la Mer
Marché Place de Belgique
Mercat municipal
Place de la République
Place de Marbre

Hotels in Portvendres

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appart'Hôtel Béar
Ibis Styles Port-Vendres
Intense boutik-hôtel
Le Paquebot
Les jardins du cèdre
Sur le Quai

Cafes in Portvendres

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Bistrot du France

Cinemas in Portvendres

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Théâtre Vauban

Castles in Portvendres

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort de la Mauresque
Fort Saint-Elme
Redoute Béar
Redoute de Mailly
Redoute du Fanal

Gas Stations in Portvendres

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Super U

Banks in Portvendres

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Breweries in Portvendres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Albéricaine
L'Atelier Gabriel
La Boc
La Canya

Stadiums & Teams in Portvendres

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Portvendres

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aeroclub L’EstartitSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de FoixàSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de LlabiáSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de PalsSmall Airport
Aeròdrom de ViladamatSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aeródromo de OrdisSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ampuriabrava AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts 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 Portvendres

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Vendres

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portvendres

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle

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 Portvendres

What is the population of Portvendres?

Portvendres has a population of 4,479 residents and is located in France. The population density is 786 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is Portvendres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,492, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,800 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Portvendres?

Portvendres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

How is the job market in Portvendres?

The job market in Portvendres faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 269 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Portvendres?

The median home value in Portvendres is $134,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $674.

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