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Saint-Gilles, France

Occitanie · France

Saint-Gilles is a small city in Occitanie, France with a population of 13,231. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
13,231 Population 176/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,077 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$20,077 median income, 17.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $611/mo rent

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About Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles or Saint-Gilles-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

People

Population13,231
Density176/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,077
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty27.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$122,200
Rent$611
Housing Units5,292
Rent Burden30.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population13,231
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates43.6766°, 4.4302°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,077

About Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles is a small city in France (Occitanie) with a population of 13,231. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Gilles is $20,077, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 794 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Gilles vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,077
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above France avg
Poverty Rate27.0%
118% above France avg
Establishments (County)794

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gilles is $122,200, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $611 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,292 total housing units in the city. 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,200
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$611
47% below France avg
Rent Burden30.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,292

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.2° 64.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.9° 39.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.6° 44.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.4° 64.4
May 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 58.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.1° 43.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.2° 34.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.1° 46.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 15° / 26° 110.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.7° 90.0
Nov 11°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15° 96.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 57.1
Saint-Gilles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.2 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates43.6766°N, 4.4302°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

381 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 69 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 138 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 143 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 125 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 88 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 22 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 76 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 92 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 144 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 87 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 30 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 88 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 86 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 107 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 88 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 115 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 113 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 58 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 79 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 87 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Saint-Gilles has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Saint-Gilles

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean Moulin
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Jean Vilar
École maternelle
École les Calades
Collège Jean Vilar
École Jean Jaurès
École maternelle Ventoulet
École élémentaire Laforêt
École primaire Albaron
École de Franquevaux
École Victor Hugo
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Radio Stations near Saint-Gilles

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gilles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Trinitaires
Conservatoire du santon provençal
Exposition archéologique
Fondation Lee Ufan
Le CERCO
Le Tacot Musée
Maison Carrée
Maison du Boutis
Maison du Riz
Mas des Tourelles
Musée Arlaten
Musée Auguste Jacquet
Musée d'art contemporain
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée de l'Arles antique
Musée de l'eau
Musée de la Camargue
Musée de la Maison Romane
Musée de la Mode et du Costume
Musée de la Romanité
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Cultures Taurines
Musée des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Musée du Chemin de Fer de Nîmes
Musée du tissu Souleïado
Musée du Vieux Nîmes
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée municipal de la Vignasse
Musée Paul Ricard
Musée Réattu
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Muséum d'histoire naturelle et de prehistoire
Planétarium
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Saint-Gilles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Griffeuille0.0
Bibliothèque de Montfrin0.0
Bibliothèque de Redessan0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Paulhan0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Serre Cavalier0.0
Carré d'Art0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Adultes et espace étude et patrimoine0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Espace jeunesse0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Médiatèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Arles0.0
Médiathèque de Fons0.0
Médiathèque Émile Cazelles0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Le Grand Mas0.0
Médiathèque Marc Bernard0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Mômes0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gilles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles de Nîmes
Marché de Beausoleil
Marché de Bellegarde
Marché de Jean Jaurès
Marché de Sernhac
Marché de Valdegour
Marché du Chemin Bas
Marché du Mas de Mingue
Marché du Stade des Costières
Marché Nîmes Ouest
Marché provençal

Hotels in Saint-Gilles

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Héraclée
Hôtel Le Cours
Hôtel Les Cabanettes
Le Crin Blanc
Le Flamant Rose
Le Saint-Gillois

Cafes in Saint-Gilles

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare
Cafe de la Poste
Salon de Thé de l'Amitié

Monuments in Saint-Gilles

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Croix de Camargue

Castles in Saint-Gilles

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Espeyran
Mas des Templiers

Clinics in Saint-Gilles

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'Imagerie Médicale

Veterinaries in Saint-Gilles

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Delta

Gas Stations in Saint-Gilles

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elan
FR #2401825325
Intermarché

Banks in Saint-Gilles

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Caisse d'Épargne
Chaix
Crédit Agricole
LCL
SG Courtois

Breweries in Saint-Gilles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Antonins
Brasserie Des Costieres
La Barbaude
La Barbaude
La Fiesta
Le Gambrinus

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Gilles

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Gilles

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Gilles

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Saint-Gilles

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gilles

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église abbatiale de Saint-Gilles du Gard
Église Protestante Unie de Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Saint-Gilles

What is the population of Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles has a population of 13,231 residents and is located in France. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 75.0 square miles.

Is Saint-Gilles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,077, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,200 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $611 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Gilles?

The job market in Saint-Gilles faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 794 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Gilles?

The median home value in Saint-Gilles is $122,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $611.

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