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Saint-Nazaire, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Saint-Nazaire is a mid-size city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 67,054. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
67,054 Population 3,711/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,652 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,652 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,054
Density3,711/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,652
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Housing Units26,822
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population67,054
Population Density3,711 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates47.2751°, -2.2179°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,652

About Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire is a mid-size city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 67,054. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Nazaire is $23,652, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 242 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Income: Saint-Nazaire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,652
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Restaurants114
Healthcare29
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nazaire is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 26,822 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units26,822

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (20°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.5°C / 44°F -1.9° / 13.1° 67.5
Feb 8.1°C / 47°F -0.2° / 14.6° 58.2
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -0° / 17.9° 57.6
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F 1.1° / 21.2° 48.0
May 14.5°C / 58°F 5.7° / 24.6° 43.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 9.2° / 30.8° 66.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 11.5° / 32.2° 34.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 11.7° / 32.4° 44.2
Sep 18.1°C / 64°F 8.9° / 29.2° 56.0
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 6.9° / 22° 108.0
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F 1.9° / 17.3° 89.9
Dec 8°C / 46°F -0.5° / 14.4° 95.0
Saint-Nazaire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density3,711/sq mi
Coordinates47.2751°N, 2.2179°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 114 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 30 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 65 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 34 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 121 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 97 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 141 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 109 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 93 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 123 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 145 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 126 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 130 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 123 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 142 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 75 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 105 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 106 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 32 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in

Saint-Nazaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 45°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Saint-Nazaire

62+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée polyvalent privé hôtelier Sainte-Anne - Lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie et de la restauration
Lycée professionnel privé Le Masle - Lycée des métiers de la relation client
École élémentaire Carnot
École maternelle Carnot
École secondaire privée La Chrysalide
École maternelle Jean Jaurès
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
Lycée général privé Saint-Louis
Collège privé Saint-Louis
École maternelle Pierre et Marie Curie
École primaire Pierre Brossolette
Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
École maternelle Carnot
École maternelle Carnot
Chapelle des Franciscains
École élémentaire Carnot
Section d'enseignement général et technologique du Lycée professionnel Le Masle
Lycée général et technologique Aristide Briand
École primaire Madeleine Reberioux
Collège Anita Conti
École primaire Saint-Joseph
Lycée technologique privé Notre-Dame d'Espérance
École primaire Léon Gambetta
Collège Jean Moulin
Lycée Expérimental de Saint-Nazaire
Lycée professionnel Heinlex - Lycée des métiers de la chimie
Groupe scolaire Léon Blum
École primaire privée Sainte-Bernadette
École primaire Jules Simon
Collège Pierre Norange
Collège Albert Vinçon
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent privé Sainte-Anne
École primaire privée Immaculée
École municipale d'Arts plastiques
École élémentaire Lamartine
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès
Lycée professionnel André Boulloche
École élémentaire Pierre et Marie Curie
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Pierre Norange
École élémentaire d'application Andrée Chedid
École maternelle Andrée Chedid
École élémentaire Léon Blum
École maternelle Léon Blum
École maternelle Ferdinand Buisson
École élémentaire Ferdinand Buisson
École élémentaire Victor Hugo
École maternelle Victor Hugo
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de Toutes Aides
École élémentaire Albert Camus
École maternelle Albert Camus
École élémentaire Michelet
École maternelle Michelet
École primaire Jules Ferry
École primaire Jean Zay
Skol Diwan Sant-Nazer / École Diwan de Saint-Nazaire
École primaire Waldeck Rousseau
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Moulin
Institut de Formation Coiffure et Beauté
Collège privé Sainte-Thérèse
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège privé Sainte-Thérèse
Lycée professionnel privé Sainte-Thérèse
École primaire privée Saint-Gohard
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Radio Stations near Saint-Nazaire

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Feeling Floyd MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Nazaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Au Carrefour du Monde
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Écomusée
Escal'Atlantic
La Maison des Paludiers
La Maison du Lavoir
Le Sémaphore
Maison de la Mariée
Maison de la mytiliculture
Maison du patrimoine
Maison Saint Gabriel
Musée Bernard Boesch
Musée de Brière
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la marine en bois du Brivet
Musée de la Porte Saint-Michel
Musée de la Vilaine Maritime
Phare de Tréhiguier
Sous-Marin Espadon
Terre de Sel

Libraries in Saint-Nazaire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accueil périscolaire0.0
Athanor0.0
Bibiothèque du Moulin0.0
Biblioclub0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Frank0.0
Bibliothèque de Férel0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffelec0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Côte sauvage0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre de documentation Augustin Vince0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Lettres de mon moulin0.0
Médiathèque Armel de Wismes0.0
Médiathèque de Camoël0.0
Médiathèque de Pornichet0.0
Médiathèque Étienne Caux0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Leroux0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Douy0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque municipale Barbara0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Nazaire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouletterie
Halle de marché
Halles
Halles
Halles de Penhoët
Halles de Saint-Nazaire
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché de l'Ermitage
Marché de l'Océan
Marché de La Baule
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de Pornichet
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché des Pins
Marché du Comptoir des Rochelets
Marché du Guézy
Marché Guézy
Pertuischaud
Place de l'Église
Saint-Marc

Hotels in Saint-Nazaire

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Adagio Access Saint-Nazaire
Aquilon
B&B Hôtel Saint-Nazaire La Baule
Brit Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Hôtel Le Bretagne
hotelF1
Kyriad
La Belle Etoile
Le Berry
Les Portes de l'Océan
Première Classe
Saint-Louis
The Originals City Hôtel de l’Europe Saint-Nazaire

Cafes in Saint-Nazaire

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hourrah
Saray

Cinemas in Saint-Nazaire

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Jacques Tati
Cinéville Saint-Nazaire

Theatres in Saint-Nazaire

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La P'tite Scène des Halles
Le Théâtre
Le Théâtre

Monuments in Saint-Nazaire

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument Américain

Clinics in Saint-Nazaire

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison médicale de la femme et de l'enfant

Dentists in Saint-Nazaire

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Mutualiste
Chartier Henri
Dentego

Veterinaries in Saint-Nazaire

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire des Halles
Clinique vétérinaire ImmaVet
FR #1617705826

Train Stations in Saint-Nazaire

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Nazaire

Bus Stations in Saint-Nazaire

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare SNCF

Gas Stations in Saint-Nazaire

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AS 24
Auchan
Avia
La Station U
Station E. Leclerc
Total Access
Total Access

Banks in Saint-Nazaire

21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
AXA
Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Banque populaire Grand Ouest
Banque Tarneaud
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
CIC
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Saint-Nazaire

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Le Ruban Bleu
Centre commercial Océanis
Le Paquebot
Paquebot
Paquebot

Gyms in Saint-Nazaire

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Fit
Basic-Fit
Crossfit Saint-Nazaire
KeepCool
Sport Club Océanis

Breweries in Saint-Nazaire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atelier HASY-Veracruz

Airports Near Saint-Nazaire

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Nazaire

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste - Carré Pro
Saint-Nazaire Bouletterie
Saint-Nazaire Immaculée
Saint-Nazaire Kerlédé
Saint-Nazaire République

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Nazaire

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Toutes-Aides
Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours
Église de l'Immaculée Conception
Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance
Église Protestante Baptiste Libre
Église Saint-Gohard
Église Saint-Nazaire
Église Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Anne
Mosquée des bonnes œuvres

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Around Saint-Nazaire

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 75
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 24
Restaurants 114
Cafes 6
Bars 37
Supermarkets 14
Banks 25
Museums 3
Hotels 17
Libraries 4
Parks 48
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇫🇷 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-Nazaire

What is the population of Saint-Nazaire?

Saint-Nazaire has a population of 67,054 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,711 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Nazaire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,652, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint-Nazaire?

Saint-Nazaire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Nazaire?

The job market in Saint-Nazaire faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 242 business establishments in the area, including 114 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nazaire?

The median home value in Saint-Nazaire is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690.

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