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Saintes, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France
Saintes is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 29,512. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 29,512 |
| Population Density | 1,678 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7474°, -0.6349° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4 inches (1,307 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,512 |
About Saintes
Saintes is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 29,512. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Saintes vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,512 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.7% |
| 336% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| 37% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,771 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $127,600 |
| 55% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,805 |
Property Tax
Climate in Saintes
Saintes has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 773 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7474°N, 0.6349°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Saintes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Saintes
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Marie-Eustelle | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général technologique et professionnel Bernard Palissy | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Lemercier | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Le Cormier | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Émile Combes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Roger Pérat | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Léo Lagrange | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Eutrope | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Pallais | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Les Jacobins | - | - | - | - |
| Léo Lagrange | - | - | - | - |
| Établissement régional d'enseignement adapté Théodore Monod | - | - | - | - |
| Ancienne École Saint Exupéry | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Edgar Quinet | - | - | - | - |
| Collège René Caillié | - | - | - | - |
| École Paul Bert et Jacobins | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Agrippa d'Aubigné | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Louis Pasteur | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée privé Notre Dame de Recouvrance | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Georges Desclaude | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Bellevue | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Lemercier | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Eugène Pelletan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saintes
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits 1 | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Hits 1 latina | fiesta latina, fiestalatina | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hits 1 Cognac | dance, dj | MP3 256 kbps | |
| WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor | alternative / indie, downtempo | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Saintes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien musée municipal de la Céramique | ||||
| Jardin de Gabriel | ||||
| Les Trésors de Lisette | ||||
| Maison des Aqueducs | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée Archéologique de Pons | ||||
| Musée de l'Echevinage | ||||
| Musée de la miniature | ||||
| Musée de la Pêche aux Engins et aux Filets | ||||
| Musée de la Pierre | ||||
| Musée des Bujoliers | ||||
| Musée des Cordeliers | ||||
| Musée du Présidial | ||||
| Musée Dupuy-Mestreau | ||||
| Paléosite Saint Césaire |
Libraries in Saintes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chenac-Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Landes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Pérignac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabrielle et Jean Batista | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Graffitis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Guy Chapuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Simone Veil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblothèque Municipale de Mazeray | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Paul Chenereau | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Amis du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathénac Edmond Maguier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| mediathéque de La Chapelle des Pots | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Préguillac | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dominique de Roux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale Roger Chéneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Senillou | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saintes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| La Ferme Santone | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Savinien | |||||
| Marché Saint-Pierre | |||||
| Vieilles halles |
Hotels in Saintes
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saintes
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Saintes
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Saintes
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Saintes
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Saintes
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saintes
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saintes
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saintes
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Saintes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saintes
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saintes
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Saintes
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Saintes
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saintes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOC 17 | ||||
| Chez Georges | ||||
| Le Rive Droite |
Stadiums & Teams in Saintes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Saintes
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | CNG | Medium Airport |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LRH | Medium Airport |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | NIT | Medium Airport |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | RCO | Medium Airport |
| Royan-Médis Airport | RYN | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet | - | Small Airport |
| Arvert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brettes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalais Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ rose Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chenay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Corme Ecluse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fontenay Le Comte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarnac Champagne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Broue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Thou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Luçon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pons Avy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Estèphe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saintes Thénac Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soulac Sur Mer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Jean d'Angély Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Pierre d'Oléron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| ulm air estuaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Usseau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saintes
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Saintes | |
| Saintes-Bellevue |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Saintes
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phare de Cordouan |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saintes
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Association Saintaise du Culte Musulman | |
| Basilique Saint-Eutrope | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Pierre | |
| Chapelle de la Providence | |
| Chapelle Sainte Jeanne Jugan | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Eustelle | |
| Église Saint-Pallais | |
| Église Saint-Vivien | |
| Église Sainte-Colombe | |
| Église Sainte-Marie | |
| Notre-Dame de Recouvrance | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Temple de l'Église Réformée |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saintes
What is the population of Saintes?
Saintes has a population of 29,512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,678 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.
Is Saintes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,512, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Saintes?
Saintes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.
How is the job market in Saintes?
The job market in Saintes faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,771 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saintes?
The median home value in Saintes is $127,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $638.