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Sars-Poteries, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Sars-Poteries is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,454. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,454 Population 478/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,570 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,570 median income, 20.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $511/mo rent

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About Sars-Poteries

Sars-Poteries

Sars-Poteries is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

People

Population1,454
Density478/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,570
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$511
Housing Units582
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population1,454
Population Density478 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates50.1693°, 4.0268°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$19,570

About Sars-Poteries

Sars-Poteries is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,454. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sars-Poteries is $19,570, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Sars-Poteries vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,570
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.6%
472% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sars-Poteries is $102,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $511 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 582 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$511
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units582

Property Tax

Sars-Poteries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates50.1693°N, 4.0268°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above France avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 148 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 36 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 11 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 148 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 126 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 17 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 65 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 149 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 111 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 150 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 146 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 14 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 148 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 33 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 122 km
Aug 31, 2002 0 km NNE of Valkenburg, Netherlands M3.2 150 km
Nov 10, 2001 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium M3.2 144 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 115 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 149 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Sars-Poteries has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Sars-Poteries

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École Geyler-Bauduin niveau 2 - - - -
École Geyler-Bauduin niveau 1 - - - -
École élémentaire RPI 11 - - - -
École élémentaire Jehan de Courtrai - - - -
École primaire le village - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sars-Poteries

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTBF Viva+ (BE) - MP3
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion - MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM (BE) - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
ULTRASON (BE) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sars-Poteries

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AMV - atelier-musée du verre - Site de l’écomusée de l’avesnois
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Écomusée de l'Avesnois
Espace Nature
Maison du bocage
Maison Van Gogh
Mumask
Musée 40-44 - Lieutenant Cook
Musée Alfred Desmasure
Musée archéologique
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de la Cour des Potiers
Musée de la mémoire verrière
Musée de la vie rurale et forestière
Musée des Bois Jolis
Musée du Corps de Garde
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée Henri Boez
Musée National du Marbre de Rance
MusVerre
SparkOH!
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Sars-Poteries

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval0.0
Bibliothèque de Bavay0.0
Bibliothéque de Glageon0.0
Bibliothèque de Wasmes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont0.0
City library0.0
Fabrique de Théâtre0.0
L'Écrivain public0.0
Le 360.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoons Krings0.0
Médiathèque Médi@Nice0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiatheque Pierre Briatte0.0
Point Virgule0.0

Farmers Markets in Sars-Poteries

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aux Saveurs Pays’Zannes
Halle Gourmande Maubeuge
Marché de Binche

Cafes in Sars-Poteries

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Laurent

Gas Stations in Sars-Poteries

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

carrefour contact

Breweries in Sars-Poteries

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Thiérache
Brasserie du Gros-Chêne
Brasserie Forest
Brasserie Theillier
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Unibière

Stadiums & Teams in Sars-Poteries

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sars-Poteries

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield-Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield-Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Maubray Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sars-Poteries

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Sars-Poteries

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sars-Poteries

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Gablet
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Ghislain
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Remy

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 Sars-Poteries

What is the population of Sars-Poteries?

Sars-Poteries has a population of 1,454 residents and is located in France. The population density is 478 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

Is Sars-Poteries expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,570, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $511 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sars-Poteries?

Sars-Poteries has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sars-Poteries?

The job market in Sars-Poteries faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sars-Poteries?

The median home value in Sars-Poteries is $102,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $511.

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