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Vendres, France

Occitanie · France

Vendres is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,744. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,744 Population 197/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,138 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,138 median income, 15.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $655/mo rent

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About Vendres

Vendres

Vendres is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population1,744
Density197/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,138
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$655
Housing Units698
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,744
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates43.2698°, 3.2240°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$24,138

About Vendres

Vendres is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,744. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vendres is $24,138, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Vendres vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,138
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.7%
336% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vendres is $131,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 698 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units698

Property Tax

Vendres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates43.2698°N, 3.2240°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 75 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 70 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 148 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 125 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 135 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 144 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 148 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 137 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 136 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 39 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 71 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 102 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 70 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 68 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 69 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 37 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 145 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 125 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Vendres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Vendres

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Françoise Giroud - - - -
École élémentaire Lucie Aubrac - - - -
École maternelle Lucie Aubrac - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vendres

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps

Museums in Vendres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Espace Patrimoine
Horreum Romain
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Sigean
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Sel
Musée du téléphone
Musée Fabregat
Musée Taurin
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques

Libraries in Vendres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque départementale site de Narbonne0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Georges Duret0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Cochereau0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Vendres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
La Carotte Joyeuse
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché Paysan
Marché public
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Gas Stations in Vendres

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11446533893
FR #13589760688
Station Dyneff (Truck étape)

Breweries in Vendres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
La Mer à Boire
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Vendres

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vendres

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vendres

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vendres

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Invention-de-Saint-Étienne

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 Vendres

What is the population of Vendres?

Vendres has a population of 1,744 residents and is located in France. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

Is Vendres expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,138, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $655 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 Vendres?

Vendres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vendres?

The job market in Vendres faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vendres?

The median home value in Vendres is $131,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $655.

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