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Wimille, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Wimille is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 4,825. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,825 Population 562/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,285 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,285 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

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About Wimille

Wimille

Wimille is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Boulogne, on the banks of the river Wimereux. The river Slack forms the northern boundary of the commune.

People

Population4,825
Density562/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,285
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$623
Housing Units1,930
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,825
Population Density562 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates50.7642°, 1.6314°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,285

About Wimille

Wimille is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 4,825. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Wimille is $23,285, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 290 business establishments.

Income: Wimille vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,285
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)290

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wimille is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,930 total housing units in the city. 28.0% 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$124,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$623
46% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,930

Property Tax

Wimille experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates50.7642°N, 1.6314°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 124 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 56 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 104 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 21 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 97 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 42 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 62 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 24 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 50 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 144 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 142 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 137 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 40 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 23 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 101 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 86 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 121 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 55 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 61 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 30 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Wimille has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Wimille

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire RPI 93 - - - -
École élémentaire Dely-Sergent - - - -
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École maternelle Les Fleurs - - - -
École maternelle et élémentaire Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wimille

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio RWL pop MP3 320 kbps
DR - P2 Klassisk - MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio (GB) 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Broadstairs (GB) - MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM Saint-Omer - MP3 320 kbps
TEMPO 62 - MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) (GB) - AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM (GB) community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wimille

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa San Martin
Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionelle
Château Musée d'Aumont
Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode
École-musée
École-musée
Fort de la Crèche
Forteresse de Mimoyecques
Maison de la Beurière
Maison des pècheurs
Maréis Centre De La Pêche Artisanale
Musée de la Céramique de Desvres
Musée de la Marine
Musée de mémoire 1939 - 1945
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Touquet
Todt Battery Museum
Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Tour de l'Horloge
Village des Métiers d'Art de Desvres
World War II Museum

Libraries in Wimille

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arago - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Nesles0.0
Bibliothèque et Ludothèque Delphine Levisse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Municipal0.0
La Médiathèque du centre-ville de Calais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Pas de Calais0.0
Médiathèque l'Octogone0.0
Médiathèque La Rose des Vents0.0
Médiathèque Les jardins du savoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Wimille

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au poisson
Marché Couvert
Marché de Calais Nord
Marché de saison
Marché de saison
place Crèvecœur

Dentists in Wimille

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #9138038040

Breweries in Wimille

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des 2 Caps
La Brasserie du Goulot
Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opale

Airports Near Wimille

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Frévent ULM-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield-Small Airport
Verchocq Airpark-Small Airport

Post Offices in Wimille

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wimille

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Wimille

What is the population of Wimille?

Wimille has a population of 4,825 residents and is located in France. The population density is 562 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Wimille expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,285, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $623 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 Wimille?

Wimille has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

How is the job market in Wimille?

The job market in Wimille faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 290 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wimille?

The median home value in Wimille is $124,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $623.

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