Living in Calais
Calais is a large municipality in Hauts-de-France, France, home to 73,911 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 30%, #2,945 of 9,925), low-income families (top 44%, #1,578 of 3,647), single parents (top 53%, #1,129 of 2,165).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Calais
- The landscape belongs to the North European Plain.
- The North Sea is 4 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 55 min and sets around 16:48; in late June it sets around 22:10.
How Calais ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Hauts-de-France | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #6,599 of 9,816 | #231 of 979 | Map |
| Low-income household | 16 | #2,442 of 3,678 | #219 of 365 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #1,578 of 3,647 | #130 of 365 | Map |
| Single parent | 39 | #1,129 of 2,165 | #78 of 218 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #3,096 of 5,314 | #32 of 538 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 49 | #3,608 of 5,314 | #75 of 538 | Map |
| Early retiree | 48 | #3,786 of 4,351 | #225 of 440 | Map |
| Single professional | 22 | #1,280 of 1,313 | #125 of 129 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 51 | #1,164 of 2,182 | #119 of 218 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #2,084 of 3,647 | #160 of 365 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 25 | #2,815 of 5,364 | #270 of 538 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 37 | #2,006 of 2,182 | #200 of 218 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #3,793 of 5,314 | #96 of 538 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #11,510 of 11,778 | #1046 of 1174 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #2,945 of 9,925 | #24 of 979 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #10,586 of 11,778 | #980 of 1174 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 30 | #8,077 of 9,925 | #553 of 979 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #6,145 of 34,999 | #502 of 3796 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #5,224 of 5,364 | #518 of 538 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #899 of 1,569 | #21 of 84 | Map |
| Business owner | 15 | #4,944 of 5,364 | #452 of 538 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #1,262 of 1,409 | #102 of 140 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Coulogne 2 km
- Marck 5 km
- Guînes 9 km
- Oye-Plage 13 km
- Audruicq 17 km
- Grand-Fort-Philippe 18 km
- Marquise 19 km
- Gravelines 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.