Living in Les Sables-d'Olonne
Les Sables-d'Olonne is a large municipality in Pays de la Loire, France, home to 44,017 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 5%, #253 of 5,314), single pensioners (top 8%, #418 of 5,314), people who want to live by the sea (top 11%, #166 of 1,569).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Les Sables-d'Olonne
- It is right on the coast of the Bay of Biscay.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 34 min and sets around 17:23; in late June it sets around 22:04.
How Les Sables-d'Olonne 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 Pays de la Loire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #4,492 of 9,816 | #545 of 676 | Map |
| Low-income household | 15 | #2,662 of 3,678 | #244 of 260 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #1,948 of 3,647 | #219 of 259 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #1,250 of 2,165 | #121 of 139 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #253 of 5,314 | #6 of 407 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #418 of 5,314 | #17 of 407 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #1,216 of 4,351 | #54 of 323 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 53 | #862 of 2,182 | #83 of 139 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 9 | #3,460 of 3,647 | #256 of 259 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 23 | #3,104 of 5,364 | #316 of 408 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 61 | #961 of 2,182 | #53 of 139 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #1,298 of 5,314 | #23 of 407 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #7,223 of 11,778 | #635 of 770 | 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 | 30 | #2,451 of 9,925 | #30 of 677 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #9,076 of 11,778 | #710 of 770 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #4,218 of 9,925 | #254 of 677 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #2,582 of 34,999 | #121 of 1239 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #4,865 of 5,364 | #374 of 408 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #166 of 1,569 | #4 of 156 | Map |
| Business owner | 46 | #2,709 of 5,364 | #226 of 408 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Talmont-Saint-Hilaire 12 km
- Les Achards 15 km
- Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 24 km
- Aubigny-Les Clouzeaux 26 km
- Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez 28 km
- Aizenay 29 km
- La Roche-sur-Yon 32 km
- Le Poiré-sur-Vie 36 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.