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Pessac

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Pessac is a lively suburb of Bordeaux, France, renowned for its dynamic mix of student energy, historic charm, and extensive green spaces. With its blend of modernist architecture and traditional markets, the city offers a relaxed yet culturally rich atmosphere, perfect for both families and newcomers seeking authentic southwestern French living.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
66,874
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.81°, -0.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,064
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
82
English
45
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
748 mm
Internet Speed
226 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
1
Cafes
2
Nightlife
6
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOD
Distance
6 km

Neighborhoods

Mapped

23 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 23 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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