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Istres

City in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, France

Overview

Istres is a charming Provencal town set between the Mediterranean and scenic lakes. It boasts a blend of historic streets, outdoor recreation, and authentic French culture, making it an appealing destination for relaxed travel.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

France

Metropolitan Region

Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur

Population

44,044

Time Zone

Europe/Paris

Coordinates

43.51°, 4.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,092

Local Cost

$1,250

Local Income

$1,750

Cashless

English

Temperature

15.6°C

Summer Avg

23.8°C

Winter Avg

7.9°C

Record High

39.3°C

Record Low

-7.0°C

Humidity

72%

Precipitation

530 mm

Internet Speed

341 Mbps

Upload

218 Mbps

Latency

11 ms

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

MRS

Distance

20 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

21 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Les Terrasses des Oliviers Les Terrasses des Oliviers is a modern residential area mostly made up of apartment blocks and some newer homes. It sits on the edge of the city center and attracts families looking for quieter streets.Lotissement Heures Claires Lotissement Heures Claires consists mainly of residential housing with local shops and services. It attracts families and people seeking quieter streets near commercial areas.Lotissement le Cembro Lotissement le Cembro is a quiet residential pocket in the eastern suburbs. Most buildings are low-rise apartments surrounded by small green spaces and parking lots.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 21 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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