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Avallon, France

Bourgogne · France

Avallon is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 8,740. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,740 Population 746/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,427 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,427 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $507/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,740
Density746/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,427
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,400
Rent$507
Housing Units3,496
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population8,740
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates47.4900°, 3.9083°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,427

About Avallon

Avallon is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 8,740. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Avallon is $21,427, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 524 business establishments.

Income: Avallon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,427
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)524

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Avallon is $101,400, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $507 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,496 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,400
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$507
56% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,496

Property Tax

Avallon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates47.4900°N, 3.9083°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 21, 2008.

Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 127 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 109 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 142 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 95 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 79 km
Mar 14, 1991 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France M3.2 139 km
Aug 1, 1999 1 km SSW of Perrecy-les-Forges, France M3.1 101 km
Nov 7, 1990 7 km ESE of Cérilly, France M3.0 125 km
Feb 21, 1991 2 km NNW of Buxières-les-Mines, France M3.0 133 km
Jan 2, 1998 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France M3.0 67 km
Jun 28, 2006 2 km NNW of Buxy, France M2.9 103 km
Jul 23, 1991 4 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France M2.9 131 km
Jul 23, 1991 6 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France M2.9 130 km
Mar 2, 1999 10 km WSW of Sancoins, France M2.9 114 km
Jan 23, 1996 9 km NE of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, France M2.9 111 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 141 km
Sep 13, 1997 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France M2.8 30 km
Aug 2, 2006 4 km SE of Ladoix-Serrigny, France M2.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Avallon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Avallon

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Maurice Clavel
Lycée polyvalent privé Jeanne d'Arc
École maternelle Jean de La Fontaine
École primaire privée Sainte-Chantal
École élémentaire Victor Hugo
École élémentaire
Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Maurice Clavel
École maternelle André Gendre
École élémentaire Chaumes
Lycée polyvalent des Chaumes
Collège du Parc des Chaumes
École Victor Hugo
Collège Maurice Clavel
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Radio Stations near Avallon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Avallon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Bazoches
Écomusée
Espace Saint-Brisson - Maison du Tourisme du Parc du Morvan
Hôtel Condé (ancien)
Les Fontaines Salées
Maison Vauban
MDAM Musée Départemental d'Art Moderne
Mémorial de Dun-les-Places
Musée de l'Avallonnais ou Musée d'Avallon
Musée des Arts Naïfs et Populaires
Musée des fouilles des Fontaines Salées
Musée du costume

Libraries in Avallon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - CDthèque0.0
Bibliothèque Christiane Roulet0.0
Bibliothèque de Corbigny0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque0.0
Caf' & livres0.0
L'Huis aux Livres0.0
Le Polygone Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Avallon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché jeudi, samedi
Marché le vendredi
Marché Samedi
Marché Samedi

Hotels in Avallon

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Soleil d'Or
Château de Vault de Lugny
DAK'Hotel / Brit Hotel
Hôtel d'Avallon Vauban
Hôtel de la Poste
Le Moulin des Templiers
Le Pub Vauban, Hôtel café
Les Capucins
Les Fleurs
Moulin des Ruats

Cafes in Avallon

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Europe
L'horloge
Le chapeau rouge bar brasserie salon de the
Le Marigny
Le Repaire
Le Rond Point
Les Maréchaux

Cinemas in Avallon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Vauban

Castles in Avallon

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Island
Château d'Orbigny
Château de Marrault
Château de Serée
Château de Vault de Lugny

Veterinaries in Avallon

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire
Clinique de la Croix Blanche
FR #11811213871

Train Stations in Avallon

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avallon

Gas Stations in Avallon

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Avia Xpress
Avia Xpress Vauban
Esso
Gpl
Intermarché

Banks in Avallon

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
LCL
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Avallon

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commerical Hyper U

Gyms in Avallon

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Form

Breweries in Avallon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bières de la colline
La Vaugermaine
Le Méridien
Odile t'en brasse

Stadiums & Teams in Avallon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Avallon

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auxerre Branches airportAUFMedium Airport
Autun-Bellevue AirfieldSmall Airport
Avallon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bar-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Blanot AirfieldSmall Airport
Cessey-Baigneux-les-Juffs AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châtillon-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontarce AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Charmois AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouilly-Maconge AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Florentin - Chéu AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulieu-Liernais AirfieldSmall Airport
Semur-en-Auxois AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaufoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville-sur-Arce AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Avallon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Avallon

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Avallon

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Avallon

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
chapelle Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
Collégiale Saint-Lazare
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Aignan et Saint-Marc
Église Saint-Didier
Église Saint-Gengoult
Église Saint-Germain-d'Auxerre
Église Saint-Martin

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Avallon

Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
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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 Avallon

What is the population of Avallon?

Avallon has a population of 8,740 residents and is located in France. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

Is Avallon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,427, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,400 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $507 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Avallon?

Avallon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in Avallon?

The job market in Avallon faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 524 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Avallon?

The median home value in Avallon is $101,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $507.

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