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Ay, France

Grand Est · France

Ay is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 4,362. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,362 Population 261/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,309 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,309 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $544/mo rent

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About Ay

Ay

Ay-sur-Moselle is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in northeastern France.

People

Population4,362
Density261/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,309
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,800
Rent$544
Housing Units1,745
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population4,362
Population Density261 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates49.0546°, 4.0034°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (955 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$26,309

About Ay

Ay is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 4,362. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ay is $26,309, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 262 business establishments.

Income: Ay vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,309
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)262

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ay is $108,800, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,745 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$544
53% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,745

Property Tax

Climate in Ay

Ay has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 621 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.3°C / 38°F 0.5° / 6.1° 41.8
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1° / 8.3° 42.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.8° / 12.1° 44.7
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F 4.8° / 15.8° 46.9
May 14°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.5° 58.3
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.8° 54.4
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.6° 64.4
Aug 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.7° 68.8
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21° 39.8
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.9° 48.8
Nov 7°C / 45°F 4° / 9.9° 49.8
Dec 3.9°C / 39°F 1.4° / 6.4° 61.1
Ay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.2 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates49.0546°N, 4.0034°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2005.

Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 129 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 121 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 138 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 124 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 147 km
Jun 17, 1991 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France M3.0 141 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 127 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 81 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 125 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 123 km
Nov 8, 1994 2 km WSW of Landelies, Belgium M2.8 148 km
Sep 26, 1997 8 km NE of Neufchâteau, France M2.7 147 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 150 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 134 km
Jan 31, 2003 2 km SSE of Loverval, Belgium M2.6 148 km
Jan 28, 1991 6 km S of Bièvre, Belgium M2.6 118 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 144 km
Jan 31, 2003 1 km N of Tarcienne, Belgium M2.5 146 km
Jul 22, 2005 France M2.5 142 km
Jun 28, 2005 6 km SSE of Liffol-le-Grand, France M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in

Ay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ay

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Yvette Lundy - - - -
École maternelle Centre - - - -
École maternelle La Noue - - - -
École élémentaire Lucie Aubrac - - - -
École élémentaire Alphonse Pierlot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ay

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PRIMITIVE - MP3 160 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (Opus 128k) pop/rock OGG
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne - MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (MP3 128k) pop/rock MP3 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (AAC 128k) pop/rock AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Ay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle Foujita
Écomusée
FRAC Champagne-Ardenne
La Cave aux Coquillages
Le Musée de la vigne et du vin
Musée de l'aéronautique
Musée de l'aéronautique
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Reddition
Musée de la Vigne
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Fort de la Pompelle
Musée Hôtel le Vergeur
Musée Saint-Remi
Palais du Tau
Pressoria
Villa Demoiselle

Libraries in Ay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque pour tous0.0
Bibliotèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Carnegie0.0
Bibliothèque de Thillois0.0
Bibliothèque de Thillois0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine Jean Gerson0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine Jean Gerson0.0
Bibliothèque du Chemin Vert0.0
Bibliothèque Holden0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Gauyacq0.0
Bibliothèque Laon-Zola0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Remi0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire - Pôle Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Robert de Sorbon0.0
Espace Culturel La Marelle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Croix-Rouge0.0
Médiathèque de Cormontreuil0.0
Médiathèque Jean Falala0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Tours sur Marne0.0

Farmers Markets in Ay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du Boulingrin
Marché
Marché couvert Saint-Thibault
Marché couvert Saint-Thibault
Marché paysan de Gueux
Marché paysan de Gueux
Place Carnot
Place Chanzy
Place des Gadons
Prunay

Cafes in Ay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Habitude

Gas Stations in Ay

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc

Banks in Ay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Ay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Senses Brewing
Senses Brewing
XD

Stadiums & Teams in Ay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ay

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Troyes-Barberey Airport-Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bray sur Seine Airfield-Small Airport
Brienne-le-Château Airfield-Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome-Small Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole Airfield-Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Courgenay Airfield-Small Airport
Courtisols les Houches Airfield-Small Airport
Épernay Plivot Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher Airfield-Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Montardoise Airfield-Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit Airfield-Small Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aÿ

Treatment Centers in Ay

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
cabinet de soin infirmier
Centre d'Imagerie Médicale PRIM Buirette
Clinique Terre de France
Foyer d'accueil médicalisé pour adultes handicapés Murielle Renard
I.M.E. Villa in Sylva
I.T.E.P. de St Imoges
IME L'Eoline
IME L'Éoline
IME La Sittelle
Infirmerie
Pôle Ophtalmologique de Champagne (POC)
SIST GAS BTP

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Brice

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

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 Ay

What is the population of Ay?

Ay has a population of 4,362 residents and is located in France. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles.

Is Ay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,309, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,800 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ay?

Ay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ay?

The job market in Ay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 262 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ay?

The median home value in Ay is $108,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $544.

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