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Ayen, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Ayen is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 679. Elevation: 1,063 ft (324 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
679 Population 45/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,026 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,026 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $469/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population679
Density45/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,026
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,800
Rent$469
Housing Units272
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Population679
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Coordinates45.2470°, 1.3272°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$23,026

About Ayen

Ayen is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 679. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ayen is $23,026, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Ayen vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,026
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ayen is $93,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $469 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 272 total housing units in the city. 25.0% 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$93,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$469
60% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units272

Property Tax

Ayen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates45.2470°N, 1.3272°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above France avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 134 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 147 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 74 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 145 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 125 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 141 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 138 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 141 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 129 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 133 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 141 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 96 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 149 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 139 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 129 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 68 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 126 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 143 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 138 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Ayen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Ayen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
Groupe Scolaire Maurice Cassan
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Radio Stations near Ayen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Limousin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grand Brive local news, musical discovery MP3 320 kbps
Hit Radio Fr electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio PAC MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ayen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne chapelle Saint-Libéral
Archéologie Paysage
Ecomusée de la papéterie de Vaux
Forges de Savignac-Lédrier
L'Alchimiste
La Grange Dîmière
La Maison du Patrimoine
Lascaux Centre International
Lascaux IV
Le Thot - Espace Cro-Magnon
Les Pans de Travassac
Maison de l'Eau et de la Pêche
Maison de la Pomme d'Or
Micro-Folie
Moulin de Lasveyras
Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine
Musée du Chocolat Bovetti
Musée Edmond-Michelet
Musée Labenche
Union Compagnonnique de Brive

Libraries in Ayen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Hautefort0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claude Peyraud0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Lubersac0.0
Médiathèque Michel Dumas0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Ayen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle Gaillarde
Place Charles de Gaulle

Hotels in Ayen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Robert

Cafes in Ayen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Café Perché

Castles in Ayen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Puyval

Gas Stations in Ayen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Communale Ayen

Breweries in Ayen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Causse
Brasserie du Chanoine
Vézère craft brewery : "Brasserie de la Vézère"

Airports Near Ayen

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brive Souillac airportBVEMedium Airport
Limoges AirportLIGMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ÉgletonsSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-PardouxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint Crépin CarlucetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-JunienSmall Airport
Ancien aérodrome du gîte de la GanotteSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bataillou AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Calviac AirfieldSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Chassancet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condat sur VézèreSmall Airport
Eyrignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagarde Enval AirfieldSmall Airport
Lagleygeolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chansèves AirfieldSmall Airport
Malbec AirfieldSmall Airport
Mascar AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauzens et Miremont AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Pérols sur Vézère AirfieldSmall Airport
Peyrelevade AirfieldSmall Airport
Plazac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Maurice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sanet Agonac AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport
Savignoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Sud-Ouest Aéro-Loisirs AirfieldSmall Airport
Terrasson le Bos AirfieldSmall Airport
Troches-Pompadour AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ayen

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ayen
Perpezac-le-Blanc
Saint-Robert
Segonzac

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayen

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Transfiguration-de-Notre-Seigneur
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Cyprien-de-Périgueux
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Robert
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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 Ayen

What is the population of Ayen?

Ayen has a population of 679 residents and is located in France. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

Is Ayen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,026, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $469 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 Ayen?

Ayen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ayen?

The job market in Ayen faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ayen?

The median home value in Ayen is $93,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $469.

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