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Bavay, France
Hauts-de-France · France
Bavay is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 3,414. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 3,414 |
| Population Density | 873 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.2983°, 3.7937° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Hauts-de-France |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.6 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,151 |
About Bavay
Bavay is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 3,414. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Bavay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,151 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.5% |
| 414% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 205 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $108,200 |
| 62% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $541 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,366 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2983°N, 3.7937°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Bavay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Bavay
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame de L'Assomption | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-Dame de l'Assomption | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Lemaire de Belges | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général des Nerviens | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de l'atrium | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Institution Notre-Dame de L'Assomption | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle les allées | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel privé de Bavay du Hainaut et de l'Avesnois | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bavay
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTBF Viva+ (BE) | - | MP3 | |
| Canal FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mélodie FM (BE) | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CN'O | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Phare FM | chrétien | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) | rtbf | MP3 |
Museums in Bavay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anciens Abattoirs | ||||
| Artothèque | ||||
| Centre d'innovation et de design | ||||
| Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite | ||||
| Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| Le petit musée du pain | ||||
| MAC's | ||||
| Magasin de Papier | ||||
| Maison des Collections | ||||
| Maison du bocage | ||||
| Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen | ||||
| Maison Losseau | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Van Gogh | ||||
| Maison Verhaeren | ||||
| Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale | ||||
| Mons Memorial Museum | ||||
| Mumons | ||||
| Mundaneum | ||||
| Musée archéologique | ||||
| Musée Communal G. Mulpas | ||||
| Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie | ||||
| Musée d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Iguanodon | ||||
| Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile | ||||
| Musée de la Cour des Potiers | ||||
| Musée de la Foire et de la Mémoire | ||||
| Musée de la Libération | ||||
| Musée de la mémoire verrière | ||||
| Musée de la Mine | ||||
| Musée de la Route | ||||
| Musée des anciens sapeurs pompiers | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons | ||||
| Musée des Bois Jolis | ||||
| Musée des Évolutions | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Chanoine Puissant | ||||
| Musée du Corps de Garde | ||||
| Musée du Doudou | ||||
| Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue | ||||
| Musée du Vieux Nimy | ||||
| Musée François Duesberg | ||||
| Musée Henri Boez | ||||
| Musée Noël Carlier | ||||
| Musée Saint-Rémy | ||||
| Museum of coal mine history | ||||
| MusVerre | ||||
| New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata | ||||
| Rétrotrain | ||||
| Salle Saint-Georges | ||||
| SILEX’S Centre d’interprétation des minières néolithiques | ||||
| SparkOH! |
Libraries in Bavay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Boussu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bavay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Wasmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Parc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque libre de Sirault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Municipale de Haumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Notre-Dame de Messines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Principale de Jemappes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Quiévrain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbiothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| City library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fabrique de Théâtre | 0.0 | |||||
| L’Île aux Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Rollandine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque A. Lamour | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Quai | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médi@Nice | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatheque Pierre Briatte | 0.0 | |||||
| SHAPE Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UMONS - Bibliothèque Centrale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bavay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Gourmande Maubeuge | |||||
| La Romana & Fils | |||||
| La Ruche Qui Dit Oui | |||||
| Le jardin des saveurs | |||||
| Les Halles du Manège | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché de Ghlin | |||||
| Ô’Centr’Halle | |||||
| Terre de Sens Bermeries | |||||
| Vieux-Marché | |||||
| Vieux-Marché |
Cafes in Bavay
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bavay
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bavay
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bavay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bavay
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bavay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre | ||||
| Brasserie Au baron | ||||
| Brasserie Caulier | ||||
| Brasserie d'Amblise | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs | ||||
| Brasserie de la Villette | ||||
| Brasserie de Londres - Mons | ||||
| Brasserie Dreum | ||||
| Brasserie du Gros-Chêne | ||||
| Brasserie Forest | ||||
| Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau | ||||
| Brasserie Saint-Lazare | ||||
| Brasserie Theillier | ||||
| Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois | ||||
| Deseveaux |
Stadiums & Teams in Bavay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bavay
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonavis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cambrai Niergnies Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cerfontaine Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flamengrie ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Laon-Chambry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuflieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pont toussaint Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Ghislain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Val de l'Ailette Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bavay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Bavay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bavay
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Bavay | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Nicolas | |
| Maison Paroissiale Saint-Pierre en Bavaisis |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bavay
What is the population of Bavay?
Bavay has a population of 3,414 residents and is located in France. The population density is 873 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
Is Bavay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,151, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $541 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bavay?
Bavay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bavay?
The job market in Bavay faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bavay?
The median home value in Bavay is $108,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $541.