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Béchy, France

Grand Est · France

Béchy is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 517. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
517 Population 104/sq mi density
889 ft Elevation 271 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,438 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,438 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $553/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population517
Density104/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,438
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$110,600
Rent$553
Housing Units207
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Population517
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Coordinates48.9858°, 6.3796°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,140 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$26,438

About Béchy

Béchy is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Béchy is $26,438, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Béchy vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,438
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Béchy is $110,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $553 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 207 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$553
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units207

Property Tax

Béchy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates48.9858°N, 6.3796°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

863 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 73 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 54 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 40 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 53 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 110 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 59 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 34 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 58 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 75 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 53 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 57 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 53 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 54 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 40 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 53 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 31 km
Mar 18, 2005 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany M3.8 59 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 58 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 57 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Béchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Béchy

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Bechy
École primaire de Luppy
École primaire
École primaire Les Hirondelles
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Radio Stations near Béchy

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Made in 80 1980s hits, 80's MP3 192 kbps
MATHIS FM pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Direct FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gutt Laun (LU) MP3 64 kbps
PINK (BE) pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Diefflen (DE) alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio FAJET MP3 320 kbps
LORFM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Graffiti MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capsule electronica MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier (DE) lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
Radio Radijacija (LU) indie MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Béchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Conservatoire Automobile
FRAC Lorraine
Maison Natale de Verlaine
Musée de la Cour d'Or
Musée de la Tuile Paul Mangin
Musée Départemental du Sel
Musée Départemental Georges de la Tour
Musée Walygator Parc
Trésor de la Cathédrale

Libraries in Béchy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bellecroix0.0
Bibliothèque de Magny0.0
Bibliothèque Dom Calmet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Bridoux0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation et d'information0.0
Créanto0.0
L'Arob@se0.0
La Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque 5070.0
Médiathèque de l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque du Phénix0.0
Médiathèque du Sablon0.0
Médiathèque Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Jean-François Clervoy0.0
Médiathèque Verlaine0.0
Salle Guingot0.0

Farmers Markets in Béchy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Patrotte
Marché Auguste Fosselle
Marché avenue de Nancy
Marché campussien
Marché central
Marché central BIO
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Seille
Marché de la Seille
Marché de la Seille
Marché de la Seille
Marché du Sablon
Marche place Philippe de Vigneulles
Marché square Mangin

Breweries in Béchy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Bière de Metz

Stadiums & Teams in Béchy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Béchy

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Épinal Mirecourt AirportEPLMedium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseMedium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bambi Air ClubSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambley airfieldSmall Airport
Corniéville Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Couronné AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Bertaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Lalœuf AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheville-Villerupt AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy Azelot AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Neufchâteau AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-Saint-Vincent AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnois Ultralight AeroclubSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM HIGHLANDER AirfieldSmall Airport
Villerupt AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Béchy

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Établissement de réadaptation fonctionnelle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Béchy

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
Église Saint-Alban
Église Saint-Epvre
Église Saint-Firmin et Saint-Rufe
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur et Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Béchy

What is the population of Béchy?

Béchy has a population of 517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Béchy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,438, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $553 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Béchy?

Béchy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Béchy?

The unemployment rate in Béchy is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Béchy?

The median home value in Béchy is $110,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $553.

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