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Bécon-les-Granits, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Bécon-les-Granits is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,525. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,525 Population 295/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,142 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,142 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent

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About Bécon-les-Granits

Bécon-les-Granits

Bécon-les-Granits is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.

People

Population2,525
Density295/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,142
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,000
Rent$530
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population2,525
Population Density295 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates47.5026°, -0.8016°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$25,142

About Bécon-les-Granits

Bécon-les-Granits is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,525. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bécon-les-Granits is $25,142, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (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 152 business establishments.

Income: Bécon-les-Granits vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,142
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bécon-les-Granits is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $530 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,010 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$106,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$530
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,010

Property Tax

Bécon-les-Granits enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates47.5026°N, 0.8016°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 92 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 143 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 127 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 121 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 107 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 107 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 78 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 114 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 95 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 123 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 88 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 44 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 135 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 91 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 57 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 138 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 59 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 137 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 113 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Bécon-les-Granits has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bécon-les-Granits

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Léonard de Vinci
École primaire privée Saint-Louis
Institut Bois Robert
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Radio Stations near Bécon-les-Granits

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bécon-les-Granits

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des cordeliers de la Baumette
Cap Loire
Château du Patys - Maison d'Hervé Bazin
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Écomusée de la Petite Couère
Exposition permanente Chevalement et Machine d'extraction
Galerie David d'Angers
Galerie de l'Apocalypse
Maison de l'environnement
Musée de la tapisserie Contemporaine
Musée de la vigne et du vin d'Anjou
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des horloges
Musée des Métiers
Musée des Véhicules Militaires Historiques
Musée du Génie
Musée du Granit
Musée du Petit Anjou
Musée Jean-Lurçat et de la tapisserie contemporaine
Musée Pincé
Salle d'exposition
Sur les Pas des mineurs de fer
Verger conservatoire de la Hanère

Libraries in Bécon-les-Granits

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anita Conti0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque ABCD0.0
Bibliothèque Anglophone0.0
Bibliothèque Associative0.0
Bibliothèque Clara Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque de Brain-sur-Longuenée0.0
Bibliothèque de la jumellière0.0
Bibliothèque de la Roseraie0.0
Bibliothèque de Marigné0.0
Bibliothèque Eugène Livet0.0
Bibliothèque Hervé Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque Les Belles Lignes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Angrie0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Lac de Maine0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Éloi0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Bibliothèque Toussaint (en travaux jusqu’en 2028)0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Belle-Beille0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Nelson-Mandela0.0
L'École Buissonnière0.0
La Passerelle des Mots0.0
LaLuMé0.0
Le Jardin des Livres0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Les Boîtes à Culture0.0
Maison de Lecture Danièle Sallenave0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque L'Escale0.0
Vern Lisant0.0

Farmers Markets in Bécon-les-Granits

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante rue Toussaint
Halles Cœur de Maine
Marché aux Affaires
Marché bio
Marché Bio Pôle in 49
Marché de Belle-Beille
Marché de produits locaux
Marché dominical de Savennières
Marché Doutre Saint-Jacques Nazareth (Bordillon)
Marché Doutre Saint-Jacques Nazareth (Place Bichon)
Marché du Lion d'angers
Marché Hauts-de-Saint-Aubin
Marché Lafayette
Marché Roseraie
Parking des Tonnelles
Place de Bruxelles
Place des Mauges
Place du Parc de Brain

Castles in Bécon-les-Granits

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Bois-Guignot

Veterinaries in Bécon-les-Granits

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de l'Arche

Gas Stations in Bécon-les-Granits

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Bécon-les-Granits

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Bécon-les-Granits

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale Belle de Maine
Brasserie Sterne et Mousse
La Belle de Maine

Stadiums & Teams in Bécon-les-Granits

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bécon-les-Granits

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bécon-les-Granits

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Becon Les Granits

Treatment Centers in Bécon-les-Granits

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Les Capucins - Unité de soins longue durée
Centre de réadaptation pédiatrique Les Capucins
GEM Club 49
GEM Papier Bulle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bécon-les-Granits

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Bécon-les-Granits

What is the population of Bécon-les-Granits?

Bécon-les-Granits has a population of 2,525 residents and is located in France. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Bécon-les-Granits expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,142, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $530 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 Bécon-les-Granits?

Bécon-les-Granits enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bécon-les-Granits?

The job market in Bécon-les-Granits faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bécon-les-Granits?

The median home value in Bécon-les-Granits is $106,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $530.

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