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Blaye, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Blaye is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 5,277. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
5,277 Population 2,128/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,330 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$21,330 median income, 16.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$141,200 home value, $706/mo rent

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About Blaye

Blaye

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal. Fortified since antiquity, this eminently strategic site located on the bank of a large river, was modernized at the end of the 17th century, thanks to Vauban.

People

Population5,277
Density2,128/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,330
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$141,200
Rent$706
Housing Units2,111
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population5,277
Population Density2,128 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates45.1276°, -0.6623°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$21,330

About Blaye

Blaye is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 5,277. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Blaye is $21,330, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 317 business establishments.

Income: Blaye vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,330
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)317

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blaye is $141,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $706 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,111 total housing units in the city. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$706
39% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,111

Property Tax

Climate in Blaye

Blaye has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Blaye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density2,128/sq mi
Coordinates45.1276°N, 0.6623°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 103 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 32 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 150 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 104 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 109 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 107 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 90 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 142 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 130 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 137 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 109 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 94 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 133 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 140 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 107 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 116 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 97 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 114 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Blaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Blaye

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Rosa Bonheur - - - -
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc-Saint-Romain - - - -
Collège privé Jeanne d'Arc - Saint-Romain - - - -
SEGPA du collège Sébastien Vauban - - - -
École maternelle Grosperrin - - - -
Lycée Jaufré Rudel - - - -
École élémentaire André Valleys - - - -
Maison Familiale Rurale de Blaye - - - -
Lycée professionnel de l'Estuaire - - - -
Collège Sébastien Vauban - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blaye

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info - MP3 128 kbps
France Inter - UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Ola Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
France Bleu Gironde - MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio - AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
Radio Dunes - MP3 320 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter - UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blaye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cabane maraîchère
Centre d'art contemporain
Château d'Arsac
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Ecomusée du maraîchage
Espace Odyss'Elec EDF
Grotte de Pair-Non-Pair
Le Petit Musée d'Automates
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée
Musée d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de Blaye
Musée de la Tonnellerie
Musée de la voiture à cheval - Au temps des calèches
Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée du Clos de Grange Vieille
Musée national de l'Assurance maladie
Petit Musée des Automates
Pigeonnier de Lescombes

Libraries in Blaye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Pauillac0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Laurent0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bruges0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Soubran0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI (LGT) Jaufré Rudel0.0
Jaufre Rudel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Danielle Mitterand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque La Cabane0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0

Farmers Markets in Blaye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché
La Halle
Marché de Listrac-Médoc
Marché dominical
Place de la Commune de Paris
Place du marché

Hotels in Blaye

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel la Citadelle

Cafes in Blaye

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Fontaine
Le Petit Port

Cinemas in Blaye

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Zoetrope

Castles in Blaye

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Rudel
Citadelle de Blaye

Dentists in Blaye

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #159219817
FR #159224953

Gas Stations in Blaye

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E.Leclerc

Banks in Blaye

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Commercial du Sud-Ouest (CCSO)
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Blaye

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gigafit

Breweries in Blaye

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azimut
Azimut
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Garona
Garvoul
Nauera
Tutti Pizza
Tutti Pizza

Stadiums & Teams in Blaye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Blaye

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch-Medium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base-Medium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Andernos-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le Bournet-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet-Small Airport
Arbis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Arvert Airfield-Small Airport
Bazas Cazats Airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield-Small Airport
Campin Airfield-Small Airport
Cestas Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
La Broue Airfield-Small Airport
La Réole Floudes Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Nantillé Airfield-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Aignan Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Foy Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Saintes Thénac Airfield-Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blaye

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blaye

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Couvent des Minimes
Église
Église Saint-Romain
Église Sainte-Luce

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 Blaye

What is the population of Blaye?

Blaye has a population of 5,277 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,128 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is Blaye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,330, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blaye?

Blaye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blaye?

The job market in Blaye faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 317 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blaye?

The median home value in Blaye is $141,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $706.

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