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Blois, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Blois is a mid-size city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 53,660. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
53,660 Population 3,711/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,909 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,909 median income, 17.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $626/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population53,660
Density3,711/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,909
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty27.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$125,200
Rent$626
Housing Units21,464
Rent Burden30.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population53,660
Population Density3,711 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates47.5943°, 1.3291°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$20,909

About Blois

Blois is a mid-size city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 53,660. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Blois is $20,909, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,220 business establishments.

Income: Blois vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,909
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.3%
381% above France avg
Poverty Rate27.0%
118% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,220

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blois is $125,200, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $626 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 21,464 total housing units in the city. 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,200
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$626
46% below France avg
Rent Burden30.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units21,464

Property Tax

Climate in Blois

Blois has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -4.2° / 13.1° 47.7
Feb 6.3°C / 43°F -3.3° / 16.5° 42.9
Mar 8.1°C / 47°F -2.4° / 20° 52.8
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -1.6° / 23.3° 36.4
May 14.5°C / 58°F 3.8° / 26.9° 66.6
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 8.3° / 34.6° 83.6
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 10.8° / 36.2° 34.2
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 10.6° / 36.6° 29.3
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 6.8° / 33.1° 57.9
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 4.5° / 26° 90.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -2.2° / 17.9° 60.6
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F -4° / 14.5° 69.7
Blois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density3,711/sq mi
Coordinates47.5943°N, 1.3291°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2016.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 87 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 95 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 148 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 56 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 150 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 71 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 123 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 106 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 142 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 90 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 99 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 141 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 73 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 147 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 115 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 114 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 120 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 127 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 122 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Blois has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Blois

71+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie Monsabré - - - -
Collège Les Provinces - - - -
École primaire Raphael Perié - - - -
Institution Sainte-Marie - - - -
Lycée de l'Hôtellerie et du Tourisme du Val de Loire - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Camille Claudel - - - -
École maternelle Jules Ferry - - - -
Collège d'enseignement secondaire Michel Bégon - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Notre-Dame La Providence - - - -
École maternelle Olympe-de-Gouges - - - -
École primaire Marcel Bühler - - - -
École maternelle Pauline Kergomard - - - -
Lycées Dessaignes et Sonia Delaunay - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Les Provinces - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Hôtellerie Tourisme - - - -
Lycée Les S@voirs - - - -
École maternelle groupe scolaire Mandela BLOIS - - - -
École primaire Les S@voirs - - - -
École élémentaire Malala Yousafzai - - - -
École Élémentaire Jean Charcot - - - -
Lycée Général et Technologique Privé Notre-Dame des Aydes - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Sonia Delaunay - - - -
Cité Scolaire Robert-Badinter - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Charles - - - -
École Maternelle Jean Charcot - - - -
Al Ghazali Groupe Scolaire - - - -
École maternelle Malala Yousafzai - - - -
Lycée Notre Dame des Aydes - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Bx. Père Brottier - - - -
Annexe Victor Dillard - - - -
École primaire Marguerite Audoux - - - -
École primaire Yvonne Mardelle - - - -
École Maternelle Les Remparts - - - -
École Primaire Victor Hugo - - - -
École primaire Nelson Mandela - Croix Chevalier - - - -
Les Sarazines - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie - - - -
École Élémentaire Tourville - - - -
École maternelle Baptiste Marcet - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Blois-Begon - - - -
Collège Blois-Begon - - - -
École primaire Les Hautes Saules - - - -
École primaire Alexandre Parodi - - - -
École maternelle Les Hautes Saules - - - -
École maternelle Alexandre Parodi - - - -
Collège François Rabelais - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de La Providence - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent privé La Providence - - - -
Section d'Enseignement Professionnel du Lycée International Robert-Badinter - - - -
Lycée polyvalent privé La Providence - - - -
Lycée général et technologique François Philibert Dessaignes - - - -
Collège privé Sainte-Marie - - - -
Collège Augustin Thierry - - - -
École maternelle Jean Perrin - - - -
École primaire Jules Ferry - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionel adapté du Collège privé Saint-Charles - - - -
Lycée International Robert-Badinter - - - -
École Maternelle Baptiste Marcet - - - -
École élémentaire Mirabeau - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Charles - - - -
École primaire d'application rue du Foix - - - -
École Élémentaire Molière - - - -
École élémentaire Les Sarazines - - - -
École primaire d'application Raphael Perié - - - -
École primaire Foch - - - -
École primaire Bel-Air - - - -
École Maternelle Moliere - - - -
École maternelle Les Sarazines - - - -
École maternelle Jules Ferry - - - -
École maternelle Cabochon - - - -
École maternelle Bel Air - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blois

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FREQUENCE 3 - DANCE FLAC [Powered by IKOULA] - M2 Club dance, house OGG 128 kbps
Frequence 3 - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Blois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la Résistance de la Déportation et de la Mémoire
Cheval de Fer Blaisois
Conservatoire de Blois
Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe
House of Magic
Maison de la BD
Maison de la Loire
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée de la Chocolaterie Max Vauché
Musée de la Resistance
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois
Musée Tintin
Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Blois
Observatoire Loire

Libraries in Blois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Abbé Grégoire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Irène0.0
Lire à Chitenay0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque Le Millefeuille0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Genevoix0.0
Médiathèque Robert Gersy0.0

Farmers Markets in Blois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Marché Bio
Marché Coty
Marché de Chaumont sur Loire
Marché des produits du Terroir et de l'Artisanat
Marché le vendredi
Marché Les Montils
Marché Place de la République
Marché Place Louis XII
Marché Quinière
Marché Veuzain-sur-Loire

Hotels in Blois

20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anne de Bretagne
Appart'City Blois
Appart'Tourisme Blois Châteaux de la Loire
Best Western Blois Chateau
Fleur de Loire
Hôtel Anne de Bretagne
Hôtel Beelodge Blois
Hôtel de France et de Guise
Hôtel du Bellay
Hôtel du Lycée d'hotellerie et du Tourisme
Hôtel Ibis Blois Centre Château
Hôtel ibis Styles Blois Centre Gare
Hôtel Restaurant Le Monarque
Ibis Budget Blois centre
La Renaissance
Le Pavillon
Le Saint-Jacques
Louise de Savoie
Mercure Hôtel
Novotel Blois Centre Val de Loire

Cafes in Blois

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

9th Le Neuvième
BloMaid
Brasserie du Château
Douce Heure
L'agriculture
La Barberie
La Pause Royale
Lauren'S Coffee
Le Balto
Le Brazza
Le fontenoy
Le Marignan
Les frères toastés
Maison Pino Gelato
Mimosa
O'Château
One Café
Sophee Coffee Shop

Cinemas in Blois

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Lobis

Theatres in Blois

5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chato'do
La Halle aux Grains
La Scène BRG
Le Petit M
Théâtre Nicolas Peskine

Castles in Blois

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Castle of Blois

Clinics in Blois

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Médecine du Travail

Dentists in Blois

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire de Blois
Docteur Bucur Opris
Dr Jean -Marc Stock
FR #10565770104
FR #10565770108
FR #340594622
Ravineau Michel

Veterinaries in Blois

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Bel Air
Clinique Vétérinaire du Jeu de Paume

Train Stations in Blois

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blois - Chambord

Bus Stations in Blois

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camille Claudel
Gare Routière
Pôle d'échange

Gas Stations in Blois

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Carrefour
FR #7350565111
Relais Total Access Anne De Bretagne

Banks in Blois

19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de France
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama
LCL
SG
SG

Shopping Malls in Blois

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Chavy
Centre Commercial La Quinière

Gyms in Blois

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Salle sportive Sauvageau

Airports Near Blois

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun Airfield-Medium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base-Medium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-Denis-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Santilly Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport
Voves Viabon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blois

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blois Château
Blois La Quinière
Blois LesS Cornillettes
Blois Michel Bégon

Treatment Centers in Blois

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SMR La Menaudière

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blois

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Trinité
Chapelle Saint-Calais
Église Évangélique de Pentecôte de Blois
Église réformée de Blois
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Saturnin
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Enseignement catholique
Mosquée Bilal
Mosquée Sunna de Blois
St-Louis Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Blois

63 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Dolmen
  • • Dolmen dit de la Pierre Levée
  • • Nécropole de la Grand Mesle
🏰 Castles (45)
  • • Château de Beauregard
  • • Château de Bousseuil
  • • Château de Candé
  • • Château de Chambord
  • • Chateau de Chanteloire
  • + 40 more
🕳️ Caves (3)
  • • Cave aux Renards
  • • Fontaine d'Orchaise
  • • Gouffre du Clos du Cul
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Galerie Dominique
🏛️ Ruins (9)
  • • Ancien relais de Saint Jaques de Compostelle
  • • Ancien système de pèche médiéval
  • • Duits du Pont Médiéval
  • • Mirador
  • • Moulin Chouard
  • + 4 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Les trois sapins
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • La mini-ferme d'Emma

🇫🇷 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 Blois

What is the population of Blois?

Blois has a population of 53,660 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,711 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

Is Blois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,909, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,200 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $626 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blois?

Blois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blois?

The job market in Blois faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,220 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blois?

The median home value in Blois is $125,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $626.

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