Sign In Register

Carignan, France

Grand Est · France

Carignan is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 3,249. Elevation: 571 ft (174 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,249 Population 601/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,822 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,822 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

Discover Carignan, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Carignan

Carignan

Carignan is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. It is the seat of a canton. It was known as Yvoy or Yvois until 1662.

People

Population3,249
Density601/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,822
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units1,300
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Population3,249
Population Density601 / sq mi
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Coordinates49.6316°, 5.1680°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (924 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,822

About Carignan

Carignan is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 3,249. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Carignan is $20,822, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (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 195 business establishments.

Income: Carignan vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,822
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carignan is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,300 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,300

Property Tax

Carignan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates49.6316°N, 5.1680°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 125 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 131 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 139 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 135 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 96 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 125 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 147 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 111 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 96 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 147 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 124 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 128 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 121 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 129 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 86 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 98 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 119 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Carignan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.4").

View full weather details →

Schools in Carignan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire Carignan - - - -
Collège Jeanne Mélin - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Carignan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg (BE) rtbf MP3
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Carignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardois'alle
Au Coeur de l'Ardoise
Fort de Villy - La Ferté
L'Agri Musée
Le musée du téléphone
Maison de la derniere Cartouche
Musée de la Bière
Musée de la Fortification
Musée de la Lavandière
Musée des débuts de l'aviation
Musée des outils d'autrefois
Musée du feutre
Musée Ducal

Libraries in Carignan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale de la Ville de Chiny0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Florenville0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0

Hotels in Carignan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Grand Cerf

Train Stations in Carignan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carignan

Bus Stations in Carignan

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #1878374977

Gas Stations in Carignan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Carignan

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Carignan

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zone d'Activités Commerciales de Wé

Breweries in Carignan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'Orval
Brasserie d'Yvois
Brasserie de Rochehaut
Brasserie GenGoulf
Le Cellier du Baudet

Stadiums & Teams in Carignan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carignan

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base-Medium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield-Medium Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield-Small Airport
Chambley airfield-Small Airport
Courtisols les Houches Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
La Bertaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield-Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield-Small Airport
Villerupt Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carignan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carignan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carignan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Maximin
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sébastien

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Carignan.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Carignan

What is the population of Carignan?

Carignan has a population of 3,249 residents and is located in France. The population density is 601 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is Carignan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,822, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Carignan?

Carignan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

How is the job market in Carignan?

The job market in Carignan faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 195 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carignan?

The median home value in Carignan is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

Nearby Cities

Compare Carignan with another city: