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Châlons-en-Champagne, France

Grand Est · France

Châlons-en-Champagne is a mid-size city in Grand Est, France with a population of 51,257. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
51,257 Population 3,501/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,946 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,946 median income, 16.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $599/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population51,257
Density3,501/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,946
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$599
Housing Units20,503
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population51,257
Population Density3,501 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates48.9539°, 4.3672°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (628 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,946

About Châlons-en-Champagne

Châlons-en-Champagne is a mid-size city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 51,257. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Châlons-en-Champagne is $21,946, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,075 business establishments.

Income: Châlons-en-Champagne vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,946
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,075

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Châlons-en-Champagne is $119,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $599 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 20,503 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$599
48% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units20,503

Property Tax

Climate in Châlons-en-Champagne

Châlons-en-Champagne has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 830 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F -4.9° / 11.6° 76.4
Feb 5.1°C / 41°F -4.1° / 14.5° 63.6
Mar 6.9°C / 44°F -2.8° / 18.5° 69.3
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F -3° / 21.4° 49.4
May 13.3°C / 56°F 2.5° / 24° 65.0
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 7.2° / 30.7° 78.7
Jul 20°C / 68°F 9.8° / 34.4° 58.6
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 10° / 33.8° 50.7
Sep 16.9°C / 62°F 5.3° / 31.3° 62.2
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 3.3° / 23.5° 99.7
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F -3° / 15.9° 69.8
Dec 4.1°C / 39°F -4.7° / 13.4° 86.3
Châlons-en-Champagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density3,501/sq mi
Coordinates48.9539°N, 4.3672°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2005.

Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 140 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 132 km
Mar 14, 1991 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France M3.2 142 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 137 km
Jun 17, 1991 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France M3.0 112 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 55 km
Nov 27, 2001 5 km NE of Lamarche, France M2.9 143 km
Mar 17, 1999 9 km W of Bulgnéville, France M2.8 128 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 136 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 133 km
Sep 8, 1999 1 km NW of Kuntzig, France M2.8 142 km
Aug 19, 1990 14 km S of Liffol-le-Grand, France M2.8 125 km
Jan 9, 1990 1 km ENE of Nassogne, Belgium M2.7 150 km
Sep 26, 1997 8 km NE of Neufchâteau, France M2.7 118 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 147 km
Aug 7, 1997 2 km WNW of Roeser, Luxembourg M2.6 143 km
Sep 23, 2003 9 km NNW of Fayl-Billot, France M2.6 149 km
Jan 28, 1991 6 km S of Bièvre, Belgium M2.6 114 km
May 20, 1999 3 km WSW of Châtenois, France M2.6 128 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Châlons-en-Champagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Châlons-en-Champagne

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Prieur de La Marne — — — —
Lycée général Pierre Bayen — — — —
École Jules Ferry — — — —
École maternelle et élémentaire Jean de la Fontaine — — — —
École maternelle Victor Hugo — — — —
Collège Victor Duruy — — — —
Établissement régional d'enseignement adapté Bourneville — — — —
École élémentaire d'application du Mau — — — —
Groupe Scolaire Sainte-Thérèse — — — —
École maternelle Doulcet — — — —
Collège Notre-Dame Perrier — — — —
Collège Saint-Etienne — — — —
Collège Perrot d'Ablancourt — — — —
Groupe Scolaire Clovis Jacquiert — — — —
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Radio Stations near Châlons-en-Champagne

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chante France — MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PRIMITIVE — MP3 160 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (Opus 128k) pop/rock OGG
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne — MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio — AAC+ 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (MP3 128k) pop/rock MP3 128 kbps
RJR - Radio Jeunes Reims (AAC 128k) pop/rock AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Châlons-en-Champagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interprétation Marne 14-18
Duduchothèque
Musée de l'aviation
Musée de la Batellerie - Bourse
Musée de la Vigne
Musée du Cloître
Musée Jules Garinet
Musée Municipal

Libraries in Châlons-en-Champagne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives départementales0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de La Cheppe0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hilaire-Le-Grand0.0
Bibliothèque de Tilloy et Bellay0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de la Marne0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Suippes0.0
Médiathèque Denis Diderot0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Georges Pompidou0.0
Médiathèque Gulliver0.0
Médiathèque Tours sur Marne0.0

Farmers Markets in Châlons-en-Champagne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles du Marché
La Halle (Marché)
Place Carnot
Place Chanzy
Place des Gadons
Prunay

Hotels in Châlons-en-Champagne

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel d'Angleterre
Hôtel de la Cité
Hôtel du Pot d'Etain
Ibis Styles
Le Renard
Résidence Orfea Chalons en Champagne

Cafes in Châlons-en-Champagne

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubble&Co
Café du Cirque
Ds Coffee
L'Alsacienne

Theatres in Châlons-en-Champagne

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre national des arts du Cirque
Espace Pierre Dac
La Comète - Scène nationale

Monuments in Châlons-en-Champagne

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porte du chapitre

Clinics in Châlons-en-Champagne

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polyclinique

Veterinaries in Châlons-en-Champagne

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Mont Héry
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Jean

Train Stations in Châlons-en-Champagne

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Châlons-en-Champagne

Gas Stations in Châlons-en-Champagne

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Châlons-en-Champagne

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Kolb
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole du Nord-Est
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Shopping Malls in Châlons-en-Champagne

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Galerie de l'Hôtel de Ville

Breweries in Châlons-en-Champagne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières et Tentations
XD

Airports Near Châlons-en-Champagne

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base—Medium Airport
Troyes-Barberey Airport—Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield—Small Airport
Brienne-le-Château Airfield—Small Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole Airfield—Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Courtisols les Houches Airfield—Small Airport
Épernay Plivot Airfield—Small Airport
Fains-Véel Airfield—Small Airport
Harricourt la Gonio Airfield—Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield—Small Airport
Laon-Chambry Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes du Der Airfield—Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield—Small Airport
Montardoise Airfield—Small Airport
Ployart Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield—Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield—Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield—Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield—Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield—Small Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit Airfield—Small Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Châlons-en-Champagne

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Châlons-en-Champagne Cathédrale
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Châlons-en-Champagne

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ancienne chapelle du couvent
Châlons Cathedral
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Collégiale Notre-Dame-en-Vaux
Église Réformée
Église Saint-Alpin
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Loup
Église Sainte-Thérèse
Témoins de Jéhovah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Châlons-en-Champagne

6 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (6)
  • • Château de Juvigny
  • • Château de Mairy-sur-Marne
  • • Château de Villers-le-Château
  • • Château de Villers-le-Château
  • • Château Jacquesson
  • + 1 more

🇫🇷 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 Châlons-en-Champagne

What is the population of Châlons-en-Champagne?

Châlons-en-Champagne has a population of 51,257 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,501 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is Châlons-en-Champagne expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,946, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $599 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Châlons-en-Champagne?

Châlons-en-Champagne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Châlons-en-Champagne?

The job market in Châlons-en-Champagne faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,075 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Châlons-en-Champagne?

The median home value in Châlons-en-Champagne is $119,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $599.

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