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Chanay, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Chanay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 625. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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B+Climate
| Population | 625 |
| Population Density | 106 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0054°, 5.7845° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.9 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,110 |
About Chanay
Chanay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 625. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Chanay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,110 |
| 60% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 38 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $146,600 |
| 48% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 250 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0054°N, 5.7845°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Chanay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.4").
Schools in Chanay
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire publique | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Challonges | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chanay
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Meuh | electronic, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Couleur 3 (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet Ambi HD (CH) | ambient, drone | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Vostok (CH) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| H2O | annecy, haute-savoie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Basspistol Radio (CH) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic radio | 80s, flac | OGG 1500 kbps | |
| Rockenfolie | rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Rock | alternative rock, indie rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Geneva Latina Radio (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lac (CH) | genève, lac | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zones 93,8 FM | african, blues | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Grésivaudan | local news, local radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| One FM (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KTFM / Global Sport (CH) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| World Radio Switzerland (CH) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic Radio - Proxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SunAlpes Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FMR | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ODS Radio Légende du Rock | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps |
Museums in Chanay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux | ||||
| Maison de l'Artisanat | ||||
| Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle | ||||
| Musée archéologique d'Izernore | ||||
| Musée de la cordonnerie | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain | ||||
| Musée de la Vache et des Alpages | ||||
| Musée des Outils de la Pierre | ||||
| Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes | ||||
| Musée du Bois | ||||
| Musée du Bugey-Valromey | ||||
| Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie | ||||
| Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz | ||||
| Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin | ||||
| Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly |
Libraries in Chanay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cartigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chancy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cusy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lovagny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Valleiry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Champ du Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Belley | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Châtillon-en-Michaille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Rumilly | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Valromey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Dubouillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chanay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran | |||||
| Marché de Culoz | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire de Belley |
Hotels in Chanay
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chanay
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chanay
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chanay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Caquot | ||||
| Brasserie de Chanaz | ||||
| Brasserie L'étincelle | ||||
| La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale | ||||
| Les brasseurs savoyards | ||||
| Les Brasseurs Savoyards | ||||
| Micro Brasserie la Virgule |
Stadiums & Teams in Chanay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Chanay
48 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longchaumois Rosset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croisette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Menthières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Massif des Brasses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mijoux - La Faucille | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Hautes Combes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Serra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dôle-Tuffes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Cergue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Rousses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Trélasse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Terre Ronde | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-George | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellefontaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Gentianes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Brassus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Morbier - Le Glacier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Orient | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| l'Abbaye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Foncine le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mouthe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Clusaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Slalom | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chanay
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | Large Airport |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | Large Airport |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | — | Medium Airport |
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Annemasse Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux | — | Small Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Arthenas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM d'Izenave | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Polliat | — | Small Airport |
| Base ULM de Val-Revermont | — | Small Airport |
| Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boissia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cervens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corlier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Doucier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frontonas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Habère Poche Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Côte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Tranclière Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Ailes de Sergy ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Leyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montricher Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sagy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Jean D'avelanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Talissieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yenne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chanay
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Challonges | |
| Chanay | |
| Relais Poste |
Treatment Centers in Chanay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| FAM Pré la Tour |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanay
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Sainte-Agathe | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Romain d'Hotonnes | |
| Église Saint-Victor et Saint-Urs | |
| Église Sainte-Madeleine |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chanay
What is the population of Chanay?
Chanay has a population of 625 residents and is located in France. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
Is Chanay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,110, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Chanay?
Chanay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chanay?
Chanay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Chanay?
The median home value in Chanay is $146,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $733.