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Charleville-Mézières, France

Grand Est · France

Charleville-Mézières is a mid-size city in Grand Est, France with a population of 52,415. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
52,415 Population 2,526/sq mi density
495 ft Elevation 151 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,850 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,850 median income, 21.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population52,415
Density2,526/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,850
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty30.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$518
Housing Units20,966
Rent Burden31.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Population52,415
Population Density2,526 / sq mi
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Coordinates49.7685°, 4.7249°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$19,850

About Charleville-Mézières

Charleville-Mézières is a mid-size city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 52,415. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charleville-Mézières is $19,850, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,145 business establishments.

Income: Charleville-Mézières vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,850
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.9%
508% above France avg
Poverty Rate30.0%
142% above France avg
Establishments (County)3,145

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charleville-Mézières is $103,600, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 20,966 total housing units in the city. 31.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,600
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below France avg
Rent Burden31.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units20,966

Property Tax

Climate in Charleville-Mézières

Charleville-Mézières has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 933 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -6.4° / 9.6° 85.8
Feb 4.1°C / 39°F -4.3° / 13.4° 73.1
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -3.1° / 17° 75.0
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F -3.3° / 20° 53.0
May 12.1°C / 54°F 1.2° / 22.7° 69.4
Jun 17.1°C / 63°F 6.4° / 29.4° 86.1
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 8.4° / 32.5° 76.8
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 30.6° 58.5
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 4.8° / 29.1° 82.3
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 2° / 20.7° 100.9
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F -3.2° / 13.9° 76.0
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F -5° / 12° 96.5
Charleville-Mézières experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density2,526/sq mi
Coordinates49.7685°N, 4.7249°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 99 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 144 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 63 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 132 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 146 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 145 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 53 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 104 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 144 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 143 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 97 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 143 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 145 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 105 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 78 km
Mar 10, 2001 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.4 145 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 146 km
Jun 16, 2001 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands M3.4 148 km
Dec 20, 2000 1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands M3.4 149 km
Feb 28, 2001 2 km W of Losheim, Germany M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Charleville-Mézières has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Charleville-Mézières

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Macé
Lycée général et technologique Sévigné
École maternelle Félicien Wautelet
École primaire Mozart
École primaire d'application Jules Verne
Collège Bayard
École maternelle des Liègeois
École primaire Saint-Julien
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne
École primaire Ambroise Croizat
École primaire d'application de Flandre
École primaire Kennedy Jean-Jaurès
École primaire privée Saint-Remi
Collège privé Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
École primaire Rouget de Lisle
Collège Rouget-de-Lisle
École primaire d'application Joliot-Curie
Lycée général et technologique Monge
Lycée général Chanzy
Lycée polyvalent privé Saint-Paul
Lycée François Bazin
École primaire Baudin
Collège Roger Salengro
Collège Privé Notre-Dame
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
Collège Arthur Rimbaud
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Radio Stations near Charleville-Mézières

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Charleville-Mézières

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardois'alle
Aux Saveurs des Ardennes
Centre de la Chasse et de la Nature
La Maison des Ailleurs
La maison espagnole
Maison de l'Ardoise
Musée Arthur Rimbaud
Musée de l'Ardenne
Musée de l'ardoise de Fumay
Musée de l’ardoise Michel Paradon
Musée de la bataille de Rocroy et de la Guerre de Trente Ans
Musée de la forêt
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des deux guerres mondiales de Chagny
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée du linge
Musée du vieux Nouzonville
Musée Marceau Gilles
Relais de Poste aux chevaux de Launois sur Vence

Libraries in Charleville-Mézières

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ronde Couture0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation de l'Institut International de la Marionnette0.0
Espace Culturel Gaston Robert0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Médiathèque Porte Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Voyelles0.0

Farmers Markets in Charleville-Mézières

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de l'Hôtel de ville
Marché de la Ronde Couture
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Marché des producteurs de Pays

Hotels in Charleville-Mézières

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Hôtel le Palais
Hôtel Couleurs Sud
Hôtel de Paris
Kyriad Hotel
La Grande-Ourse
Le Clèves
Le Pélican
Suites Mana

Cafes in Charleville-Mézières

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bois en val
Cafe du Quai
Café Presse Tabac de l'Avenue
Café-Librairie Plume et Bulle
Chez Lulu
La Malle de Nya

Cinemas in Charleville-Mézières

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Métropolis

Theatres in Charleville-Mézières

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Institut International de la Marionnette (IIM)
Théâtre de Charleville-Mézières

Monuments in Charleville-Mézières

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La ville de Charleville à ses enfants morts pour la France
Statue du Roi Albert 1er

Castles in Charleville-Mézières

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa d'Aubilly

Dentists in Charleville-Mézières

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'orthodontie
Dr SPERANZON Hugo
Laurence CHRÉTIEN
Maud COLLIN

Veterinaries in Charleville-Mézières

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #8942302404

Train Stations in Charleville-Mézières

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charleville-Mézières

Gas Stations in Charleville-Mézières

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Intermarché
Match

Banks in Charleville-Mézières

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Casden
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
SG

Gyms in Charleville-Mézières

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Elite Fitness
L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Charleville-Mézières

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie Frédéric Gillet
Brasserie Invictus
La Petite Brasserie Ardennaise
Micro-Brasserie du Clos Belle Rose;Le Clos Belle Rose

Stadiums & Teams in Charleville-Mézières

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Charleville-Mézières

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché AirfieldMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier AirfieldMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauclair AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims-Prunay AirfieldSmall Airport
Rethel-Perthes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sédan Douzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Charleville-Mézières

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charleville-Mézières Hôtel de Ville
Charleville-Mézières Théâtre
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charleville-Mézières

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Espérance
Chapelle Saint-Walfroy
Église Biblique Baptiste
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église Saint-Rémi
Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
Temple protestant de Charleville-Mézières

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

Things to See Near Charleville-Mézières

44 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Allée couverte de «Giraumont»
  • • Tchèté de la Rotche
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Plage du Lac des Vieilles Forges
🏰 Castles (12)
  • • Château
  • • Château
  • • Château
  • • Château Abbatial
  • • Château d'Hardoncelle
  • + 7 more
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Cave de Bossart
  • • Puits des Carrières d'Hannogne
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Batterie des Ayvelles
  • • Fort des Ayvelles
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Animaginarium
  • • Carlier Y.
  • • Galerie Lebon
  • • Nota bene
🏛️ Ruins (10)
  • • Ancienne poudrerie royale de Saint-Ponce
  • • Ancienne poudrerie royale de Saint-Ponce
  • • Ancienne poudrerie royale de saint-Ponce
  • • Ancienne poudrerie royale de Saint-Ponce
  • • Château de Linchamps
  • + 5 more
🌄 Viewpoints (11)
  • • 4 Fils Aymont
  • • Belvédère sur Charleville
  • • Carrière de Dom
  • • La Chafette
  • • Panorama sur Monthermé
  • + 6 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 Charleville-Mézières

What is the population of Charleville-Mézières?

Charleville-Mézières has a population of 52,415 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,526 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Charleville-Mézières expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,850, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,600 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Charleville-Mézières?

Charleville-Mézières has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Charleville-Mézières?

The job market in Charleville-Mézières faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,145 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charleville-Mézières?

The median home value in Charleville-Mézières is $103,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $518.

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