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Charny, France

Bourgogne · France

Charny is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,796. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,796 Population 153/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,447 Median Income
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,447 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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About Charny

Charny is a former commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Charny-Orée-de-Puisaye.

People

Population1,796
Density153/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,447
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Housing Units718
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population1,796
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates47.8866°, 3.0958°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,447

About Charny

Charny is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,796. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charny is $23,447, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Charny vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,447
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charny is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 718 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units718

Property Tax

Charny experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates47.8866°N, 3.0958°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 13, 2005.

Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 85 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 75 km
Jan 2, 1998 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France M3.0 88 km
Nov 7, 1990 7 km ESE of Cérilly, France M3.0 144 km
Mar 2, 1999 10 km WSW of Sancoins, France M2.9 123 km
Sep 13, 1997 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France M2.8 105 km
Mar 8, 1990 8 km NE of Le Châtelet, France M2.8 143 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 49 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 39 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 43 km
Dec 20, 1991 9 km N of Buxières-les-Mines, France M2.7 149 km
Dec 24, 1997 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France M2.7 61 km
Jul 8, 1995 7 km SE of Dun-sur-Auron, France M2.7 121 km
Jan 8, 1999 4 km NNE of Montierchaume, France M2.7 147 km
Jan 30, 2004 5 km ESE of Valençay, France M2.7 137 km
Jan 26, 2000 3 km N of Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France M2.6 87 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 77 km
Nov 3, 2000 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.6 112 km
May 1, 1992 5 km SW of Cérilly, France M2.5 147 km
Nov 16, 1999 5 km NNE of Lignières, France M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Charny has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Charny

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
École élémentaire
Collège Michel Gondry
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Radio Stations near Charny

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrj Hits hits AAC+ 128 kbps
Kizrock Rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Charny

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain
La Fabuloserie
La grange des métiers d'autrefois
La Pyramide du Loup
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Puisaye
Musée de l'Aventure du Son
Musée de la Bataille de Fontenoy
Musée Jean Larcena
Musée vivant de l’apiculture
Musée-Galerie Carnot
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Puisaye (SHNY)

Libraries in Charny

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Toucy0.0
Ludo-médiathèque Jorge Semprùn0.0
médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Charny

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la Place de l'église
Marché de la Place de l'Eglise
Marché de Saint-Julien-du-Sault
Marché place Chesneau

Hotels in Charny

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte du Vieux Moulin
Logis Hôtel le Cheval Blanc

Cafes in Charny

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Gars du Coin

Castles in Charny

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montigny
Manoir Saint-Ange

Gas Stations in Charny

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Intermarché

Banks in Charny

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Bourgogne Franche Comté
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Charny

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Ephémère des Vallées Gatinaises
Restaurant de l'Etoile

Airports Near Charny

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auxerre Branches airportAUFMedium Airport
Melun-Villaroche AirfieldMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bray sur Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Buno-Bonnevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamecy-Rix AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Courgenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Vincelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage AirfieldSmall Airport
Egry AirfieldSmall Airport
Genevrelle à Maisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Collancelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rosétaine AirfieldSmall Airport
La Selle-en-Hermoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Mondreville Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montargis Vimory AirfieldSmall Airport
Moret-Episy AirfieldSmall Airport
Nangis-Les Loges AerodromeSmall Airport
Orgenoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Perreux AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Florentin - Chéu AirfieldSmall Airport
St Germain AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM La Cave AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaufoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villemoutier AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Charny

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charny
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charny

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pitié
Église de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Aubin
Église Saint-Côme-et-Saint-Damien
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charny

What is the population of Charny?

Charny has a population of 1,796 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

Is Charny expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,447, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Charny?

Charny has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Charny?

The job market in Charny faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charny?

The median home value in Charny is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477.

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