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Château-Gontier, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Château-Gontier is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 12,292. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,292 Population 1,136/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,203 Median Income
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Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,203 median income, 10.0% unemployment
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Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $573/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,292
Density1,136/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,203
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$114,600
Rent$573
Housing Units4,917
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population12,292
Population Density1,136 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates47.8271°, -0.7051°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$24,203

About Château-Gontier

Château-Gontier is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 12,292. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Château-Gontier is $24,203, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 738 business establishments.

Income: Château-Gontier vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,203
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)738

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Château-Gontier is $114,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $573 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,917 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$573
51% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,917

Property Tax

Climate in Château-Gontier

Château-Gontier has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -3.9° / 13.3° 63.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -2.8° / 16.4° 49.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F -2.3° / 19.6° 54.2
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F -1.4° / 22.8° 41.1
May 13.9°C / 57°F 3.4° / 25.8° 51.5
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 7.4° / 31.8° 70.0
Jul 19.7°C / 68°F 9.6° / 33.6° 33.1
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 9.9° / 32.9° 45.7
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 6.5° / 30.3° 55.9
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 4.3° / 23.3° 95.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F -1.2° / 17.7° 77.6
Dec 5.9°C / 43°F -3.8° / 15.1° 84.0
Château-Gontier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates47.8271°N, 0.7051°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 128 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 140 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 147 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 143 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 91 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 122 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 125 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 77 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 125 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 90 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 144 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 91 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 133 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 95 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 38 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 64 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 145 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 73 km
Jul 11, 1998 3 km NE of Château-Guibert, France M3.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Château-Gontier has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Château-Gontier

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Paul-Émile Victor
École Saint-Louis de Gonzague
Collège Jean Rostand
École maternelle Yves Duteil
École primaire Jean de la Fontaine
Lycée général et technologique Victor Hugo
Lycée professionnel Pierre et Marie Curie
Lycée Saint-Michel
Collège Saint-Michel
École primaire privée Sainte-Ursule
Groupe scolaire Yves Duteil - Jean de la Fontaine
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Radio Stations near Château-Gontier

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Château-Gontier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bateau-lavoir Saint-Julien
Château du Patys - Maison d'Hervé Bazin
Écomusée de la Petite Couère
Espace Alain Gerbault
La cité du lait
Maison de la Rivière
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art Naïf et des Arts Singuliers
Musée Robert Tatin
Musée-école de la Perrine
Sur les Pas des mineurs de fer
Thermes gallo-romains d'Entrammes
Verger conservatoire de la Hanère
Zoom – Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle de Laval

Libraries in Château-Gontier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Albert Legendre0.0
Bibliothèque de Brain-sur-Longuenée0.0
Bibliothèque de Marigné0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Hervé Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
L’Attire-Lire0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Le Nautilus0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Craon0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Le Reflet0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Vern Lisant0.0

Farmers Markets in Château-Gontier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles de Laval
Les Halles Saint-Louis
Marché
Marché de Craon
Marché du Bourny
Marché du Lion d'angers
Marché Gare
Marché Murat
Place de Bruxelles
Place du Parc de Brain

Hotels in Château-Gontier

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Cerf
Logis Parc Hôtel & Spa

Cafes in Château-Gontier

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Bistro
Les Balançoires

Cinemas in Château-Gontier

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Palace

Theatres in Château-Gontier

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théatre des Ursulines

Castles in Château-Gontier

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Château-Gontier
Manoir de Montviant

Zoos in Château-Gontier

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Refuge de l'Arche

Gas Stations in Château-Gontier

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Total

Banks in Château-Gontier

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Général

Shopping Malls in Château-Gontier

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Clemenceau
Vandb

Gyms in Château-Gontier

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Château-Gontier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Restaurant de L'Étang

Airports Near Château-Gontier

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Château-Gontier

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Château Gontier
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Château-Gontier

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Joseph-des-Genêts
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église de la Trinité
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Rémi

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 Château-Gontier

What is the population of Château-Gontier?

Château-Gontier has a population of 12,292 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,136 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Château-Gontier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,203, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Château-Gontier?

Château-Gontier has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Château-Gontier?

The job market in Château-Gontier faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 738 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Château-Gontier?

The median home value in Château-Gontier is $114,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $573.

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