Châtonnay, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Châtonnay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,716. Elevation: 1,542 ft (470 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,716 Population 636/sq mi density

1,542 ft Elevation 470 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

35.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$25,218 Median Income

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$25,218 median income, 7.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$120,400 home value, $602/mo rent

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About Châtonnay

Châtonnay is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,716

Density636/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,218

Unemployment7.2%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$120,400

Rent$602

Housing Units686

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

Rain35.0 in/yr

Sunny Days261/yr

Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)

Population	1,716
Population Density	636 / sq mi
Elevation	1,542 ft (470 m)
Coordinates	45.4873°, 5.2117°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	56°F (13°C)
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation	35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall	5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income	$25,218

About Châtonnay

Châtonnay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,716. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet (470 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Châtonnay is $25,218, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Châtonnay vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,218
	66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.2%
	100% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Châtonnay is $120,400, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $602 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 686 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$120,400
	57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$602
	48% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	686

Property Tax

Climate in Châtonnay

Châtonnay has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	3.9°C / 39°F	1.1° / 6.7°	54.4
Feb	5°C / 41°F	1.4° / 8.5°	47.2
Mar	8.8°C / 48°F	4.3° / 13.4°	54.3
Apr	12.2°C / 54°F	7.3° / 17°	71.7
May	16.1°C / 61°F	11.2° / 21°	84.2
Jun	20°C / 68°F	14.8° / 25.1°	70.5
Jul	22.1°C / 72°F	16.7° / 27.5°	67.5
Aug	22°C / 72°F	16.5° / 27.4°	71.7
Sep	17.7°C / 64°F	12.8° / 22.6°	89.0
Oct	13.5°C / 56°F	9.6° / 17.4°	101.7
Nov	7.9°C / 46°F	4.8° / 11°	91.0
Dec	4.6°C / 40°F	1.9° / 7.3°	64.9

Châtonnay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,542 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above France avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,542 ft (470 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	636/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4873°N, 5.2117°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below France avg

Snowfall 5.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

584 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	136 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	106 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	84 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	87 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	84 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	99 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	147 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	55 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	138 km
May 30, 2001	6 km N of Beaufort, France	M4.1	111 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	52 km
Feb 18, 1996	13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	144 km
Feb 14, 1990	4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France	M4.0	148 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	15 km
May 25, 2003	4 km ESE of Valloire, France	M4.0	106 km
May 15, 1997	4 km WNW of Modane, France	M3.9	114 km
Sep 4, 1995	5 km SE of Gruffy, France	M3.8	77 km
Dec 28, 1992	3 km NE of Villebois, France	M3.8	47 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	20 km
Feb 3, 1994	6 km WSW of Yenne, France	M3.8	43 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (177 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	177 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
November	42°F (6°C)	3.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Châtonnay has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Châtonnay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire la Source	-	-	-	-
École primaire Le Bourg	-	-	-	-
École primaire André Frénod	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Châtonnay

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Jazz Radio	jazz, soul	MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz	classical, jazz	MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO	-	MP3 128 kbps
8Beats	-	MP3
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS	dance, electro	MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio	reggae	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut	eclectic, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon	french, french music	MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio	dance, dance music	MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz	jazz, soul	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance	dance	AAC+ 64 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen	calm, relax	MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère	local, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90	-	MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio	independent, music	MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo	culture, italian	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal	metal	MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80	-	MP3 128 kbps
radio béguin	electro, funk	MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station	-	MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine	chansons françaises	OGG 128 kbps
radio brume	rock	MP3 192 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB)	-	AAC 64 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône	-	MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH)	-	MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel	-	MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL	-	MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock	-	MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL	-	MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL	-	MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party	-	MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain	france, local news	MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY	-	MP3
VIRGIN FRANCE	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Châtonnay

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Espace Muséal de Gandil
Espace Muséographique
Jean Devron
La Grange Chevrotière
Les outils de nos ancêtres
Maison de la Photographie
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Musée-galerie Clauorum

Libraries in Châtonnay

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque Arcolade		0.0
Bibliothèque de Four		0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine		0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu		0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères		0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches		0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pact		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Gamache		0.0
La Fée Verte		0.0
La Livrethèque		0.0
Le Jardins des Lecteurs		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda		0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux		0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère		0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère		0.0
Médiathèque Biévre-Isére		0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay		0.0
Médiathèque d'Heyrieux		0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu		0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri		0.0
Médiathèque de Diémoz		0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie		0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau		0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine		0.0
Médiathèque des collines		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque municipale ABC		0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce		0.0

Farmers Markets in Châtonnay

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Halle couverte
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Septème

Cafes in Châtonnay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Chatonnay

Breweries in Châtonnay

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie des Dauphins
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Thetys
La Bi'nche
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Châtonnay

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Châtonnay

28 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Menthières	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Terre Ronde	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Entremonts	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Granier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Marcieu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Egaux - St Hugues	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Porte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sappey-en-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Station du Col de Rousset	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Coulmes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montagnes de Lans	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Colline des Bains	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Villard de Lans - Corrençon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Porte d'Herbouilly	-	-	$0	-	-	-
L'Alpe du Grand Serre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de l'Arzelier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Signaraux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Gresse en Vercors	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Châtonnay

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	LYS	Large Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)	-	Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport	CMF	Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport	GNB	Medium Airport
Lyon Bron Airport	LYN	Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie	-	Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins	-	Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bibost Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield	-	Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield	-	Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield	-	Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Corlier Altiport	-	Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield	-	Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield	-	Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield	-	Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield	-	Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield	-	Small Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface	-	Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield	-	Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lavours Airfield	-	Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield	-	Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mens Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield	-	Small Airport
Montaud Airfield	-	Small Airport
Morestel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Châtonnay

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Châtonnay

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chapelle Saint-Hugon
Église Saint-Christophe-et-Sainte-Catherine
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Sainte-Anne

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 Châtonnay

What is the population of Châtonnay?

Châtonnay has a population of 1,716 residents and is located in France. The population density is 636 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

Is Châtonnay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,218, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Châtonnay?

Châtonnay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Châtonnay?

The unemployment rate in Châtonnay is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Châtonnay?

The median home value in Châtonnay is $120,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $602.

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Economy 4/13

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Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 0/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 0/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

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