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Cheix-en-Retz, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Cheix-en-Retz is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 573. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 48/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,557 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,557 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$142,200 home value, $711/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population573
Density48/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,557
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$142,200
Rent$711
Housing Units229
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population573
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates47.1820°, -1.8139°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,557

About Cheix-en-Retz

Cheix-en-Retz is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 573. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cheix-en-Retz is $26,557, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Cheix-en-Retz vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,557
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cheix-en-Retz is $142,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $711 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 229 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$711
39% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units229

Property Tax

Climate in Cheix-en-Retz

Cheix-en-Retz has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.3° 87.9
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.5° 67.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.5° 58.4
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.2° 58.3
May 14.7°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.6° 60.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23° 48.4
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.1° 44.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.4° 50.2
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.4° 59.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 88.6
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.9° 94.1
Dec 6.8°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.8° 100.7
Cheix-en-Retz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates47.1820°N, 1.8139°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 144 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 136 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 61 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 95 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 92 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 37 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 140 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 127 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 146 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 143 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 111 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 116 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 92 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 123 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 95 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 47 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 111 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Cheix-en-Retz has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cheix-en-Retz

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean de La Fontaine — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cheix-en-Retz

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan — MP3 128 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews — MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM — MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Ici Loire Océan regional MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Pays de la Loire pop, rock AAC 127 kbps
DY10 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio DY10 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio NTI club dj remix dance pop, dj radio MP3 192 kbps
AlterNantes alternative, france MP3 192 kbps
SUN | Le Son Unique — MP3 160 kbps
La Tribu — AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM — MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Cheix-en-Retz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boutique du Musée Dobrée
Boutique du Musée Dobrée
Centre de découverte Terre d'Estuaire
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Écomusé rural du Pays Nantais
La Maison du Lavoir
Le Chronographe
Le Chronographe
Le Grenier de l'Aviation
Le Grenier de l'Aviation
Le Mana Musée de l'Affiche
Maillé-Brézé
Maillé-Brézé
Maison des Hommes et des techniques
Maison des Hommes et des techniques
Maison des Pêcheurs du Lac de Grand Lieu
Maison du Lac de Grand Lieu
Musée d'art sacré
Musée des Compagnons du Devoir
Musée des Compagnons du Devoir
Musée Dobrée
Musée Dobrée
Musée du Pays de Retz
Musée Jules Verne
Musée Jules Verne
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

Libraries in Cheix-en-Retz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Au Jardin des Histoires0.0
Bibiothèque de Bouée0.0
Bibiothèque du Moulin0.0
Biblioclub0.0
BIBLIORÊVE0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adèle'H0.0
Bibliothèque Adèle'H0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque annexe des Couëts0.0
Bibliothèque annexe des Couëts0.0
Bibliothèque Bastille0.0
Bibliothèque Bastille0.0
Bibliothèque Breil Malville0.0
Bibliothèque Breil Malville0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bout des Landes0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Bout des Landes0.0
Bibliothèque de Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque de Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque de Chantenay0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque du Taslu0.0
Bibliothèque Emilienne Leroux0.0
Bibliothèque Emilienne Leroux0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque Mots Passants0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Arthur Rimbault Le Petit Chantilly0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Arthur Rimbault Le Petit Chantilly0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Perrault La Bugallière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Perrault La Bugallière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Petit-ChantiLire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Petit-ChantiLire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale le PotAMots0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous Nantes Octroi0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous Nantes Octroi0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle0.0
Bibliothèque Vidéothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Bout des Pavés0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Bout des Pavés0.0
Bilbliothèque municipale0.0
Espace Jean de la Fontaine0.0
Espace vie locale0.0
Fond Documentaire Tissé Métisse0.0
Fond Documentaire Tissé Métisse0.0
La Marne ce livre0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Pause Lecture0.0
La place aux livres0.0
La Symphonie des Mots0.0
La Virgule0.0
Le 3ème Lieu0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque "La Parenthèse"0.0
Médiathèque Charles-Gautier-Hermeland0.0
Médiathèque Condorcet0.0
Médiathèque de Campbon0.0
Médiathèque de Lavau-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Malville0.0
Médiathèque de Savenay0.0
Médiathèque du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle0.0
Médiathèque du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Bertreux0.0
Médiathèque Estuaire et Sillon0.0
Médiathèque Gao-Xingjian0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Falrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Médiathèque Le Marque-Page0.0
Médiathèque Lisa Bresner0.0
Médiathèque Luce Courville0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Ormédo0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0
Médiathèque Victor-Jara0.0
Médiathèque Yves et Raymond Gaudin0.0

Farmers Markets in Cheix-en-Retz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de la Linière
Le marché de Susan
Le marché de Susan
Les Halles
Marché
Marché Bio de Trentemoult
Marché Bio de Trentemoult
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Brains
Marché de Couëron centre
Marché de Frossay
Marché de Jean-Macé
Marché de Jean-Macé
Marché de La Boulogne
Marché de la butte Sainte-Anne
Marché de la butte Sainte-Anne
Marché de la Crémetterie
Marché de la Crémetterie
Marché de la Ruche à pain
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Philbert
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché de Vigneux de Bretagne
Marché des Américains
Marché des Américains
Marché des Couëts
Marché des Couëts
Marché des Dervallières
Marché des Dervallières
Marché du Bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du bourg
Marché du bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du dimanche
Marché du Petit Chantilly
Marché du Petit Chantilly
Marché du Pont du Cens - Bout des Pavés
Marché du Pont du Cens - Bout des Pavés
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché fermier de Gagné
Marché fermier de Gagné
Marché local
Marché local de Machecoul-St-Même
Marché nocturne
Marché nocturne
Marché Paysan de l'Île
Marché Paysan de l'Île
Marché Zola
Marché Zola
Parking Jules Verne
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Similien Guérin

Castles in Cheix-en-Retz

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Bois corbeau

Breweries in Cheix-en-Retz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Hulotte
Brasserie La Hulotte
Brasserie Montluc
Brasserie Templier
La Maison Blanche

Stadiums & Teams in Cheix-en-Retz

TeamLeagueDivision
City stade
Stade Pascal Laporte
Stade Raymond Baumard

Airports Near Cheix-en-Retz

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'Emonière—Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard—Small Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux—Small Airport
Ancenis Airfield—Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield—Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield—Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield—Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet Airfield—Small Airport
la brossette Airfield—Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield—Small Airport
La Planche Airfield—Small Airport
La Possardière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome—Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield—Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie—Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield—Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield—Small Airport
Quily Airfield—Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes—Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
Talmont Vendée Air Park—Small Airport

Post Offices in Cheix-en-Retz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Cheix-en-Retz

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Pasteur Dermatologie
Institut Ophtalmologique - Sourdille Atlantique
Maison de Santé
Pôle de Réadaptation Maubreuil & La Tourmaline

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cheix-en-Retz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Cheix-en-Retz

What is the population of Cheix-en-Retz?

Cheix-en-Retz has a population of 573 residents and is located in France. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

Is Cheix-en-Retz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,557, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $711 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cheix-en-Retz?

Cheix-en-Retz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cheix-en-Retz?

The unemployment rate in Cheix-en-Retz is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cheix-en-Retz?

The median home value in Cheix-en-Retz is $142,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $711.

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