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Chinon, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Chinon is a small city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 9,405. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,405 Population 533/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,609 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,609 median income, 14.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,405
Density533/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,609
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$584
Housing Units3,762
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population9,405
Population Density533 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates47.1670°, 0.2428°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,609

About Chinon

Chinon is a small city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 9,405. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chinon is $23,609, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 564 business establishments.

Income: Chinon vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,609
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)564

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chinon is $116,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,762 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,762

Property Tax

Chinon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates47.1670°N, 0.2428°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 108 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 129 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 118 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 12 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 110 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 20 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 96 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 117 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 115 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 61 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 87 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 148 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 108 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 57 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 73 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 103 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Chinon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Chinon

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Zay - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Rabelais - - - -
École maternelle Jacques Prévert - - - -
École élémentaire Jacques Prévert - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
École Saint-Joseph - - - -
École Mirabeau - - - -
École maternelle Claude Monet - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège Jean Zay - - - -
Lycée François Rabelais - - - -
Lycée professionnel Joseph Cugnot - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chinon

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Touraine - MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO PULSAR - MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Centre - AAC 127 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps
Forum TOURS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 - MP3 320 kbps
rpsfm2 rpsfm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chinon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cave de la Dive Bouteille
Cave touristique de Panzoult
CBG Mignot
Château de Montsoreau-Museum of contemporary art
CHIMOMU
Ecomusée du Véron
Espace Richelieu
Ethno-musée Anako
Historial du Poitou
Maison de l'Art Roman
Maison de la Poire Tapée
Maison Hérin
Maison Max Ernst
Maison Natale Théophraste Renaudot
Mariners' Museum
Musée animé du Vin et de la Tonnellerie
Musée Charbonneau-Lassay
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée d’art moderne de Fontevraud
Musée de Richelieu
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée du Bouchardais
Musée Dufresne
Musée Rabelais, Maison La Devinière
Mushroom Museum
Picroboule
Pommes Tapées

Libraries in Chinon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azay Le Rideau0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Chamboissier0.0
Bibliothèque Le Patio0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Réseau du Chinonais0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Coteaux0.0
Médiathèque du Véron0.0
Médiathèque la Canopée0.0

Farmers Markets in Chinon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Sainte-Croix
Marché Azay-le-Rideau
Marché de Richelieu
Marché des Halles
Marché Frais
Marché Langeais
Marché place Bouchard
Marché Place Jeanne d'Arc

Hotels in Chinon

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Sans Souci
Best Western Hôtel de France
Hôtel Diderot
Hotel du Café des Arts
Ibis Styles Chinon
La Boule d'Or
La Treille
Le Lion d'Or
Le Plantagenêt

Cafes in Chinon

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Français
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Le CBR

Cinemas in Chinon

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Rabelais

Theatres in Chinon

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cirque Heka
L'Abattoir
Salle François-Rabelais

Castles in Chinon

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Grille
Château des Fontenils
Forteresse Royale de Chinon
Manoir de la Fuye

Clinics in Chinon

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #911379452

Dentists in Chinon

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Martine Bizouerne

Veterinaries in Chinon

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de Chinon

Train Stations in Chinon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinon

Gas Stations in Chinon

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #5645925412
Station Service E. Leclerc
Station U

Banks in Chinon

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Val de France Chinon
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel du Centre
LCL
Société Générale Chinon

Gyms in Chinon

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wake Up Form

Breweries in Chinon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bras(se)fort
Brasserie la Familonette
Crafty Brewpub
Little Belgique
Thirsty Steves

Airports Near Chinon

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé de Soucelles-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Archigny Chenevelles Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny Airfield-Small Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chinon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Centre de tri
La Poste Chinon Hucherolles
Poste centrale de Chinon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinon

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du prieuré Saint-Louans
Chapelle Mirabeau
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde
Église paroissiale Saint-Etienne
Église paroissiale Saint-Maurice
Église Protestante Évangélique

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 Chinon

What is the population of Chinon?

Chinon has a population of 9,405 residents and is located in France. The population density is 533 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

Is Chinon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,609, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chinon?

Chinon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Chinon?

The job market in Chinon faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 564 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chinon?

The median home value in Chinon is $116,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584.

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