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Congénies, France

Occitanie · France

Congénies is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,168. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,168 Population 350/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,335 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,335 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $710/mo rent

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About Congénies

Congénies

Congénies is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

People

Population1,168
Density350/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,335
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$710
Housing Units467
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population1,168
Population Density350 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates43.7780°, 4.1596°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$27,335

About Congénies

Congénies is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,168. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Congénies is $27,335, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (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 70 business establishments.

Income: Congénies vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,335
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Congénies is $142,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 467 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,000
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$710
39% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units467

Property Tax

Climate in Congénies

Congénies has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.2° 64.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.9° 39.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.6° 44.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.4° 64.4
May 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 58.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.1° 43.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.2° 34.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.1° 46.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 15° / 26° 110.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.7° 90.0
Nov 11°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15° 96.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 57.1
Congénies enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates43.7780°N, 4.1596°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 61 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 129 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 127 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 100 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 42 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 112 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 116 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 99 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 113 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 111 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 111 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 131 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 49 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 111 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 136 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 111 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 105 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 101 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 112 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Congénies has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Congénies

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Congénies

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Nîmes - MP3 128 kbps
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
L'Eko - OGG 320 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France - MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Jazz - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Divergence FM - MP3 256 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Congénies

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Maison Consulaire
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Cave coopérative municipale de Pérols - Musée communal pérolien
Chapelle des Ursulines
Conservatoire de la Fourche
Espace Terroir
Exposition archéologique
La Tour des Prisons
Le Tacot Musée
Maison Carrée
Maison du Boutis
Médard
Musée 1900
Musée Albert Dubout
Musée Albert Dubout
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art contemporain
Musée de la Romanité
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Cultures Taurines
Musée du Chemin de Fer de Nîmes
Musée du site d'Ambrussum
Musée du Train
Musée du Train
Musée du Vieux Nîmes
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée Saharien
Musée Saharien
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Muséum d'histoire naturelle et de prehistoire
Paul Pastre
Planétarium
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Congénies

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexandre Langlade0.0
armoire à lire0.0
Au fil des Pages0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Au bonheur des livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Bourgouin-Durand0.0
Bibliothèque de Corconne0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Paulhan0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Daniel Viala0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Vendargues0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque Serre Cavalier0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge0.0
Carré d'Art0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Adultes et espace étude et patrimoine0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Espace jeunesse0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Espace Castans0.0
La Biblio Lézan0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Willaime0.0
Médiathèque de Fons0.0
Médiathèque de L'Ancre0.0
Médiathèque de Sommières0.0
Médiathèque du Pays de Lunel0.0
Médiathèque Françoise Giroud0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Baissette0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Doumergue0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ernest Hemingway0.0
Médiathèque Jean Giono0.0
Médiathèque Jean Matte0.0
Médiathèque Marc Bernard0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque munucipale Michèle Jennepin0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Mômes0.0
Relais du Bibliobus0.0

Farmers Markets in Congénies

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché
Grand marché non alimentaire
Grand marché non alimentaire
Halle
Halles de Lunel
Le Mas du Pont fait son marché
Les Bouquinistes
Les Halles
Les Halles de Nîmes
Les producteurs au Feliz
Marché Alimentaire
Marché alimentation
Marché alimentation
Marché aux Fleurs
Marché aux Puces
Marché d'Aubais
Marché de Beaulieu
Marché de Beausoleil
Marché de Jean Jaurès
Marché de Mauguio
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Pérols
Marché de Valdegour
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des fruits Nagel
Marché des Fruits Nagel
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Boucanet
Marché du Chemin Bas
Marché du Mas de Mingue
Marché du Stade des Costières
Marché mixte
Marché Nîmes Ouest
Marché Paysan
Marché Traditionnel
Place du Champ de Foire

Breweries in Congénies

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Antonins
Brasserie Des Costieres
Brasserie des Garrigues
Fauve Craft Bière
Fauve Craft Bière
La Barbaude
La Fiesta
Le b
Le Gambrinus
PriZm
PriZm
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale
Zoobrew Brasserie Animale

Stadiums & Teams in Congénies

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes de Pérols
Arènes de Teyran
Arènes du Crès
Arènes El Cordobés
Arènes Roger Itier
Sud de France Arena

Ski Resorts Near Congénies

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Congénies

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Congénies

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Congénies

Treatment Centers in Congénies

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Infirmiers
Medic Global
Pôle Santé Pompidou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Congénies

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Marie
Maison Quaker de Congénies
Temple protestant de l’Église réformée de France

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 Congénies

What is the population of Congénies?

Congénies has a population of 1,168 residents and is located in France. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Congénies expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,335, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Congénies?

Congénies enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Congénies?

The job market in Congénies faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Congénies?

The median home value in Congénies is $142,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $710.

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