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Contest, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Contest is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 807. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
807 Population 105/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,423 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,423 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population807
Density105/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,423
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$400
Housing Units323
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population807
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates48.2621°, -0.6567°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,423

About Contest

Contest is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 807. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Contest is $25,423, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Contest vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,423
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Contest is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 323 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 3.1x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units323

Property Tax

Contest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates48.2621°N, 0.6567°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 127 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 142 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 137 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 125 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 126 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 137 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 143 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 131 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 139 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 14 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 133 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 79 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 118 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 120 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 55 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 112 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 139 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 128 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Contest has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Contest

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Contest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bateau-lavoir Saint-Julien
Espace Alain Gerbault
La cité du lait
Mémorial Des Déportés
Minoterie Désaffectée
Musée archéologique de Jublains
Musée d'Art Naïf et des Arts Singuliers
Musée des Tisserands
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château de Mayenne
Musée-école de la Perrine
Zoom – Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle de Laval

Libraries in Contest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Albert Legendre0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT0.0
Bibliothèque de Montenay0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Le Grand Nord0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Le Reflet0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Farmers Markets in Contest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles de Laval
Les Halles Saint-Louis
Marché
Marché du Bourny
Marché Gare
Marché Murat

Hotels in Contest

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Marjolaine

Castles in Contest

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bois Salair
Château de Marigny

Breweries in Contest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guibs Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Contest

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Contest

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines 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
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contest

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin
Monastère Orthodoxe de la Nativité de la Mère de Dieu

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 Contest

What is the population of Contest?

Contest has a population of 807 residents and is located in France. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

Is Contest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,423, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Contest?

Contest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

How is the job market in Contest?

The unemployment rate in Contest is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Contest?

The median home value in Contest is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

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