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Cossé-le-Vivien, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Cossé-le-Vivien is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,862. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,862 Population 167/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,836 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,836 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $458/mo rent

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About Cossé-le-Vivien

Cossé-le-Vivien

Cossé-le-Vivien is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.

People

Population2,862
Density167/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,836
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,600
Rent$458
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population2,862
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates47.9454°, -0.9118°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,836

About Cossé-le-Vivien

Cossé-le-Vivien is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,862. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cossé-le-Vivien is $23,836, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Cossé-le-Vivien vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,836
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cossé-le-Vivien is $91,600, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $458 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,145 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,600
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$458
61% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,145

Property Tax

Cossé-le-Vivien experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates47.9454°N, 0.9118°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 140 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 129 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 146 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 145 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 142 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 111 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 142 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 138 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 93 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 131 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 106 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 123 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 100 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 105 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 27 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 87 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 90 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 146 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 49 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Cossé-le-Vivien has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cossé-le-Vivien

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique Jean Jaurès
École maternelle publique Jean Jaurès
Collège l'Oriette
Collège Saint-Joseph
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
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Radio Stations near Cossé-le-Vivien

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps
Gay Radio FR gay, hit MP3 128 kbps
Radio Souvenir MP3 128 kbps
Radio44 chanson française, classic AAC 192 kbps
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cossé-le-Vivien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bateau-lavoir Saint-Julien
Écomusée de la Petite Couère
Espace Alain Gerbault
Exposition permanente Chevalement et Machine d'extraction
La cité du lait
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art Naïf et des Arts Singuliers
Musée de l'Ardoise
Musée Robert Tatin
Musée-école de la Perrine
Salle d'exposition
Sur les Pas des mineurs de fer
Thermes gallo-romains d'Entrammes
Verger conservatoire de la Hanère
Zoom – Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle de Laval

Libraries in Cossé-le-Vivien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Albert Legendre0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne Messager0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Craon0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Kauffmann0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Le Reflet0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0

Farmers Markets in Cossé-le-Vivien

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

Theatres in Cossé-le-Vivien

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Saint-Exupéry

Castles in Cossé-le-Vivien

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Alleux
Les Laineries
Sublay

Zoos in Cossé-le-Vivien

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moutons

Gas Stations in Cossé-le-Vivien

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Total

Breweries in Cossé-le-Vivien

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Restaurant de L'Étang

Stadiums & Teams in Cossé-le-Vivien

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cossé-le-Vivien

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cossé-le-Vivien

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cossé-le-Vivien

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Cossé-le-Vivien

What is the population of Cossé-le-Vivien?

Cossé-le-Vivien has a population of 2,862 residents and is located in France. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles.

Is Cossé-le-Vivien expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,836, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,600 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $458 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cossé-le-Vivien?

Cossé-le-Vivien has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cossé-le-Vivien?

The unemployment rate in Cossé-le-Vivien is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cossé-le-Vivien?

The median home value in Cossé-le-Vivien is $91,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $458.

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