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Courlay, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Courlay is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,330. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,330 Population 229/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,529 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,529 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $468/mo rent

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About Courlay

Courlay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population2,330
Density229/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,529
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,600
Rent$468
Housing Units932
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Population2,330
Population Density229 / sq mi
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates46.7794°, -0.5676°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,529

About Courlay

Courlay is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,330. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Courlay is $22,529, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Courlay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,529
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Courlay is $93,600, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $468 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 932 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,600
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$468
60% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units932

Property Tax

Courlay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates46.7794°N, 0.5676°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 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 M5.2 110 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 34 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 64 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 126 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 43 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 113 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 85 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 78 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 116 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 38 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 118 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 46 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 21 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 41 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 40 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 90 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 70 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 94 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 70 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Courlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Courlay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe Scolaire Ernest Pérochon - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Rémi - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Ernest Pérochon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Courlay

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio - MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Courlay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Minier de Faymoreau
La Tour Nivelle
Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur
Musée de Bressuire
Musée L'abbaye Mauléon

Libraries in Courlay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio'pom0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque des Piverts0.0
Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud0.0
Pages magiques0.0
Vendéthèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Courlay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Marché de la Fabrik
Marché de Secondigny
Marché des Saveurs
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Cafes in Courlay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sport

Castles in Courlay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Plessis Bâtard

Banks in Courlay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Courlay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brouette
Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite
La Gabarde
La minute blonde
La Saint Aubinaise

Stadiums & Teams in Courlay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Courlay

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Ancenis Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chesnaie ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
la brossette Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Le Thou Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome-Small Airport
Luçon Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Mouchamps Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sigismond ULM-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight strip-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Courlay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CLAZAY LPA
Courlay Spar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Courlay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Remy
Église Saint-Savin-et-Saint-Cyprien

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 Courlay

What is the population of Courlay?

Courlay has a population of 2,330 residents and is located in France. The population density is 229 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Courlay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,529, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,600 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Courlay?

Courlay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in Courlay?

The unemployment rate in Courlay is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Courlay?

The median home value in Courlay is $93,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468.

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