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Donges, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Donges is a small city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 6,749. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,749 Population 360/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,322 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,322 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,749
Density360/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,322
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Housing Units2,700
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population6,749
Population Density360 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates47.3182°, -2.0754°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,322

About Donges

Donges is a small city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 6,749. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Donges is $24,322, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (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 405 business establishments.

Income: Donges vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,322
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)405

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Donges is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,700 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,400
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,700

Property Tax

Donges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates47.3182°N, 2.0754°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 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
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 36 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 70 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 117 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 40 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 136 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 102 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 104 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 140 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 117 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 98 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 116 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 129 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 131 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 139 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 71 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 114 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 116 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 138 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Donges has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Donges

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Arthur Rimbaud - - - -
École maternelle Danielle Casanova - - - -
École élémentaire Aimé Césaire - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Donges

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Feeling Floyd - MP3 192 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews - MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM - MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Lradio - MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu - AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Donges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Au Carrefour du Monde
Centre de découverte Terre d'Estuaire
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Écomusée
Escal'Atlantic
La Maison du Lavoir
Le Sémaphore
Maison de la Mariée
Maison Saint Gabriel
Musée de Brière
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la marine en bois du Brivet
Musée de la Vilaine Maritime
Sous-Marin Espadon

Libraries in Donges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accueil périscolaire0.0
Bibiothèque de Bouée0.0
Bibiothèque du Moulin0.0
Biblioclub0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne Frank0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque de Quilly0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre de documentation Augustin Vince0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Pause Lecture0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Lettres de mon moulin0.0
Médiathèque Armel de Wismes0.0
Médiathèque de Campbon0.0
Médiathèque de Lavau-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Malville0.0
Médiathèque de Plessé0.0
Médiathèque de Savenay0.0
Médiathèque Étienne Caux0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Leroux0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Falrand0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque municipale Barbara0.0

Farmers Markets in Donges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouletterie
Halle de marché
Halles
Halles de Penhoët
Halles de Saint-Nazaire
Les Halles
Marché
Marché de Frossay
Marché de l'Ermitage
Marché de l'Océan
Marché de la Ruche à pain
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché des Pins
Marché du Comptoir des Rochelets
Pertuischaud
Place de l'Église
Saint-Marc

Cinemas in Donges

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné-Donges

Theatres in Donges

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espace Renaissance

Castles in Donges

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de la Hélardière

Gas Stations in Donges

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #289415229

Banks in Donges

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Donges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atelier HASY-Veracruz

Airports Near Donges

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'Emonière-Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine Airfield-Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield-Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Planche Airfield-Small Airport
La Possardière Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield-Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield-Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie-Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes-Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Donges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Donges

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donges

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Bonne Nouvelle
Église Saint-Martin

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 Donges

What is the population of Donges?

Donges has a population of 6,749 residents and is located in France. The population density is 360 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

Is Donges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,322, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Donges?

Donges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Donges?

The job market in Donges faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 405 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Donges?

The median home value in Donges is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662.

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