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Esternay, France

Grand Est · France

Esternay is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,639. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,639 Population 235/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,458 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,458 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

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About Esternay

Esternay

Esternay is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France. Its sister city is Chatham, New Jersey, with which it also shares an exchange student program.

People

Population1,639
Density235/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,458
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,800
Rent$459
Housing Units656
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population1,639
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates48.7323°, 3.5616°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (645 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,458

About Esternay

Esternay is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,639. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Esternay is $23,458, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (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 98 business establishments.

Income: Esternay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,458
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Esternay is $91,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 656 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,800
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units656

Property Tax

Esternay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates48.7323°N, 3.5616°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 13, 2005.

Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 150 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 128 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 96 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 130 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 111 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 121 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 107 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 147 km
Apr 19, 1994 6 km SSE of Clamecy, France M2.5 147 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Esternay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Esternay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Arthur Rimbaud - - - -
Collège du Grand Morin - - - -
École maternelle Arthur Rimbaud - - - -
École primaire du Cèdre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Esternay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chante France - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Champagne-Ardenne - MP3 128 kbps
N' Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Esternay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre culturel impérial
Espace Musée du Poids
Musée Camille Claudel
Musée Paul Dubois

Libraries in Esternay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Louan-Villegruis-Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque de l'Ancien Collège0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Henry Murger0.0

Farmers Markets in Esternay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle

Hotels in Esternay

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtellerie des Jardiniers Gourmands

Monuments in Esternay

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pyramide

Castles in Esternay

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Esternay
Château de Nogentel
Château des Granges

Gas Stations in Esternay

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AS24
AS24
Intermarché

Breweries in Esternay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Anges Déchus

Airports Near Esternay

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Troyes-Barberey Airport-Medium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bray sur Seine Airfield-Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome-Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield-Small Airport
Corbeny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome-Small Airport
Courgenay Airfield-Small Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage Airfield-Small Airport
Épernay Plivot Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny Aerodrome-Small Airport
Joigny Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher Airfield-Small Airport
La Rosétaine Airfield-Small Airport
La Selle-en-Hermoy Airfield-Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Meaux-Esbly Airfield-Small Airport
Montardoise Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Nangis-Les Loges Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reims-Prunay Airfield-Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield-Small Airport
Soissons-Courmelles Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Vaufoin Airfield-Small Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Esternay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Esternay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esternay

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Marcoul
Église de l'Invention-de-Saint-Étienne
Église des Saints-Innocents
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Fiacre
Église Saint-Léger
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Remi
Église Saint-Rémi
Saint-Rémi

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 Esternay

What is the population of Esternay?

Esternay has a population of 1,639 residents and is located in France. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

Is Esternay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,458, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $459 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Esternay?

Esternay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

How is the job market in Esternay?

The job market in Esternay faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Esternay?

The median home value in Esternay is $91,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $459.

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