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Faye-l'Abbesse, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Faye-l'Abbesse is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 566. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
566 Population 39/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,270 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,270 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $468/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population566
Density39/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,270
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$93,600
Rent$468
Housing Units226
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population566
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates46.8302°, -0.3527°
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$22,270

About Faye-l'Abbesse

Faye-l'Abbesse is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 566. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 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 Faye-l'Abbesse is $22,270, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 34 business establishments.

Income: Faye-l'Abbesse vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,270
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Faye-l'Abbesse 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 226 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 4.2x.

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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 Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units226

Property Tax

Faye-l'Abbesse 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 509 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

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates46.8302°N, 0.3527°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 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 M5.2 124 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 51 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 74 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 141 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 59 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 131 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 52 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 132 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 62 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 127 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 68 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 38 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 58 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 59 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 38 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 79 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 112 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 69 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 108 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 78 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) 2.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Faye-l'Abbesse 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 (1.8").

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Schools in Faye-l'Abbesse

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean de La Fontaine
École primaire privée Saint-Hilaire
École primaire
École privée du Sacré-Coeur
École Primaire Privée Sainte-Bernadette
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Radio Stations near Faye-l'Abbesse

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Faye-l'Abbesse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Régional Résistance et Liberté
Chapelle Jeanne d'Arc
Écuries du Château
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de Bressuire
Musée Georges Turpin
Musée Henri Barré
Musée Jacques Guidez

Libraries in Faye-l'Abbesse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert , Maison du Temps Libre0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
CERDO: Centre d'Études, de Recherche et de Documentation sur l'Oralité0.0
Médiatèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de Parthenay0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud0.0
Relais Sainte-Verge0.0

Farmers Markets in Faye-l'Abbesse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché aux Bestiaux de Parthenay
Marché de Secondigny
Marché des Saveurs
Marché des saveurs de Gâtine
Marché du Parnase
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant
Place Lavault

Clinics in Faye-l'Abbesse

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'infirmiers

Gas Stations in Faye-l'Abbesse

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garnier Automobiles

Breweries in Faye-l'Abbesse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar-Restaurant Le Baratin
Brouette
La Gabarde
La Thouarsaise
Le Relais

Stadiums & Teams in Faye-l'Abbesse

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Faye-l'Abbesse

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lémeré AirfieldSmall Airport
Loudun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Faye-l'Abbesse

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Faye-l'Abbesse
Noirterre
Saint-Sauveur

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faye-l'Abbesse

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Sainte Trinité
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Maixent

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 Faye-l'Abbesse

What is the population of Faye-l'Abbesse?

Faye-l'Abbesse has a population of 566 residents and is located in France. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is Faye-l'Abbesse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,270, 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 Faye-l'Abbesse?

Faye-l'Abbesse 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 Faye-l'Abbesse?

The job market in Faye-l'Abbesse faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Faye-l'Abbesse?

The median home value in Faye-l'Abbesse is $93,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $468.

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