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Foussais-Payré, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Foussais-Payré is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,283. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,283 Population 97/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,907 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,907 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $532/mo rent

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About Foussais-Payré

Foussais-Payré

Foussais-Payré is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population1,283
Density97/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,907
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,400
Rent$532
Housing Units513
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population1,283
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates46.5333°, -0.6833°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$22,907

About Foussais-Payré

Foussais-Payré is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,283. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Foussais-Payré is $22,907, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (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 77 business establishments.

Income: Foussais-Payré vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,907
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Foussais-Payré is $106,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 513 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units513

Property Tax

Foussais-Payré enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates46.5333°N, 0.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above France avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 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 83 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 29 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 36 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 135 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 26 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 125 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 104 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 106 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 89 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 91 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 10 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 86 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 34 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 18 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 22 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 68 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 90 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 37 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 73 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Foussais-Payré has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Foussais-Payré

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Gaston Goulard
Salle de l'Avenir
École maternelle
École primaire privée Saint-Antoine
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Radio Stations near Foussais-Payré

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Foussais-Payré

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Maillezais
Centre d’éducation à l’environnement du Marais Poitevin
Centre Minier de Faymoreau
Maison d'Aliénor
Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur
Musée Bernard d'Agesci
Musée de la charronnerie et de la tonnelerie
Musée de la France Protestante de l'Ouest
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée du Donjon
Musée national Clemenceau-de Lattre
Musée Vendéen
Palais mondial des clowns

Libraries in Foussais-Payré

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe du Clou-Bouchet0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontaines0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel Delaunay0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel-Delaunay0.0
Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Clod’ Aria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI0.0
Croqu'livres0.0
Espace culturel Gabrielle Cachignard0.0
L'île aux livres0.0
Le colombier0.0
Médialudothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque des Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Jim Dandurand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale « Louis Perceau »0.0
Médiathèque Pierre-Moinot0.0
Vendéthèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Foussais-Payré

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Étoffes
Halles
Le Préau
Les casiers fermiers
Les Halles
Marché couvert
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Castles in Foussais-Payré

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Sérigny

Breweries in Foussais-Payré

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brouette
Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Brasserie du Marais Poitevin
La Chamoise
La Cibulle

Stadiums & Teams in Foussais-Payré

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Airports Near Foussais-Payré

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Foussais-Payré

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relai Poste
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Foussais-Payré

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mélioris Le Grand Feu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foussais-Payré

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Loup
Temple Protestant

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 Foussais-Payré

What is the population of Foussais-Payré?

Foussais-Payré has a population of 1,283 residents and is located in France. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

Is Foussais-Payré expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,907, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Foussais-Payré?

Foussais-Payré 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 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

How is the job market in Foussais-Payré?

The job market in Foussais-Payré faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Foussais-Payré?

The median home value in Foussais-Payré is $106,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532.

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