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Fresnay-en-Retz, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Fresnay-en-Retz is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 929. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
929 Population 36/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,354 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,354 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $657/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population929
Density36/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,354
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$657
Housing Units372
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population929
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates47.0245°, -1.8760°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,354

About Fresnay-en-Retz

Fresnay-en-Retz is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 929. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fresnay-en-Retz is $24,354, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Fresnay-en-Retz vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,354
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fresnay-en-Retz is $131,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $657 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 372 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$131,400
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$657
44% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units372

Property Tax

Climate in Fresnay-en-Retz

Fresnay-en-Retz has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.3° 87.9
Feb 6.8°C / 44°F 3° / 10.5° 67.5
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F 4.9° / 13.5° 58.4
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.2° 58.3
May 14.7°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.6° 60.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23° 48.4
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.1° 44.1
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.2° / 25.4° 50.2
Sep 17.1°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.4° 59.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 9.5° / 17.6° 88.6
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.9° 94.1
Dec 6.8°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.8° 100.7
Fresnay-en-Retz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates47.0245°N, 1.8760°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 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 M5.2 129 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 77 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 126 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 68 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 103 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 84 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 25 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 130 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 124 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 103 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 135 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 128 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 87 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 72 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 107 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 100 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 104 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 37 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Fresnay-en-Retz has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Fresnay-en-Retz

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Victor Schoelcher
École Saint-Joseph
École Sainte Julitte
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Radio Stations near Fresnay-en-Retz

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan MP3 128 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
Ici Loire Océan regional MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Pays de la Loire pop, rock AAC 127 kbps
DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio NTI club dj remix dance pop, dj radio MP3 192 kbps
AlterNantes alternative, france MP3 192 kbps
SUN | Le Son Unique MP3 160 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in Fresnay-en-Retz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Conservatoire des vieux métiers
Ecomusée
Écomusée Daviaud du Marais vendéen
Kulmino
La Maison du Lavoir
Maison des Pêcheurs du Lac de Grand Lieu
Maison du Lac de Grand Lieu
Musée d'art sacré
Musée du Pays de Retz
Passé et Traditions

Libraries in Fresnay-en-Retz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Biblioclub0.0
BIBLIORÊVE0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque du Plan d'Eau0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque Mots Passants0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Perrault La Bugallière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Perrault La Bugallière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale le PotAMots0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Saint-Herblain Bourg0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Bibliothèque Vidéothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Diderot Médiathèque0.0
Espace vie locale0.0
Excalibrix0.0
L'Heure de l'Histoire0.0
La Boussole0.0
La Marne ce livre0.0
La Pause Lecture0.0
La Symphonie des Mots0.0
La Virgule0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Livres y Médias Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque "La Parenthèse"0.0
Médiathèque Armel de Wismes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Bertreux0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Victor-Jara0.0
Médiathèque Yves et Raymond Gaudin0.0

Farmers Markets in Fresnay-en-Retz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de la Linière
Halles
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert de la Plage
Marché de Brains
Marché de Couëron centre
Marché de Frossay
Marché de La Boulogne
Marché de la Plage
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Saint-Philbert
Marché de Saint-Viaud
Marché du Bourg
Marché du Bourg
Marché du dimanche
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché du quartier de la Chabossière
Marché local
Marché local de Machecoul-St-Même
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Similien Guérin

Cafes in Fresnay-en-Retz

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Rendez-Vous des Chasseurs

Theatres in Fresnay-en-Retz

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caba'Retz

Breweries in Fresnay-en-Retz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au P'tit Bouchon
Brasserie La Hulotte
Brasserie La Hulotte
Brasserie Templier
Ferme-Brasserie La Petite Ramonière
La Maison Blanche

Stadiums & Teams in Fresnay-en-Retz

TeamLeagueDivision
City stade

Airports Near Fresnay-en-Retz

32 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
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Fresnay-en-Retz

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pôle de Réadaptation Maubreuil & La Tourmaline

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fresnay-en-Retz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte

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 Fresnay-en-Retz

What is the population of Fresnay-en-Retz?

Fresnay-en-Retz has a population of 929 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.

Is Fresnay-en-Retz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,354, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $657 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 Fresnay-en-Retz?

Fresnay-en-Retz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Fresnay-en-Retz?

The job market in Fresnay-en-Retz faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fresnay-en-Retz?

The median home value in Fresnay-en-Retz is $131,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $657.

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