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Fumay, France

Grand Est · France

Fumay is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 4,650. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,650 Population 321/sq mi density
476 ft Elevation 145 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,077 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,077 median income, 25.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $376/mo rent

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About Fumay

Fumay

Fumay is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France, very close to the Belgian border. The engineer Charles-Hippolyte de Paravey was born in Fumay.

People

Population4,650
Density321/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,077
Unemployment25.1%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$376
Housing Units1,860
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Population4,650
Population Density321 / sq mi
Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Coordinates49.9913°, 4.7077°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.3 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$20,077

About Fumay

Fumay is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 4,650. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fumay is $20,077, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 279 business establishments.

Income: Fumay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,077
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.1%
597% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)279

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fumay is $75,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $376 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,860 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,200
73% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$376
68% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,860

Property Tax

Fumay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates49.9913°N, 4.7077°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 140 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 132 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 79 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 127 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 45 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 144 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 139 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 126 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 36 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 89 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 72 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 124 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 125 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 145 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 123 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 125 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 85 km
Oct 29, 1996 5 km NE of Pelm, Germany M3.6 149 km
Apr 22, 2002 2 km NNE of Aachen, Germany M3.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Fumay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Fumay

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Mixx FM Charleroi (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emotion - MP3 128 kbps
La Cible (BE) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio (BE) charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
CK Bleu (BE) classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Quartz (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre (BE) 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Equinoxe electronic MP3 192 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique (BE) christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fumay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la Chasse et de la Nature
Chemin de Fer des 3 Vallées
Ecomusée du Viroin
Espace Arthur Masson
L'Horloge Astronomique
La Maison des Ailleurs
La maison espagnole
Maison de l'Ardoise
Musée Arthur Rimbaud
Musée de l'Ardenne
Musée de l'ardoise de Fumay
Musée de l’ardoise Michel Paradon
Musée de la bataille de Rocroy et de la Guerre de Trente Ans
Musée de la forêt
Musée de la Métallurgie
Musée des mineraux et fossiles
Musée du Chemin de Fer à Vapeur
Musée du linge
Musée du Malgré-Tout
Musee du petit format
Musée du vieux Nouzonville
Musée Marceau Gilles

Libraries in Fumay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Livre-Choix0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ronde Couture0.0
Centre de Documentation de l'Institut International de la Marionnette0.0
Mediatheque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Porte Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Voyelles0.0

Farmers Markets in Fumay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Couvin
Marché de l'Hôtel de ville
Marché de la Ronde Couture
Marché de Mariembourg
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Marché des producteurs de Pays
Place d'Armes

Castles in Fumay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Comtes-de-Bryas (Ancien)

Gas Stations in Fumay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station service Carrefour Market
Total

Breweries in Fumay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie artisanale de Monthermé
Brasserie Caracole
Brasserie des Eaux Vives
Brasserie des Fagnes
Brasserie Invictus
La Petite Brasserie Ardennaise
Micro-Brasserie du Clos Belle Rose;Le Clos Belle Rose

Stadiums & Teams in Fumay

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Airports Near Fumay

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Potes Adon'fe 08 Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Rethel-Perthes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fumay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fumay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Église Saint-Georges

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 Fumay

What is the population of Fumay?

Fumay has a population of 4,650 residents and is located in France. The population density is 321 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

Is Fumay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,077, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $376 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fumay?

Fumay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 9.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fumay?

The job market in Fumay faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 279 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fumay?

The median home value in Fumay is $75,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $376.

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