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Gennes, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Gennes is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 2,138. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,138 Population 212/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,857 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,857 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $489/mo rent

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About Gennes

Gennes

Gennes-Val-de-Loire is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of western France. The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger the former communes of Gennes, Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil. On 1 January 2018, the former communes of Les Rosiers-sur-Loire and Saint-Martin-de-la-Place were merged into it.

People

Population2,138
Density212/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,857
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,800
Rent$489
Housing Units855
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,138
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates47.3401°, -0.2315°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,857

About Gennes

Gennes is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 2,138. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gennes is $23,857, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Gennes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,857
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gennes is $97,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $489 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 855 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$489
58% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units855

Property Tax

Gennes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates47.3401°N, 0.2315°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 92 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 131 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 106 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 105 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 32 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 61 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 98 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 83 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 34 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 117 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 130 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 124 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 110 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 111 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 39 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 100 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 75 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 74 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Gennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Gennes

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint Michel - - - -
Collège Paul Éluard - - - -
École primaire Jules Verne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gennes

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oxygène Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire - AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers - MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! - MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE - MP3 128 kbps
rpsfm2 rpsfm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l’Hôtel Dieu
Aux Anciens Commerces
Aux Anciens Commerces
Chapelle de la Vraie Croix
Château Reine de Sicile, Fondation ANAKO
Hippomobile de Saumur
Joseph Denais
L'Hydronef
Le Mystère des Faluns
Musée d’art et d’histoire de Baugé
Musée de la Cavalerie
Musée des Blindés
Musée des Blindés
Musée du Champignon
Musée du Moteur
Musée Troglo Rochemenier
Musée-château de Villevêque
Pierre et Lumière

Libraries in Gennes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au fil de lire0.0
Au fil des mots0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Croq’Livres0.0
Bibliothèque de Louerre0.0
Bibliothèque école0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Vaudelnay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Le Puy-Notre-Dame0.0
Bibliothèques municipale0.0
Croqu'Livres0.0
La Bulle0.0
Mathu'Lu0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bouquins Passion0.0
Médiathèque communautaire de Saumur0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre Vents0.0
Médiathèque Doué-en-Anjou0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Liren Loire0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Plessis-Grammoire0.0
Réseau la Parenthèse0.0

Farmers Markets in Gennes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Beaufort-en-Vallée
Marché (jeudi matin)
Marché de La Daguenière
Marché hebdomadaire
Place de la Mairie

Castles in Gennes

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Joreau
Château de La Roche Froissard

Gas Stations in Gennes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Gennes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Gennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Piautre
La Piautre
Les deux brunes
TINA

Airports Near Gennes

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé de Soucelles-Small Airport
Beausoleil Airfield-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Chesnaie ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sigismond ULM-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Solib'Ailes Airfield-Small Airport
Soulaire Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gennes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gennes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Eusèbe
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Vétérin

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 Gennes

What is the population of Gennes?

Gennes has a population of 2,138 residents and is located in France. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.

Is Gennes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,857, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $489 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gennes?

Gennes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gennes?

The job market in Gennes faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gennes?

The median home value in Gennes is $97,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $489.

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