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Gennes, France

Bourgogne · France

Gennes is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 646. Elevation: 1,726 ft (526 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
646 Population 146/sq mi density
1,726 ft Elevation 526 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,724 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,724 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population646
Density146/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,724
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Housing Units258
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Population646
Population Density146 / sq mi
Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Coordinates47.2500°, 6.1167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$27,724

About Gennes

Gennes is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 646. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet (526 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gennes is $27,724, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (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 39 business establishments.

Income: Gennes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,724
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gennes is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 258 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 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units258

Property Tax

Gennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,726 ft (526 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates47.2500°N, 6.1167°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

595 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 126 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 89 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 139 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 69 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 140 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 12 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 51 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 120 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 147 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 90 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 122 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 142 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 105 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 87 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 108 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 114 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Gennes has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Gennes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Gennes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Magnum La Radio MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye Sainte-Odile
Atelier de Gustave Courbet
Espace Vauban
Fabrika Sciences
Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)
Fromagerie-Musée
Hôtel des Sires de Neuchâtel
Maison Louis Pergaud
Maison natale de Victor Hugo
Musée Comtois
Musée Courbet
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée des Maisons comtoises
Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises
Musée du Tacot
Musée du Temps
Musée Lucien Roy
Musée rural

Libraries in Gennes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib'All0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Étude et de Conservation0.0
Bibliothèque de Marchaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morre0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Hérodote0.0
Bibliothèque Les Auxons0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gennes0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Médecine et Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Proudhon0.0
BU Lettres Sciences Humaines0.0
C.C.S.L. Roger Robinet0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Pierre de Coubertin0.0
Espace Saint-Léger0.0
L'Onto0.0
La médiathèque de Pouilley-les-Vignes0.0
Les AccRoche-livres0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Librairie Biblique Parole Vivante0.0
Ma bulle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Brachotte0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque Jean Grosjean0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bayle0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Gennes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Beaux-Arts — Comptoirs Bisontins
Marché bio de Tarragnoz
Marché couvert
Marché d'Amancey
Marché de Palente
Marché de Pugey
Marché Rivotte
Place de la révolution

Breweries in Gennes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière du Doubs
Brasserie de la Quiotte
Brasserie Entre Deux Mondes
Brasserie Levain
Dan’s Beer
De la fleur au fruit
Gangloff Brasserie
Les 2 Fûts
Terra Comtix

Ski Resorts Near Gennes

24 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Métabief 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gennes

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gennes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gengoult

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 646 residents and is located in France. The population density is 146 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Gennes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,724, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gennes?

Gennes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gennes?

The unemployment rate in Gennes is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gennes?

The median home value in Gennes is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614.

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