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Gorges, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Gorges is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,087. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,087 Population 708/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,255 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,255 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, $689/mo rent

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About Gorges

Gorges

Gorges is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

People

Population3,087
Density708/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,255
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$137,800
Rent$689
Housing Units1,235
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population3,087
Population Density708 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates47.1011°, -1.3027°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$26,255

About Gorges

Gorges is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,087. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gorges is $26,255, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Gorges vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,255
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above France avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below France avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gorges is $137,800, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $689 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,235 total housing units in the city. 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,800
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$689
41% below France avg
Rent Burden26.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,235

Property Tax

Climate in Gorges

Gorges 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
Gorges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 265 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates47.1011°N, 1.3027°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

375 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 M5.2 130 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 52 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 108 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 99 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 132 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 64 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 69 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 80 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 134 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 132 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 134 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 128 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 113 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 57 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 87 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 50 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 56 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 101 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 33 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Gorges has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gorges

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée d'Angreviers — — — —
Collège privé Notre-Dame du Bon Accueil — — — —
Lycée général et technologique agricole privé Charles Péguy — — — —
École publique Claire Doré-Graslin — — — —
École primaire privée Pie 10 — — — —
Lycée général privé Charles Péguy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Gorges

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette — MP3 128 kbps
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan — MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio — MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior — MP3 128 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

Museums in Gorges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Disque Planète
Espace Saint-Sauveur
Le petit musée
Maison des Aires
Maison du Mineur et des Énergies
Maison du Muscadet
Musée
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Musée de la Chanson Française
Musée du Vignoble Nantais
Musée Joachim du Bellay
Musée LU
Museum of Fine Art of Nantes
Museum of Fine Art of Nantes
Pavillon des Nourrices

Libraries in Gorges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au plaisir de lire0.0
Bibliothèque Amicale Laïque St Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque Amicale Laïque St Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque au Fil des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque au Fil des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel des Ponts0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel des Ponts0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Pilotière0.0
Bibliothèque Centre Socioculturel Pilotière0.0
Bibliothèque de Beautour0.0
Bibliothèque de Beautour0.0
Bibliothèque de La Halvêque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Manufacture0.0
Bibliothèque de la Manufacture0.0
Bibliothèque des Changes0.0
Bibliothèque Doulon0.0
Bibliothèque Doulon0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire0.0
Bibliothèque du Perray0.0
Bibliothèque du Prieuré0.0
Bibliothèque Erdre-Batignolles0.0
Bibliothèque Erdre-Batignolles0.0
Bibliothèque Espace Vittoria Clos Toreau0.0
Bibliothèque Espace Vittoria Clos Toreau0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque La Chapelaine0.0
Bibliothèque La Chapelaine0.0
Bibliothèque La Renaudière0.0
Bibliothèque Libre Cour0.0
Bibliothèque Libre Cour0.0
Bibliothèque Montfaucon0.0
Bibliothèque Montigné0.0
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 Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Haute Goulaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque Roussay0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Germain-sur-Moine0.0
Bibliothèque Tillières0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Droit, Économie et Gestion0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lettres, Langues, Sciences humaines et sociales0.0
BU0.0
BU0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Cercle Louis XVI0.0
Cercle Louis XVI0.0
Comme un Roman0.0
D’un Livre à l’autre0.0
En Maine un livre0.0
Espace Charles Perrault0.0
Espace Lecture Malakoff0.0
Espace Lecture Malakoff0.0
Expression-Livre0.0
La boite à Livre0.0
La caserne aux livres0.0
La Petite B0.0
Les amis du livre0.0
Les Mots Passants0.0
Lubiothèque0.0
Lubiothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Les Mots Passants"0.0
Médiathèque Au fil des mots0.0
médiathèque Calliopé0.0
Médiathèque Claire Bretécher0.0
Médiathèque de Carquefou0.0
Médiathèque de Centrale Nantes0.0
Médiathèque de Centrale Nantes0.0
médiathèque de Cugand0.0
Médiathèque de Sucé sur Erdre0.0
Médiathèque Floresca Guépin0.0
Médiathèque Geneviève Couteau0.0
Médiathèque L'échappée0.0
Médiathèque l’Expression Plurielle0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Muraille0.0
Médiathèque Les Quatre Vents0.0
Médiathèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
Médiathèque municipale La Chapelle-Basse-Mer0.0
Médiathèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Médiathèque René Guy Cadou0.0
Médiathèque Yves Laurent0.0
Médiathèque,Ludothèque René Goscinny0.0
Médiathèque,Ludothèque René Goscinny0.0
Planète Lecture0.0
Salle Municipale Louis Dagorne0.0
Salle Municipale Louis Dagorne0.0
Salon de lecture0.0
Salon de lecture0.0
Source et Rêverie0.0
Vivre à Beaulieu0.0
Vivre à Beaulieu0.0

Farmers Markets in Gorges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP de la Manu
AMAP de la Manu
La halle de Grignon
Les halles
Marché d'Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine
Marché de Doulon
Marché de Doulon
Marché de la Bottière
Marché de la Bottière
Marché de la cale de Beautour
Marché de la cale de Beautour
Marché de la Caserne
Marché de la Caserne
Marché de la Marrière
Marché de la Marrière
Marché de Saint-Joseph de Porterie
Marché de Saint-Joseph de Porterie
Marché de Toutes-Aides
Marché de Toutes-Aides
Marché de Vallet
Marché des Châtelets
Marché des Châtelets
Marché du Champ-de-Mars
Marché du Champ-de-Mars
Marché du dimanche
Marché du dimanche
Marché espace Mellay
Marché espace Mellay
Marché Malakoff Pré-Gauchet
Marché Malakoff Pré-Gauchet
Place du 8 mai 1945
Place du 8 mai 1945
Place du marché
Wattignies
Wattignies

Castles in Gorges

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Oiselinière

Dentists in Gorges

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #79314986

Gas Stations in Gorges

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Gorges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Brewers
Brasserie du Cadran
Brasserie La Beluette
Brasserie La Beluette
Brasserie La ConviviAle
Brasserie Plormel
Brasserie Tête Haute
Brasserie Will's
La Brasserie du Bouffay
La Brasserie Ordinaire
La Brasserie Ordinaire
Le Petit Brassin
Les Brassés
Les Brassés
Les Gorgées de bière
Post Mortem

Stadiums & Teams in Gorges

TeamLeagueDivision
Stade de La Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
Stade Marcel Saupin

Airports Near Gorges

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné—Small Airport
Aérodrome de l'Emonière—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La Plaine—Small Airport
Aérodrome du Girouard—Small Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux—Small Airport
Ancenis Airfield—Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield—Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield—Small Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield—Small Airport
Chesnaie ULM Airfield—Small Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière Airfield—Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
la brossette Airfield—Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield—Small Airport
La Planche Airfield—Small Airport
La Possardière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULM—Small Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière Airfield—Small Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais Aerodrome—Small Airport
Luçon Airfield—Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield—Small Airport
Montaigu St Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Mouchamps Airfield—Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield—Small Airport
Piste privée de La Cornélie—Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Sigismond ULM—Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes—Small Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight strip—Small Airport
Talmont Vendée Air Park—Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Gorges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gorges

Treatment Centers in Gorges

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CA Confluent
Centre de rééducation sport & santé
Centre médical de la Madeleine
Centre médio-psychologique La Noé de l'Épinette
Clinique Bretéché
ECHO UAD Monfort
ECHO UDM Montfort
Pôle médico-social Rezé-Pont-Rousseau
Roz Arvor
Roz Arvor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorges

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Gorges

What is the population of Gorges?

Gorges has a population of 3,087 residents and is located in France. The population density is 708 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Gorges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,255, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,800 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gorges?

Gorges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gorges?

The unemployment rate in Gorges is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gorges?

The median home value in Gorges is $137,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $689.

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