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Gorron, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Gorron is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,040. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,040 Population 550/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,827 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$21,827 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $417/mo rent

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About Gorron

Gorron

Gorron is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.
It has a twin town in the UK, Hayling Island, as well as a twin town in Germany, Schwaikheim. There are a range of shops and services to be found in Gorron. The river Colmont runs through it. There is a regular market in the town every Wednesday.

People

Population3,040
Density550/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,827
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$417
Housing Units1,216
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population3,040
Population Density550 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates48.4116°, -0.8129°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$21,827

About Gorron

Gorron is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,040. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gorron is $21,827, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Gorron vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,827
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gorron is $83,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $417 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,216 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,400
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$417
64% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,216

Property Tax

Gorron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density550/sq mi
Coordinates48.4116°N, 0.8129°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 148 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 122 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 123 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 143 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 144 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 111 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 28 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 134 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 120 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 136 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 80 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 138 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 51 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 127 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 75 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 128 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 95 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 144 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Gorron has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gorron

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle publique - - - -
Collège Francis Lallart - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gorron

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Mayenne - MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé - MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gorron

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain de Pontmain
Mémorial Des Déportés
Musée de Juvigne
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des Voyants
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château de Mayenne
Musée du Poiré

Libraries in Gorron

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Montenay0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
Le Grand Nord0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Hotels in Gorron

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de Bretagne

Cinemas in Gorron

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gorron Cinéma

Castles in Gorron

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Bailleul en Herce

Veterinaries in Gorron

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Gorron

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station U
Total

Banks in Gorron

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Gorron

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guibs Beer

Airports Near Gorron

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Beausoleil Airfield-Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport
Solib'Ailes Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gorron

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Gorron

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorron

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception
Église Saint-Julien
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 Gorron

What is the population of Gorron?

Gorron has a population of 3,040 residents and is located in France. The population density is 550 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Gorron expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,827, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $417 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gorron?

Gorron has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gorron?

The job market in Gorron faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gorron?

The median home value in Gorron is $83,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $417.

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