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Gray, France

Bourgogne · France

Gray is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 7,402. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,402 Population 947/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,559 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$19,559 median income, 21.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $478/mo rent

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About Gray

Gray

Gray is a commune in the Haute-Saône department, region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, eastern France.

People

Population7,402
Density947/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$19,559
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$478
Housing Units2,961
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population7,402
Population Density947 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates47.4458°, 5.5922°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (920 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,559

About Gray

Gray is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 7,402. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gray is $19,559, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 444 business establishments.

Income: Gray vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,559
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.2%
489% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)444

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gray is $95,600, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $478 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,961 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,600
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$478
59% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,961

Property Tax

Gray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates47.4458°N, 5.5922°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 124 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 134 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 88 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 104 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 55 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 148 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 146 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 147 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 126 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 65 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 142 km
Nov 13, 2000 1 km WNW of Langendorf, Switzerland M3.8 146 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km W of Jeanménil, France M3.7 128 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 105 km
Feb 23, 2003 3 km SSW of Jeanménil, France M3.7 125 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 21 km
Aug 24, 1996 2 km ENE of Meyenheim, France M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Gray has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Gray

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel Adapté du Collège Robert et Sonia Delaunay
Lycée Professionnel Henri Fertet
Groupe Scolaire Privé Saint-Pierre Fourier
École Maternelle Jacques Prévert
École Maternelle Mavia
École Marie Curie
Collège Robert et Sonia Delaunay
Collège Romé de l'Isle
Lycée Augustin Cournot
Lycée professionnel Sainte-Marie
École élémentaire Moise Lévy
École primaire privée Saint-Pierre Fourier
École Saint-Pierre-Fourier
Lycée Professionnel Privé Saint-Pierre Fourier
Groupe Scolaire Edmond Bour
Collège Privé Saint-Pierre Fourier
École maternelle Les Capucins
Section d'enseignement professionnel Augustin Cournot
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Radio Stations near Gray

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rempart MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gray

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Baron-Martin
Musée départemental d'Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée départemental des Arts et Techniques
Musée des Forges
Musée national de l'espéranto

Libraries in Gray

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
La Boutique0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Hotels in Gray

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Mastroquet
Hôtel Le Fer à Cheval

Cafes in Gray

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasserie des Bateliers

Cinemas in Gray

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinémavia

Theatres in Gray

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Gray

Castles in Gray

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gray

Clinics in Gray

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Médical

Bus Stations in Gray

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière

Gas Stations in Gray

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
GME
TotalEnergies

Banks in Gray

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Shopping Malls in Gray

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gray Mode

Gyms in Gray

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Liberty Gym

Breweries in Gray

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 1551
LORO Bières Artisanales

Airports Near Gray

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Langres-Rolampont AirfieldSmall Airport
Laville-aux-Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Recey Le Mont de Lucey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville sur Illon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gray

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de la Rue du Marché
Gray Capucins
La Poste
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gray

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame
Chapelle des Carmélites
Collège des Jésuites
Collège des Jésuites
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

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 Gray

What is the population of Gray?

Gray has a population of 7,402 residents and is located in France. The population density is 947 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Gray expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,559, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,600 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $478 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gray?

Gray has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

How is the job market in Gray?

The job market in Gray faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 444 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gray?

The median home value in Gray is $95,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $478.

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