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La Chapelle-du-Genêt, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Chapelle-du-Genêt is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,165. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,165 Population 84/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,749 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,749 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $535/mo rent

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About La Chapelle-du-Genêt

La Chapelle-du-Genêt is a former commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of western France.

People

Population1,165
Density84/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,749
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,000
Rent$535
Housing Units466
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population1,165
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates47.1820°, -1.0186°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,749

About La Chapelle-du-Genêt

La Chapelle-du-Genêt is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,165. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Chapelle-du-Genêt is $23,749, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 70 business establishments.

Income: La Chapelle-du-Genêt vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,749
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Chapelle-du-Genêt is $107,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $535 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 466 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$535
54% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units466

Property Tax

La Chapelle-du-Genêt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates47.1820°N, 1.0186°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 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 M5.2 141 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 55 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 110 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 116 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 147 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 70 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 92 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 81 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 90 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 146 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 144 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 140 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 113 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 55 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 88 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 57 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 143 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 35 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 115 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in

La Chapelle-du-Genêt has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salle périscolaire
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Radio Stations near La Chapelle-du-Genêt

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Pays de la Loire pop, rock AAC 127 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

Museums in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cap Loire
La Maison de l'Apiculteur
Le Musée du Mange Cailloux - L'école des Minéraux
Le petit musée
Maison du Mineur et des Énergies
Maison du Muscadet
Maison Longue
Musée
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire
Musée de la Chaussure
Musée des horloges
Musée des Métiers
Musée du Textile et de la Mode
Musée Joachim du Bellay
Vendée Vitrail

Libraries in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibiothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque au Fil des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque au Fil des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque des Changes0.0
Bibliothèque du Temps libre0.0
Bibliothèque George Sand0.0
Bibliothèque La Renaudière0.0
Bibliothèque Marcel Rouvreau0.0
Bibliothèque Montfaucon0.0
Bibliothèque Montigné0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Roussay0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Germain-sur-Moine0.0
Bibliothèque Tillières0.0
Bibliothèque Tourne-Page0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Domaine Culturel0.0
L'École Buissonnière0.0
La caserne aux livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
médiathèque de Cugand0.0
Médiathèque La Pléiade0.0
Médiathèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
Médiathèque St-Exupéry0.0
Point Virgule0.0
Récré à Lire0.0

Farmers Markets in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle des vinaigriers
Les Halles
Marché
Marché aux Affaires
Marché de produits locaux
Marché de Vallet
Marché Hebdomadaire
Place des Mauges
Place Saint-Pierre

Breweries in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L’Effervescence
O'Malt
Post Mortem

Stadiums & Teams in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Chapelle-du-Genêt

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Soins de suite, Le Chesnaie

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Chapelle-du-Genêt

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Philbert

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 La Chapelle-du-Genêt

What is the population of La Chapelle-du-Genêt?

La Chapelle-du-Genêt has a population of 1,165 residents and is located in France. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is La Chapelle-du-Genêt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,749, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $535 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Chapelle-du-Genêt?

La Chapelle-du-Genêt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Chapelle-du-Genêt?

The unemployment rate in La Chapelle-du-Genêt is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Chapelle-du-Genêt?

The median home value in La Chapelle-du-Genêt is $107,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $535.

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