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La Ferté-Gaucher, France

Île-de-France · France

La Ferté-Gaucher is a small town in Île-de-France, France with a population of 4,567. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,567 Population 683/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,736 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,736 median income, 19.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

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About La Ferté-Gaucher

La Ferté-Gaucher

La Ferté-Gaucher is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.

People

Population4,567
Density683/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,736
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty24.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$127,600
Rent$638
Housing Units1,827
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population4,567
Population Density683 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates48.7831°, 3.3068°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceÎle-de-France
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,736

About La Ferté-Gaucher

La Ferté-Gaucher is a small town in France (Île-de-France) with a population of 4,567. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Ferté-Gaucher is $20,736, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 274 business establishments.

Income: La Ferté-Gaucher vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,736
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.2%
433% above France avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above France avg
Establishments (County)274

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Ferté-Gaucher is $127,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,827 total housing units in the city. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below France avg
Rent Burden29.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,827

Property Tax

La Ferté-Gaucher experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates48.7831°N, 3.3068°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 1, 2005.

Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 141 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 114 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 142 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 116 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 135 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 118 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 129 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 120 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 132 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

La Ferté-Gaucher has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Ferté-Gaucher

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Maternelle des Grenouilles
École élémentaire du Grand-Morin
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté Jean Campin
Collège Jean Campin
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Radio Stations near La Ferté-Gaucher

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in La Ferté-Gaucher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre culturel impérial
Espace Musée du Poids
Maison de l'Imprimerie - Musée de la Typographie
Maison Romane - Musée de Provins
Musée André Planson
Musée de la Civilisation Paysanne
Musée départemental de la Seine-et-Marne
Musée municipal des Capucins
Musée Paysan de la ferme de Godefroy

Libraries in La Ferté-Gaucher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Louan-Villegruis-Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Coulommiers0.0
Bibliothèque publique0.0
CDI D40.0
Médiathèque Alain Peyrefitte0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Henry Murger0.0
Médiathèque Samuel-Beckett / Espace Condé0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ferté-Gaucher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché bihebdomadaire
Place du marché

Hotels in La Ferté-Gaucher

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Sauvage
Logis Hôtel le Grand Terre

Cafes in La Ferté-Gaucher

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Fertois

Gas Stations in La Ferté-Gaucher

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Super U

Banks in La Ferté-Gaucher

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRED
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Société Générale

Breweries in La Ferté-Gaucher

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Bière de Provins

Airports Near La Ferté-Gaucher

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melun-Villaroche AirfieldMedium Airport
Troyes-Barberey AirportMedium Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bray sur Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Brochot AerodromeSmall Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau AirfieldSmall Airport
Chelles-le-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Chevry-Cossigny Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins AerodromeSmall Airport
Courgenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny AerodromeSmall Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rosétaine AirfieldSmall Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville AirfieldSmall Airport
Lognes Emerainville AirfieldSmall Airport
Meaux-Esbly AirfieldSmall Airport
Mondreville Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Moret-Episy AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosloy AirfieldSmall Airport
Nangis-Les Loges AerodromeSmall Airport
Orgenoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaufoin AirfieldSmall Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Ferté-Gaucher

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ferté-Gaucher

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Romain

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 Ferté-Gaucher

What is the population of La Ferté-Gaucher?

La Ferté-Gaucher has a population of 4,567 residents and is located in France. The population density is 683 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is La Ferté-Gaucher expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,736, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Ferté-Gaucher?

La Ferté-Gaucher has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Ferté-Gaucher?

The job market in La Ferté-Gaucher faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 274 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Ferté-Gaucher?

The median home value in La Ferté-Gaucher is $127,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $638.

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