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La Forêt-sur-Sèvre, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,333. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,333 Population 278/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,896 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,896 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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About La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France.

People

Population2,333
Density278/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,896
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units933
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population2,333
Population Density278 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates46.7698°, -0.6495°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,896

About La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,333. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is $22,896, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: La Forêt-sur-Sèvre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,896
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 933 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units933

Property Tax

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates46.7698°N, 0.6495°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 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 M5.2 106 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 27 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 62 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 120 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 37 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 114 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 108 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 112 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 91 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 83 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 35 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 15 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 43 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 35 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 95 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 42 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 91 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 73 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 64 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Minier de Faymoreau
La Tour Nivelle
Maison Longue
Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur
Musée de Bressuire
Musée L'abbaye Mauléon
Musée national Clemenceau-de Lattre
Patrimoine et savoir du bocage

Libraries in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio'pom0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque de Mallièvre0.0
Bibliothèque des Piverts0.0
Bibliothèque Henri et Maurice de La Pintière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Croqu'livres0.0
Le colombier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Pages magiques0.0
Vendéthèque0.0

Farmers Markets in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de Secondigny
Marché des Saveurs
Marché hivernal de Moncoutant

Hotels in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aiuberge du Cheval Blanc

Castles in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Forêt-sur-Sèvre
Château de Vaudoré

Breweries in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bocage bières boisssons
Brouette
Ferme brasserie Louis et Marguerite
La Gabarde
La minute blonde
La Saint Aubinaise

Stadiums & Teams in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

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Airports Near La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de l'Ouvroir
Église Saint-Jouin
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sauveur

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 Forêt-sur-Sèvre

What is the population of La Forêt-sur-Sèvre?

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre has a population of 2,333 residents and is located in France. The population density is 278 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is La Forêt-sur-Sèvre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,896, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre?

La Forêt-sur-Sèvre 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 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre?

The unemployment rate in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre?

The median home value in La Forêt-sur-Sèvre is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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