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La Garnache, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Garnache is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,826. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,826 Population 167/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,635 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,635 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

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About La Garnache

La Garnache

La Garnache is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population3,826
Density167/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,635
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$623
Housing Units1,530
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population3,826
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates46.8918°, -1.8316°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,635

About La Garnache

La Garnache is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,826. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Garnache is $24,635, which is 67% 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 230 business establishments.

Income: La Garnache vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,635
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)230

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Garnache is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,530 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$623
46% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,530

Property Tax

La Garnache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.5 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates46.8918°N, 1.8316°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 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 M5.2 114 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 68 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 113 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 82 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 117 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 29 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 72 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 109 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 92 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 112 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 147 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 115 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 62 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 144 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 79 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 95 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 100 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 90 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 28 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Wettest

La Garnache has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in La Garnache

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jan et Joël Martel
École élémentaire Aster Hottonie
École élémentaire Jan et Joël Martel
École Primaire Notre-Dame de la Source
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Radio Stations near La Garnache

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan MP3 128 kbps
Neptune FM actualités MP3 256 kbps
Kernews MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Ici Loire Océan regional MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Pays de la Loire pop, rock AAC 127 kbps
DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio NTI club dj remix dance pop, dj radio MP3 192 kbps
AlterNantes alternative, france MP3 192 kbps
SUN | Le Son Unique MP3 160 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in La Garnache

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
L'Atelier de la Sardine
La Livarde - Musée du Patrimoine Maritime
La Maison du pêcheur
Maison des Pêcheurs du Lac de Grand Lieu
Maison du Lac de Grand Lieu
Musée d'art sacré
Musée de la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
Musée du Pays de Retz
Passé et Traditions

Libraries in La Garnache

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Au Jardin des Histoires0.0
Biblioclub0.0
BIBLIORÊVE0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Aqueduc0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque Le Marque Page0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale le PotAMots0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Raymond Devos0.0
Bibliothèque Vidéothèque Municipale0.0
Espace Diderot Médiathèque0.0
Espace Jean de la Fontaine0.0
Espace Marie de Beauregard0.0
Espace vie locale0.0
Excalibrix0.0
George Sand0.0
L'Heure de l'Histoire0.0
L@ Bibliothèque0.0
La Conserverie0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
La Marne ce livre0.0
La place aux livres0.0
La Symphonie des Mots0.0
La Virgule0.0
Le 3ème Lieu0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le Vent des Livres0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez0.0
Médiathèque Jehan de la Chesnaye0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Mille et une pages0.0

Farmers Markets in La Garnache

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Fleur de sel
Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert de la Plage
Marché de La Boulogne
Marché de la Plage
Marché de Saint-Hilaire de Riez
Marché de Saint-Philbert
Marché local
Marché local de Machecoul-St-Même
Place du Champ de Foire

Castles in La Garnache

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Fonteclos
L'Équaizière
Le Château

Dentists in La Garnache

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #64771699

Train Stations in La Garnache

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancienne Gare (Maison Associations)

Gas Stations in La Garnache

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Station U

Banks in La Garnache

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in La Garnache

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Au P'tit Bouchon
Brasserie Templier
Ferme-Brasserie La Petite Ramonière
La Maison Blanche
Le Grand Duc
Les Brasseurs de la Vie

Stadiums & Teams in La Garnache

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Garnache

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Garnache

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Garnache

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Garnache

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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 Garnache

What is the population of La Garnache?

La Garnache has a population of 3,826 residents and is located in France. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles.

Is La Garnache expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,635, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $623 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Garnache?

La Garnache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Garnache?

The unemployment rate in La Garnache is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 230 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Garnache?

The median home value in La Garnache is $124,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $623.

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