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La Merlatière, France

Pays de la Loire · France

La Merlatière is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 689. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
689 Population 120/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,365 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,365 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population689
Density120/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,365
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Housing Units276
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population689
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates46.7677°, -1.3012°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$24,365

About La Merlatière

La Merlatière is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 689. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Merlatière is $24,365, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: La Merlatière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,365
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Merlatière is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 276 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units276

Property Tax

La Merlatière enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 265 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates46.7677°N, 1.3012°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 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 93 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 25 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 76 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 120 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 32 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 72 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 125 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 51 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 95 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 139 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 91 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 97 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 56 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 20 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 37 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 142 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 70 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 56 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 64 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest

La Merlatière has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in La Merlatière

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Sainte-Thérèse
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Radio Stations near La Merlatière

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan MP3 128 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 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

Museums in La Merlatière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Grainetière
Espace Gaston Chaissac
Espace Saint-Sauveur
Historial de la Vendée
Le Moulin de Rambourg
Le petit musée
Maison des Aires
Musée
Musée de la Chanson Française
Musée de la Roche-sur-Yon - Espace Malraux
Musée des Ustensiles de Cuisine Anciens
Musée du chocolat
Musée Ornithologique Charles Payraudeau
Pavillon des Nourrices
Pavillon Renaissance
Potager extraordinaire (ancien Centre Beautour)

Libraries in La Merlatière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Plaisir de Lire0.0
Au quatre saisons du Livre0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au fil des Pages0.0
Bibliothèque de Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Florent-des-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque de Vendée0.0
Bibliothèque du Prieuré0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque La Récré0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Intercommunale0.0
Centre culturel l'Aigail0.0
Documentation0.0
Espace Charles Perrault0.0
La boite à Livre0.0
La Petite B0.0
La source0.0
Le Pré des Livres0.0
Les amis du livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Les Jardins du Savoir"0.0
Médiathèque "Les Mots Passants"0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Sabaud0.0
Médiathèque Benjamin-Rabier0.0
médiathèque Calliopé0.0
Médiathèque de Venansault0.0
Médiathèque des Clouzeaux0.0
Médiathèque Félix Leclerc0.0
Médiathèque Léopold-Sédar-Senghor0.0
Médiathèque municipale Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiatthèque Essarts-en-Bocage0.0
Nesmy'lire0.0
Usagers0.0

Farmers Markets in La Merlatière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Mareuil sur Lay
Halles
Marché couvert des Halles
Touche à la Terre (produits biologiques)

Castles in La Merlatière

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Noue Saint-Martin

Breweries in La Merlatière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Brewers
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Brasserie du Grand Zig
Brasserie Les Coureurs de Lune
Brasserie Plormel
Chez Tata
Ferme-Brasserie Laupia

Stadiums & Teams in La Merlatière

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Airports Near La Merlatière

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium 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
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall 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
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Merlatière

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Merlatière

What is the population of La Merlatière?

La Merlatière has a population of 689 residents and is located in France. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is La Merlatière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,365, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Merlatière?

La Merlatière enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Merlatière?

The unemployment rate in La Merlatière is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Merlatière?

The median home value in La Merlatière is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563.

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