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Laval, France
Pays de la Loire · France
Laval is a mid-size city in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 50,489. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 50,489 |
| Population Density | 3,518 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0725°, -0.7702° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Pays de la Loire |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.6 inches (956 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,393 |
About Laval
Laval is a mid-size city in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 50,489. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Laval vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,393 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| 269% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,029 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,600 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $603 |
| 48% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 20,196 |
Property Tax
Climate in Laval
Laval has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0725°N, 0.7702°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Laval has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Laval
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Jeanne d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionel Robert Buron | - | - | - | - |
| École Germaine Tillion | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Alain | - | - | - | - |
| CFA des 3 Villes | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Marcel Pagnol | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Fernand Puech | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Michelet | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Alain Gerbault | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Publique Hilard | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Réaumur | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Élisabeth et Robert Badinter | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Élisabeth et Robert Badinter | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| CFA | - | - | - | - |
| Immaculée Conception | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Privé d'Avesnières | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jules Renard | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Ambroise Paré | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jacques Monod | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jacques Prévert | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jacques Prévert | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Thévalles | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Pierre | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Victor Hugo | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Gérard Philipe | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jules Verne | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jules Verne | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Charles Perrault | - | - | - | - |
| Institut des Métiers de l'Artisanat | - | - | - | - |
| Immaculée Conception | - | - | - | - |
| École publique d'Avesnières | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame d'Avesnières | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Emmanuel de Martonne | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Pierre Dubois | - | - | - | - |
| École et collège Sainte-Thérèse | - | - | - | - |
| AgriCampus | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Douanier Rousseau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Laval
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Bleu Mayenne | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fréquence Sillé | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit53 | contemporary hits, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rennes | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Laval
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateau-lavoir Saint-Julien | ||||
| Espace Alain Gerbault | ||||
| La cité du lait | ||||
| Mémorial Des Déportés | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d'Art Naïf et des Arts Singuliers | ||||
| Musée du Château | ||||
| Musée du Château | ||||
| Musée du Château | ||||
| Musée du Château de Mayenne | ||||
| Musée Robert Tatin | ||||
| Musée-école de la Perrine | ||||
| Thermes gallo-romains d'Entrammes | ||||
| Zoom – Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle de Laval |
Libraries in Laval
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Albert Legendre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'IUT | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montenay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jeanne Messager | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Grand Nord | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Craon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Reflet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Laval
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Halles de Laval | |||||
| Les Halles Saint-Louis | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Craon | |||||
| Marché du Bourny | |||||
| Marché Gare | |||||
| Marché Murat |
Hotels in Laval
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Laval
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Laval
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Laval
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Laval
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Laval
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Laval
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Laval
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Laval
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Laval
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Laval
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Laval
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Laval
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Laval
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Laval
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Laval
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guibs Beer | ||||
| Restaurant de L'Étang |
Stadiums & Teams in Laval
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Laval
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angers Marcé airport | ANE | Medium Airport |
| Laval-Entrammes Airport | LVA | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome privé de Soucelles | - | Small Airport |
| Amanlis Janzé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ancenis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beausoleil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chesnaie ULM Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courcité Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coutures Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dragey Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jumelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Rogerie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landéan (Fougères) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Cerisier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oisseau Neuville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Sigismond ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Solib'Ailes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soulaire Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Laval
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste Laval Hôtel de Ville | |
| Laval Le Bourny | |
| Laval Mendès France | |
| Laval Saint-Nicolas | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Laval
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fortifications de Vauban |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Laval
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Notre-Dame d'Avesnières | |
| Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité | |
| Chapelle de l'abbaye Nodre-Dame de la Coudre | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Miséricorde | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Église Notre-Dame des Cordeliers | |
| Église réformée de Laval | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Martin | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Vénérand | |
| Église Sainte-Anne | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Mosquée Essalam | |
| Vie et Lumière |
Explore Near Laval
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Laval
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Laval
What is the population of Laval?
Laval has a population of 50,489 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,518 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.
Is Laval expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,393, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $603 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Laval?
Laval has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.
How is the job market in Laval?
The job market in Laval faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,029 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Laval?
The median home value in Laval is $120,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $603.