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Le Fenouiller, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Le Fenouiller is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,430. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,430 Population 499/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,536 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,536 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $686/mo rent

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About Le Fenouiller

Le Fenouiller is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population3,430
Density499/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,536
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$686
Housing Units1,372
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,430
Population Density499 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates46.7195°, -1.9004°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (762 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,536

About Le Fenouiller

Le Fenouiller is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,430. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Fenouiller is $26,536, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 206 business establishments.

Income: Le Fenouiller vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,536
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below France avg
Establishments (County)206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Fenouiller is $137,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $686 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,372 total housing units in the city. 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,200
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$686
41% below France avg
Rent Burden26.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,372

Property Tax

Le Fenouiller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates46.7195°N, 1.9004°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

325 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 99 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 70 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 106 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 95 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 129 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 70 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 36 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 99 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 96 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 90 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 93 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 82 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 63 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 91 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 112 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 34 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 94 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 82 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Le Fenouiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Le Fenouiller

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maison Familiale Rurale de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
École Publique Le Petit Prince
École Sainte-Marie
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Radio Stations near Le Fenouiller

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock 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

Museums in Le Fenouiller

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée
Écomusée Daviaud du Marais vendéen
Kulmino
L'Atelier de la Sardine
La Livarde - Musée du Patrimoine Maritime
La Maison du pêcheur
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Muséum du Coquillage
Passé et Traditions
Vendée Miniature

Libraries in Le Fenouiller

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioplage0.0
BIBLIORÊVE0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque environnementale du Jardin des Vents0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Espace Diderot Médiathèque0.0
Excalibrix0.0
L'Heure de l'Histoire0.0
L@ Bibliothèque0.0
La Boussole0.0
La Conserverie0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le globe0.0
Le Vent des Livres0.0
Lire à Brem0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Brétignolles-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Gervais0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Mille et une pages0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Fenouiller

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Fleur de sel
Halles
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Marché
Marché Arago
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert de la Plage
Marché de la Chaume
Marché de la Plage
Marché de Saint-Hilaire de Riez
Place de l'église

Cafes in Le Fenouiller

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VendéeVous

Breweries in Le Fenouiller

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

Stadiums & Teams in Le Fenouiller

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Fenouiller

28 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
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 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 Le Fenouiller

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Fenouiller

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Le Fenouiller

What is the population of Le Fenouiller?

Le Fenouiller has a population of 3,430 residents and is located in France. The population density is 499 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

Is Le Fenouiller expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,536, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $686 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 Le Fenouiller?

Le Fenouiller has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Le Fenouiller?

The job market in Le Fenouiller faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Fenouiller?

The median home value in Le Fenouiller is $137,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $686.

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