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Le Lude, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Le Lude is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 4,465. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,465 Population 251/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,956 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$21,956 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent

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About Le Lude

Le Lude

Le Lude is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. On 1 January 2018, the former commune of Dissé-sous-le-Lude was merged into Le Lude.

People

Population4,465
Density251/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,956
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$94,000
Rent$470
Housing Units1,786
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population4,465
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates47.6465°, 0.1566°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$21,956

About Le Lude

Le Lude is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 4,465. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Lude is $21,956, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Le Lude vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,956
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Lude is $94,000, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $470 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,786 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,000
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$470
60% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,786

Property Tax

Le Lude enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates47.6465°N, 0.1566°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 137 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 149 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 43 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 68 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 143 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 128 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 78 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 140 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 99 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 83 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 117 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 86 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 90 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 118 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 131 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 71 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 42 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 145 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 67 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Le Lude has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 42°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Le Lude

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne Notre-Dame - - - -
Collège Les Quatre-Vents - - - -
École élémentaire Georges Brassens - - - -
École maternelle Georges Brassens - - - -
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Radio Stations near Le Lude

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rpsfm2 rpsfm MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Maine - MP3 128 kbps
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps

Museums in Le Lude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malicorne Espace Faïence
Micro-Folie
Moulin de Rotrou
Musée du Souvenir
Musée Jules Desbois

Libraries in Le Lude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au fil des mots0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Roëzé Sur Sarthe0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Termeau0.0
Bibliothèque Marin Mersenne0.0
Bibliothèque Méli-Lémo0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Téloché0.0
Crèche les bouts' choux0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Trait d'Union0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Lude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de La Flèche
Marché du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché au Blé

Hotels in Le Lude

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'hostellerie du Maine
L'Odyssée Champêtre
La Renaissance

Cafes in Le Lude

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café d'Orée

Cinemas in Le Lude

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Espace Ronsard

Castles in Le Lude

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Grifferie
Château du Lude

Veterinaries in Le Lude

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Lude

Gas Stations in Le Lude

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #270563902
TotalEnergies

Banks in Le Lude

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Le Lude

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie artisanale Jolicoeur

Airports Near Le Lude

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé de Soucelles-Small Airport
Assé le Riboul Airfield-Small Airport
Beausoleil Airfield-Small Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Champ-Romet Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Branchs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Sepmes Airfield-Small Airport
Solib'Ailes Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport
Soulaire Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Le Louroux Airfield-Small Airport
Tours Sorigny Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Lude

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Lude

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Vincent
Église Sainte-Geneviève

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 Lude

What is the population of Le Lude?

Le Lude has a population of 4,465 residents and is located in France. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.

Is Le Lude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,956, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Lude?

Le Lude enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Lude?

The job market in Le Lude faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Lude?

The median home value in Le Lude is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.

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