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Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Le Puy-en-Velay is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 22,718. Elevation: 2,100 ft (640 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
AClimate
| Population | 22,718 |
| Population Density | 3,506 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0437°, 3.8852° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.1 inches (687 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,118 |
About Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 22,718. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Le Puy-en-Velay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,118 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.2% |
| 322% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,363 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,200 |
| 64% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $501 |
| 57% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,087 |
Property Tax
Climate in Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below France avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0437°N, 3.8852°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Le Puy-en-Velay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Le Puy-en-Velay
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Saint-Régis | — | — | — | — |
| École publique Jeanne d'Arc | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph Le Rosaire | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée privé européen Saint-Jacques de Compostelle | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire privée Saint-Régis-Saint-Michel | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent privé Anne Marie Martel - Lycée des métiers des services à la personne, de la santé, du social et du tertiaire | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles publiques de Guitard | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Charles et Adrien Dupuy - Lycée des métiers des sciences et techniques | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Jean Monnet - Lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie, du social et de la santé | — | — | — | — |
| École Michelet | — | — | — | — |
| École et Collège Privé Saint-Louis | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Lafayette | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Simone Weil | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jules Vallès | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Le Puy-en-Velay
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFM LE HIT | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCRADIO | hits, pop rock | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 48FM - Liege | university radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| MCRADIO - La hit radio du massif central | live, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Ondaine | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Dio | 89.5 fm, alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Multicolore Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Le Puy-en-Velay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée de la ruralité | ||||
| Ferme à toit de chaume dite Ferme Perrel | ||||
| Grottes Troglodytiques | ||||
| Le Camino | ||||
| Musée Crozatier | ||||
| Musée de l'école | ||||
| Musée de la Béate | ||||
| Musée des Croyances populaires | ||||
| Musée des mécaniques anciennes | ||||
| Musée Jules Romains |
Libraries in Le Puy-en-Velay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lavoute-sur-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Les compères de Nasredine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Vorey-sur-Arzon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Départementale de la Haute-Loire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Henri Dubois | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Garnier | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Le Puy-en-Velay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Boncompain | |||||
| Place de la Mairie | |||||
| Place des Moulettes | |||||
| Place du Plot | |||||
| Place Henri Champagnac |
Hotels in Le Puy-en-Velay
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Le Puy-en-Velay
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Le Puy-en-Velay
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Le Puy-en-Velay
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Le Puy-en-Velay
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Le Puy-en-Velay
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Le Puy-en-Velay
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Estables | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique du Meygal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prabouré | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chalmazel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Le Puy-en-Velay
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | Large Airport |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | MEN | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | EBU | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Bez | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye | — | Small Airport |
| Ambert - Le Poyet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brioude Beaumont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Béal Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fenestres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Forez Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Issoire-Le Broc Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La jalabertière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langogne-Lespéron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Puy-Loudes Airfield | LPY | Small Airport |
| Les Bories Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeyrat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Montverdun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Précieux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Galmier Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tinhlat Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Le Puy-en-Velay
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste - Lafayette | |
| Le Puy-en-Velay Les Carmes | |
| Relais Poste |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Le Puy-en-Velay
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hôtel-Dieu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Puy-en-Velay
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptistère Saint-Jean | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy | |
| Chapelle de la Visitation | |
| Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs | |
| Chapelle Saint-Alexis | |
| Chapelle Saint-Michel | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette | |
| Église des Carmes | |
| Église réformée | |
| Église Saint-Antoine | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Georges | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Mosquée |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Le Puy-en-Velay
What is the population of Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay has a population of 22,718 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,506 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
Is Le Puy-en-Velay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,118, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $501 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Le Puy-en-Velay?
The job market in Le Puy-en-Velay faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,363 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Le Puy-en-Velay?
The median home value in Le Puy-en-Velay is $100,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $501.