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Lye, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Lye is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 802. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
802 Population 156/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,648 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,648 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population802
Density156/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,648
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units321
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population802
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates47.2280°, 1.4740°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,648

About Lye

Lye is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lye is $22,648, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Lye vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,648
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lye is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 321 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 3.9x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units321

Property Tax

Lye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates47.2280°N, 1.4740°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 98 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 140 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 78 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 119 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 149 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 25 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 60 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 84 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 90 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 100 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 57 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 145 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 81 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 79 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 142 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 72 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 91 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 132 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Lye has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lye

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Lye

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Parcheminier
Château de Bouges
Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles
Maison Jean Fouquet
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée du Cuir et du Parchemin
Musée présence américaine

Libraries in Lye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque Dominique Frot0.0
Médiathèque Robert Gersy0.0

Farmers Markets in Lye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché le vendredi
Marché Vêtement

Airports Near Lye

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-BièvreSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugency AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandes La Perouille AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de l'Estang AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauroux Villers AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Cravant Les Lilas AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Blanc AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pavillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Loches AirfieldSmall Airport
Mardié AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrichard AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis AirfieldSmall Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Prissac AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Romorantin Pruniers AirbaseSmall Airport
Saint Branchs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hippolyte AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicq sur Nahon AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lye

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame

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 Lye

What is the population of Lye?

Lye has a population of 802 residents and is located in France. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Lye expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,648, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lye?

Lye has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Lye?

The job market in Lye faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lye?

The median home value in Lye is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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