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Mâcon, France

Bourgogne · France

Mâcon is a mid-size city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 35,484. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
35,484 Population 3,399/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,866 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$20,866 median income, 16.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $580/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population35,484
Density3,399/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,866
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty25.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$580
Housing Units14,194
Rent Burden30.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population35,484
Population Density3,399 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates46.3141°, 4.8282°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$20,866

About Mâcon

Mâcon is a mid-size city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 35,484. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mâcon is $20,866, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,129 business establishments.

Income: Mâcon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,866
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.4%
356% above France avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mâcon is $116,000, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,194 total housing units in the city. 30.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,000
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below France avg
Rent Burden30.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,194

Property Tax

Climate in Mâcon

Mâcon has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 978 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -5.7° / 12.5° 62.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F -3.5° / 15.5° 50.1
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -3.1° / 19.7° 65.5
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -3.2° / 22.6° 64.9
May 14.2°C / 58°F 4.1° / 25.7° 87.5
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 9.1° / 33° 101.8
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 11.2° / 36.5° 59.1
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 10.5° / 37.3° 63.9
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 5.3° / 32° 85.8
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 4.1° / 24.4° 134.0
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -2.9° / 17.6° 88.1
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -5° / 13.7° 114.9
Mâcon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density3,399/sq mi
Coordinates46.3141°N, 4.8282°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 95 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 131 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 122 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 97 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 64 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 141 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 101 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 130 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 117 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 117 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 109 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 69 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 102 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 142 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 121 km
Sep 14, 1996 5 km SE of Morzine, France M3.7 150 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Mâcon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Mâcon

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Pasteur — — — —
École primaire Grand four — — — —
École primaire Jean Moulin — — — —
École élémentaire Arc-en-ciel — — — —
École primaire Jules Ferry — — — —
École primaire Les Perrières — — — —
École primaire Henri Matisse — — — —
École maternelle Sonia Delaunay — — — —
École primaire Georges Brassens — — — —
École maternelle Les gautriats — — — —
Collège Robert Schuman — — — —
Etablissement régional d'enseignement adapté Claude Brosse — — — —
Instituts Médico-Educatifs Pierre Chanay — — — —
École primaire Vincent Auriol — — — —
École primaire annexe de l'IUFM — — — —
École élémentaire — — — —
Centre scolaire Notre-Dame Ozanam — — — —
École primaire privée Jeanne d'Arc — — — —
École maternelle Camille Claudel — — — —
École Maternelle Jean Zay — — — —
École maternelle de Bioux — — — —
École maternelle Bréart — — — —
Collège Bréart — — — —
Lycée René Cassin — — — —
Lycée Lamartine — — — —
Lycée Dumaine — — — —
Centre d'enseignement Jean Macé — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mâcon

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Activ radio — MP3 320 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Mâcon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Cluny
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Cathédrale Vieux-Saint-Vincent
Centre Eden
Cité des climats et des vins de Bourgogne
Domaine des Saveurs - Les Planons
Hameau Dubœuf - Le centre de vinification
Hôtel-Dieu - Musée Greuze
La Gare du vin
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
Musée Chintreuil
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Terroir
Musée du Terroir et de la Volaille
Musée du train miniature
Musée du Vélo Michel-Grézaud
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage
Palais de l’abbé Jean de Bourbon
Wine museum

Libraries in Mâcon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
bibliothèque d'Azé0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
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Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sermoyer0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire INSPÉ0.0
Le Singuliers0.0
Les Arcades0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Cluny0.0

Farmers Markets in Mâcon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
intermarché
Le marché des Gautriats
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché de l'Esplanade
Marché de la Place Gardon
Marché de producteurs
Marché hebdomadaire
Place du Champ de Foire

Hotels in Mâcon

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Escatel
Hôtel de Bourgogne
La Perdrix
Le Concorde
Mercure Hôtel

Cinemas in Mâcon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pathé Mâcon

Theatres in Mâcon

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mâcon, Scène Nationale

Dentists in Mâcon

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11201726996
FR #6196662303
FR #6196662304

Veterinaries in Mâcon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pelletier Rouyet

Bus Stations in Mâcon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12186201134

Gas Stations in Mâcon

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C. C. Auchan
Carrefour Market
FR #4585932495

Banks in Mâcon

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Mâcon

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial les Gaudriats

Breweries in Mâcon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellagio
Zouaffe - La Brasserie de Cluny

Airports Near Mâcon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield—Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield—Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield—Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Mâcon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Mâcon Bioux
Mâcon Flacé

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mâcon

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AEP
Chapelle de l'école Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc
Chapelle de l'Œuvre de la Jeunesse
Chapelle Saint-Brice
Église de l’hospice départemental
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église Notre-Dame de la Paix
Église Sainte-Eulalie

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 Mâcon

What is the population of Mâcon?

Mâcon has a population of 35,484 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,399 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

Is Mâcon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,866, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mâcon?

Mâcon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mâcon?

The job market in Mâcon faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mâcon?

The median home value in Mâcon is $116,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580.

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