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Massay, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Massay is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,347. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,347 Population 73/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,019 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,019 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $428/mo rent

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About Massay

Massay

Massay is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.

People

Population1,347
Density73/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,019
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$428
Housing Units539
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population1,347
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates47.1532°, 1.9933°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,019

About Massay

Massay is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,347. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Massay is $24,019, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (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 81 business establishments.

Income: Massay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,019
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Massay is $85,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $428 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 539 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$428
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units539

Property Tax

Climate in Massay

Massay has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Massay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (47.9 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates47.1532°N, 1.9933°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 113 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 138 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 116 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 143 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 145 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 60 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 32 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 148 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 94 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 125 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 142 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 119 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 61 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 119 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 89 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 72 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 146 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 90 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 116 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Massay has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Massay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
M40 - AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps
Générations 90 90's, france AAC+ 64 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Nouvo Nova - AAC 255 kbps

Museums in Massay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Fabrique Normant - Céra'brique
Marcel de Marcheville
Musée de l'Hospice Saint-Roch
Musée de la Photo
Musée de Sologne
Musée de Vierzon
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée du Cirque
Musée européen du Blues
Pôle de la porcelaine

Libraries in Massay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alain Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque de Vou0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Louis Aragon0.0
La Maison des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Brigitte Peskine0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Peynet0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque municipale Jacques Thyraud0.0
Médiathèque Paul Éluard0.0
Médiathèque Trait d'union0.0
Salle Multimédia Bibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Massay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Issoudun
Marché de Foëcy
Marché de Mehun-sur-Yèvre
Marché des Favignolles
Marché du Mardi

Castles in Massay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Massay

Breweries in Massay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Micro Brasserie Veridik

Stadiums & Teams in Massay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Massay

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air Base-Medium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Coust Colombiers Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Dun sur Auron Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Guilly Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Avant Gardes Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Christophe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
ULM La Cave Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Massay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Massay

Treatment Centers in Massay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituts Thérapeutiques Éducatifs et Pédagogiques

Churches & Religious Organizations in Massay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Paxent

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 Massay

What is the population of Massay?

Massay has a population of 1,347 residents and is located in France. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

Is Massay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,019, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $428 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Massay?

Massay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Massay?

The job market in Massay faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Massay?

The median home value in Massay is $85,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $428.

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