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Melay, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Melay is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,517. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,517 Population 173/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,825 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,825 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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About Melay

Melay is a former commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. In 2013 it became part of the new commune Chemillé-Melay, which became part of Chemillé-en-Anjou in December 2015. Its population was 1,608 in 2022.

People

Population1,517
Density173/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,825
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units607
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population1,517
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates47.1833°, -0.6943°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,825

About Melay

Melay is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,517. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Melay is $23,825, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Melay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,825
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melay is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 607 total housing units in the city. 26.8% 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$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units607

Property Tax

Melay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates47.1833°N, 0.6943°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 147 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 59 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 108 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 139 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 74 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 116 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 66 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 89 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 79 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 148 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 64 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 88 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 54 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 124 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 11 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 125 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 101 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 115 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 132 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Melay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Melay

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps
SUN Junior MP3 128 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Melay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cap Loire
Maison Longue
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire
Musée de la vigne et du vin d'Anjou
Musée des boissons
Musée des coiffes et des traditions
Musée des horloges
Musée des Métiers
Musée du Textile et de la Mode
Vendée Vitrail

Libraries in Melay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux 1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque Associative0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque de la jumellière0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Tourne-Page0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Domaine Culturel0.0
La Source Ô Livres0.0
LaLuMé0.0
Les Boîtes à Culture0.0
Maison de Lecture Danièle Sallenave0.0
Marque-Pages0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque de Vihiers0.0
Médiathèque Jean Carmet0.0
Médiathèque L'Escale0.0
Réseau la Parenthèse0.0

Farmers Markets in Melay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Marché de produits locaux
Marché dominical de Savennières
Marché du Général Leclerc
Marché Hebdomadaire

Castles in Melay

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bouzillé
La Frapinière

Breweries in Melay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sterne et Mousse
L’Effervescence
La commanderie de l'erabliere
La Saint Aubinaise

Stadiums & Teams in Melay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Melay

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Ancenis AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Pouançay AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Melay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Melay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Soins de suite, Le Chesnaie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Melay

What is the population of Melay?

Melay has a population of 1,517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

Is Melay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,825, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 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 Melay?

Melay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

How is the job market in Melay?

The unemployment rate in Melay is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melay?

The median home value in Melay is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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