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Melay, France

Bourgogne · France

Melay is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 832. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
832 Population 101/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,576 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,576 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $427/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population832
Density101/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,576
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$427
Housing Units333
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Population832
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates46.2167°, 4.0333°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$23,576

About Melay

Melay is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 832. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Melay is $23,576, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Melay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,576
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melay is $85,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $427 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 333 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$85,400
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$427
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units333

Property Tax

Melay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 814 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates46.2167°N, 4.0333°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 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 M4.2 111 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 113 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 133 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 140 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 117 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 140 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 99 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 133 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 97 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 87 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 38 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 121 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 98 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 76 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 38 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 99 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 112 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 98 km
Mar 22, 1991 2 km S of Meximieux, France M3.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Melay has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Melay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Le Petit Prince
École primaire
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Melay

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Melay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Chalet Exposition Arboretum
Couvent des Cordeliers
Galerie Bernard Thévenet
La Mémoire d'Oyé
Le Grand Couvert
Maison de la Mosaïque Contemporaine
Musée Alice Taverne
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la Tour du Moulin
Musée du Hiéron
Musée du Prieuré
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée Paul Charnoz - Céramique d'Art
Musée Reflet Brionnais
Musée René Davoine
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis

Libraries in Melay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Yan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale de Charolles0.0
Médiagora Vert Pré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0

Farmers Markets in Melay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boucherie Danjoux
Halles de Renaison
Le marché estival
Le martsi du vendredi
Les Halles Diderot
Ma pâte à pizza
Marché aux bestiaux (bovins)
Marché de Marcigny
Marché Le Donjon
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Cafes in Melay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar-Tabac des sports

Castles in Melay

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Maulevrier

Breweries in Melay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La limaille
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Melay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Melay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Melay

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Vichy-Charmeil AirportVHYMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Banelle Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Bort-l'Étang AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Prouilhat AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Luzy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins-Montbeugny AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Tinhlat AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm St Eusebe AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville Langy AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Melay

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence communale
Chenay-le-Châtel
Melay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martin

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 832 residents and is located in France. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Melay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,576, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $427 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 Melay?

Melay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Melay?

The job market in Melay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melay?

The median home value in Melay is $85,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $427.

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