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Melle, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Melle is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 4,342. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,342 Population 172/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,544 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,544 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $457/mo rent

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About Melle

Melle

Melle is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France. On 1 January 2019, the former communes Mazières-sur-Béronne, Paizay-le-Tort, Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière and Saint-Martin-lès-Melle were merged into Melle.

People

Population4,342
Density172/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,544
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,400
Rent$457
Housing Units1,737
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population4,342
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates46.2240°, -0.1435°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,544

About Melle

Melle is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 4,342. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Melle is $23,544, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 261 business establishments.

Income: Melle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,544
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)261

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melle is $91,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $457 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,737 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$457
61% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,737

Property Tax

Melle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates46.2240°N, 0.1435°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 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 96 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 45 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 101 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 77 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 105 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 118 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 105 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 105 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 57 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 103 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 88 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 55 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 100 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 75 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 51 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 107 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 68 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 42 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Melle has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Melle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée agricole Jacques-Bujault
Collège du Pinier
École primaire Yvonne Mention-Verdier
Lycée Joseph Desfontaines
École maternelle Jacques Prévert
École Camille Lemberton
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Radio Stations near Melle

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps
Radio Elyon chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Melle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée Monet-Goyon
Musée Rural
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in Melle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale L'Envol des Mots0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Espace livre0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque La Fabrik0.0
Médiathèque Léonce-Perret0.0

Farmers Markets in Melle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché "Les Halles"
Marché aux Veaux
Marché de Chauray
Marché de la ville
Place Aristide Briand

Cafes in Melle

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le café des sports
Le Rambrandt

Cinemas in Melle

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Melies
Le Metullum

Dentists in Melle

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3217493561
FR #74759035

Gas Stations in Melle

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
FR #5554207549
Intermarché
Station U
Total

Banks in Melle

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale

Breweries in Melle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
CharentAles
La Brasserie Pelboise

Stadiums & Teams in Melle

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Melle

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Melle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Melle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melle

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Génard
Église Saint-Hilaire
Église Saint-Léger-les-Melle
Église Saint-Macou
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Temple de Melle

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 Melle

What is the population of Melle?

Melle has a population of 4,342 residents and is located in France. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 25.2 square miles.

Is Melle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,544, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $457 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 Melle?

Melle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Melle?

The job market in Melle faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 261 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melle?

The median home value in Melle is $91,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $457.

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