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Mer, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Mer is a small city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 5,830. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,830 Population 504/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,609 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,609 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $525/mo rent

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About Mer

Mer

Mer, also known as Mer-sur-Loire for clarity, is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department, region of Centre-Val de Loire, France.

People

Population5,830
Density504/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,609
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$105,000
Rent$525
Housing Units2,332
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population5,830
Population Density504 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates47.7056°, 1.5062°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,609

About Mer

Mer is a small city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 5,830. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mer is $23,609, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 350 business establishments.

Income: Mer vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,609
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)350

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mer is $105,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $525 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,332 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$525
55% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,332

Property Tax

Mer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates47.7056°N, 1.5062°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2016.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 112 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 105 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 64 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 71 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 137 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 124 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 108 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 91 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 110 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 125 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 125 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 144 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 137 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 135 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 131 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 135 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 46 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 138 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 123 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Mer

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège pierre de Ronsard - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame et Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège privé Notre-Dame Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle La Brèche - - - -
École élémentaire Cassandre Salviati - - - -
École maternelle Les Mérolles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mer

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Frequence 3 - MP3 256 kbps
Nrj New Hits Friday hits AAC+ 128 kbps
Vibration - MP3 128 kbps
Vibration 80's - MP3 128 kbps
Forum 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
Forum 90's - MP3 128 kbps
Forum @Work - MP3 128 kbps
Hit A Jam - MP3 128 kbps
Forum - MP3 128 kbps
Collector Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Vibration 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
Forum 80's - MP3 128 kbps
Vibration 90's - MP3 128 kbps
Forum en Français - MP3 128 kbps
Forum 70's - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de la Résistance de la Déportation et de la Mémoire
Château de Beaugency - Centre d'art Numérique
Cheval de Fer Blaisois
Conservatoire de Blois
Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe
House of Magic
Maison de la BD
Maison de la Loire
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée d'outils anciens et d'art populaire
Musée de la Chocolaterie Max Vauché
Musée de la Resistance
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois
Musée Tintin
Muséum d'Histoire naturelle de Blois
Observatoire Loire

Libraries in Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Abbé Grégoire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Fil Des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Irène0.0
La Monnaye0.0
Lire à Chitenay0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque départementale de Loir-et-Cher0.0
Médiathèque La Pléïade0.0
Médiathèque Maurice Genevoix0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Marché Bio
Marché Coty
Marché de la Halle
Marché des produits du Terroir et de l'Artisanat
Marché du Centre Ville
Marché Les Montils
Marché Place de la République
Marché Place Louis XII
Marché Quinière

Hotels in Mer

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Felicidade Hostel

Cafes in Mer

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Poste

Veterinaries in Mer

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du chien rouge

Train Stations in Mer

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mer

Gas Stations in Mer

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #25214565

Banks in Mer

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Mer

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Form'Académie

Airports Near Mer

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun Airfield-Medium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Base Paramoteurs de Boigny-Méréville-Small Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-Denis-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Étampes-Mondésir Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Houville La Branche Airfield-Small Airport
La Saussaye Airfield-Small Airport
Les Avant Gardes Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Loulappe Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pithiviers Airfield-Small Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Santilly Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes 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
Voves Viabon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
MER

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Hubert
Église Saint-Aignan d'Herbilly
Église Saint-Hilaire

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 Mer

What is the population of Mer?

Mer has a population of 5,830 residents and is located in France. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

Is Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,609, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mer?

Mer 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 69°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mer?

The job market in Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 350 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mer?

The median home value in Mer is $105,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $525.

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