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Mettray, France
Centre-Val de Loire · France
Mettray is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 1,914. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mettray
Mettray is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. The Mettray Penal Colony was opened there in 1839.
People
Economy
C+Housing
AClimate
| Population | 1,914 |
| Population Density | 480 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4525°, 0.6494° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,657 |
About Mettray
Mettray is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 1,914. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Mettray vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,657 |
| 61% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $129,400 |
| 54% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 766 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mettray
Mettray has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5°C). Average annual precipitation is 678 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above France avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4525°N, 0.6494°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Mettray has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.5").
Schools in Mettray
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Paul Fort | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Paul Fort | - | - | - | - |
| École Maternelle du Manoir de Mettray | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire du Moulin Neuf | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Choiseul | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Pérochon | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mettray
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREQUENCE 3 - DANCE FLAC [Powered by IKOULA] - M2 Club | dance, house | OGG 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Touraine | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Europe 2 Centre | - | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Forum TOURS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Mettray
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne abbaye de Saint-Julien | ||||
| Cafetières et Cie | ||||
| Centre d'interprétation de l'architecture et du patrimoine "Le Logis" | ||||
| Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré | ||||
| Château de Saché, Musée Balzac | ||||
| Classe musée René Granger | ||||
| Cloître Saint-Gatien dit de la Psalette | ||||
| Hôtel Goüin | ||||
| La Serre Auberge de la Tuilerie | ||||
| Logis du prieur | ||||
| Musée de l'Osier et de la Vannerie | ||||
| Musée de l’Audiovisuel et de la communication | ||||
| Musée de la Typographie | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Vins de Touraine | ||||
| Musée du Compagnonnage | ||||
| Musée Saint-Martin | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Prieuré de Saint-Cosme |
Libraries in Mettray
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azay Le Rideau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Charentilly | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Monts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Branchs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Semblançay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Fontaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du pommier vert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Espace Réjaudry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque La Boite à Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale - annexe Bergeonnerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale associée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Chemillé-sur-Dême | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Vouvray | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale des Rives du Cher | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Musicale de Touraine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul Carlat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque René Fillet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire des Tanneurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences-Pharmacie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-annexe de la Rotonde - Jeunesse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Juliette Drouet | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Culture et bibliothèque pour tous | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel de Montbazon | 0.0 | |||||
| La Hotte À Livres | 0.0 | |||||
| La Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Mots Passants | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque la Canopée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Riche | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Serres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mettray
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Marché "Carreau des Halles" | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs et aux produits manufacturés | |||||
| Marché Azay-le-Rideau | |||||
| Marché Bd Déportés | |||||
| Marché Beaujardin | |||||
| Marché Blanqui | |||||
| Marché Coty | |||||
| Marché de gros | |||||
| Marché de la Rabière | |||||
| Marché de la Rauderie | |||||
| Marché de la Valée Violette | |||||
| Marché de Monjoyeux | |||||
| Marché de Montbazon | |||||
| Marché de Veigné | |||||
| Marché de Vernou-sur-Brenne | |||||
| Marché des Fontaines | |||||
| Marché des Rives du cher | |||||
| Marché du Bas de ville | |||||
| Marché du Beffroi | |||||
| Marché du Centre (République/Liberté) | |||||
| Marché du Maine | |||||
| Marché du Vendredi | |||||
| Marché Halle de la Morandière | |||||
| Marché Heurteloup | |||||
| Marché Langeais | |||||
| Marché Mailloux | |||||
| Marché Paul Bert | |||||
| Marché Perrochon | |||||
| Marché Place de la Mairie | |||||
| Marché Place de la Marne | |||||
| Marché Place des Droits de l'Homme | |||||
| Marché place du 11 Novembre | |||||
| Marché Place Sainte-Anne | |||||
| Marché Place Thorez | |||||
| Marché Rabelais | |||||
| Marché République | |||||
| Marché Saint-Paul | |||||
| Marché Strasbourg | |||||
| Place du Mail | |||||
| Place Joseph Bourreau | |||||
| Place Velpeau |
Theatres in Mettray
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mettray
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mettray
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mettray
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mettray
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mettray
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mettray
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de l'Aurore | ||||
| Brasserie L'Univers | ||||
| Crafty Brewpub | ||||
| La P'tite Maiz' | ||||
| Le P'ti Cher | ||||
| Les Brocanteurs |
Stadiums & Teams in Mettray
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mettray
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Châteaudun Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LME | Medium Airport |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | TUF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé | - | Small Airport |
| Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre | - | Small Airport |
| Amboise Dierre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blois Le Breuil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brizay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channay-Rillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de l'Estang Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny du Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferme de la Braudière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frepelle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jumelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lémeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bardellières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loches Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montrichard Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morand Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuvy le Roi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontlevoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pouançay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Branchs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hippolyte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sepmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sougé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Le Louroux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Sorigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mettray
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mettray
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Symphorien | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
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What is the population of Mettray?
Mettray has a population of 1,914 residents and is located in France. The population density is 480 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.
Is Mettray expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,657, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 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 Mettray?
Mettray 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 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mettray?
The job market in Mettray faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mettray?
The median home value in Mettray is $129,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647.