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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).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,914 Population
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,657 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,657 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$647/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $29,657
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population1,914
Median Age42.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,657
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$647
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population1,914
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates47.4525°, 0.6494°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (800 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$29,657
Median Age42.3 years

Is Mettray a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mettray receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Mettray offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mettray is $29,657, 61% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mettray enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Mettray has a population of 1,914. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,914
Total Population
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mettray vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mettray vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mettray is $29,657, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Mettray vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,657
61% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Mettray, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Mettray vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Mettray 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 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates47.4525°N, 0.6494°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 43°F (6°C)
2.5"
Feb 41°F (5°C)
2.4"
Mar 46°F (8°C)
1.9"
Apr 50°F (10°C)
2.1"
May 56°F (14°C)
2.4"
Jun 62°F (17°C)
1.9"
Jul 68°F (20°C)
1.9"
Aug 66°F (19°C)
1.5"
Sep 61°F (16°C)
2.1"
Oct 54°F (12°C)
2.4"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
2.6"
Dec 42°F (5°C)
2.7"

The warmest month is July at 68°F, while the coldest is February at 41°F — a seasonal swing of 27°F. December sees the most rain (2.7"), while August is the driest (1.5").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

La Membrolle-sur-Choisille 3,085 pop · 1.3 mi Charentilly 1,039 pop · 2.2 mi Chanceaux-sur-Choisille 2,944 pop · 2.9 mi Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher 1,280 pop · 3.2 mi Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire 17,337 pop · 3.7 mi Cerelles 1,196 pop · 3.7 mi Fondettes 9,684 pop · 4.2 mi La Riche 8,934 pop · 4.4 mi Rouziers-de-Touraine 1,084 pop · 4.5 mi Semblançay 2,057 pop · 4.5 mi Parçay-Meslay 2,305 pop · 4.7 mi Tours 141,621 pop · 4.7 mi Rochecorbon 3,124 pop · 5.5 mi Luynes 5,045 pop · 6.5 mi
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