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Montfort-le-Gesnois, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Montfort-le-Gesnois is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,034. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,034 Population 227/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,484 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,484 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent

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About Montfort-le-Gesnois

Montfort-le-Gesnois

Montfort-le-Gesnois is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays de la Loire in north-western France.

People

Population3,034
Density227/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,484
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$584
Housing Units1,214
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population3,034
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates48.0480°, 0.4034°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$24,484

About Montfort-le-Gesnois

Montfort-le-Gesnois is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,034. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Montfort-le-Gesnois is $24,484, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Montfort-le-Gesnois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,484
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montfort-le-Gesnois is $116,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,214 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,214

Property Tax

Montfort-le-Gesnois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates48.0480°N, 0.4034°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 109 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 89 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 124 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 121 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 131 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 129 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 88 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 147 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 109 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 117 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 80 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 114 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 130 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 144 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 43 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 145 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 119 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 144 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Montfort-le-Gesnois has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Montfort-le-Gesnois

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Adélaide
École maternelle publique Pauline Kergomard
École élémentaire publique Les Tilleuls
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Radio Stations near Montfort-le-Gesnois

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Maine MP3 128 kbps
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Pulse MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Montfort-le-Gesnois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre du Patrimoine de la Facture Instrumentale
Écomusée la grange
Fonderie d'Antoigné
La Fabrique
Maison de l’Eau (Arche de la Nature)
Maison de la Forêt (Arche de la Nature)
Maison de la Prairie (Arche de la Nature)
Micro-Folie
Musée Archéologique Paul Térouanne
Musée automobile de la Sarthe
Musée de la Musique Mécanique
Musée de la Poupée
Musée de Tessé
Musée des 24 Heures
Musée Jean-Claude-Boulard / Carré Plantagenêt
Musée Vert - Muséum d'Histoire naturelle
Petite maison du patrimoine
Porte Saint-Julien
Simca Passion

Libraries in Montfort-le-Gesnois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Sarthe0.0
Bibliothèque des Vergers0.0
Bibliothèque minicpale de Tuffé0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Christian Pineau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Téloché0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Crèche les bouts' choux0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Ludibulle0.0
Maison de la lecture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque de l'Espal0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque municipale Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Saulnières0.0
Médiathèque Sud0.0
Pôle lecture de Bonnétable0.0

Farmers Markets in Montfort-le-Gesnois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De la Terre à l'Assiette
Halles
Jacobins' market
Jacobins' market
Jacobins' market
Les Halles de la Gaudine
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché biologique
Marché de Gazonfier
Marché de la Butte
Marché de la Cité des Pins
Marché de la Paix
Marché de Pontlieue
Marché des Ardriers
Marché des Jacobins
Marché des Maillets
Marché des Sablons
Marché du Mail
Marché du Pâtis Saint-Lazare
Marché Gare Sud

Castles in Montfort-le-Gesnois

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Montfort-le-Gesnois

Veterinaries in Montfort-le-Gesnois

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #174500225

Gas Stations in Montfort-le-Gesnois

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #2365846493

Banks in Montfort-le-Gesnois

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Montfort-le-Gesnois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bizarre
La Chaloupe Brasserie
Microbrasserie artisanale Jolicoeur

Stadiums & Teams in Montfort-le-Gesnois

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Montfort-le-Gesnois

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Tours Val de Loire AirportTUFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Amboise Dierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Buternay AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morand AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montfort-le-Gesnois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Montfort-le-Gesnois

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre médical François Gallouedec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montfort-le-Gesnois

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Gilles

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 Montfort-le-Gesnois

What is the population of Montfort-le-Gesnois?

Montfort-le-Gesnois has a population of 3,034 residents and is located in France. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Montfort-le-Gesnois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,484, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Montfort-le-Gesnois?

Montfort-le-Gesnois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montfort-le-Gesnois?

The unemployment rate in Montfort-le-Gesnois is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montfort-le-Gesnois?

The median home value in Montfort-le-Gesnois is $116,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584.

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