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Moutiers-sur-le-Lay, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 582. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 82/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,695 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,695 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $508/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population582
Density82/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,695
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,600
Rent$508
Housing Units233
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population582
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates46.5539°, -1.1580°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,695

About Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 582. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is $23,695, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Moutiers-sur-le-Lay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,695
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is $101,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $508 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 233 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$508
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units233

Property Tax

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 45.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates46.5539°N, 1.1580°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 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 70 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 20 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 50 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 148 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 92 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 11 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 137 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 76 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 74 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 70 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 30 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 128 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 15 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 32 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 31 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 79 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 126 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 88 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie
École primaire Marie Curie
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Radio Stations near Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alouette MP3 128 kbps
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Collines La Radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Gaston Chaissac
Le Moulin de Rambourg
Maison du Maître de Digues
Musée de la France Protestante de l'Ouest
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée Ornithologique Charles Payraudeau
Potager extraordinaire (ancien Centre Beautour)

Libraries in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au quatre saisons du Livre0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au fil des Pages0.0
Bibliothèque de Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Benoist-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Florent-des-Bois0.0
Bibliothèque du Prieuré0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque La Grange0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Le Pré des Livres0.0
Médiathèque Alain-Sabaud0.0
Médiathèque Chantonnay0.0
Médiathèque d'Angles0.0
Médiathèque de Champ-Saint-Père0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Cyr0.0
Médiathèque de Sigournais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Le Goéland0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Pierre Menanteau0.0
Médiathèque municipale Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiatthèque Essarts-en-Bocage0.0
Municipale0.0
Nesmy'lire0.0

Farmers Markets in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Mareuil sur Lay
Halles
Halles
La Halle du Marché
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché des Halles
Place Sochet des Touches

Monuments in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbaye Sainte Marie du Gué de Trizay

Castles in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bois Sorin
Château de Bessay

Gas Stations in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
FR #472323015

Breweries in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Grand Zig
Brasserie Les Coureurs de Lune
Chez Tata
Ferme Brasserie La Muette
L'Atelier

Stadiums & Teams in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

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Airports Near Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Brice
Eglise abbatiale
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Moutiers-sur-le-Lay

What is the population of Moutiers-sur-le-Lay?

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay has a population of 582 residents and is located in France. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Moutiers-sur-le-Lay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,695, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $508 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay?

Moutiers-sur-le-Lay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay?

The unemployment rate in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay?

The median home value in Moutiers-sur-le-Lay is $101,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $508.

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