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Paron, France

Bourgogne · France

Paron is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 4,543. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,543 Population 975/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,745 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,745 median income, 16.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $649/mo rent

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About Paron

Paron

Paron is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France.

People

Population4,543
Density975/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,745
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$129,800
Rent$649
Housing Units1,817
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population4,543
Population Density975 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates48.1789°, 3.2508°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (948 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$22,745

About Paron

Paron is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 4,543. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Paron is $22,745, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 273 business establishments.

Income: Paron vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,745
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Paron is $129,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $649 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,817 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$649
44% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,817

Property Tax

Paron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates48.1789°N, 3.2508°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below France avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 13, 2005.

Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 116 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 95 km
Jan 2, 1998 2 km ENE of Guérigny, France M3.0 120 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 127 km
Sep 13, 1997 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France M2.8 118 km
Dec 24, 1997 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France M2.7 96 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 69 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 55 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 66 km
Nov 3, 2000 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.6 128 km
Jan 26, 2000 3 km N of Neuvy-sur-Barangeon, France M2.6 118 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 75 km
Jan 12, 1999 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.5 127 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 118 km
Apr 19, 1994 6 km SSE of Clamecy, France M2.5 88 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Paron has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Paron

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Calmette - - - -
École maternelle Calmette - - - -
École Calmette - - - -
Collège André Malraux - - - -
École élémentaire Pierre Curie - - - -
École primaire Paul Bert - - - -
École maternelle Pierre Curie - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paron

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrj Hits hits AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Paron

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Fabuloserie
Musée de la Résistance Bayard
Musée de Sens
Musée municipal de Chaumont
Musée-Galerie Carnot
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Puisaye (SHNY)

Libraries in Paron

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Colette0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Millo0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Michel Planche - École de musique0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
bibliothèque publique Saint-Vallerien0.0
Bibliothèque relais Bernard Monamy0.0
Ludo-médiathèque Jorge Semprùn0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Christophe Rufin0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0

Farmers Markets in Paron

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Sens
Marché de l'Oreuse
Marché de Saint-Julien-du-Sault
Marché place Chesneau
Place de la paix

Castles in Paron

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Chesnoy
École Théodore de Bèze

Golf Courses in Paron

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Practice de golf de Sens

Breweries in Paron

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Larché
Popihn

Airports Near Paron

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auxerre Branches airportAUFMedium Airport
Melun-Villaroche Airfield-Medium Airport
Avallon Airfield-Small Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bray sur Seine Airfield-Small Airport
Briare Châtillon Airfield-Small Airport
Chelles-le-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Chevry-Cossigny Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Clamecy-Rix Airfield-Small Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome-Small Airport
Courgenay Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Vincelles Airfield-Small Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny Aerodrome-Small Airport
Joigny Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher Airfield-Small Airport
La Rosétaine Airfield-Small Airport
La Selle-en-Hermoy Airfield-Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lognes Emerainville Airfield-Small Airport
Meaux-Esbly Airfield-Small Airport
Mondreville Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montargis Vimory Airfield-Small Airport
Moret-Episy Airfield-Small Airport
Nangis-Les Loges Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orgenoy Airfield-Small Airport
Perreux Airfield-Small Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Fargeau Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Martin des Champs Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Florentin - Chéu Airfield-Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield-Small Airport
St Germain Airfield-Small Airport
Treigny Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Vaufoin Airfield-Small Airport
Villemoutier Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Paron

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Paron

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paron

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-au-chemin-neuf
Église Sainte-Florence

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 Paron

What is the population of Paron?

Paron has a population of 4,543 residents and is located in France. The population density is 975 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is Paron expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,745, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Paron?

Paron 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 68°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Paron?

The job market in Paron faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Paron?

The median home value in Paron is $129,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $649.

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