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Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 3,239. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,239 Population 592/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,106 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$24,106 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $577/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,239
Density592/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,106
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$577
Housing Units1,296
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population3,239
Population Density592 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates47.5162°, -2.0366°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,106

About Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 3,239. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is $24,106, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 194 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Gildas-des-Bois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,106
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)194

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is $115,400, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $577 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,296 total housing units in the city. 26.8% 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$115,400
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$577
50% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,296

Property Tax

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates47.5162°N, 2.0366°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 121 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 35 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 63 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 132 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 62 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 150 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 94 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 118 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 128 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 90 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 119 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 121 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 87 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 62 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 122 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 140 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 117 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 129 km
Feb 5, 1991 36 km W of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
Collège et Lycées Gabriel Deshayes
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Radio Stations near Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
..87,5!. Nantes alternative, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Loire Océan MP3 128 kbps
Jade FM MP3 80 kbps
Radio Grand Lieu eclectic, regional radio MP3 320 kbps
Ici Loire Océan regional MP3 128 kbps
DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio DY10 MP3 256 kbps
Radio NTI club dj remix dance pop, dj radio MP3 192 kbps
AlterNantes alternative, france MP3 192 kbps
SUN | Le Son Unique MP3 160 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Au Carrefour du Monde
Centre de découverte Terre d'Estuaire
Écomusée
Escal'Atlantic
Le Patiau
Maison de la Mariée
Maison Nature et Mégalithes
Maison Saint Gabriel
Musée de Brière
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la marine en bois du Brivet
Sous-Marin Espadon

Libraries in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accueil périscolaire0.0
Bibiothèque de Bouée0.0
Bibiothèque du Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Fégréac0.0
Bibliothèque de Quilly0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ganton0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean-la-Poterie0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Just0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Centre de documentation Augustin Vince0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Allaire0.0
Médiathèque de Campbon0.0
Médiathèque de La Chapelle-de-Brain0.0
Médiathèque de La Gacilly0.0
Médiathèque de Lavau-sur-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Malville0.0
Médiathèque de Massérac0.0
Médiathèque de Plessé0.0
Médiathèque de Renac0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Perreux0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Marie0.0
Médiathèque de Savenay0.0
Médiathèque du récit à Rieux0.0
Médiathèque Étienne Caux0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Leroux0.0
Médiathèque Hélène Cadou0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Falrand0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Michel Bollé0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque La Grange0.0
Médiathèque Le Grand Logis0.0
Médiathèque Le Marque-Page0.0
Médiathèque Ludothèque de Saint-Jacut-les-Pins0.0
Médiathèque Marcelle Maurette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale Barbara0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de marché
Halles de La Gacilly
Halles de Penhoët
Halles de Saint-Nazaire
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de la Ruche à pain
Marché de producteurs
Marché du terroir et de l'artisanat

Castles in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bogdelin

Veterinaries in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rivières SCP
Vétérinaire Gaëtan Gaullier

Gas Stations in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Elan
Super-U

Banks in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atelier HASY-Veracruz
Brasserie Montluc
La brasserie des Marais

Airports Near Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Saint-Gildas-des-Bois
Chapelle des Sœurs de Saint-Gildas
Chapelle Sainte-Anne-du-Cougou

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 Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

What is the population of Saint-Gildas-des-Bois?

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois has a population of 3,239 residents and is located in France. The population density is 592 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Saint-Gildas-des-Bois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,106, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,400 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $577 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 Saint-Gildas-des-Bois?

Saint-Gildas-des-Bois enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois?

The job market in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois?

The median home value in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is $115,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $577.

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