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Saint-Martin-lès-Melle, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 734. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
734 Population 207/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,544 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,544 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $457/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population734
Density207/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,544
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$91,400
Rent$457
Housing Units294
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population734
Population Density207 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates46.2212°, -0.1651°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,544

About Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 734. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle is $23,544, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Martin-lès-Melle vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,544
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle is $91,400, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $457 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 294 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$457
61% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units294

Property Tax

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates46.2212°N, 0.1651°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 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 94 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 82 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 43 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 100 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 75 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 55 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 106 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 103 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 102 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 103 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 119 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 74 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 53 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 101 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 86 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 53 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 107 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 66 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 80 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
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Radio Stations near Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Bide&Musique MP3 128 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps
Radio Gâtine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mines d'argent des rois francs
Musée des Tumulus de Bougon
Musée du Poitou Protestant
Musée du Sous-Officier
Musée Monet-Goyon
Musée Rural
Tumulus de Bougon

Libraries in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aqua Libris - Médiathèque inter-communale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Pacher0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale L'Envol des Mots0.0
Espace Huguette et James CHAUVET0.0
Espace livre0.0
Maison Xavier Bernard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Léonce-Perret0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles
Les Halles
Marché "Les Halles"
Marché aux Veaux
Marché de Chauray
Marché de la ville
Place Aristide Briand

Hotels in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Argentière

Castles in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Gagemont

Breweries in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Val de Sèvre
CharentAles
La Brasserie Pelboise

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Martin-lès-Melle

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Châtellerault-TargéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de ThouarsSmall Airport
Bournizeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Couhé Vérac AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Moiré AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste du TartouSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

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-Martin-lès-Melle

What is the population of Saint-Martin-lès-Melle?

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle has a population of 734 residents and is located in France. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Saint-Martin-lès-Melle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,544, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,400 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $457 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle?

Saint-Martin-lès-Melle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle?

The job market in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle?

The median home value in Saint-Martin-lès-Melle is $91,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $457.

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