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Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,449. Elevation: 1,460 ft (445 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,449 Population 292/sq mi density
1,460 ft Elevation 445 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,900 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,900 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $434/mo rent

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People

Population1,449
Density292/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,900
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,800
Rent$434
Housing Units580
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Population1,449
Population Density292 / sq mi
Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Coordinates45.9477°, 4.2132°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$23,900

About Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,449. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet (445 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is $23,900, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (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 87 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,900
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is $86,800, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $434 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 580 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 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,800
69% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$434
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units580

Property Tax

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,460 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates45.9477°N, 4.2132°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 137 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 139 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 146 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 129 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 95 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 105 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 112 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 149 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 97 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 117 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 109 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 149 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 105 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 107 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 142 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 100 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 135 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 138 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
Activ radio MP3 320 kbps
Multicolore Radio MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RFM party MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 AAC+ 128 kbps
radio cactus talk & speech MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Charlieu
Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé
Couvent des Cordeliers
Écomusée
Écomusée du Haut-Beaujolais
Le Grand Couvert
Musée Barthélemy Thimonnier de la Machine à coudre et du Cycle
Musée d'archéologie
Musée de l'école de Belleroche
Musée de la Soierie & Musée Hospitalier
Musée de la vallée de la Truche
Musée des Vignerons du Forez
Musée du tissage et de la soierie
Musée Jean-Claude Colin
Musée Joseph Dechelette
Musée municipal
Péniche Freycinet La Dhuis
Prieuré de Pommiers-en-Forez
Retro Machines

Libraries in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque d'Arcinges0.0
Bibliothèque d'Écoche0.0
Bibliothèque de Bussy-Albieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Leigneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Montverdun0.0
Bibliothèque de Sail Sous Couzan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne Le Molard0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Sixte0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Denis-de-Cabanne0.0
Bibliothèque de Trelins0.0
Bibliothèque de Vougy0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Gresle0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pouilly-sous-Charlieu0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Chapelon0.0
Médiathèque Champollion0.0
Médiathèque de Balbigny0.0
Médiathèque de Belmont-de-la-Loire0.0
Médiathèque de Briennon0.0
Médiathèque de Charlieu-Belmont Communauté0.0
Médiathèque de Roanne0.0
Médiathèque de Villers0.0
Médiathèque des Vals d’Aix et Isable0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Besson0.0
Médiathèque La Grange Aventure0.0
Point Lecture du Mayollet0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle des Marchés
Les Halles Diderot
Parking - Marché de Perreux

Gas Stations in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #7506587574
TotalEnergies

Breweries in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Canaille
Brasserie les Bulles Foréziennes
La limaille
La Part des Autres
La Part des Autres
Les Brasseurs du Sornin
Les Deux Branches
Ninkasi
Sarl Hugo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

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Ski Resorts Near Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prabouré 0.0 $0
Chalmazel 0.0 $0
La Loge des Gardes 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Roanne-Renaison AirportRNEMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Ambert - Le Poyet AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibost AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Col du Béal AltiportSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Clayette Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Sauvetat Aubusson-d'Auvergne AirfieldSmall Airport
Lapalisse - Périgny AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Parasoir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Mounier Haut AirfieldSmall Airport
Paray-le-Monial AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Roanne Mably AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport
Villefranche-Tarare AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
kinésithérapeute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Symphorien

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-Symphorien-de-Lay

What is the population of Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay?

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay has a population of 1,449 residents and is located in France. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

Is Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,900, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,800 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $434 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay?

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay?

The median home value in Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is $86,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $434.

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