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Saint-Varent, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Saint-Varent is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 2,552. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,552 Population 313/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,069 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$23,069 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $532/mo rent

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About Saint-Varent

Saint-Varent

Saint-Varent is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.

People

Population2,552
Density313/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,069
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,400
Rent$532
Housing Units1,021
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population2,552
Population Density313 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates46.8896°, -0.2324°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,069

About Saint-Varent

Saint-Varent is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 2,552. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Varent is $23,069, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Varent vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,069
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Varent is $106,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,021 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,021

Property Tax

Saint-Varent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates46.8896°N, 0.2324°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 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 M5.2 135 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 62 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 84 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 150 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 71 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 142 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 63 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 138 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 57 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 143 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 52 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 70 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 49 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 69 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 38 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 76 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 95 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 117 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 89 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Varent has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-Varent

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
Ecole maternelle - - - -
Collège François Villon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Varent

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gâtine - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Val d'Or - RVO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Varent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Régional Résistance et Liberté
Chapelle Jeanne d'Arc
Château d'Oiron
Écuries du Château
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée des Gens de Cherves
Musée Georges Turpin
Musée Henri Barré
Musée Jacques Guidez

Libraries in Saint-Varent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliolhèque0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Bernadette Lafont0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert , Maison du Temps Libre0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Vaudelnay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Le Puy-Notre-Dame0.0
CERDO: Centre d'Études, de Recherche et de Documentation sur l'Oralité0.0
Médiatèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de Parthenay0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Relais Sainte-Verge0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Varent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Halles de Commynes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché aux Bestiaux de Parthenay
Marché du Parnase
Place Lavault

Gas Stations in Saint-Varent

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Breweries in Saint-Varent

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar-Restaurant Le Baratin
La Gabarde
La Thouarsaise
Le Relais
Les deux brunes

Airports Near Saint-Varent

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Poitiers-Biard AirportPISMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-Sérigné-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Thouars-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé de Soucelles-Small Airport
Bournizeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Breuil Barret Airfield-Small Airport
Brizay Airfield-Small Airport
Channay-Rillé Airfield-Small Airport
Chenay Airfield-Small Airport
Chesnaie ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Cholet Le Pontreau airfieldCETSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine UL-Small Airport
Couhé Vérac Airfield-Small Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis Airfield-Small Airport
Coutures Airfield-Small Airport
Ferme de la Braudière Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay Le Comte Airfield-Small Airport
Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield-Small Airport
Guynem'air Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Jumelles Airfield-Small Airport
Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Moiré Airfield-Small Airport
Lémeré Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loudun Airfield-Small Airport
Mauléon Airfield-Small Airport
Pouançay Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Amand sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Laurent sur Sèvre Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sigismond ULM-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Secondigny Airfield-Small Airport
Soulaire Airfield-Small Airport
St Macaire du bois Airfield-Small Airport
Usseau Airfield-Small Airport
Valanjou Airfield-Small Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Varent

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Varent

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Guillaume
Église Saint-Varent
Église Sainte-Gemme

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-Varent

What is the population of Saint-Varent?

Saint-Varent has a population of 2,552 residents and is located in France. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Saint-Varent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,069, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Varent?

Saint-Varent 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 69°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Varent?

The job market in Saint-Varent faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Varent?

The median home value in Saint-Varent is $106,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532.

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