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Sainte-Foy, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Sainte-Foy is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,443. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,443 Population 159/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,834 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,834 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $686/mo rent

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About Sainte-Foy

Sainte-Foy

Sainte-Foy is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.

People

Population1,443
Density159/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,834
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$137,200
Rent$686
Housing Units577
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,443
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates46.5455°, -1.6753°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$25,834

About Sainte-Foy

Sainte-Foy is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,443. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Foy is $25,834, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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: Sainte-Foy vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,834
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% 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 Sainte-Foy is $137,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $686 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 577 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,200
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$686
41% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units577

Property Tax

Sainte-Foy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates46.5455°N, 1.6753°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

317 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 74 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 55 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 81 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 121 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 50 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 62 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 75 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 72 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 69 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 69 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 48 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 68 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 67 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 107 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 40 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 125 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 68 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 35 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 148 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Sainte-Foy has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Sainte-Foy

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique du Marronnier
École Privée Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Foy

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Graffiti Urban Radio alternative, community radio AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Foy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Saint-Jean d'Orbestier
Le Cairn - Centre préhistoire
Maison de Clemenceau
Musée automobile de Vendée
Musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Musée de la Petite Gare
Musée des Traditions Populaires
Musée du Blockhaus Hôpital
Musée du chocolat
Musée la Folie de Finfarine
Muséum du Coquillage
Vendée Miniature

Libraries in Sainte-Foy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque de Beaulieu0.0
Bibliothèque de l’Aiguillon-sur-Vie0.0
Bibliothèque de Poiroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Vendée0.0
Bibliothèque Florelle0.0
Bibliothèque La Récré0.0
Bibliothèque Le Logis du marais0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre culturel l'Aigail0.0
Documentation0.0
Espace culturel0.0
La Malle aux Livres0.0
La source0.0
Le Féno’lecteur0.0
Le globe0.0
Le Vent des Livres0.0
Lire à Brem0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "Les Jardins du Savoir"0.0
Médiathèque Aliénor0.0
Médiathèque Benjamin-Rabier0.0
Médiathèque d'Aizenay0.0
Médiathèque de Brétignolles-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Grosbreuil0.0
Médiathèque de La Jarrie0.0
Médiathèque de Longeville0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire la Forêt0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard0.0
Médiathèque de St Avaugourd0.0
Médiathèque de Venansault0.0
Médiathèque des Clouzeaux0.0
Médiathèque Félix Leclerc0.0
Médiathèque Léopold-Sédar-Senghor0.0
Médiathèque Michel-Raimbaud0.0
Mille et une pages0.0
Usagers0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Foy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
L'heure du marché des Olonnes
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Les Nocturnes du Port
Marché Arago
Marché de la Chaume
Place de l'église
Touche à la Terre (produits biologiques)

Clinics in Sainte-Foy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de la Santé

Breweries in Sainte-Foy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Brewers
Beer Workshop
Brasserie des Chats Noirs
Le Grand Duc
Les Brasseurs de la Vie

Airports Near Sainte-Foy

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportEDMMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Aérodrome de l'EmonièreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Coëx La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Île d'Yeu AirportIDYSmall Airport
la brossette AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de la Morière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Sables-d'Olonne Talmont AirportLSOSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaigu St Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouchamps AirfieldSmall Airport
Piste privée de La CornélieSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Sèvremoine Ultralight stripSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Foy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sainte-Foy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Foy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Foy

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 Sainte-Foy

What is the population of Sainte-Foy?

Sainte-Foy has a population of 1,443 residents and is located in France. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Sainte-Foy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,834, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $686 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Foy?

Sainte-Foy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Foy?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Foy is 7.9%, 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 Sainte-Foy?

The median home value in Sainte-Foy is $137,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $686.

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