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Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 3,203. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,203 Population 16,015/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$15,174 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$15,174 median income, 27.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $506/mo rent

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About Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is on the south bank of the Dordogne.

People

Population3,203
Density16,015/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$15,174
Unemployment27.2%
Poverty48.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$506
Housing Units1,281
Rent Burden34.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,203
Population Density16,015 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates44.8407°, 0.2172°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,217 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$15,174

About Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 3,203. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is $15,174, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 27.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 48.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 192 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$15,174
80% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment27.2%
656% above France avg
Poverty Rate48.0%
287% above France avg
Establishments (County)192

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is $101,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $506 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,281 total housing units in the city. 34.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$506
56% below France avg
Rent Burden34.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,281

Property Tax

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density16,015/sq mi
Coordinates44.8407°N, 0.2172°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above France avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 6, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 72 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 65 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 114 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 112 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 69 km
Jun 21, 2004 10 km SSW of Chef-Boutonne, France M3.3 135 km
Dec 9, 1994 11 km NE of Jonzac, France M3.3 86 km
Aug 29, 1995 France M3.3 150 km
Apr 6, 2019 7 km ENE of Chevanceaux, France M3.2 62 km
Nov 6, 1990 3 km S of Hagetmau, France M3.2 149 km
May 7, 1993 2 km NE of Chermignac, France M3.2 118 km
Dec 11, 1997 5 km NW of Gémozac, France M3.1 113 km
Jul 30, 1990 6 km NNW of Aigre, France M3.1 125 km
Mar 30, 1997 France M3.1 66 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 47 km
Aug 5, 2004 19 km W of Biscarrosse, France M3.0 138 km
Aug 31, 1993 4 km WSW of Pont-l'Abbé-d'Arnoult, France M3.0 140 km
Nov 21, 1991 9 km ESE of Hourtin, France M3.0 98 km
Jan 2, 1991 8 km NW of Vendays-Montalivet, France M3.0 124 km
Jul 19, 2004 7 km NW of Pontenx-les-Forges, France M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Privée Anglade Langalerie
École maternelle
École primaire
Lycée Professionnel Paul Broca
Collège privé Anglade
École maternelle Pauline Kergomard
Collège privé Anglade
Collège privé Anglade
Collège privé Anglade
École maternelle de Pineuilh
Lycée Élisée Reclus
École primaire de Pineuilh
École élémentaire Paul Bert
École maternelle Paul Bert
École élémentaire
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio MDM MP3 192 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - AAC+ 64 local AAC+ 64 kbps
Radios Libres en Perigord - RLP102.3 - MP3 192 local MP3 192 kbps
Liberté FM hits, local news AAC+

Museums in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exposition permanente de l'Histoire du Costume
La maison du Boulanger d'Autrefois
Les Orgues de Montpon-Ménestérol
Maison John et Eugénie BOST
Musée André Voulgre
Musée Auto du château de Sanxet
Musée de l'Outil Manuel
Musée de la Batellerie
Musée de la burette à huile
Musée des outils
Musée des poupées classiques, historiques et folkloriques
Musée du fer à repasser
Musée Léonie Gardeau - Musée d'histoire locale d'Arts et de Traditions populaires
Tour de Michel de Montaigne

Libraries in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Raymond Farré0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halle de Duras
Halles foyennes
Marché de Sainte-Foy-La-Grande

Hotels in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hôtel
Hôtel de la Gare

Cafes in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Comptoir des Sports
Coffee Cosy
Le Casino

Cinemas in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma La Brèche

Castles in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Pierrail
Couronneau
L'Oenanthie

Dentists in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1654653383

Train Stations in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sainte-Foy la Grande

Gas Stations in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc
Station service U
Station-service de La Trapelle
Station-service Letellier
Total

Banks in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel du Sud Ouest
Société Générale

Breweries in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Les 2 Ours
Microbrasserie La Vagabonde

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agen La Garenne airportAGFMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Périgueux-Bassillac AirportPGXMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Belvès Saint-PardouxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Liorac sur LouyreSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Augignac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bazas Cazats AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaumont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouglon AirfieldSmall Airport
Campin AirfieldSmall Airport
Campsegret AirfieldSmall Airport
Castillonnès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caudecoste AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Château Vénus AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunes AirfieldSmall Airport
Fauillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme Milhac- Oie en Périgord AirfieldSmall Airport
Fourques AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Javerlhac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Réole Floudes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lamourache Nord AirfieldSmall Airport
Lavardac AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Lévignac de Guyenne AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Marmande – Virazeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Mascar AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauzens et Miremont AirfieldSmall Airport
MIROND'AILES AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncouche AirfieldSmall Airport
Montpezat d'AgenaisSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pressignac Vicq RebeyrotteSmall Airport
Saint Aignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean de Duras AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Julien AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
La Poste
Poste Annexe
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de Thoumeyragues
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Philippe
Église Saint-Pierre
La Chapelle d'Appelles
Temple

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-la-Grande

What is the population of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande?

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande has a population of 3,203 residents and is located in France. The population density is 16,015 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

Is Sainte-Foy-la-Grande expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,174, 80% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $506 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande?

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande?

The job market in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande faces challenges, with unemployment at 27.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 192 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande?

The median home value in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande is $101,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $506.

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