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Sassenay, France

Bourgogne · France

Sassenay is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 1,465. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,465 Population 98/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,395 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,395 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $560/mo rent

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About Sassenay

Sassenay

Sassenay is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.

People

Population1,465
Density98/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,395
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,000
Rent$560
Housing Units586
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population1,465
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates46.8307°, 4.9252°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$26,395

About Sassenay

Sassenay is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 1,465. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sassenay is $26,395, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (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 88 business establishments.

Income: Sassenay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,395
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sassenay is $112,000, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $560 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 586 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,000
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$560
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units586

Property Tax

Sassenay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates46.8307°N, 4.9252°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 6, 2013.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 121 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 142 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 125 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 113 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 108 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 108 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 143 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 98 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 139 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 114 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 128 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 110 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 86 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 43 km
Mar 29, 2006 3 km SE of Cortaillod, Switzerland M3.6 148 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 75 km
Apr 5, 2000 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France M3.4 145 km
Apr 6, 2013 1 km SSW of Poisy, France M3.4 134 km
Aug 1, 2006 7 km ESE of Beaune, France M3.4 19 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Sassenay has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Sassenay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Anne Frank — — — —
École primaire Pierre Vaux — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sassenay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
★ Radio Dijon Campus campus radio, college radio MP3
Villages FM — MP3
Air Connect edm, house MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sassenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéodrome de Beaune
Château de Savigny lès Beaune
Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne
Collection d'avions de chasse
Collection d'Engins agricoles
Collection de véhicules de pompiers
Écomusée
Hospices de Beaune
La Maison du Pain
Maison du Blé et du Pain
Maison Jacques-Copeau
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Photographie Nicéphore Nièpce
Musée de plein air Étang Rouge
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Souvenir du Combattant
Musée du Vigneron
Musée du Vin de Bourgogne
Musée Vivant Denon

Libraries in Sassenay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Épervans0.0
Bibliothèque de Buxy0.0
Bibliothèque de Moroges0.0
Bibliothèque de Rully0.0
Bibliothèque des Enfants0.0
Bibliothèque des Prés Saint-Jean0.0
Bibliothèque Gaspard Monge0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Givry0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sassenay0.0
Cancre Médiathèque0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque L'Épicerie des Mots0.0

Farmers Markets in Sassenay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché de Chagny
Marché de Givry : Jeudi
Marché de Saint-Marcel
Marché de Saint-Martin en Bresse
Marché du Stade
Place du Jet d'Eau

Breweries in Sassenay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Audacieuse - Brasserie Artisanale de Bourgogne
Brasserie "La rustine"
Brasserie Belenium

Stadiums & Teams in Sassenay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sassenay

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Aéro Sermange Airfield—Small Airport
Arc-lès-Gray Airfield—Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield—Small Airport
Autun-Bellevue Airfield—Small Airport
Auxey Duresses Airfield—Small Airport
Balaiseaux Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Beaune-Challanges Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Blanot Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Brancion Airfield—Small Airport
Chalon Champforgeuil Airfield—Small Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp Airfield—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Dampierre et Flée Airfield—Small Airport
Dijon Darois Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien Airfield—Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Creusot Le Gros Chaillot Airfield—Small Airport
Lombard Airfield—Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield—Small Airport
Nantoux Airfield—Small Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Pouilly-Maconge Airfield—Small Airport
Sagy Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Romain Airfield—Small Airport
Saulieu-Liernais Airfield—Small Airport
Semur-en-Auxois Airfield—Small Airport
Til Châtel Airfield—Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield—Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassenay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Fiacre

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 Sassenay

What is the population of Sassenay?

Sassenay has a population of 1,465 residents and is located in France. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.

Is Sassenay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,395, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $560 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sassenay?

Sassenay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sassenay?

The job market in Sassenay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sassenay?

The median home value in Sassenay is $112,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $560.

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