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Solesmes, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Solesmes is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 1,325. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,325 Population 93/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,622 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,622 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, $416/mo rent

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About Solesmes

Solesmes

Solesmes is a commune in the Sarthe department and Pays de la Loire region of north-western France.

People

Population1,325
Density93/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,622
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent$416
Housing Units530
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population1,325
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates47.8513°, -0.3016°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (911 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$26,622

About Solesmes

Solesmes is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 1,325. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Solesmes is $26,622, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (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 80 business establishments.

Income: Solesmes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,622
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Solesmes is $83,200, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $416 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 530 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 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,200
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$416
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units530

Property Tax

Solesmes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates47.8513°N, 0.3016°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 139 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 75 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 105 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 133 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 144 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 82 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 144 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 92 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 140 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 111 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 108 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 49 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 119 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 94 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 74 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 103 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 74 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 81 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 124 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
August 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Solesmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 43°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Solesmes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée d'Enseignement Agricole Privé Val de Sarthe
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Radio Stations near Solesmes

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oxygène Radio MP3 192 kbps
Europe 2 Maine et loire AAC 127 kbps
Forum Angers MP3 128 kbps
Radio G! MP3 128 kbps
ALOUETTE MAINE ET LOIRE MP3 128 kbps
rpsfm2 rpsfm MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Solesmes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À l'homme volant
Ancienne École Gambetta
Atelier Malicot
Centre d'interprétation de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Le moulin à papier
Maison de la Rivière
Malicorne Espace Faïence
Musée de Préhistoire
Musée du Souvenir
Vallée des Grottes de Saulges

Libraries in Solesmes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au fil des pages...0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Christiane Ligot0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale Michel Lebrun0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Termeau0.0
L’Attire-Lire0.0
La Mosaïque0.0
Maison des liseuses0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale - Espace Reverdy0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Espace Cybèle0.0

Farmers Markets in Solesmes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de La Flèche
Place du Marché au Blé

Hotels in Solesmes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hôtel de Solesmes

Castles in Solesmes

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Hartempied

Dentists in Solesmes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire La Martinière

Veterinaries in Solesmes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mc Vet Conseil

Gas Stations in Solesmes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Total

Shopping Malls in Solesmes

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leclerc

Gyms in Solesmes

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue
Magic Form

Breweries in Solesmes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Maison des Brasseurs

Airports Near Solesmes

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angers Marcé airportANEMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-FlorentSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé de SoucellesSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Brizay AirfieldSmall Airport
Channay-Rillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Chesnaie ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Cizay-la-Madeleine ULSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Coutures AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferme de la Braudière AirfieldSmall Airport
Hommes Volants Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jumelles AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Bardellières AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sigismond ULMSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulaire AirfieldSmall Airport
St Macaire du bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Valanjou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Solesmes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Solesmes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Solesmes
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Nid
Chapelle Saint-Aquilin
Église abbatiale Sainte-Cécile
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Sainte-Vierge

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 Solesmes

What is the population of Solesmes?

Solesmes has a population of 1,325 residents and is located in France. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.

Is Solesmes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,622, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $416 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Solesmes?

Solesmes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Solesmes?

The job market in Solesmes faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Solesmes?

The median home value in Solesmes is $83,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $416.

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