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Sonnay, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Sonnay is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,035. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,035 Population 147/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,151 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,151 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$128,000 home value, $640/mo rent

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About Sonnay

Sonnay

Sonnay is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,035
Density147/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,151
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$128,000
Rent$640
Housing Units414
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population1,035
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates45.3581°, 4.9048°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$27,151

About Sonnay

Sonnay is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,035. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sonnay is $27,151, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Sonnay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,151
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonnay is $128,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $640 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 414 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$640
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units414

Property Tax

Sonnay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates45.3581°N, 4.9048°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 134 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 111 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 115 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 111 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 123 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 124 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 64 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 139 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 76 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 42 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 125 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 135 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 130 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 44 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 72 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 71 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 105 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 103 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 41 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Sonnay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Sonnay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sonnay

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues — AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel — MP3 320 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sonnay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Cloître Saint-André-Le-Bas
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Espace du Parchemin et du Cuir
Espace Muséographique
Jean Devron
Les outils de nos ancêtres
Maison de la Céramique
Musée archéologique Saint-Pierre de Vienne
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de l'Étrange
Musée de l'industrie textile
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée des Mariniers du Rhône et de la Batellerie
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée Gallo-Romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal
Musée Gallo-Romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
Salle du Patrimoine
Villa de Licinius
Village Provençal

Libraries in Sonnay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
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Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Colombe0.0
Bibliothèque de Véranne0.0
Bibliothèque de Vérin0.0
Bibliothèque de Vienne0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pact0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Yvonne Geoffray0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Bibliothèque Vallée de Gère0.0
Centre d'information et d'orientation0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
La Bib D40.0
La Livrethèque0.0
Le prieuré0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Diémoz0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie0.0
Médiathèque de Luzinay0.0
Médiathèque de Serpaize0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque des collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Pays Roussillonnais0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Le Shed0.0
Médiathèque Jacques et Aimé Bertrand0.0
Médiathèque municipale ABC0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonnay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Estressin
La Halle
Marché d'Estressin
Marché de Chasse-sur-Rhône
Marché de Septème
Marché de Vienne
Marche des Roches-de-Condrieu
Place du marché

Cafes in Sonnay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place

Breweries in Sonnay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Dauphins
Brasserie des Roches
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Free Mousse
La Tit'Mousse
Vienne Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Sonnay

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Ski Resorts Near Sonnay

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Colline des Bains 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Coulmes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sonnay

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield—Small Airport
Montaud Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Précieux Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport
Villefranche-Tarare Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sonnay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Sonnay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonnay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Clair

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 Sonnay

What is the population of Sonnay?

Sonnay has a population of 1,035 residents and is located in France. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Sonnay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,151, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sonnay?

Sonnay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sonnay?

The job market in Sonnay faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonnay?

The median home value in Sonnay is $128,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $640.

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