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Tonnay-Charente, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Tonnay-Charente is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 7,229. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,229 Population 544/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,382 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,382 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $629/mo rent

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About Tonnay-Charente

Tonnay-Charente

Tonnay-Charente is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

People

Population7,229
Density544/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,382
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$629
Housing Units2,892
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,229
Population Density544 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates45.9440°, -0.8919°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,382

About Tonnay-Charente

Tonnay-Charente is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 7,229. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tonnay-Charente is $23,382, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 434 business establishments.

Income: Tonnay-Charente vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,382
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)434

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tonnay-Charente is $125,800, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $629 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,892 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,800
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$629
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,892

Property Tax

Tonnay-Charente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates45.9440°N, 0.8919°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 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 32 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 83 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 33 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 78 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 69 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 41 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 42 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 41 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 60 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 117 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 83 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 85 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 51 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 117 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 135 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 108 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 24 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 56 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 68 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Tonnay-Charente has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Tonnay-Charente

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Plateau d'Archiac
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne
École élémentaire Plaisance
École maternelle Plaisance
Collège Frédéric et Irène Joliot-Curie
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Radio Stations near Tonnay-Charente

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
WAVE RADIO 89.8 Hossegor alternative / indie, downtempo MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Tonnay-Charente

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Trizay
Corderie Royale
École de médecine navale - Musée
Écomusée L'huître et son environnement
L'Hermione, La Frégate de la liberté
La cabane des Claires
La Cité de l'Huître
La Halle aux Vivres
Le conservatoire du bégonia
Les Trésors de Lisette
Lingot d'Art 1876
Maison de Pierre Loti
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Québec
Musée automobie de Ciré-d'Aunis
Musée d'Archéologie Vieille Paroisse
Musée d'art et d'histoire - Hôtel Hèbre de Saint-Clément
Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale
Musée de la miniature
Musée de la Pierre
Musée du Vélo
Musée Ferroviaire
Musée National de la Marine
Musee Régional de Fouras
Museum of old shops

Libraries in Tonnay-Charente

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À livre ouvert0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Clavette0.0
bibliothèque de Saint-Christophe0.0
Bibliothèque Josette Lidon0.0
Bibliothèque La Méridienne0.0
Bibliothèque Madeleine Gorioux0.0
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 Saint-Laurent de la prée0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Graffitis0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Nicole Liot0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Centre Paul Chenereau0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque à la Plage0.0
Médiathèque d'Échillais0.0
Médiathèque de l'Estran0.0
Médiathèque de Soubise0.0
Médiathèque de Villeneuve0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Érik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Henri Moreau0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de La Chapelle0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0
Thoulire0.0

Farmers Markets in Tonnay-Charente

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Halle de la Bouillerie
Halles
L'entrepot
La Ferme des Quatre Ânes
La Ferme Santone
La Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Arvert
Marché de Saint-Savinien

Cafes in Tonnay-Charente

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piscine Municipale

Castles in Tonnay-Charente

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Anglaiserie
Château des Capucins

Theme Parks in Tonnay-Charente

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'île de Tijo

Dentists in Tonnay-Charente

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carine Dias

Veterinaries in Tonnay-Charente

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Tonnay-Charente

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U
Total Access

Banks in Tonnay-Charente

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Tonnay-Charente

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Appart Fitness

Breweries in Tonnay-Charente

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BOC 17
Brasserie Autrement
Brasserie Thiéfine
Brasseurs Cueilleurs
Chez Georges
La Beun'aise

Stadiums & Teams in Tonnay-Charente

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Airports Near Tonnay-Charente

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
La Rochelle Île de Ré AirportLRHMedium Airport
Niort - Marais Poitevin AirportNITMedium Airport
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) AirportRCOMedium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Coutigny-SérignéSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Marennes - Le BournetSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Aubin La PlaineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-MontalivetSmall Airport
Aérodrome du GirouardSmall Airport
Arvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Breuil Barret AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaillé-les-Marais Private AirstripSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Courçon Eol'Aunis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay Le Comte AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranche-sur-Mer ULMSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Luçon - Chasnais AerodromeSmall Airport
Luçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Fontaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Secondigny AirfieldSmall Airport
Soulac Sur Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
St Pierre d'Oléron AirfieldSmall Airport
Talmont Vendée Air ParkSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport
Vol d'Oiseau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tonnay-Charente

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonnay-Charente

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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 Tonnay-Charente

What is the population of Tonnay-Charente?

Tonnay-Charente has a population of 7,229 residents and is located in France. The population density is 544 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

Is Tonnay-Charente expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,382, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,800 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $629 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tonnay-Charente?

Tonnay-Charente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tonnay-Charente?

The job market in Tonnay-Charente faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 434 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tonnay-Charente?

The median home value in Tonnay-Charente is $125,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $629.

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