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Valay, France

Bourgogne · France

Valay is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 523. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
523 Population 78/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,771 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,771 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $542/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population523
Density78/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,771
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,400
Rent$542
Housing Units209
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population523
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates47.3382°, 5.6379°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (920 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,771

About Valay

Valay is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 523. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Valay is $23,771, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Valay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,771
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valay is $108,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $542 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 209 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$542
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units209

Property Tax

Valay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates47.3382°N, 5.6379°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 22, 2023.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 132 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 125 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 149 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 48 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 85 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 138 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 123 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 134 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 146 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 134 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 136 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 54 km
Nov 13, 2000 1 km WNW of Langendorf, Switzerland M3.8 141 km
Feb 18, 2004 2 km SW of Vuadens, Switzerland M3.8 132 km
Feb 23, 2003 3 km SSW of Jeanménil, France M3.7 133 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 93 km
May 26, 2007 2 km WNW of Rambervillers, France M3.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Valay has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Valay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pôle éducatif
Pôle éducatif des Vallons Fleuris
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Radio Stations near Valay

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sud Besançon MP3 128 kbps
Villages FM MP3
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Jésuites
Le Baccu
Musée Baron-Martin
Musée de la Poterie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Forges
Musée Louis Pasteur
Musée national de l'espéranto

Libraries in Valay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
La Boutique0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots Passants0.0
Médiathèque Raymond Lefèvre0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Girault0.0

Farmers Markets in Valay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert

Breweries in Valay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 1551
La Brasserie Doloise
La Patrimoine
LORO Bières Artisanales

Stadiums & Teams in Valay

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valay

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dijon Longvic airportDIJMedium Airport
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaune-Challanges AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaume-et-Courchamp AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dampierre et Flée AirfieldSmall Airport
Dijon Darois AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Langres-Rolampont AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuits-Saint-Georges AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-de-Losne AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Til Châtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Valay

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valay

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Trinité
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Vierge
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
Église Saint-Barthélemy
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Valère

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 Valay

What is the population of Valay?

Valay has a population of 523 residents and is located in France. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Valay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,771, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Valay?

Valay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

How is the job market in Valay?

The unemployment rate in Valay is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Valay?

The median home value in Valay is $108,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $542.

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