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Valençay, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Valençay is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 2,897. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,897 Population 180/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,799 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,799 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $501/mo rent

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About Valençay

Valençay

Valençay is a commune in the Indre department in the administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is known for the 16th-17th century Château de Valençay and for Valençay cheese.

People

Population2,897
Density180/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,799
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,200
Rent$501
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population2,897
Population Density180 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates47.1621°, 1.5685°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (717 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,799

About Valençay

Valençay is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 2,897. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Valençay is $22,799, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Valençay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,799
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valençay is $100,200, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $501 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,159 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,200
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$501
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,159

Property Tax

Valençay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates47.1621°N, 1.5685°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 106 km
May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 84 km
May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 130 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 119 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 56 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 29 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 79 km
Jan 14, 1992 1 km SW of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.7 94 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 87 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 87 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 91 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 50 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 65 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 140 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 77 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France M3.4 91 km
Sep 30, 1997 1 km SSW of Saint-Sauvant, France M3.4 147 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 77 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 76 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Valençay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Valençay

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Alain Fournier - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire Benjamin Rabier - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valençay

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RFI Monde - MP3 64 kbps
France Bleu Berry - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valençay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Parcheminier
Château de Bouges
Collection de Voitures Hippomobiles
Espace Automobiles Matra
La Fabrique Normant - Céra'brique
Marcel de Marcheville
Musée de l'Automobile
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Pierre à Fusil
Musée de la Porcelaine Charles Robin
Musée de Sologne
Musée de Sologne
Musée des Ponts et Chaussées
Musée du Cirque
Musée du Cuir et du Parchemin
Musée présence américaine

Libraries in Valençay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace culturel0.0
Médiathèque de Valençay0.0
Médiathèque Dominique Frot0.0
Médiathèque municipale Jacques Thyraud0.0

Farmers Markets in Valençay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Marché des Favignolles
Marché Vêtement

Hotels in Valençay

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Lion d'Or
Le Relais du Moulin

Cafes in Valençay

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café des Sports
Café du Bon Coin
Café du Centre
Le Milwaukee

Castles in Valençay

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Valençay

Veterinaries in Valençay

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaires de Gatines

Train Stations in Valençay

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valençay

Gas Stations in Valençay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
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Banks in Valençay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Stadiums & Teams in Valençay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valençay

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteauroux Déols airportCHRMedium Airport
Aerodrome de Fougères-sur-Bièvre-Small Airport
Amboise Dierre Airfield-Small Airport
Argenton-sur-Creuse Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Brandes La Perouille Airfield-Small Airport
Château de l'Estang Airfield-Small Airport
Châteauroux Villers Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Grange Dieu Levroux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Issoudun Le Fay Airfield-Small Airport
Le Blanc Airfield-Small Airport
Le Pavillon Airfield-Small Airport
Les Avant Gardes Airfield-Small Airport
Les Chateaux Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Loches Airfield-Small Airport
Mardié Airfield-Small Airport
Montrichard Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Orbigny Les Pallis Airfield-Small Airport
Orléans–Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel AirportORESmall Airport
Pontlevoy Airfield-Small Airport
Prissac Airfield-Small Airport
Reuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Romorantin Pruniers Airbase-Small Airport
Saint Hippolyte Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Thorette Airfield-Small Airport
Selles Saint Denis Airfield-Small Airport
Souesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Vicq sur Nahon Airfield-Small Airport
Vierzon-Méreau Airfield-Small Airport
Villentrois Les Mardelles Airfield-Small Airport
Vouzon le Rabot Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Valençay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Valençay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valençay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Martin
Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Valençay

What is the population of Valençay?

Valençay has a population of 2,897 residents and is located in France. The population density is 180 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

Is Valençay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,799, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,200 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $501 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Valençay?

Valençay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Valençay?

The job market in Valençay faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Valençay?

The median home value in Valençay is $100,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $501.

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