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Velaines, France

Grand Est · France

Velaines is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,009. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,009 Population 81/sq mi density
709 ft Elevation 216 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,730 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$26,730 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $419/mo rent

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About Velaines

Velaines

Velaines is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

People

Population1,009
Density81/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,730
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$419
Housing Units404
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population1,009
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates48.6988°, 5.3048°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$26,730

About Velaines

Velaines is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,009. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Velaines is $26,730, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: Velaines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,730
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Velaines is $83,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $419 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 404 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$83,800
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$419
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units404

Property Tax

Velaines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates48.6988°N, 5.3048°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

704 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 3, 2008.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 101 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 135 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 125 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 134 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 133 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 104 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 133 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 134 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 131 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 107 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 138 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 139 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 125 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 137 km
Mar 18, 2005 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany M3.8 141 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 137 km
Jun 23, 2005 2 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 137 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 132 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 140 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Velaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Velaines

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Active radio 100.6 FM MP3 320 kbps
Active Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Velaines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle Saint-Louis
Musée d'Art sacré
Musée du Barrois
Musée Lorrain du Cheval
Musée militaire pour la paix
Musée Raymond Poincaré

Libraries in Velaines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque bénédictine0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de la Meuse0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Château de Chevillon0.0
Espace Socio Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Jeukens0.0
Médiathèque L’Oiseau Lire0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Paul0.0

Farmers Markets in Velaines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles

Veterinaries in Velaines

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Levant

Gas Stations in Velaines

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia - Relais de l'Ornain

Breweries in Velaines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Saulx
Hop Farmer

Stadiums & Teams in Velaines

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Velaines

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseMedium Airport
Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air BaseMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier AirfieldMedium Airport
Bar-le-Duc AirfieldSmall Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambley airfieldSmall Airport
Chassey-Beaupré AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Corniéville Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans AirfieldSmall Airport
Fains-Véel AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontarce AirfieldSmall Airport
Geville AirfieldSmall Airport
Harricourt la Gonio AirfieldSmall Airport
Joinville Mussey AirfieldSmall Airport
Juvancourt AerodromeSmall Airport
La Bertaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
La Croix du Garçon AirfieldSmall Airport
Lalœuf AirfieldSmall Airport
Langres-Rolampont AirfieldSmall Airport
Laville-aux-Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes du Der AirfieldSmall Airport
Neufchâteau AirfieldSmall Airport
Servon-Melzicourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Villerupt AerodromeSmall Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velaines

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Rémi
Église Saint-Remi

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 Velaines

What is the population of Velaines?

Velaines has a population of 1,009 residents and is located in France. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Velaines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,730, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $419 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 Velaines?

Velaines has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Velaines?

The job market in Velaines faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Velaines?

The median home value in Velaines is $83,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $419.

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