With fewer than 1,000 residents, Genestelle falls below the line for grades. Second homes make up 39% of its housing. People aged 65 and over make up 31% of residents.
What makes Genestelle stand out
The 2 things Genestelle does most differently from other towns.
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Genestelle.
Who lives here
Few people in Genestelle are 15 to 24: 5.6%, fewer than in Ardèche’s towns and compared French towns
Over-65s are 31% of the population. Children under 15 make up 13%, below Ardèche’s towns (16%) and compared French towns (17%) alike. 32% of adults hold a degree.
55.3median age
GenestelleArdèche medianFrance median
Ages · share of residents
31%
Under 1515–2425–4445–6465+
Highest diploma · residents 15 and older who have left education
No diploma16%
CAP or BEP25%
Baccalauréat21%
Higher education32%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
WomenFrance medianMen
About 113 men for every 100 women. Median share of women: Ardèche 52.7%, France 51.8%.
INSEE, census 2023 · Ardèche median and France median: the median of compared communes
History
Old homes shape Genestelle: 43% were built before 1919, more than in Ardèche’s towns or compared French towns
France has no History Grade yet: this card describes, it doesn’t grade.
The protected list starts in the 12th century. Among the classé monuments in Genestelle is Château de Craux. On the Culture ministry’s list, Genestelle counts 2 historic monuments: 1 classé at the top level of protection and 1 inscrit at the second.
Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée (Licence Ouverte 2.0) · INSEE, census 2023, homes by build period
Work & commute
Incomes in Genestelle run lower than in Ardèche’s towns or compared French towns: a median €19,340 a year per consumption unit
Unemployment stood at 17.1%, higher than both Ardèche’s towns (13.3%) and compared French towns (10.1%). Genestelle holds 50 jobs; 100 of its residents are in work, so 0.5 jobs each. 4.3% of commuters went to work on foot, by bike or by public transport at the census.
4%walk, cycle or take transit
How working residents got to work · census 2023
Driving85%
On foot3%
Motorbike or scooter2%
Public transport1%
Bicycle0%
50
jobs based in Genestelle, 0.5 per working resident
17.1%
unemployment rate, ages 15 to 64 in the labor force · median of compared French towns 10.1%
€19,340
median annual income per consumption unit, 2023 · median of compared French towns €25,970
People: INSEE, census 2023. Miles: center to center.
About Genestelle
Commune in Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Genestelle is a commune of 266 people in the Communauté de communes du Bassin d'Aubenas. TownRatings compares communes, France’s local unit: each has its own mayor and its own statistics. Its area takes in the town and the countryside around it.
Built from INSEE’s 2026 official geography (COG) and IGN Admin Express boundaries
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.
