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Orsay

City in Île-de-France, France

Overview

Orsay is a picturesque suburban town southwest of Paris, celebrated for its academic community, charming downtown, and green spaces. The city's unique blend of history, culture, and nature makes it a delightful base for exploring Île-de-France while enjoying a quieter pace than the capital.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Île-de-France
Population
16,655
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.70°, 2.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,155
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
40
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
3.5°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-12.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
642 mm
Internet Speed
339 Mbps
Upload
236 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
5
Cafes
10
Nightlife
7
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1086.0
Airport
VIY
Distance
8 km

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Neighborhoods
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Place Hubert Coudane Ventoux

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-27.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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