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Aiton, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Aiton is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,260. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,260 Population 117/sq mi density
1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,942 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,942 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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About Aiton

Aiton

Aiton is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

People

Population1,260
Density117/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,942
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units504
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Population1,260
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Coordinates45.5612°, 6.2596°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,942

About Aiton

Aiton is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,260. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Aiton is $25,942, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (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 76 business establishments.

Income: Aiton vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,942
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Aiton is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 504 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units504

Property Tax

Aiton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates45.5612°N, 6.2596°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,584 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 112 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 84 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 139 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 18 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 55 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 124 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 137 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 51 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 115 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 121 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 52 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 103 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 122 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 98 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 139 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 24 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 132 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 74 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 98 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 - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in

Aiton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Aiton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Les Bartavelles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aiton

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Aiton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du Roselais
L'arbre à plumes
Le Grand Filon
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Maison Rouge
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Archéologique
Musée Bayard
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée de St Martin
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot
Musée des Traditions
Musée du Félicien
Musée Saint-Jean
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Aiton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
La Ferrière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0

Farmers Markets in Aiton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de Verdun
Place Grenette

Castles in Aiton

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort de Montperché

Breweries in Aiton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
Brasserie du Merle
L'Étoile des Neiges
La Baujue
La Voûte
Les funambules
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Aiton

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Ski Resorts Near Aiton

118 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Claviere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montgenèvre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Bosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Saut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Ballet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paradiski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avoriaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aiton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aiton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Aiton

What is the population of Aiton?

Aiton has a population of 1,260 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

Is Aiton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,942, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aiton?

Aiton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Aiton?

The unemployment rate in Aiton is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Aiton?

The median home value in Aiton is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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