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Alban, France

Occitanie · France

Alban is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 928. Elevation: 2,024 ft (617 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
928 Population 41/sq mi density
2,024 ft Elevation 617 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,000 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $446/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population928
Density41/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,000
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,200
Rent$446
Housing Units371
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Population928
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Coordinates43.8880°, 2.4612°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,000

About Alban

Alban is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 928. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet (617 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Alban is $22,000, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Alban vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,000
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alban is $89,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $446 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 371 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,200
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$446
62% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units371

Property Tax

Alban experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,024 ft (617 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates43.8880°N, 2.4612°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on May 25, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 118 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 116 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 115 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 115 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 117 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 113 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 114 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 126 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 114 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 51 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 148 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 77 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 119 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 118 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 115 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 135 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 131 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 96 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 134 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Alban has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Alban

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Villeneuve
École primaire Simone Veil
Collège Alain Fournier
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Radio Stations near Alban

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps
Totem Gard MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alban

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Lacaze
Conservatoire de Tastavy
Exposition des Maquis de Vabre
Le Moulin à vent
Le Rêve du Passé
Maison de la Charcuterie
MUSÉE D'ART ET DE TRADITION POPULAIRE DAMIEN BEC
Musée De La Principauté Lincou - Galerie Du Manoir
Musée des Arts Buissonniers
Musée du Protestantisme en Haut-Languedoc
Musée du Saut du Tarn
Musée du vieux Lacaune
Musée Jean Cros
Planète Tarn

Libraries in Alban

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Juery0.0

Hotels in Alban

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostellerie des Loyers

Castles in Alban

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Saint-André

Gas Stations in Alban

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
TotalEnergies

Banks in Alban

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Ski Resorts Near Alban

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Brameloup 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alban

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-VilleneuveSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne NoireSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Baraigne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Bozouls AirfieldSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alban

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alban

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de Bonneval
Église Notre-Dame de Villeneuve
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Jacques de Montredon
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Martin de Gaycre
Église Saint-Martin de Négremont
Église Saint-Pierre de Cambon du Temple
Église Saint-Simplice (Massals)

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 Alban

What is the population of Alban?

Alban has a population of 928 residents and is located in France. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles.

Is Alban expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,000, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $446 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Alban?

Alban has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Alban?

The job market in Alban faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alban?

The median home value in Alban is $89,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $446.

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