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Alignan-du-Vent, France

Occitanie · France

Alignan-du-Vent is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,293. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,293 Population 135/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,792 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,792 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $616/mo rent

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About Alignan-du-Vent

Alignan-du-Vent

Alignan-du-Vent is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population1,293
Density135/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,792
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$616
Housing Units517
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population1,293
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates43.4702°, 3.3415°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$23,792

About Alignan-du-Vent

Alignan-du-Vent is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,293. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Alignan-du-Vent is $23,792, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (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 78 business establishments.

Income: Alignan-du-Vent vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,792
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alignan-du-Vent is $123,200, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 517 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,200
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$616
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units517

Property Tax

Alignan-du-Vent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates43.4702°N, 3.3415°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 97 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 93 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 125 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 94 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 94 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 63 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 123 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 92 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 90 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 91 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 106 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 78 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 148 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 53 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 92 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 94 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 123 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 97 km
Sep 23, 1996 Pyrenees M3.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Alignan-du-Vent has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Alignan-du-Vent

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Alignan-du-Vent

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Radio Saint Affrique MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Alignan-du-Vent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argileum
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Espace Muséographique Les Lumières de la Mine
Espace Patrimoine
Espace véhicules anciens
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison des Arts
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée archéologique
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de l'Éphèbe
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée Fabregat
Musée Graissessac Autrefois
Musée Noilly Prat
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Alignan-du-Vent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
La Fabrique0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Michel Galabru0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Alignan-du-Vent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halles de Marseillan
La Carotte Joyeuse
Le Marché du Partage
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Marché Paysan
Marché traditionnel
Mini marche
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Étienne Sannier
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Cafes in Alignan-du-Vent

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Place

Breweries in Alignan-du-Vent

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Brasserie Baudille
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Alignan-du-Vent

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Ski Resorts Near Alignan-du-Vent

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Alignan-du-Vent

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alignan-du-Vent

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste d'Alignan-du-Vent

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alignan-du-Vent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Alignan-du-Vent

What is the population of Alignan-du-Vent?

Alignan-du-Vent has a population of 1,293 residents and is located in France. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Alignan-du-Vent expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,792, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,200 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alignan-du-Vent?

Alignan-du-Vent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alignan-du-Vent?

The job market in Alignan-du-Vent faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alignan-du-Vent?

The median home value in Alignan-du-Vent is $123,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $616.

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