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Althen-des-Paluds, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Althen-des-Paluds is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,125. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,125 Population 860/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,449 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,449 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $739/mo rent

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About Althen-des-Paluds

Althen-des-Paluds

Althen-des-Paluds is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

People

Population2,125
Density860/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,449
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$739
Housing Units850
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population2,125
Population Density860 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates44.0041°, 4.9586°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$26,449

About Althen-des-Paluds

Althen-des-Paluds is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,125. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Althen-des-Paluds is $26,449, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Althen-des-Paluds vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,449
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Althen-des-Paluds is $147,800, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $739 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 850 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,800
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$739
36% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units850

Property Tax

Althen-des-Paluds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates44.0041°N, 4.9586°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 14, 2014.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 125 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 55 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 130 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 147 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 148 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 148 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 117 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 131 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 116 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 126 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 68 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 76 km
Oct 27, 2003 0 km ENE of Jausiers, France M3.4 149 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 83 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 128 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 94 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 119 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Althen-des-Paluds has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Althen-des-Paluds

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Simone Veil
École maternelle André de Richaud
École des Valayans
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Radio Stations near Althen-des-Paluds

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Althen-des-Paluds

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise
Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction
Collection Lambert
Ecomusée des Appeaux et le la Faune
Fondation Villa Datris
Forum des Patrimoines
Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre
Hôtel d’Agar
La Filaventure
La Maison du Combattant
Le Monde Souterrain Norbert Casteret
Maison de Dora Maar
Maison de Frédéric Mistral
Maison du Costume Comtadin
Maison Jean Vilar
Maison Jean Vilar
Moulin à Papier
Musée "Village de santons"
Musée aéronautique d'Orange
Musée Angladon
Musée Archéologique Théo Desplans
Musée Auguste Chabaud
Musée Calvet
Musée comtadin du Cycle
Musée d'histoire 39-45
Musée d’art et d’histoire
Musée de l'huile d'olive
Musée de l'Œuvre
Musée de la B.A 115
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la résistance
Musée de la Vieille École
Musée de Mormoiron
Musée des Alpilles
Musée des outils agraires et des traditions
Musée des Traditions Comtadines
Musée du jouet
Musée du Palais des Papes
Musée du Petit Palais
Musée du Tire-Bouchon
Musée du Vigneron
Musée du Vin
Musée Estrine - Présence Van Gogh
Musée Jean Moulin "Souvenir de mon pays"
Musée juif comtadin
Musée Lapidaire
Musée lapidaire
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée Louis Vouland
Musée Maurice Pezet
Musée mémoire de la Nationale 7
Musée municipal
Musée Pierre Salinger
Musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg
Musée Sobirats
Musée Témoignage et Patrimoine
Musée Urgonia
Musée-Bibliothèque François Pétrarque
Museum Requien
Naturoptère
Palais du Roure
Pommer Public Bath museum
Pont Saint-Bénezet
Village des Bories

Libraries in Althen-des-Paluds

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales0.0
Archives municipales de Cavaillon0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque 1000 feuilles0.0
Bibliothèque Agroparc0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque Atout lire0.0
Bibliothèque de Sablet0.0
Bibliothèque de venasque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard0.0
Bibliothèque Joseph Roumanille0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint Saturnin lès Avignon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale du Pontet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Léon Gassin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Boulle0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Vous0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Chamand0.0
Bibliothèque Takaya0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation Terrabitat0.0
Champfleury0.0
CIO d'Orange0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
Gigondas0.0
Issidore Rollande0.0
L'Oustau di Libre0.0
La Couleur des Mots0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Les mots clés0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Amédée de Pontbriand0.0
Médiathèque Ceccano0.0
Médiathèque de Caumont0.0
Médiathèque de Graveson0.0
Médiathèque de Maulaucène0.0
Médiathèque Ferme des Arts0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean Tortel0.0
Médiathèque La Durance0.0
Médiathèque Les Mûriers0.0
Médiathèque Marc Alyn0.0
Médiathèque Marc Mielly0.0
Médiathèque Michel Brusset0.0
Médiathéque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Renaud-Barrault0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Pons0.0
Médiathèque Varadier d'Estourmel0.0
mediatheque: Auprès de la fontaine0.0
Paul & Alice Cluchier0.0
Paul Colin0.0
Pôle Francine Foussa0.0

Farmers Markets in Althen-des-Paluds

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ch'tiot poulet
Fruits & Légumes
Halles d'Avignon
Le marché des producteurs
Le Planet
Marché
Marché
Marché agricole
Marché aux primeurs
Marché aux puces de Bonpas
Marché d'Aubignan
Marché d'Intérêt National de Cavaillon
Marché de Montclar-Avignon
Marché de Montfavet
Marché de Rognonas
Marché de Sorgues
Marché de Velleron
Marché des Producteurs
Marché du dimanche
Marché du jeudi
Marché du jeudi matin
Marché du samedi matin
Marché horticole
Place de l'Apparent
Place de la glacière
Place de la Juiverie
Place de la liberté
Place de la République
Place de Verdun
Place des frères Brun, architectes
Place du Marché
Place Ferdinand Buisson
Place Nationale
Place Xavier Battini
Square des Maréchaux

Hotels in Althen-des-Paluds

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostellerie du Moulin de la Roque

Theme Parks in Althen-des-Paluds

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc Spirou
Wave Island

Breweries in Althen-des-Paluds

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière la Machotte
Brasserie Ameno
Brasserie artisanale du mont Ventoux
Les Dyades

Stadiums & Teams in Althen-des-Paluds

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Althen-des-Paluds

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0

Airports Near Althen-des-Paluds

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Althen-des-Paluds

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Althen-des-Paluds
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Althen-des-Paluds

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption
Église des Valayans

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 Althen-des-Paluds

What is the population of Althen-des-Paluds?

Althen-des-Paluds has a population of 2,125 residents and is located in France. The population density is 860 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is Althen-des-Paluds expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,449, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,800 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Althen-des-Paluds?

Althen-des-Paluds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Althen-des-Paluds?

The job market in Althen-des-Paluds faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Althen-des-Paluds?

The median home value in Althen-des-Paluds is $147,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $739.

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