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Barby, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Barby is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 3,360. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,360 Population 1,592/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,661 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,661 median income, 11.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $821/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,360
Density1,592/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,661
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$164,200
Rent$821
Housing Units1,344
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population3,360
Population Density1,592 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates45.5681°, 5.9797°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$25,661

About Barby

Barby is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 3,360. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barby is $25,661, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: Barby vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,661
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barby is $164,200, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $821 (29% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,344 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,200
42% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$821
29% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,344

Property Tax

Barby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,592/sq mi
Coordinates45.5681°N, 5.9797°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,312 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 M4.8 122 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 149 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 96 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 57 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 133 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 50 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 29 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 135 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 48 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 121 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 42 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 117 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 142 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 118 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 119 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 62 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 126 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 - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Barby has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Barby

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de la Féjaz - - - -
École élémentaire de la Féjaz - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
École maternelle Le Manège - - - -
École maternelle Paul Barruel - - - -
Lycée des métiers du bâtiment du bois et de la topographie - LP du Nivolet - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
Collège Jean Mermoz - - - -
CFA Bâtiment - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barby

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 - MP3
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble - MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 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 Barby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Les Charmettes
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Maison Faune-Flore
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
Musée Bayard
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot
Musée du Château
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Saint-Jean
Musée Savoisien
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle

Libraries in Barby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
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 de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Terrasse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Ferrière0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
Salle des Arts0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Barby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché du Sierroz
Place de Verdun

Hotels in Barby

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Les Ailes
La Tour de Contrôle
Les Ailes
Villadoria

Castles in Barby

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château Chaffardon
Château de la Bâtie

Banks in Barby

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Barby

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Loges de la Forme

Breweries in Barby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Grésiv'Ale
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Baujue
Le Mel'in
Les funambules
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Barby

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Ski Resorts Near Barby

80 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Barby

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat 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
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate 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 Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barby

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barby

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste

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 Barby

What is the population of Barby?

Barby has a population of 3,360 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,592 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

Is Barby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,661, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $164,200 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $821 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barby?

Barby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barby?

The job market in Barby faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 202 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barby?

The median home value in Barby is $164,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $821.

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