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Barr, France

Grand Est · France

Barr is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 6,343. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,343 Population 441/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,942 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,942 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$148,800 home value, $744/mo rent

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About Barr

Barr

Barr station is a railway station serving the commune of Barr, Bas-Rhin department, France. It is located on the Sélestat to Saverne railway. The station is owned and operated by SNCF, in the TER Grand Est regional rail network and is served by TER trains.

People

Population6,343
Density441/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,942
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$148,800
Rent$744
Housing Units2,537
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Population6,343
Population Density441 / sq mi
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates48.4076°, 7.4487°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$25,942

About Barr

Barr is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 6,343. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barr is $25,942, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 381 business establishments.

Income: Barr vs France

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)381

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barr is $148,800, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,537 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,800
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,537

Property Tax

Climate in Barr

Barr has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 635 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F -0.2° / 5.2° 35.4
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F 0° / 7.3° 34.0
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.6° / 12.2° 38.6
Apr 11.4°C / 53°F 5.7° / 17° 41.7
May 15.5°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.9° 77.1
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.4° 68.2
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.4° 71.9
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.1° 61.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.6° 54.5
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.2° / 15.8° 59.4
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.3° / 9.4° 47.4
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.8° / 5.9° 45.0
Barr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates48.4076°N, 7.4487°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,064 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 65 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 117 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 115 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 124 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 100 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 125 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 93 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 103 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 115 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 40 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 89 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 132 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 107 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 125 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 115 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 115 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 121 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 60 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Barr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Barr

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle des Vignes - - - -
École Maternelle des Vosges - - - -
École primaire et élémentaire des Vosges - - - -
École primaire des Vignes - - - -
École primaire Vallée - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Schuré - - - -
Collège de Barr - - - -
École primaire publique des Tanneurs - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barr

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skyrock rap MP3 128 kbps
baden.fm (DE) pop MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Alsace public radio MP3 128 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg (DE) oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Baden fm nur deutsch (DE) deutschpop, pop AAC
Accent 4 - MP3 128 kbps
Azur FM 68 - Colmar - MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio Ohr (DE) - AAC
4U 70s Flower rock classic MP3
Radio Belle Vue - MP3 256 kbps
Laut.FM Dark-Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Elsass - MP3 128 kbps
Est FM - MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio MMD (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Dark Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er (DE) 90's AAC
Cine-melody - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Judaïca Strasbourg religion MP3 128 kbps
Radio En Construction campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Studio 1 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Européen du Résistant Déporté
Distillerie
Espace Henri Loux Vaisselle traditionnelle alsacienne
Folie Marco
Fond Régional d'Art Contemporain
Fort de Mutzig
Hand pimp fire engine
La Maison du Pain d'épices
Le Musée de l'Art Populaire Alsacien de Patrick Singer
Les Secrets du Chocolat
Lotte`s Museum für Landwirtschaft
Maison de la Manufacture d'Armes Blanches
Maison du pain
Maison du Pain d'Alsace
Maison du Val de Villé
Mémorial de l'Alsace-Moselle
Musée de Benfeld
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée de la Chartreuse
Musée des traditions populaires
Musée du Dolder
Musée du Patrimoine Agricole
Musée Hansi
Musée Jean-Frédéric Oberlin
Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim
Musée Meyer'S - La Maison du Distillateur
Musée Municipal
Musée Würth
Museum
Palais du Pain d'épices
Scierie-musée Vincent
The House of Witches
Tour des Voleurs et Maison de Vigneron

Libraries in Barr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ebersheim0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Villé (CD67)0.0
Bibliothèque Dimière0.0
Bibliothèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
Bibliothèque Mille et Une Pages0.0
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 Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale du Hohwald0.0
Groupe scolaire du Schlotten0.0
Humanist Library0.0
La Locomotive0.0
Le monde de Théo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Barr0.0
Médiathèque de Molsheim0.0
Médiathèque de Ribeauvillé0.0
Médiathèque Denise Rack-Salomon0.0
Médiathèque du Kochersberg0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Argent0.0
Médiathèque Espace Gilbert Estève0.0
Médiathèque Gisèle Halimi0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Josselmann0.0
Médiathèque La Broque0.0
Médiathèque Ludothèque de Schirmeck « Soif de lire »0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque Marceau0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Point Virgule0.0

Farmers Markets in Barr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de marché
Le Marché bio
Marché aux Vins
Marché du frais et du bio
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire

Hotels in Barr

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5 Terres Hôtel & Spa - MGallery
A la Maison Rouge
Hôtel Le Manoir
Le Brochet
Le H

Cafes in Barr

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Authentique Café
Pâtisserie Chocolatier J Oster
Reserveur
Salon De The - La Verrière De Barr

Dentists in Barr

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Christine Freyermuth
FR #11707702721

Train Stations in Barr

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barr

Gas Stations in Barr

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage Karrer

Banks in Barr

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agence Groupama
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Barr

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie Guilhéon
Brasserie la Narcose
Brasserie La Saint-Pierre
Les Brasseurs du Ried
Matten

Ski Resorts Near Barr

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lac Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valtin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Schlucht 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gérardmer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gaschney 360 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Markstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ventron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rouge Gazon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Barr

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield-Small Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield-Small Airport
Baden-Oos Airfield-Small Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Belfort Chaux Airfield-Small Airport
Bining Airfield-Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield-Small Airport
Cappel Airfield-Small Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield-Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace-Small Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield-Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield-Small Airport
Haguenau Airfield-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield-Small Airport
La Tête Des Champs Altiport-Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield-Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Masevaux Airfield-Small Airport
Mosailes en Moselle Airfield-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield-Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Avold Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield-Small Airport
Salmbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Schweighofen Airfield-Small Airport
Siersthal Airstrip-Small Airport
Söller Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield-Small Airport
Trimbach Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barr

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise catholique Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Église Protestante Saint-Martin
La bonne nouvelle

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 Barr

What is the population of Barr?

Barr has a population of 6,343 residents and is located in France. The population density is 441 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

Is Barr expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,942, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,800 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barr?

Barr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barr?

The job market in Barr faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 381 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barr?

The median home value in Barr is $148,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $744.

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