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Barst, France

Grand Est · France

Barst is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 512. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
512 Population 335/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,410 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$27,410 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$111,200 home value, $556/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Density335/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,410
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,200
Rent$556
Housing Units205
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population512
Population Density335 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates49.0684°, 6.8334°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$27,410

About Barst

Barst is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 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 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barst is $27,410, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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 31 business establishments.

Income: Barst vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,410
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barst is $111,200, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 205 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$111,200
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units205

Property Tax

Climate in Barst

Barst has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F 0° / 5.4° 71.7
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F 0.1° / 7.1° 63.4
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.7° / 11.8° 57.3
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17° 41.6
May 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.5° 72.0
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.4° 58.5
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.4° 63.9
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.7° 73.9
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.3° 58.1
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 7.1° / 15.9° 64.6
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F 3.7° / 10.1° 68.5
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 1° / 6.3° 86.9
Barst 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 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates49.0684°N, 6.8334°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above France avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

938 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 83 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 33 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 9 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 83 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 32 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 40 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 47 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 34 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 35 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 83 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 36 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 35 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 11 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 34 km
Mar 18, 2005 3 km SW of Eppelborn, Germany M3.8 35 km
Jan 26, 2008 0 km SE of Nalbach, Germany M3.8 35 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 15 km
Aug 3, 2005 3 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 33 km
May 15, 2005 4 km SW of Lebach, Germany M3.8 35 km
May 10, 2005 2 km NNE of Heusweiler, Germany M3.8 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Barst has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.3").

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Radio Stations near Barst

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies (DE) schlager MP3 192 kbps
Classic Rock Radio (DE) classic rock MP3 128 kbps
BigFM Saarland (DE) hip-hop, new music AAC
MATHIS FM pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
Radio Diefflen (DE) alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (DE) ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany - MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) (DE) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel (DE) music, news MP3 192 kbps
techno paradize (DE) deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Trier (DE) lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
Radio Capsule electronica MP3 320 kbps
Radio Salü - AAC+ 64 kbps
SR1 (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 (DE) europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
Unser ding (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 - MP3 128 kbps
SR Kultur (DE) - MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Barst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunkermuseum
Conservatoire Automobile
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof
Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig
Ferrodrom
Freilichtmuseum Viktoriastollen Engelfangen
Galerie der HBKsaar
Gasgebläsehalle
Gedenkort
Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt
Heimatmuseum
Heritage Museum of the Pays d'Albe and the Maginot Aquatic Line
Historisches Museum Saar
Les Mineurs Wendel
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Lorraine - Musée des collections - arts et traditions
Musée de Grosbliederstroff
Musée de la Faïence
Musée des Techniques Faïencières
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Museum in der Schlosskirche
Saarländisches Uhrenmuseum
Schmiedemuseum
Sepulkralmuseum
Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie
Unterirdisches Saarland
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Westwall Museum

Libraries in Barst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek 1 der Philosophischen Fakultät0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Empirische Humanwissenschaften0.0
Bibliotèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Katholischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek für Naturwissenschaft und Technik der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät (NT) der Universität des Saarlandes und des INM – Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien0.0
Bibliothèque de Grosbliederstroff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Bienvenu0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Campus-Bibliothek für Informatik und Mathematik0.0
Deutsch-Europäisches Juridicum0.0
Espace culturel Le Cube0.0
Espace culturel St Barbe0.0
espace Patrick Gehl0.0
Europäisches Dokumentationszentrum0.0
Existenzgründungs-Bibliothek0.0
FrauenGenderBibliothek Saar0.0
Haus Der Begegnung0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Campus Alt-Saarbrücken, Bereich Goebenstraße0.0
Institutsbibliothek der Musikwissenschaft0.0
Katholische öffenliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Herz Jesu Köllerbach / Oberes Köllertal Heilige Familie0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le Phare0.0
Medi@thèque de Freyming-Merlebach0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Sarreguemines0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Medienladen0.0
Öffentliche Musikbücherei des Saarlandes0.0
PEEP Bibliothèque Scolaire0.0
Romanistik-Bibliothek0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarbrücken0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach0.0
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Seminarbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Barst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burbacher Markt
Ludwigsplatz
Nachmittagsmarkt Max Ophüls Platz
Obststand am Ilseplatz
St. Johanner Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt St. Arnual

Castles in Barst

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Barst

Breweries in Barst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galibot
Brasserie le Centième Singe
Brauerei Bruch
La Grenouille Assoiffée
Tiny Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Barst

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Barst

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monte Kubota 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Barst

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Alzing Airfield-Small Airport
Bambi Air Club-Small Airport
Bexbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Bining Airfield-Small Airport
Cann'Air ULM-Small Airport
Cappel Airfield-Small Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield-Small Airport
Dillingen Airfield-Small Airport
Eßweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Folschviller Airfield-Small Airport
FSV Illtal Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Couronné Airfield-Small Airport
Gros Rederching Airfield-Small Airport
Hargarten UL-Small Airport
Herbéviller Airfield-Small Airport
Hoeville Airfield-Small Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield-Small Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield-Small Airport
Kell Airfield-Small Airport
Kirn Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Konz-Könen Glider Field-Small Airport
Kusel-Langenbach Airfield-Small Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield-Small Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield-Small Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lunéville-Croismare Airfield-Small Airport
Marpingen Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Mont sur Meurthe Airfield-Small Airport
Mosailes en Moselle Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy Azelot Airfield-Small Airport
Nancy-Malzéville Airfield-Small Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield-Small Airport
Rémeling UL-Small Airport
Saarlouis-Düren Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Avold Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield-Small Airport
Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Barst

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ZAR Saarbrücken

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barst

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Louis
Église Saint-Wendelin

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 Barst

What is the population of Barst?

Barst has a population of 512 residents and is located in France. The population density is 335 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

Is Barst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,410, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $556 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 Barst?

Barst 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 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barst?

The unemployment rate in Barst is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barst?

The median home value in Barst is $111,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $556.

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