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Carpentras, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Carpentras is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 29,709. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
29,709 Population 2,029/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,282 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$20,282 median income, 19.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,709
Density2,029/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,282
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$569
Housing Units11,884
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population29,709
Population Density2,029 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates44.0551°, 5.0481°
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$20,282

About Carpentras

Carpentras is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 29,709. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 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 Carpentras is $20,282, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,783 business establishments.

Income: Carpentras vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,282
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.0%
428% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,783

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carpentras is $113,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 11,884 total housing units in the city. 30.6% 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$113,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units11,884

Property Tax

Climate in Carpentras

Carpentras has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -2.9° / 14.7° 21.3
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F -1.3° / 18.4° 30.6
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F -1.4° / 21.7° 37.4
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 0° / 24.8° 45.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 5.8° / 28.8° 50.2
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 11.6° / 36.7° 40.2
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 13.8° / 38.5° 16.4
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 13.8° / 39.5° 22.3
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 7.7° / 33.3° 63.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 6.4° / 27° 78.7
Nov 9.4°C / 49°F -1° / 20.9° 80.9
Dec 6.3°C / 43°F -2.4° / 16.1° 65.9
Carpentras 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 361 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

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density2,029/sq mi
Coordinates44.0551°N, 5.0481°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

676 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 M4.8 117 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 145 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 58 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 139 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 122 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 149 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 139 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 139 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 108 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 122 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 77 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 78 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 118 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 110 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 143 km
Oct 16, 2003 6 km NE of Jausiers, France M3.5 146 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 85 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 118 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 - - 88 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 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Carpentras has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Carpentras

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée professionnel Victor Hugo - - - -
Lycée général privé Marie PILA - - - -
École de Quintine - - - -
École élémentaire Émile Bouche - - - -
Ecole élémentaire Gandié - - - -
Maternelle Gandié - - - -
Ecole primaire Nord B - - - -
École élémentaire Nord A - - - -
Maternelle Quintine - - - -
Collège François Raspail - - - -
École maternelle Cité Verte - - - -
Ecole élémentaire La Roseraie - - - -
Ecole maternelle La Roseraie - - - -
École maternelle Mise Pouzol - - - -
École maternelle Amandiers - - - -
École élémentaire Nord B - - - -
École primaire François Jouve Pou du Plan - - - -
CFA - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Les Chênes - - - -
Collège Marie Pila - - - -
École maternelle Marie Pila - - - -
Campus Provence Ventoux - - - -
École maternelle Alice Reynaud - - - -
Collège Alphonse Daudet - - - -
Lycée Victor Hugo - - - -
École primaire privée Marie PILA - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Jean Henri Fabre - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Jean Henri Fabre - - - -
Collège Jean Henri Fabre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carpentras

7 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
Radio Saint Ferréol - MP3

Museums in Carpentras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
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 du Costume Comtadin
Maison Jean Vilar
Maison Jean Vilar
Moulin à huile de Roussillon
Moulin à Papier
Musée "Village de santons"
Musée aéronautique d'Orange
Musée Angladon
Musée Archéologique Théo Desplans
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 Figurine
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la résistance
Musée de la Vieille École
Musée de Mormoiron
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 Jean Moulin "Souvenir de mon pays"
Musée juif comtadin
Musée Lapidaire
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée Louis Vouland
Musée municipal
Musée Pierre Salinger
Musée SCAD Lacoste
Musée Sobirats
Musée Témoignage et Patrimoine
Musée-Bibliothèque François Pétrarque
Museum Requien
Naturoptère
Palais du Roure
Pommer Public Bath museum
Pont Saint-Bénezet
Village des Bories

Libraries in Carpentras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales0.0
Archives municipales de Cavaillon0.0
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 municipale0.0
Bibliothéque 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 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
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
Gigondas0.0
Issidore Rollande0.0
L'Oustau di Libre0.0
La Couleur des Mots0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Amédée de Pontbriand0.0
Médiathèque Ceccano0.0
Médiathèque de Caumont0.0
Médiathèque de Maulaucène0.0
Médiathèque Ferme des Arts0.0
Médiathèque Jean Tortel0.0
Médiathèque La Durance0.0
Médiathèque Marc Mielly0.0
Médiathèque Michel Brusset0.0
Médiathèque Renaud-Barrault0.0
Médiathèque Varadier d'Estourmel0.0
mediatheque: Auprès de la fontaine0.0
Paul & Alice Cluchier0.0
Pôle Francine Foussa0.0

Farmers Markets in Carpentras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ch'tiot poulet
Fruits & Légumes
Halles d'Avignon
Le marché des producteurs
Le Planet
Marché
Marché agricole
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 horticole
Petit Marché
Place de l'Apparent
Place de la glacière
Place de la Juiverie
Place de la liberté
Place de Verdun
Place des frères Brun, architectes
Place du Marché
Place Ferdinand Buisson
Place Nationale
Place Xavier Battini
Square des Maréchaux

Hotels in Carpentras

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Comtadin
Hôtel La Lavande
Hôtel le Forum
Hôtel Restaurant Safari
Hôtel Restaurant Safari
L'univers
Le coq hardi

Cafes in Carpentras

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A la Bon'Heur
Bar de la petite vitesse
Café de France
Café du Siècle
La gloriette du Talmelier
Le café de l'Orient
Le Chiquito
Le Kawa café
Le Petit Cafe
Le Petit Serrois
Le Point de Lumière

Cinemas in Carpentras

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Rivoli

Monuments in Carpentras

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ancien hôtel-dieu
Chapelle du Collège
Château de la Roseraie
L'arc romain
Musée
N.D. de l'Observance

Castles in Carpentras

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Martinet

Train Stations in Carpentras

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carpentras

Bus Stations in Carpentras

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Carpentras
Place Terradou

Gas Stations in Carpentras

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comtat carburants
E. Leclerc
Esso
Intermarché
Relais de la Mède
Super U Carpentras

Banks in Carpentras

13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Carpentras

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADN GYM
Fit leen
Le Cubbe

Breweries in Carpentras

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière la Machotte
Brasserie Ameno
Brasserie artisanale du mont Ventoux
Brasserie de l'Etoile
Les Dyades

Stadiums & Teams in Carpentras

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Carpentras

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Carpentras

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aix Les Milles airport-Small Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Banon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus-Small Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield-Small Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
Jouques Bèdes Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Pourrières Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport
Vinon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carpentras

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carpentras Annexe
Carpentras Poste Boutique
La Poste
Relais Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carpentras

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Siffrein
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Santé
Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette
Église protestante unie de France
Notre-Dame de l'Observance
Synagogue

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Carpentras

What is the population of Carpentras?

Carpentras has a population of 29,709 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,029 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is Carpentras expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,282, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 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 Carpentras?

Carpentras 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 Carpentras?

The job market in Carpentras faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,783 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carpentras?

The median home value in Carpentras is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.

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