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Chanaz, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chanaz is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 510. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
510 Population 68/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,963 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,963 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population510
Density68/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,963
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$121,000
Rent$605
Housing Units204
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population510
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Coordinates45.8085°, 5.7943°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$25,963

About Chanaz

Chanaz is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 510. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Chanaz is $25,963, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (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: Chanaz vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,963
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% 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 Chanaz is $121,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $605 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 204 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,000
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$605
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units204

Property Tax

Chanaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates45.8085°N, 5.7943°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

879 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 27 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 40 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 49 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 148 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 27 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 69 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 125 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 150 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 128 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 83 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 143 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 147 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 61 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 150 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 123 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 31 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 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Chanaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Chanaz

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3

Museums in Chanaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée du Bois
Musée du Bugey-Valromey
Musée du Château
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Léon Marès
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée Savoisien
Museo Galletti
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly

Libraries in Chanaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
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 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 municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
L'Envolée0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque du Valromey0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Chanaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de Culoz
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
Marché du Sierroz
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Hotels in Chanaz

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de la Paillère
Le Doux Nid
Shana Hôtel & Résidence

Cafes in Chanaz

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de la place

Castles in Chanaz

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Lavours
Château Saint-Gilles

Breweries in Chanaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
Le Mel'in
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
Micro Brasserie la Virgule

Stadiums & Teams in Chanaz

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Ski Resorts Near Chanaz

56 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 $0
Les Karellis 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chanaz

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chanaz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chanaz

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle d'Orgeval
Église de l'Assomption
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Sainte-Appolonie

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 Chanaz

What is the population of Chanaz?

Chanaz has a population of 510 residents and is located in France. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

Is Chanaz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,963, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Chanaz?

Chanaz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chanaz?

The job market in Chanaz faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chanaz?

The median home value in Chanaz is $121,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $605.

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