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Charavines, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Charavines is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,545. Elevation: 1,631 ft (497 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,545 Population 228/sq mi density
1,631 ft Elevation 497 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,985 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,985 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

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About Charavines

Charavines

Charavines is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,545
Density228/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,985
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$625
Housing Units618
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Population1,545
Population Density228 / sq mi
Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Coordinates45.4289°, 5.5149°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$25,985

About Charavines

Charavines is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,545. The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet (497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charavines is $25,985, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (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 93 business establishments.

Income: Charavines vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,985
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charavines is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 618 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units618

Property Tax

Charavines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density228/sq mi
Coordinates45.4289°N, 5.5149°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

970 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 149 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 131 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 112 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 68 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 74 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 92 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 140 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 147 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 149 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 74 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 75 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 40 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 144 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 147 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 134 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 141 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 115 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 92 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 56 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 - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest

Charavines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Charavines

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire de la Fure - - - -
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Radio Stations near Charavines

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 - MP3
Alpes 1 Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble - MP3
Radio New's FM - MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Charavines

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aconit
ARHome
Bastille art center
Batiment administratif - Bibliothèque
Caves de Chartreuse
Ecomusée des Objets d'Antan
Espace historique
Espace muséographique de l'OSUG
La Casemate
La Grange Dimière
La Plateforme - Centre d'information sur les projets urbains
Le Grand Séchoir
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Magasin-CNAC
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison du Docteur Gagnon
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée André Moch
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée archéologique Saint-Laurent
Musée Dauphinois
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de Bressieux
Musée de Grenoble
Musée de l'Ancien Évêché
Musée de la Ganterie
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Isère
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée des sciences médicales
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des troupes de montagne
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Hébert
Musée Mainssieux
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Museo Galletti
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh
Orangerie - Salle d'exposition temporaire

Libraries in Charavines

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antigone0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative BPT0.0
Bibliothèque Centre-Ville0.0
Bibliothèque d'étude et du patrimoine0.0
Bibliothèque de La Buisse0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Noyarey0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne de Crossey0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Martin le Vinoux0.0
Bibliothèque du musée0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Fiancey0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel Péri0.0
Bibliothèque Gisèle Halimi0.0
Bibliothèque Grenoble International0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale le Lutrin0.0
Bibliothèque Jardin de Ville0.0
Bibliothèque Maison Barnave0.0
Bibliothèque Mimi Mingat-Lerme0.0
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 Internationale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Le Verbe Être0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Langevin0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Simone Lagrange - Mi-Plaine0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine pharmacie0.0
Centre régional de documentation pédagogique de l'académie de Grenoble0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
Espace Michel Brunel - Château de Saint-Ours0.0
Francine Carles0.0
La Dôme0.0
La Fée Verte0.0
La Sirène0.0
Les Mots Passant0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Isère0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque l'Ellipse0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Paul Éluard0.0
Médiathèque Philippe Vial0.0
Médiathèque Stravinski0.0
Pages & Partage0.0

Farmers Markets in Charavines

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Halle Sainte-Claire
Le marché du bourg
Le marché du mercredi après-midi
Les Halles
Marché alimentaire des producteurs Saint-André
Marché André Balme
Marché Croix-Rouge
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Fures
Marché de l'Abbaye
Marché de l'Estacade
Marché de la Fontaine
Marché de la Monta
Marché de Prédieu
Marché de Quaix-en-Chartreuse
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Voiron
Marché des Aiguinards
Marché du bourg Sassenage
marché du lundi
Marché Hébert
Marché Hoche
Marché Les Glériates
Marché Louis Maisonnat
Marché Louis Maisonnat
Marché Marcel Cachin
Marché Marius Camet
Marché Paysan
Marché Place aux Herbes
Marché Place Sainte-Claire
Marché Saint-Bruno
Place Firmin Gautier

Hotels in Charavines

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Beau Rivage

Cafes in Charavines

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Gare

Veterinaries in Charavines

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Charavines

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garage Henri Chaboud

Banks in Charavines

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Charavines

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Cuves
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
Brewhouse
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Bi'nche
La Dauphine
La Furieuse
La Maiz'
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Charavines

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Charavines

43 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Entremonts 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 Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 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 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Col de Rousset 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 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Charavines

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small 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

Post Offices in Charavines

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Charavines

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charavines

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Charavines

What is the population of Charavines?

Charavines has a population of 1,545 residents and is located in France. The population density is 228 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Charavines expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,985, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Charavines?

Charavines has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Charavines?

The unemployment rate in Charavines is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charavines?

The median home value in Charavines is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.

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