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Charvieu-Chavagneux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Charvieu-Chavagneux is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 8,506. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,506 Population 2,547/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,510 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,510 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$155,400 home value, $777/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,506
Density2,547/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,510
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$155,400
Rent$777
Housing Units3,402
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population8,506
Population Density2,547 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates45.7500°, 5.1500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$25,510

About Charvieu-Chavagneux

Charvieu-Chavagneux is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 8,506. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Charvieu-Chavagneux is $25,510, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 510 business establishments.

Income: Charvieu-Chavagneux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,510
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)510

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Charvieu-Chavagneux is $155,400, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $777 (33% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,402 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,400
45% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$777
33% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,402

Property Tax

Climate in Charvieu-Chavagneux

Charvieu-Chavagneux has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
Charvieu-Chavagneux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density2,547/sq mi
Coordinates45.7500°N, 5.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 88 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 98 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 71 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 72 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 134 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 110 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 83 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 30 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 111 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 124 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 135 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 34 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 129 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 119 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 42 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 28 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 42 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 74 km
Oct 1, 2016 12 km ESE of Samoëns, France M3.8 137 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 75 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 — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Charvieu-Chavagneux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Charvieu-Chavagneux

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Jean de la Fontaine — — — —
École primaire Francis Jammes — — — —
École maternelle Paul Verlaine — — — —
École élémentaire Marcel Pagnol — — — —
Collège Martin Luther King — — — —
École primaire Alponse Daudet — — — —
École primaire Paul Éluard — — — —
École Charles Perrault — — — —
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Radio Stations near Charvieu-Chavagneux

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues — AAC+ 64 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) — AAC 64 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg — MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Charvieu-Chavagneux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de Montluel
Conservatoire de la Fondation Berliet
Espace Muséal de Gandil
Jean Devron
La Grange Chevrotière
Maison de la Photographie
Minéralogica
Missions 2070
Musée
Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de l'Aviation Clément Ader
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée Testut-Latarjet
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
OL Le Musée
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Charvieu-Chavagneux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
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Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Four0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Marennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Mionnay0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse0.0
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 de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Marie-Ghislaine Chassine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Claudel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Gamache0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Provisoire0.0
Espace Pierre Poivre0.0
La Livrethèque0.0
Le Brrrazero0.0
Le Jardins des Lecteurs0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
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Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque d'Heyrieux0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Diémoz0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie0.0
Médiathèque de Luzinay0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque de Serpaize0.0
Médiathèque de Vaulx-en-Velin0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine0.0
Médiathèque des collines0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jean Prévost0.0
Médiathèque L'Echappée0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce0.0

Farmers Markets in Charvieu-Chavagneux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Francis Beausoleil
Halle couverte
Marché Berliet
Marché Curial
Marché de producteurs locaux
Marché de Septème
Marché des Semailles
Marché du Pont d'Herbens
Marché du soir Louis Ailloud
Marché du Village
Marché Ferdinand Buisson
Marché Roger Salengro
Place de la Maison des Arts
Super Marché aux Puces

Gas Stations in Charvieu-Chavagneux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc

Banks in Charvieu-Chavagneux

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Charvieu-Chavagneux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bee King
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie des Ursulines
Brasserie Malt Emoi
Grand Café de la Mairie

Stadiums & Teams in Charvieu-Chavagneux

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Ski Resorts Near Charvieu-Chavagneux

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Colline des Bains 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Montagnes de Lans 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 — — —
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de Porte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Terre Ronde 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Charvieu-Chavagneux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—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
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield—Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield—Small Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Lavours Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Montaud Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Charvieu-Chavagneux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Charvieu

Treatment Centers in Charvieu-Chavagneux

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Romans Ferrari

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charvieu-Chavagneux

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Association islamique de Charvieu-Chavagneux
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Nizier

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 Charvieu-Chavagneux

What is the population of Charvieu-Chavagneux?

Charvieu-Chavagneux has a population of 8,506 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,547 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Charvieu-Chavagneux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,510, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $155,400 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $777 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Charvieu-Chavagneux?

Charvieu-Chavagneux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Charvieu-Chavagneux?

The job market in Charvieu-Chavagneux faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 510 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Charvieu-Chavagneux?

The median home value in Charvieu-Chavagneux is $155,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $777.

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