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Chavanod, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Chavanod is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,226. Elevation: 1,660 ft (506 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,226 Population 431/sq mi density
1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$31,644 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,644 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$196,800 home value, $984/mo rent

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About Chavanod

Chavanod

Chavanod is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. It is part of the urban area of Annecy.

People

Population2,226
Density431/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,644
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$196,800
Rent$984
Housing Units890
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Population2,226
Population Density431 / sq mi
Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Coordinates45.8901°, 6.0393°
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$31,644

About Chavanod

Chavanod is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,226. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet (506 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 Chavanod is $31,644, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (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 134 business establishments.

Income: Chavanod vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,644
58% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chavanod is $196,800, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $984 (15% below the national average of $1,163). There are 890 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 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,800
30% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$984
15% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units890

Property Tax

Chavanod 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 1,660 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

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates45.8901°N, 6.0393°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

992 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 136 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 125 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 27 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 28 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 15 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 140 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 12 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 149 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 63 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 129 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 105 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 140 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 133 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 107 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 97 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 133 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 44 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 131 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 - - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Chavanod has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Chavanod

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Sainte-Croix - - - -
Institut des sciences de l'environnement et des territoires d'Annecy - site de Chavanod - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé ISETA-ECA - - - -
École primaire publique CHAVANOD - - - -
Institut des sciences de l'environnement et des territoires d'Annecy - site de Chavanod - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chavanod

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima - MP3 192 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
One FM (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle74 - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chavanod

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Deumeure du Père Noël
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
La maison du Père Fouettard
La Maison du Salève
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison Faune-Flore
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée du Bois
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Léon Marès
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins

Libraries in Chavanod

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleiry0.0
Bibliothèque de Vers0.0
Bibliothèque de Villy-le-Pelloux0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale André Dussollier0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Turbine0.0
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Reignier0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Savoie-biblio0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Chavanod

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Cafes in Chavanod

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les gorges du Fier

Theatres in Chavanod

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium de l'Esty

Golf Courses in Chavanod

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Montrottier

Breweries in Chavanod

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie du Mont Salève
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards

Stadiums & Teams in Chavanod

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chavanod

85 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Brassus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-George 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aussois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chavanod

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chavanod

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Chavanod

Treatment Centers in Chavanod

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chavanod

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Nativité-de-Marie

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 Chavanod

What is the population of Chavanod?

Chavanod has a population of 2,226 residents and is located in France. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

Is Chavanod expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,644, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,800 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $984 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Chavanod?

Chavanod 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 Chavanod?

Chavanod has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chavanod?

The median home value in Chavanod is $196,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $984.

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