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Crest, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Crest is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 8,517. Elevation: 604 ft (184 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Crest
Crest station is a railway station located in Crest, Drôme, south-eastern France. The station was opened in 1871 and is located on the Livron to Aspres-sur-Buëch line. Train services are operated by SNCF.
People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 8,517 |
| Population Density | 943 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7264°, 5.0152° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.7 inches (956 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.1 inches (21 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,140 |
About Crest
Crest is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 8,517. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Crest vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,140 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.3% |
| 408% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 511 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,800 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,407 |
Property Tax
Climate in Crest
Crest has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below France avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7264°N, 5.0152°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Crest has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").
Schools in Crest
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège et lycée Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Revesz Long | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Chandeneux | - | - | - | - |
| Cité Scolaire François-Jean Armorin | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
| École Georges Brassens | - | - | - | - |
| Maison Familiale Rurale la Chauméane de Divajeu | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Charles Royannez | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Anne Pierjean | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Anne Pierjean | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Crest
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Méga | chansons françaises, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panoramix Radio Station | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Saint Ferréol | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Saint Féréol | associative | MP3 | |
| Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans | local, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDWA Luc | dub, eclectic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jean marc Relut | local music, shanson | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RCF Drôme | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fontaine | chansons françaises | OGG 128 kbps |
Museums in Crest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardéche Miniatures | ||||
| Centre d'art de Crest | ||||
| Centre du Patrimoine Arménien | ||||
| Exposition | ||||
| Exposition minéraux et fossiles - Fondation Robert Ardouvin | ||||
| La Gare des Ramières | ||||
| La Maison des Voisins | ||||
| Les Clévos, cité des savoirs | ||||
| Maison de la Céramique du Pays de Dieulefit | ||||
| Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu | ||||
| Maison du Site de la Forêt de Saoû | ||||
| Musée Archéologique | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence | ||||
| Musée de Crussol | ||||
| Musée de l'Insolite | ||||
| Musée de la Clairette | ||||
| Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile | ||||
| Musée des Berthalais | ||||
| Museée du Protestantisme Dauphinois | ||||
| Sanctuaire St Joseph |
Libraries in Crest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montmeyran | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du DSDA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel | 0.0 | |||||
| CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon | 0.0 | |||||
| La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Chabeuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Dieulefit | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque départementale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du pays de Bourdeaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Plan | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Tambour | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| médiathèque Le Patio | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louise Michel | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Crest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etoile Café | |||||
| Grand Quai | |||||
| Halle Saint-Jean | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Chabeuil | |||||
| Marché de Saillans | |||||
| Marché des producteurs locaux | |||||
| Place de l'Europe | |||||
| Place des Clercs | |||||
| Place du Marché | |||||
| Place du Marché |
Hotels in Crest
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Crest
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Crest
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Crest
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Crest
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Crest
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Crest
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Crest
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Crest
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Crest
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Crest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:6:9 Bière Craft | ||||
| Brasserie de la Pleine Lune | ||||
| La vieille mule |
Stadiums & Teams in Crest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Crest
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Crest
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | OBS | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | VAF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Escoulin | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de la Jasserie | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | - | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assieu Paramotor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champis 07 Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Bacchus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cret de Montieux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Creysseilles les croix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deyras Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Champ Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Vastres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montélimar-Ancône Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierrelatte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruoms Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Valréas Visan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vienne Reventin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Crest
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Crest |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Crest
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle | |
| Chapelle Saint-François | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique | |
| Église réformée de Crest | |
| Église Saint-Sauveur |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Crest
What is the population of Crest?
Crest has a population of 8,517 residents and is located in France. The population density is 943 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.
Is Crest expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,140, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,800 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Crest?
Crest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Crest?
The job market in Crest faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 511 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Crest?
The median home value in Crest is $120,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604.