Domessin, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Domessin is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,479. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,479 Population 390/sq mi density

1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

45.4 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$27,000 Median Income

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$141,600 home value, $708/mo rent

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About Domessin

Domessin is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

People

Population1,479

Density390/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,000

Unemployment7.7%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$141,600

Rent$708

Housing Units592

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

Rain45.4 in/yr

Sunny Days269/yr

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)

Population	1,479
Population Density	390 / sq mi
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates	45.5474°, 5.7050°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	54°F (12°C)
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall	7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income	$27,000

About Domessin

Domessin is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,479. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 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 Domessin is $27,000, which is 64% 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 89 business establishments.

Income: Domessin vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$27,000
	64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.7%
	114% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Domessin is $141,600, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $708 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 592 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$141,600
	50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$708
	39% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	592

Property Tax

Domessin 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 1,033 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below France avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	390/sq mi
Coordinates	45.5474°N, 5.7050°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"

19% above France avg

Snowfall 7.8"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,055 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	131 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	109 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	142 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	49 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	56 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	72 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	55 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	131 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	139 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	62 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	138 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	135 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	136 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	149 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	53 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	136 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	141 km
Jan 11, 2006	1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France	M4.1	47 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	140 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	141 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	-	-	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in
February	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	4.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
November	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Coldest

Domessin has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Domessin

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École des Platanes	-	-	-	-
École élémentaire le Coup de Crayon	-	-	-	-
Les Tilleuls	-	-	-	-
Groupe Scolaire Grégory Lemarchal	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Domessin

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Meuh	electronic, funk	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8	-	MP3
H2O	annecy, haute-savoie	MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère	local, local radio	MP3 192 kbps
ODS Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock	alternative rock, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie	rock	MP3 256 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
All Piano Radio	classical, classical piano	MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble	-	MP3
Radio RKS	local, local radio	AAC 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble	dance, dance music	MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB)	-	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse	-	MP3
Radio Grésivaudan	local news, local radio	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto	hits, pop	MP3 120 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble	-	MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR	-	AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio	-	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Domessin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Caves de Chartreuse
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
La Grange Dimière
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Les Charmettes
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison Ravier
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Tisserands
Musée du Château
Musée Faure
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Mainssieux
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée Savoisien
Museo Galletti
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh

Libraries in Domessin

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy		0.0
Bibliothèque de La Buisse		0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne de Crossey		0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu		0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes		0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs		0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat		0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens		0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres		0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Terrasse		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Montagnieu		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude		0.0
Bouquiniste		0.0
Cure		0.0
En voyage les livres		0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu		0.0
Francine Carles		0.0
La Dôme		0.0
La Sirène		0.0
Le Kioske		0.0
Les Mots Passant		0.0
Maison des associations		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Mediathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque de Belley		0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin		0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain		0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour		0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque		0.0
Médiathèque George Sand		0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau		0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre		0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée		0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné		0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers		0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac		0.0
Médiathèque municipale		0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens		0.0
Médiathèque Philippe Vial		0.0
Pages & Partage		0.0
Salle des Arts		0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac		0.0

Farmers Markets in Domessin

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ferme de la Cassole
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Fures
Marché de Tullins
Marché de Voiron
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
marché du lundi
Marché du Sierroz
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Castles in Domessin

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Mandrin

Breweries in Domessin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
Brasserie Thetys
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Dauphine
La Maiz'
Le Mel'in
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte

Stadiums & Teams in Domessin

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Domessin

53 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Aillon-Margériaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les 7 Laux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Porte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Egaux - St Hugues	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine du Barioz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stade des Neiges du Barioz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Marcieu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Collet d'Allevard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Grand Domaine	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Granier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Entremonts	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Aillon-le-Jeune	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sappey-en-Chartreuse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Féclaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de Plainpalais	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Revard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plateau du Revard	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Sambuy Seythenex	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Semnoz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plateau des Glières	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Terre Ronde	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Croisette	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Menthières	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Montagnes de Lans	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Signaraux	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col de l'Arzelier	-	-	$0	-	-	-
L'Alpe du Grand Serre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Deux Alpes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Col d'Ornon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Porte d'Herbouilly	-	-	$0	-	-	-
La Grave	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Villard de Lans - Corrençon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Chazelet	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Colline des Bains	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Gresse en Vercors	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chamrousse	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Coulmes	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Albiez-Montrond	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Karellis	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Les Sybelles	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Domaine de Beldina	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Le Corbier	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Domessin

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Geneva International Airport	GVA	Large Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport	LYS	Large Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)	-	Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airport	NCY	Medium Airport
Annemasse Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport	CMF	Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport	GNB	Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport	VAF	Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux	-	Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul	-	Small Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield	-	Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin	-	Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel	-	Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave	-	Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat	-	Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield	-	Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu 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 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
Frontonas Airfield	-	Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface	-	Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield	-	Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport	AHZ	Small 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
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM	-	Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mens Airstrip	-	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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Domessin

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Roch
Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Notre-Dame du Banchet

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 Domessin

What is the population of Domessin?

Domessin has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in France. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

Is Domessin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,600 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Domessin?

Domessin 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 Domessin?

The unemployment rate in Domessin is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Domessin?

The median home value in Domessin is $141,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $708.

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