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Fareins, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Fareins is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,862. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,862 Population 605/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,236 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,236 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $623/mo rent

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About Fareins

Fareins

Fareins is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

People

Population1,862
Density605/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,236
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$124,600
Rent$623
Housing Units745
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population1,862
Population Density605 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates46.0191°, 4.7614°
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$29,236

About Fareins

Fareins is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,862. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 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 Fareins is $29,236, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (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 112 business establishments.

Income: Fareins vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,236
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fareins is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $623 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 745 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,600
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$623
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units745

Property Tax

Fareins 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 656 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

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates46.0191°N, 4.7614°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 94 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 123 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 123 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 138 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 96 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 149 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 124 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 53 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 144 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 76 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 109 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 57 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 84 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 80 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 109 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 149 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 77 km
Jul 20, 1996 1 km NNE of La Balme-de-Sillingy, France M3.7 100 km
Aug 6, 1995 7 km SSW of Vallorbe, Switzerland M3.7 140 km
Aug 6, 1997 5 km NNE of Bletterans, France M3.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Fareins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Fareins

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fareins

49 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
Allzic Radio Brazil bossa nova, bossanova MP3 128 kbps
8Beats - MP3
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 - MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues - AAC+ 64 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
Activ radio - MP3 320 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 - MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station - MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône - MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
RFM PARTY 90 - AAC+ 128 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
radio aléo local radio MP3 192 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg - MP3 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 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
Radio Calade classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Fareins

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abode of Chaos
Ampère Museum
Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-Dieu
Atelier Mattelon
Entre'Vue
Fossilea
Hameau Dubœuf - Le centre de vinification
Historial du Saint-Curé d'Ars
La Gare du vin
La Maison du Terroir Beaujolais
Le Prieuré
Maison des Canuts
Maison du patrimoine de la ville de Villefranche
Maison du Saint-Curé-d'Ars
Maison Natale du Curé d'Ars
Micro-Folie
Musco
Musée Antoine Brun
Musée Chazay d'Azergues
Musée Claude Bernard
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre
Musée de l'informatique du centre de calcul de l'IN2P3
Musée de la Mine et de la minéralogie
Musée de sciences biologiques Docteur Mérieux
Musée des sapeurs-pompiers de Lyon
Musée des Traditions Populaires Marius Audin
Musée du train miniature
Musée Gabriel Chevallier
Musée Guillon du Compagnonnage
Musée Jean Couty
Musée Jean Couty
Musée John Mc Grew
Musée l'Histoire du Vigneron en Beaujolais
Musée Paul Dini
Musée Testut-Latarjet
Musée Trévoux et ses Trésors
Soierie Vivante
Soierie Vivante
Tomaselli Collection
Wine museum

Libraries in Fareins

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.B.C. Bibliothèque0.0
Agence Communale Rillieux-la-Pape Mairie0.0
biblioteque jean de la fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Annie-Schwartz0.0
Bibliothèque Claude Vermorel0.0
Bibliothèque d'IUT0.0
Bibliothèque de Crépieux0.0
Bibliothèque de Juliénas0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliothèque de Mathématiques0.0
Bibliothèque de Mionnay0.0
Bibliothèque de Reyrieux0.0
Bibliothèque de savigneux0.0
Bibliothèque des Sources0.0
Bibliothèque du 4e Croix-Rousse0.0
Bibliothèque du 9e la Duchère – Annie Schwartz0.0
Bibliothèque du 9e Saint-Rambert0.0
Bibliothèque INSA Lyon Marie Curie0.0
Bibliothèque Jean De La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Serres (S3)0.0
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 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 Limas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Porte des Pierres Dorées0.0
Bibliothèque Nuzilly0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Éducation Lyon - Croix-Rousse0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Sciences Lyon 10.0
CEDRATS0.0
Esqale0.0
Hôtel de Ville0.0
La Bouquinerie de Saint Romain0.0
Le Singuliers0.0
Lycée du Parc0.0
Maison de La Tour0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Maison des Carriers0.0
Médiatèque Le Pisé0.0
Médiatèque municipale Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Gardoni (la MAG)0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Pivot0.0
Médiathèque de Couzon au Mont d'Or0.0
Médiathèque de Dardilly0.0
Médiathèque de lentilly0.0
Médiathèque de Marcy L'Etoile0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Laurent d'Oingt0.0
Médiathèque de Vaise – Marceline Desbordes-Valmore0.0
Médiathèque de Vaulx-en-Velin0.0
Médiathèque du Tonkin0.0
Médiathèque François Édouard0.0
Médiathèque L'Echappée0.0
Médiathèque L'éphémère0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque la Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Le 200.0
Médiathèque Louise Labé0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Mendès-France0.0
Simon Vieille0.0

Farmers Markets in Fareins

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Francis Beausoleil
Halle du Franc-Lyonnais
Halles
intermarché
Les Halles Mont d'Or
Les Puces du Canal
Les Puces du Canal
Marché alimentaire Camille Flammarion
Marché alimentaire Commandant Arnaud
Marché alimentaire de la Croix-Rousse
Marché alimentaire du soir de l'Abbé Pierre
Marché alimentaire Duchère Balmont
Marché alimentaire Duchère Sauvegarde
Marché alimentaire Petite Place de la Croix-Rousse
Marché alimentaire place Schönberg
Marché alimentaire St Rambert - Henri Barbusse
Marché Biologique Croix-Rousse
Marché biologique Vaise
Marché Bonne Mine
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de Croix luizet
Marché de Montessuy
Marché de producteurs Bio
Marché des Buers
Marché des Semailles
Marché du Pont d'Herbens
Marché du Village
Marché Montgolfier
Marché produits manufacturés Croix-Rousse
Marché Roger Salengro
Place du Champ de Foire
Super Marché aux Puces

Castles in Fareins

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château Bouchet
Château de Fléchères
Château de Messimy
Château de Montbriand

Dentists in Fareins

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #12621006771

Gas Stations in Fareins

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Fareins

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belafonte
Bellagio
Brasserie Kachmar
Grand Café de la Mairie
L'Affoleuse
La Mousse du Hérisson
Terre de Bières
Virage 7

Stadiums & Teams in Fareins

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fareins

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield-Medium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Saint-Yan AirportSYTMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux-Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins-Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield-Small Airport
Bibost Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Brancion Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Forez Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La Clayette Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montceau-les-Mines Pouilloux Airfield-Small Airport
Montverdun Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Paray-le-Monial Airfield-Small Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut Airfield-Small Airport
Précieux Airfield-Small Airport
Roanne Mably Airfield-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield-Small Airport
Tournus Cuisery Airfield-Small Airport
ulm St Eusebe Airfield-Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fareins

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Beauregard
Fareins
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Fareins

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Romans Ferrari
Clinique de Gleizé
Clinique Les Bruyères | Inicea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fareins

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Our Lady of the Assumption
Église Saint-François-d'Assise
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 Fareins

What is the population of Fareins?

Fareins has a population of 1,862 residents and is located in France. The population density is 605 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

Is Fareins expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,236, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $623 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fareins?

Fareins 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 Fareins?

The unemployment rate in Fareins is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fareins?

The median home value in Fareins is $124,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $623.

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