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Faverges-de-la-Tour, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Faverges-de-la-Tour is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,195. Elevation: 1,296 ft (395 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,195 Population 103/sq mi density
1,296 ft Elevation 395 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,097 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,097 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $738/mo rent

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About Faverges-de-la-Tour

Faverges-de-la-Tour

Faverges-de-la-Tour is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,195
Density103/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,097
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$147,600
Rent$738
Housing Units478
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Population1,195
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Coordinates45.5907°, 5.5214°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$27,097

About Faverges-de-la-Tour

Faverges-de-la-Tour is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,195. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet (395 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 Faverges-de-la-Tour is $27,097, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (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 72 business establishments.

Income: Faverges-de-la-Tour vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,097
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Faverges-de-la-Tour is $147,600, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 478 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,600
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$738
37% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units478

Property Tax

Faverges-de-la-Tour 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 1,296 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates45.5907°N, 5.5214°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above France avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

724 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 M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 122 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 61 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 80 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 59 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 59 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 77 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 147 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 58 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 38 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 127 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 85 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 132 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 90 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 14 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 132 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 123 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 131 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 135 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 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Faverges-de-la-Tour has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Faverges-de-la-Tour

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire Claude Cohen-Tannoudji
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Radio Stations near Faverges-de-la-Tour

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 MP3
Alpes 1 Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble MP3
Radio New's FM MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Faverges-de-la-Tour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caves de Chartreuse
La Grange Dimière
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison Ravier
Musée
Musée archéologique du lac de Paladru
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Gallo-Romain d'Aoste
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Mainssieux
Musée Paléoécologique de Cerin
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Museo Galletti
Museum of the wooden-sole galosh
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in Faverges-de-la-Tour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Paladru0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint Etienne de Crossey0.0
Bibliothèque du Pin - René Pellat0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
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 Montagnieu0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
Espace Culturel Romagnieu0.0
Francine Carles0.0
La Dôme0.0
La Fée Verte0.0
La Sirène0.0
Les Mots Passant0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque des Vallons de la Tour0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Médiathèque Les Abrets en Dauphiné0.0
Médiathèque Les Rondiers0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Philippe Vial0.0
Pages & Partage0.0

Farmers Markets in Faverges-de-la-Tour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ferme de la Cassole
Marché
Marché
Marché de Charavines
Marché de Voiron
marché du lundi
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Castles in Faverges-de-la-Tour

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château

Golf Courses in Faverges-de-la-Tour

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf du Château de Faverges

Breweries in Faverges-de-la-Tour

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie Thetys
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Bi'nche
La Dauphine
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
La Maiz'
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in Faverges-de-la-Tour

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Ski Resorts Near Faverges-de-la-Tour

42 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 $0
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 $0
Col d'Ornon 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Chamrousse 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
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0

Airports Near Faverges-de-la-Tour

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dôme de la Lauze AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Faverges-de-la-Tour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Faverges De La Tour

Churches & Religious Organizations in Faverges-de-la-Tour

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Barthélemy

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 Faverges-de-la-Tour

What is the population of Faverges-de-la-Tour?

Faverges-de-la-Tour has a population of 1,195 residents and is located in France. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

Is Faverges-de-la-Tour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,097, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,600 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Faverges-de-la-Tour?

Faverges-de-la-Tour 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 Faverges-de-la-Tour?

The unemployment rate in Faverges-de-la-Tour is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Faverges-de-la-Tour?

The median home value in Faverges-de-la-Tour is $147,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $738.

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