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Flaxlanden, France

Grand Est · France

Flaxlanden is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,312 Population 414/sq mi density
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$33,545 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,545 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $709/mo rent

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About Flaxlanden

Flaxlanden

Flaxlanden is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. It forms part of the Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération, the inter-communal local government body for the Mulhouse conurbation.

People

Population1,312
Density414/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,545
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$141,800
Rent$709
Housing Units525
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Population1,312
Population Density414 / sq mi
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates47.6955°, 7.3148°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,380 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.9 inches (56 cm)
Median Household Income$33,545

About Flaxlanden

Flaxlanden is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Flaxlanden is $33,545, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (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 79 business establishments.

Income: Flaxlanden vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$33,545
55% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Flaxlanden is $141,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $709 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 525 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,800
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$709
39% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units525

Property Tax

Climate in Flaxlanden

Flaxlanden has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.9° / 5.5° 44.8
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -0.7° / 7.5° 44.7
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2° / 12° 47.3
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F 4.9° / 16.5° 56.2
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.4° 86.1
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.2° 76.9
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.4° 71.8
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14° / 26.1° 79.6
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 64.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16° 69.7
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.7° / 9.7° 61.9
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.1° / 6.1° 63.4
Flaxlanden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates47.6955°N, 7.3148°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 91 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 95 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 138 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 138 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 139 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 92 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 54 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 149 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 73 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 70 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 53 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 111 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 100 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 134 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in

Flaxlanden has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Flaxlanden

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Marcel Zwiller
École Élementaire Publique
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Radio Stations near Flaxlanden

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 32 Goldies (CH) MP3
Radio Swiss Classic (CH) AAC 96 kbps
Radio 32 (CH) local news, news MP3
Radio Basilisk (CH) MP3 128 kbps
baden.fm (DE) pop MP3 128 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) AAC 64 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg (DE) oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 (CH) AAC 48 kbps
GRRIF (CH) blues, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) kultur AAC 48 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Happy Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenzenlos,Radio grenzenlos [SPCast] (CH) charts, dance MP3 320 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) OGG 2000 kbps
Radio SRF Virus (CH) AAC 40 kbps
Arc Musique (CH) classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bollwerk (CH) MP3 320 kbps
RJB (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Dark Bites (DE) alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Flaxlanden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Schule
Château de Bucheneck
Cité du train
Dorfmuseum Therwil
Écomusée d'Alsace
Espace d'art contemportain Fernet Branca
Espace muséographique Victor Schoelcher, son oeuvre
Exposition Mémoire de Saumon
Exposition Mémoire du Rhin
Fondation François Schneider
Hartmannswillerkopf Franco-German Historial
Heimatmuseum
Hofstetter Dorfmuseum
La Grange à Bécanes - Musée Rhenan de la Moto
La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes
Musée de la mine et de la potasse
Musée de la Porte de Thann
Musée de la poterie
Musée de la Regence
Musée des amoureux et du patrimoine sundgauvien
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse
Musée du Papier Peint
Musée du Sapeur-Pompier d'Alsace
Musée Electropolis
Musée Historique de Mulhouse
Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf
Musée Paysan
Musée Théodore Deck
MUSEUM Dan GERBO
Nef des Jouets
Oberrheinisches Bädermuseum Heimatmuseum
Remise Rodersdorf
Stadtmuseum Neuenburg am Rhein
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Flaxlanden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bourtzwiller0.0
Bibliothèque de Dornach0.0
Bibliothèque des Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque du Drouot0.0
Bibliotheque le liseron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Salvator0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de la Fonderie0.0
Dorfbibliothek von A bis Z0.0
Escal'0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Ettingen0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbibliothek Therwil0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Oberwil0.0
GGG Stadtbibliothek Neubad0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Le Parnasse0.0
Learning Center0.0
Mediathek Efringen-Kirchen0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Cernay0.0
Médiathèque de Guebwiller0.0
Médiathèque de Kingersheim0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau0.0
Médiathèque La Citadelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nathan Katz0.0
Médiathèque Paul Kanitzer0.0
Mille Feuilles - Café0.0
Schönebuech0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neuenburg am Rhein0.0
Swiss TPH Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Flaxlanden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bio Wochenmarkt Ettingen
Extra Stockage
Le Marché du Canal Couvert de Mulhouse
Place du Marché
Wochenmarkt Neuenburg am Rhein

Breweries in Flaxlanden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lutterbach
Brasserie de Saint-Louis
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie du Rhin
Brasserie du Vallon
Kitchen Brew
La Passerelle
Microbrasserie G'Sundgo

Stadiums & Teams in Flaxlanden

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Ski Resorts Near Flaxlanden

44 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Schafmatt 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Hergiswil 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Röti 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0

Airports Near Flaxlanden

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Fricktal-Schupfart AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hütten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kirchzarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Flaxlanden

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Markgräferland-Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flaxlanden

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sébastien
Grotte de Lourdes

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 Flaxlanden

What is the population of Flaxlanden?

Flaxlanden has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in France. The population density is 414 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Flaxlanden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,545, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $709 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Flaxlanden?

Flaxlanden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches, with 21.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Flaxlanden?

The unemployment rate in Flaxlanden is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Flaxlanden?

The median home value in Flaxlanden is $141,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $709.

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