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Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France

Occitanie · France

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,889. Elevation: 5,827 ft (1,776 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,889 Population 165/sq mi density
5,827 ft Elevation 1,776 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,306 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,306 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $589/mo rent

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About Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, or simply Odeillo, is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales and Cerdagne near the Spanish border in the south of France. It comprises the villages of Odeillo and Via, as well as Font-Romeu, one of the oldest ski resorts in France and the oldest in the Pyrenees.

People

Population1,889
Density165/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,306
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$589
Housing Units756
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Population1,889
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Coordinates42.5055°, 2.0401°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,231 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.6 inches (55 cm)
Median Household Income$23,306

About Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,889. The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet (1,776 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is $23,306, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (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 113 business establishments.

Income: Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,306
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is $117,800, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $589 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 756 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,800
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$589
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units756

Property Tax

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below France avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates42.5055°N, 2.0401°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 21.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 54 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 59 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 34 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 41 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 27 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 126 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 62 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 138 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 31 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 109 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 134 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 20 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 57 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 148 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 100 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 110 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 119 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 27 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 55 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
March 32°F (0°C) 3.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 28°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège climatique et sportif Pierre de Coubertin
Lycée climatique et sportif Pierre de Coubertin (voie professionnelle)
Chalet ESF
Lycée climatique et sportif Pierre de Coubertin (voie générale et technologique)
École primaire Le Soleil
RPI Font de l'Arrel
École maternelle RPI Font de l'Arrel
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Radio Stations near Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pyrénées FM MP3 192 kbps
Ràdio 90 (128k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Transparence MP3 128 kbps
Ràdio 90 (320k) (ES) funk, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Olot (ES) olot MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme
Exposició La Molina
Four solaire
Héliodyssée
Le Musée de Cerdagne
Maison de la réserve naturelle de Nohèdes
Musée de la charcuterie de Cerdagne
Musée du Granit & des tailleurs de pierres
Musée sans murs
Musée sans murs
Museu Cerdà
Museu de les Mines de Carbó de Surroca
Museu del Ciment
Museu del Pastor
Museu municipal de Llivia
Observatoire de la Montagne
Themis Solaire Innovation

Libraries in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comtat de Cerdanya0.0
Biblioteca Terra Baixa0.0
Bibliothèque associative Endavent0.0
Bibliothèque de Formiguères0.0
Bibliothèque de La Llagonne0.0
Bibliothèque de Matemale0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Louis0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre-Dels-Forcats0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Espace médiathèque0.0
Mairie Ayguatebia-Talau0.0
Médiathèque - Pyrénées Catalanes0.0
Médiathèque Ax les Thermes0.0
Médiathèque de Font-Romeu0.0
Médiathèque des Angles0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Jordi Pere Cerdà0.0

Farmers Markets in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Saillagouse

Hotels in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hôtel l’Ermitage
Hôtel Carlit
L'Orée du Bois
Le Grand Tétras
Le Romarin
Les Bones Hores
Les Bones Hores bar-restaurant-hotel
Pyrénées Hôtel

Cafes in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FEEDWITH

Cinemas in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casino

Clinics in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Val Pyrène

Dentists in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentiste Docteur Morut

Veterinaries in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

carmen et gomy

Train Stations in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

Bus Stations in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #864135362

Gas Stations in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #478497060

Banks in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Super U

Golf Courses in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf communal de Font-Romeu

Breweries in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie du Choucas

Stadiums & Teams in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Formiguères 0.0 $0
Domaine Les Monts d'Olmes 0.0 $0
Camurac 0.0 $0
Goulier 0.0 $0
Ascou 0.0 $0
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 $0
Station de Beille 0.0 $0
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 $0
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 $0
Puyvalador 0.0 $0
Ordino-Arcalís 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí Port del Comte 0.0 $0
Les Angles 0.0 $0
Pal-Arinsal 0.0 $0
Porte Puymorens 0.0 $0
La Quillane 0.0 $0
Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 0.0 $0
Cambre d'Aze 0.0 $0
Vallter 2000 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de Masella 0.0 $0
Estació d'esquí de la Molina 0.0 $0

Airports Near Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Girona-Costa Brava AirportGROLarge Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Folgueroles AirfieldMedium Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLEUMedium Airport
Aeròdrom del Pla de BagesSmall Airport
Aerodrom TapiolesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Pamiers - Les PujolsSmall Airport
Air Galamus AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de la MarranoSmall Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la CalmeSmall Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del PalmSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'HippopotameSmall Airport
Altisurface du Clos de LeguaSmall Airport
Artigat AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaugaillard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beuda Besalu Private AirstripSmall Airport
Camp de vol La PuiedaSmall Airport
Camp de Vol Prat de la Plana-MoiàSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo AvialSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ercé AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cerdanya AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Reuilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Manresa AirfieldSmall Airport
Moià Les UmbertesSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane AirfieldSmall Airport
Nébias AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puivert AirfieldSmall Airport
Régat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrat Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ste Léocadie AirfieldSmall Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULMSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulmodrome de LimouxSmall Airport
Villeneuve du Latou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Font Romeu Odeillo Via Principal
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Christ-Roi
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Sainte-Colombe
Ermitage Notre-Dame
Saint-Martin d'Odeillo

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via

What is the population of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via?

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a population of 1,889 residents and is located in France. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,306, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,800 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $589 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via?

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 21.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via?

The job market in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via?

The median home value in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via is $117,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $589.

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