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Fraize, France

Grand Est · France

Fraize is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 3,029. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,029 Population 503/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,913 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,913 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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About Fraize

Fraize

Fraize is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France about 25 miles from Colmar.

People

Population3,029
Density503/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,913
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population3,029
Population Density503 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates48.1866°, 6.9979°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.3 inches (1,456 mm)
Annual Snowfall58.9 inches (150 cm)
Median Household Income$21,913

About Fraize

Fraize is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 3,029. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Fraize is $21,913, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Fraize vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,913
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fraize is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,212 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,212

Property Tax

Fraize experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates48.1866°N, 6.9979°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,038 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 36 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 115 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 90 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 107 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 110 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 93 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 131 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 81 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 146 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 75 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 131 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 142 km
Sep 10, 2022 1 km WSW of Zimmersheim, France M3.9 59 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 134 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Fraize has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Fraize

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège de la Haute Meurthe
École Jules Ferry
École Maternelle Pauline Kergomard
École Primaire du Centre Nicole Herry
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Radio Stations near Fraize

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Radio Belle Vue MP3 256 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fraize

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Scierie du Haut Fer
Espace Musées en Val d'Argent
Haut-Fer de Brouaumont
L'Ambulance Alpine
L'Aventure des Mines
La Maison du Fromage
Le Haut-Fer de Ban-de-Laveline
Le Musée d’Art religieux
Les Mille et Une Racines
Maison Albert Schweitzer
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois
Musée des Eaux de Vie
Musée des Métiers du Bois
Musée des Mines d'Argent de la Croix
Musée du bois
Musée du Pays Welche
Musée du Val d'Orbey
Musée du Val d'Orbey
Musée Faune Lorraine
Musée Jean-Frédéric Oberlin
Musée Mémorial Le Linge 1914-1918
Musée Pierre Noël
Pompe à bras incendie
Salle de Classe Musée
Scierie du Lançoir
Scierie-musée Vincent
Train Land
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Fraize

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse de Lamartine0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée de Munster0.0
Médiathèque du Tilleul0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Argent0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale d'Étival-Clairefontaine0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Raon-l'Étape0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Senones0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale La Boussole0.0
Médiathèque Jean-de-la-Fontaine0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Pôle culturel0.0
Veterbiblio0.0

Farmers Markets in Fraize

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au terroir des Bohos
Foire aux lapins. Marché Fermier
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Anould
Marché d'Étival-Clairefontaine
Marché de Granges Aumontzey
Marché de la Bresse
Marché de Nayemont
Marché de produits locaux de La Bourgonce
Marché de Raon l'Étape
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché des artisans de Gérardmer
Marché des Jardins de l'Abbaye
Marché des Producteurs Bio et Artisans Locaux
Marché dominical de Mortagne
Marché du Samedi de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Marché Hebdomadaire de Corcieux
Marché Hebdomadaire de Fraize
Marché Hebdomadaire de Gérardmer
Marché Hebdomadaire de Raon l'Étape
Marché Hebdomadaire de Saulxures-sur-Moselotte
Marché Hebdomadaire de Senones
Marché montagnard
Marché Paysan de Senones

Gas Stations in Fraize

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Fraize

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC

Breweries in Fraize

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Munster TAAL
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Pays Welche
Brasserie La Bourlingueuse
L'Opercule
La Gérômoise

Ski Resorts Near Fraize

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fraize

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnois Ultralight AeroclubSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fraize

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fraize

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fraize

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Sainte-Agathe

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 Fraize

What is the population of Fraize?

Fraize has a population of 3,029 residents and is located in France. The population density is 503 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Fraize expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,913, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fraize?

Fraize has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 58.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fraize?

The job market in Fraize faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fraize?

The median home value in Fraize is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477.

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