Sign In Register

Friesen, France

Grand Est · France

Friesen is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 543. Elevation: 1,175 ft (358 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
543 Population 209/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,110 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,110 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $597/mo rent

Discover Friesen, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population543
Density209/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$30,110
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$119,400
Rent$597
Housing Units217
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Population543
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Coordinates47.5649°, 7.1507°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$30,110

About Friesen

Friesen is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Friesen is $30,110, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Friesen vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,110
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Friesen is $119,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $597 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 217 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 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,400
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$597
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units217

Property Tax

Climate in Friesen

Friesen 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
Friesen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates47.5649°N, 7.1507°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above France avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

641 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 97 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 79 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 140 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 74 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 35 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 131 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 145 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 115 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 97 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 51 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 135 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 141 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 79 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 141 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 87 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 116 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 116 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 8 133 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 112 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Friesen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (2.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Friesen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire
École maternelle
École élémentaire
École Évelyne Nirouet
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Friesen

28 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
Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) AAC 64 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Canal3 deutsch (CH) local news, news AAC 192 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 X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vintage (DE) classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Happy Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VINTAGE (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Virus (CH) AAC 40 kbps
Arc Musique (CH) classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RJB (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) OGG 2000 kbps
Radio Bollwerk (CH) MP3 320 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Friesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité du train
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
JURASSICA Museum
La Damassine
La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Maison du Patrimoine Edouard Boeglin
Mémorial de Haute Alsace
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musée de l'Histoire
Musee de l'Hotel-Dieu
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 des amoureux et du patrimoine sundgauvien
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse
Musée du Mont-Repais
Musée du Papier Peint
Musée du Sapeur-Pompier d'Alsace
Musée Electropolis
Musée Frédéric Japy
Musée Historique de Mulhouse
Musée Jurassien d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée Lapidaire
Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf
Musée Paysan
Musée Rosinski
MUSEUM Dan GERBO
O Vergers d'Ajoie - Musee suisse des fruits et de la destillation

Libraries in Friesen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Administration cantonale;Section des Monuments historiques;Office Cantonal de la Culture (OCC)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Aux mille et un livres"0.0
Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne (BiCJ)0.0
Bibliothèque Centrale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bourtzwiller0.0
Bibliothèque de Dornach0.0
Bibliothèque des adultes0.0
Bibliothèque des Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque du Drouot0.0
Bibliothèque HE-Arc Santé0.0
Bibliotheque le liseron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Porrentruy0.0
Bibliothèque Salvator0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de la Fonderie0.0
Escal'0.0
Learning Center0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Cernay0.0
Médiathèque de Delle0.0
Médiathèque de Kingersheim0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Sundgau0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque Nathan Katz0.0
Médiathèque Paul Kanitzer0.0
Mille Feuilles - Café0.0

Farmers Markets in Friesen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Extra Stockage
Le Marché du Canal Couvert de Mulhouse

Breweries in Friesen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blanche Pierre
Brasserie de Lutterbach
Brasserie des Quatre Pays
Brasserie du Rhin
Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence
Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire

Stadiums & Teams in Friesen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Friesen

45 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Schwengimatt 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 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
Röti 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
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Wasen i.E. 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0

Airports Near Friesen

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium 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
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenthal AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel 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 Friesen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation Saint-Jean

Churches & Religious Organizations in Friesen

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Bilger
Chapelle Saint-André
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Anne
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Friesen.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Friesen

What is the population of Friesen?

Friesen has a population of 543 residents and is located in France. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Friesen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,110, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $597 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Friesen?

Friesen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Friesen?

The job market in Friesen faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Friesen?

The median home value in Friesen is $119,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $597.

Nearby Cities

Compare Friesen with another city: