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Gap, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Gap is a mid-size city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 42,715. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 42,715 |
| Population Density | 1,002 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5586°, 6.0787° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.3 inches (1,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.2 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,062 |
About Gap
Gap is a mid-size city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 42,715. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Gap vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,062 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.4% |
| 217% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,563 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $133,400 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,086 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gap
Gap has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 730 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below France avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5586°N, 6.0787°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 134 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").
Schools in Gap
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École de la Pépinière | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Beausoleil | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Sévigné | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Puymaure | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Achille Mauzan | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Aristide Briand | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Paul-Émile Victor | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Paul-Emile Victor | — | — | — | — |
| École de la Gare | — | — | — | — |
| École Porte Colombe | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Paul Héraud | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Lareton | — | — | — | — |
| École de Fontreyne | — | — | — | — |
| École Anselme Gras | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Fontreyne | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Dominique Villars | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Verdun | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle et primaire publique Les Eyssagnières | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de Romette | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Le Rochasson | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée d'enseignement général et technologique agricole de Gap | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Pasteur | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général privé Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Beauregard | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Beauregard | — | — | — | — |
| AFPA | — | — | — | — |
| École de Charance | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Porte-Colombe | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Porte-Colombe | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Anselme Gras | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Fontreyne | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Mauzan | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Bellevue | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| CFA Tremplin Formation des Hautes-Alpes | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Coeur | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Anselme Gras | — | — | — | — |
| École Pierre Bossy | — | — | — | — |
| École des Eyssagnières | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Puymaure | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Puymaure | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Sainte Famille | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| École du Stade | — | — | — | — |
| Collège et Lycée privés Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Raymond Chappa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gap
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio ISA | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RDWA | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gap
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée L'ancienne maison paysanne | ||||
| Le Refuge des Animaux | ||||
| Maison de l'Eau et des Énergies | ||||
| Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier | ||||
| Maison du patrimoine de Pellafol | ||||
| Musée départemental | ||||
| Muséoscope du lac |
Libraries in Gap
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque départementale de prêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Gap | 0.0 |
Hotels in Gap
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gap
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gap
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gap
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gap
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gap
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gap
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gap
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gap
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gap
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gap
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gap
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gap
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gap
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gap
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gap
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale de Serre-Ponçon | ||||
| Brasserie d'Ancelle | ||||
| Brasserie de l'Aubrée | ||||
| Brasserie Interstellaire du Dévoluy | ||||
| La Belle Epoque |
Ski Resorts Near Gap
64 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Pelens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ratery | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Seignus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rassemblement cours ESF | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Colle Saint Michel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Claviere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Gap
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seyne les Alpes Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sollières Sardières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Basse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Chamatte Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2) | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gap
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chronopost Gap | |
| Districolis | |
| GAP CORTESE PRESSE | |
| Gap Saint-Roch | |
| Gap Tokoro | |
| La Poste |
Treatment Centers in Gap
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de rééducation |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gap
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort de Montdauphin |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gap
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de Charance | |
| Chapelle du Saint-Cœur-de-Marie | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame | |
| Chapelle Saint-Pierre | |
| Eglise de Sainte Marguerite | |
| Église des Cordeliers | |
| Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance | |
| Église Saint-Marcel | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Roch | |
| L'Eglise Evangélique | |
| Saint Arnoux Cathedral | |
| Temple Église Réformée |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gap
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Gap
What is the population of Gap?
Gap has a population of 42,715 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,002 people per square mile, spread across 42.6 square miles.
Is Gap expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,062, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $133,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Gap?
Gap has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gap?
The job market in Gap faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,563 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Gap?
The median home value in Gap is $133,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $667.