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Garons, France

Occitanie · France

Garons is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,019. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,019 Population 660/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,008 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,008 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$142,400 home value, $712/mo rent

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About Garons

Garons

Garons is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

People

Population4,019
Density660/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,008
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$142,400
Rent$712
Housing Units1,608
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population4,019
Population Density660 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates43.7682°, 4.4285°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,008

About Garons

Garons is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,019. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Garons is $24,008, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 241 business establishments.

Income: Garons vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,008
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garons is $142,400, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $712 (39% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,608 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,400
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$712
39% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,608

Property Tax

Climate in Garons

Garons has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 751 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F 3.1° / 11.2° 64.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.4° / 12.9° 39.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.1° / 16.6° 44.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.4° 64.4
May 18°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 58.0
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.1° 43.7
Jul 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.2° 34.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.1° 46.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 15° / 26° 110.7
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 11.7° / 20.7° 90.0
Nov 11°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15° 96.9
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 3.7° / 11.7° 57.1
Garons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates43.7682°N, 4.4285°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 59 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 144 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 146 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 121 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 92 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 32 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 84 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 96 km
Jun 19, 1991 2 km NNE of Pourrières, France M3.3 109 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 144 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 90 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 40 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 91 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 92 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 53 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 91 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 88 km
Dec 19, 1991 3 km NNW of Palama, France M3.2 91 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 121 km
Sep 10, 1991 5 km W of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Garons has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Garons

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Jean Monnet - - - -
École maternelle Jean Monnet - - - -
École primaire Jean Monnet - - - -
Groupe scolaire Francis Soirat - - - -
École primaire Jean Monnet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garons

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
RTS Nîmes - MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Soleil FM - MP3 192 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Friendly Radio - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Garons

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chapelle des Trinitaires
Château de Bosc
Conservatoire du santon provençal
Espace Découverte du Pont-du-Gard
Exposition archéologique
Fondation Lee Ufan
Le CERCO
Le Tacot Musée
Ludo
Maison Carrée
Maison du Boutis
Maison du Castor
Maison du Riz
Mas des Tourelles
Musée 1900
Musée Arlaten
Musée Auguste Jacquet
Musée d'art contemporain
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée de l'Arles antique
Musée de l'eau
Musée de la Camargue
Musée de la Maison Romane
Musée de la Mode et du Costume
Musée de la Romanité
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Cultures Taurines
Musée du bonbon Haribo
Musée du Chemin de Fer de Nîmes
Musée du Pont du Gard
Musée du tissu Souleïado
Musée du Vieux Nîmes
Musée et Source Perrier
Musée Georges Borias
Musée municipal de la Vignasse
Musée Paul Ricard
Musée Réattu
Musée tours et remparts d‘Aigues-Mortes
Muséum d'histoire naturelle et de prehistoire
Planétarium
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Garons

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Griffeuille0.0
Bibliothèque de Montfrin0.0
Bibliothèque de Redessan0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Paulhan0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Daniel Viala0.0
Bibliothèque Serre Cavalier0.0
Carré d'Art0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Adultes et espace étude et patrimoine0.0
Carré d'Art Bibliothèque - Espace jeunesse0.0
Centre Culturel Aime Gileni0.0
Médiatèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Arles0.0
Médiathèque de Fons0.0
Médiathèque Émile Cazelles0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Le Grand Mas0.0
Médiathèque Marc Bernard0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Mômes0.0

Farmers Markets in Garons

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Les Halles
Les Halles de Nîmes
Marché de Beausoleil
Marché de Bellegarde
Marché de Jean Jaurès
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Provence
Marché de Sernhac
Marché de Valdegour
Marché du Chemin Bas
Marché du Mas de Mingue
Marché du Stade des Costières
Marché Nîmes Ouest
market
Place du Champ de Foire

Hotels in Garons

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Aubuns

Gas Stations in Garons

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #672677732
FR #9023174780

Golf Courses in Garons

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club Nimes Campagne

Breweries in Garons

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Antonins
Brasserie Des Costieres
La Barbaude
La Barbaude
La Fiesta
Le Gambrinus

Stadiums & Teams in Garons

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Garons

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Garons

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base-Medium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base-Medium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome d'Eyguières-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Avignon-Pujaut Airfield-Small Airport
Berre-la-Fare Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Coustellet Airfield-Small Airport
Edgar Soumille Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Garons

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Garons

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garons

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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 Garons

What is the population of Garons?

Garons has a population of 4,019 residents and is located in France. The population density is 660 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

Is Garons expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,008, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,400 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $712 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Garons?

Garons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Garons?

The job market in Garons faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garons?

The median home value in Garons is $142,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $712.

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