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Gassin, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Gassin is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,949. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
2,949 Population 215/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,140 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$27,140 median income, 14.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$244,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent

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About Gassin

Gassin

Gassin is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association.

People

Population2,949
Density215/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$27,140
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$244,000
Rent$1,220
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population2,949
Population Density215 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates43.2288°, 6.5855°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,140

About Gassin

Gassin is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,949. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gassin is $27,140, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Gassin vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,140
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gassin is $244,000, 13% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above the national average of $1,163). There are 1,180 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 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$244,000
13% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,180

Property Tax

Gassin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above France avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates43.2288°N, 6.5855°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 117 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 130 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 76 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 99 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 146 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 65 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 147 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 149 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 140 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 149 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 81 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 139 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 134 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 103 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 119 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 93 km
Aug 24, 1996 3 km NW of Valloriate, Italy M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 75 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 148 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 99 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Gassin has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Gassin

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Espelidou - - - -
Collège Victor Hugo - - - -
Lycée polyvalent du Golfe de Saint-Tropez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gassin

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gassin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'histoire et d'étude des troupes d'outre-mer (CHEtom°
Espace Archéologique
La Tour Carrée
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison des Papillons
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Musée d'Histoire Locale de Fréjus
Musée d'Histoire Maritime de Saint-Tropez
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes
Musée de l'Annonciade
Musée de la gendarmerie et du cinéma
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Troupes de Marine
Musée Louis de Funès

Libraries in Gassin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace municipal Léon Gambetta0.0
Le Maurin des Maures0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Raphaël0.0

Farmers Markets in Gassin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché de la Vallée Rose
Fishermen's market
La Halle de Grimaud
Marché
Marché (le jeudi matin)
Marché couvert
Marché de la République
Marché de Port Grimaud
Marché Provençal
Place André et Gaston Durville
Place Le Bigot
Place Victor Hugo

Hotels in Gassin

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Bello Visto
Le Mas de Chastelas
Marina Hotel Club

Cafes in Gassin

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Café Perché
Paul

Theme Parks in Gassin

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azur Park

Gas Stations in Gassin

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auchan
Avia
Relais Total de la Foux

Banks in Gassin

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Shopping Malls in Gassin

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Foux

Stadiums & Teams in Gassin

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Ski Resorts Near Gassin

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gassin

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu Airfield-Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield-Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
La Limate Airfield-Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Oraison Airfield-Small Airport
Pampelonne Altisurface-Small Airport
Puimoisson Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Airfield-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gassin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gassin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-del'Assomption

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 Gassin

What is the population of Gassin?

Gassin has a population of 2,949 residents and is located in France. The population density is 215 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

Is Gassin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,140, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $244,000 (13% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gassin?

Gassin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gassin?

The job market in Gassin faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 177 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gassin?

The median home value in Gassin is $244,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220.

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