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Gémenos, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Gémenos is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 5,727. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,727 Population 459/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$31,007 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,007 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $927/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,727
Density459/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$31,007
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$185,400
Rent$927
Housing Units2,291
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population5,727
Population Density459 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates43.2975°, 5.6284°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$31,007

About Gémenos

Gémenos is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 5,727. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gémenos is $31,007, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 344 business establishments.

Income: Gémenos vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,007
59% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gémenos is $185,400, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $927 (20% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,291 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,400
34% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$927
20% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,291

Property Tax

Climate in Gémenos

Gémenos has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Feb (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 49°F 6.6° / 11.8° 67.4
Feb 9.1°C / 48°F 6.1° / 12.1° 46.1
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 42.1
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.3° 55.8
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21.1° 39.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25.3° 25.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28° 5.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20° / 28.2° 9.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 16.7° / 24.1° 77.0
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13.9° / 19.9° 103.5
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 10° / 15.2° 98.1
Dec 10°C / 50°F 7.4° / 12.6° 68.9
Gémenos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates43.2975°N, 5.6284°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below France avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

532 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 M4.8 129 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 150 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 149 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 138 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 125 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 143 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 145 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 144 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 128 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 94 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 89 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 19 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 137 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 132 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 49 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 142 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 14 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 85 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 88 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 9 138 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Gémenos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Gémenos

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle
École primaire Vessiot
Lycée Saint-Jean de Garguier
École primaire publique de la Culasse
Collège Jean de La Fontaine
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Radio Stations near Gémenos

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Service MP3 320 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio grenouille MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
Radio sisko fm news MP3
Maritima Radio MP3 128 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gémenos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
3 bis f
Art gallery
Atelier Cézanne
Batterie de Peyras
Cabanon de Cézanne
Cellule 516
Centre d'Art Sébastien
Centre de conservation et de ressources du Mucem
Conservatoire du Patrimoine Médical de Marseille
Écomusée de la Forêt
Fondation Vasarely
Four Banal
Galerie Dos Mares
Gallifet Art Center
Granet XXème - Collection Planque
Hôtel d'Estienne de Saint-Jean
Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art
Hôtel Paul Arbaud
La cité de l'art santonnier Thèrese Neveu
La Ferme de Noé
Le moulin a huile - musee
Le Petit Monde de Marcel Pagnol
Le village des santons en Provence
Logis du Bras d'Or
Maison de la Construction Navale
Maison de la Mémoire
Maison du Cygne
Maison du Terroir et du Patrimoine - Communauté de Communes Sud Sainte-Baume
Maison natale de Marcel Pagnol
Mémorial de La Marseillaise
Musée Archéologique
Musée Arteum
Musée d'art contemporain de Marseille
Musée d'Arts et Traditions populaires
Musée de la Legion etrangère
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Moto
Musée des arts décoratifs, de la faïence et de la mode
Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires du terroir marseillais
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du jardin des Oliviers
Musée du patrimoine René Verrier
Musée du savon de Marseille
Musée du Viel Aix
Musée Edgar Mélik
Musée Frédéric Dumas
Musée gallo-romain de Taurœntum
Musée Gardanne Autrefois
Musée Granet
Musée Granet
Musée Grobet-Labadié
Musée Martin Duby
Musée Provençal des Transports
Musée Sahut
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum of Ricard Advertising Objects
Observatoire de Marseille - Planétarium
Pavillon de Vendôme (ou de la Molle)
Site-Mémorial du Camp des Milles
Tour Panorama
Villa Michel Simon
Wines and Spirits Museum

Libraries in Gémenos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anglo-American Group of Provence Library0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de la Halle aux Grains0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Ormes0.0
Bibliothèque du Merlan0.0
Bibliothèque Étudiante de Luminy0.0
Bibliothèque Li Campaneto0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Guillaume0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Rose Poggio0.0
Bibliothèque Méjanes0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Bernard Monge0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Bonneveine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Castellane0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Grognarde0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Cinq Avenues0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Villa l'Ariane0.0
Bibliothèque O.C.B0.0
Bibliotheque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Bernard du Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Canebière0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Luminy0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire de Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Saint-Jérôme0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Schuman Droit0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Schuman Droit0.0
Bibliothèque Victor Gelu0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'École Centrale Méditerranée0.0
Centre International de Recherches sur l'Anarchisme0.0
DATA médiathèque - fanzinothèque0.0
Espace culturel de la gare0.0
Le Kiosque0.0
Le moulin a huile - bibliotheque0.0
Les Fenouillères - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Bonneveine (DVD/CD)0.0
Médiathèque Fernand Boulan0.0
Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duhamel0.0
Médiathèque La Mine des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Marcel Pagnol0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pablo Neruda0.0
Médiathèque Simone-Veil0.0
Mille Bâbords0.0
OCB0.0
OCB Montolivet0.0
Office central des bibliothèques0.0
Pôle Info Musique0.0

Farmers Markets in Gémenos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cours du Quatre Septembre
Halle des Arcades
marché aux fleurs
Marché aux fleurs
Marché aux fleurs
Marché Chave
Marché Chave
Marché Cours Voltaire
Marché d'Encagnane
Marché d'Intérêt National des Arnavaux
Marché de Castellane (Prado côté impair)
Marché de Castellane (Prado côté pair)
Marché de Gardanne
Marché de la Plaine
Marché de la Plaine
Marché de La Rose
Marché de La Rose
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché des Bouquinistes
Marché des Bouquinistes
Marché des Capucins
Marché des Lones
Marché du Val Saint-André
Marché Lombard
Marché paysan
Marché paysan
Marché Place Richelme
Marché Places Comtales
Marché Pol Lapeyre
Marché Pol Lapeyre
Marché Provençal
Marché Sébastopol
Marché Sébastopol
Marché Square Stalingrad
Marché Square Stalingrad
Place de L'Escalet
Place des Précheurs
Provence Market
Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille
Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille
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Hotels in Gémenos

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&b Hôtel
Hôtel Le Provence
Ibis Budget
Le Relais de la Magdeleine

Cafes in Gémenos

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Clemenceau

Theatres in Gémenos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theatre de Verdure

Castles in Gémenos

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien château de Saint-Jean
Château d'Albertas

Gas Stations in Gémenos

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Service des Paluds
SVF

Banks in Gémenos

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
LCL

Breweries in Gémenos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aquae Maltae
Brasserie d'à côté
Brasserie de la Plaine
Brasserie de la Plaine
Brasserie Le Thermal
Comptoir Longchamp
Comptoir Longchamp
Keg & Can
Keg & Can
L'Actuel
L'Actuel
La Brasserie des congrès
La Mado
La Route des Bières
Le Crillon
Le Gambetta
Le Gambetta
Les deux font la bière
Parma Pizza
Zoumaï
Zoumaï

Stadiums & Teams in Gémenos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gémenos

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gémenos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gémenos

Treatment Centers in Gémenos

25 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ASUD Mars Say Yeah
Bouchard Autodialyse
Cabinet Paramédical
Cap Clinic
Centre Arthrosport
Centre de Sante Dentaire Mutualite Française
Centre Médical Carre
Centre Medical du Redon
Centre médical du technopôle de Château-Gombert
Centre Monticelli Paradis
Centre Paramedical
Clinique La Phocéanne Sud
Clinique Saint-Martin Sud
CSAPA Bus 31/32
IMMS
Institut de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Sportive
Institut Méditerranéen Oeil et Paupière
Institut Universitaire de Réadaptation Valmante Sud
IPC2
IPC3
La Pagerie
Médecins du monde
Medsoins
Saint-Martin Sport
Ultramed

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gémenos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Gémenos

What is the population of Gémenos?

Gémenos has a population of 5,727 residents and is located in France. The population density is 459 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

Is Gémenos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,007, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $185,400 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gémenos?

Gémenos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gémenos?

The job market in Gémenos faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 344 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gémenos?

The median home value in Gémenos is $185,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $927.

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