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Grasse, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Grasse is a mid-size city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 47,581. Elevation: 1,010 ft (308 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
47,581 Population 2,773/sq mi density
1,010 ft Elevation 308 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,250 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,250 median income, 12.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$174,800 home value, $874/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population47,581
Density2,773/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,250
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$174,800
Rent$874
Housing Units19,032
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Population47,581
Population Density2,773 / sq mi
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Coordinates43.6578°, 6.9254°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,250

About Grasse

Grasse is a mid-size city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 47,581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet (308 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Grasse is $25,250, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,855 business establishments.

Income: Grasse vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,250
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)2,855

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grasse is $174,800, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $874 (25% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,032 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,800
38% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$874
25% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,032

Property Tax

Climate in Grasse

Grasse has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.6°C / 49°F 5.8° / 13.3° 73.6
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.5° 53.3
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 50.5
Apr 14.1°C / 57°F 10.8° / 17.4° 69.3
May 17.8°C / 64°F 14.5° / 21° 42.4
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.7° 34.3
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 20.8° / 27.5° 13.3
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.9° 17.7
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 17.7° / 24.8° 83.7
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 14° / 21° 124.0
Nov 13.4°C / 56°F 9.7° / 17° 138.4
Dec 10.3°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14° 90.6
Grasse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above France avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density2,773/sq mi
Coordinates43.6578°N, 6.9254°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below France avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,930 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 107 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 78 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 136 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 49 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 97 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 107 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 121 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 94 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 140 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 126 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 108 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 52 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 126 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 150 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 105 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 100 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 137 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 144 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 100 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 94 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 27 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 98 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 132 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
February 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Grasse has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Grasse

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Les Jasmins - - - -
École primaire Pra d'Estang - - - -
Lycée professionnel industriel Léon Chiris - - - -
École Saint-Antoine - - - -
École primaire Saint-Antoine - - - -
École de Musique de Grasse - - - -
École Les Jasmins - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Alexis de Tocqueville - - - -
Collège Carnot - - - -
École primaire Gérard Philipe - - - -
École élémentaire Gambetta - - - -
Lycée Amiral de Grasse - - - -
Collège Fénelon - - - -
École Fénelon - - - -
Lycée Fénelon - - - -
Lycée professionnel Francis de Croisset - - - -
École maternelle L'Eau Vive - - - -
École maternelle Les Cigales - - - -
École Saint-Jacques - - - -
École Saint-Jacques 2 - - - -
Collège Canteperdrix - - - -
École primaire Saint-Jacques 1 - - - -
École maternelle Roses de Mai - - - -
Collège Saint-Hilaire - - - -
École maternelle Gambetta - - - -
École Jeanne d'Arc - Institut Fénelon - - - -
Collège Les Jasmins-Sainte-Marguerite - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Canteperdrix - - - -
BTS bio - - - -
École primaire Saint-Mathieu - - - -
École Saint-Exupéry 1 - - - -
École Saint-Exupéry 2 - - - -
École de danse – Cie Cas 5 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grasse

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Lounge Radio ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Monaco 98.2 (MC) euro hits, monte carlo MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence K - MP3 192 kbps
Redzing Radio dance, electro MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Azur - AAC 107 kbps
Cool radio - AAC 192 kbps
Yellow Riviera (MC) deep house, soulfull MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Party (MC) dance, deep AAC+ 128 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Pitchoun - AAC
Riviera Radio (MC) - MP3 256 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz HD - MP3 320 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Barth outre-mer MP3 128 kbps
RadioSouvenir.com - MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Grasse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien moulin à huile
Centre d'histoire et d'étude des troupes d'outre-mer (CHEtom°
Chapelle Bellini
Chapelle du Rosaire
Chapelle du Saint-Esprit
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Château de Villeneuve
Château Grimaldi
Château-Mairie
Donation Albers-Honegger
Eco-musée du Pays de Fayence
Espace Culturel - Musée Maurice Gottlob
Espace de l'Art Concret
Espace Découverte
Espace Mer & Littoral
Espace muséal Gombrowicz
FAMM
Fondation CAB
Fondation Maeght
Isnard's Forge
Jardins d'Eilenroc
La Bastide aux Violettes
Le Lavoir
Le Trésor de Notre-Dame de Vie
Les Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie
Lou temp passat
Maïoun dei Granouïe
Maison de l'intelligence artificielle
Mini musée de plein air archéologique
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Musée Bonnard
Musée d'Archéologie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence de Grasse
Musée d'Histoire locale
Musée d'Histoire Locale de Fréjus
Musée d’histoire et de céramique biotoises
Musee de l'Absinthe
Musée de l'Ecole
Musée de la Photographie André Villers
Musée de la Poype
Musée des explorations du monde
Musée des Troupes de Marine
Musée du Bonsaï
Musée du Costume et du Bijou Provencal
Musée du Masque de fer et du Fort Royal
Musée du patrimoine Le vieux Valbonne
Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
Musée Ethnographique Reflet d'un Monde Rural
Musée Fragonard
Musée International de la Parfumerie
Musée Louis de Funès
Musée Magnelli
Musée national Fernand Léger
Musée national Picasso « La guerre et la paix »
Musée Peynet
Musée Picasso
Musée Renoir
Salles d'expositions municipales
Villa Domergue
Villa-Musée Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Libraries in Grasse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Antoine0.0
Bibliothèque Enfantine du Tivoli Les Bigarades0.0
Bibliothèque La Frayère0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Coursegoules0.0
Bibliothèque patrimoniale, Villa Saint-Hilaire0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Romain Gary0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque centrale0.0
Médiathèque Charles Nègre0.0
Médiathèque Colette (Valbonne Sophia Antipolis)0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Biot0.0
Médiathèque d'Opio0.0
Médiathèque de l'Étoile0.0
Médiathèque de la Verrerie0.0
Médiathèque de Mouans-Sartoux0.0
Médiathèque de Peymeinade0.0
Médiathèque de Roquefort les Pins0.0
Médiathèque des Semboules0.0
Médiathèque Erik Orsenna0.0
Médiathèque Jean d’Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Raphaël0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Mougins0.0
Médiathèque munipale0.0
Médiathèque Ranguin0.0
Médiathèque Simone Raybaud0.0
Villa Rothschild0.0

Farmers Markets in Grasse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché de la Vallée Rose
Fishermen's market
Halles Municipales
La coopérative des Baous
Le Marché de nos collines
Marché Couvert de Rocheville
Marché de Gréolières
Marché de la République
Marché de Pré du Lac
Marché de Roquestéron
Marché de Saint-Cézaire
Marché de Saint-Vallier
Marché de Tourrettes sur Loup
Marché du Pali
Marché Forville
Marché Forville
Marché Gambetta
Marché Provençal
Marché Provençal
Marché provençal
Mini Marché
Place du Jeu de Boules
Place du Marché
Place Le Bigot

Hotels in Grasse

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Elixir Grasse
Hôtel du Patti
Hôtel Napoléon
Hôtel Panorama
La Bastide Saint-Antoine

Cafes in Grasse

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar des Quatre Chemins
Café des Musées
Café Fleur
Elyoh Bar
Le Croissant Rose
Le Petit Caboulot
Le Rendez-vous
Les Comptoirs Namas Thé
Les Delicatesses de Grasse
Maison Saluzzo
Salon de Thé

Cinemas in Grasse

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio Cinéma

Theatres in Grasse

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Grasse

Monuments in Grasse

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amiral de Grasse

Castles in Grasse

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Ferrage
Château de Malbosc

Dentists in Grasse

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Léonor Ceretti
Dr Virginie Ghiselli
FR #13280065913
FR #13291077021

Veterinaries in Grasse

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire "Villa Blanchemer"
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Antoine

Train Stations in Grasse

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grasse

Bus Stations in Grasse

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grasse - Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Grasse

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
FR #825726826
Station Service E. Leclerc
Total

Banks in Grasse

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Epargne St jacques
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in Grasse

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Jacques

Gyms in Grasse

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Grasse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craftazur - Brasserie Artisanale d'Antibes
Le Fontenoy
Le Grand Barbu

Stadiums & Teams in Grasse

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grasse

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chabanon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Puy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Seignus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ratery 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isola 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Audibergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Pelens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colmiane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Grasse

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield-Medium Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Cogolin Grimaud Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Lèques Airfield-Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield-Small Airport
Flayosc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface-Small Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens Airfield-Small Airport
Les Queyrons Airfield-Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Ségriès Airfield-Small Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider Field-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
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grasse

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau La Blaquière
Bureau Saint-Jacques
Grasse Fragonard
Grasse Saint-Claude
Saint-Claude

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grasse

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy
Chapelle de l'Oratoire
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Chapelle Saint-Barnabé
Chapelle Saint-Christophe
Chapelle Saint-Claude
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
Chapelle Saint-Louis
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Chapelle Victoria
Église de la Visitation-Sainte-Marie
Église Évangélique
Église Notre-Dame-des-Chênes

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 Grasse

What is the population of Grasse?

Grasse has a population of 47,581 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,773 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles.

Is Grasse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,250, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,800 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $874 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Grasse?

Grasse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Grasse?

The job market in Grasse faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,855 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grasse?

The median home value in Grasse is $174,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $874.

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