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Grignon, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Grignon is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,957. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,957 Population 289/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,747 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,747 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $701/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,957
Density289/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,747
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$701
Housing Units783
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Population1,957
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates45.6512°, 6.3780°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,257 mm)
Annual Snowfall224.7 inches (571 cm)
Median Household Income$25,747

About Grignon

Grignon is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,957. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Grignon is $25,747, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Grignon vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,747
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grignon is $140,200, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $701 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 783 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,200
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$701
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units783

Property Tax

Grignon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 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 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 224.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates45.6512°N, 6.3780°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 119 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 146 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 90 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 142 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 40 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 140 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 10 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 51 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 132 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 111 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 103 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 48 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 112 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 28 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 120 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 85 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 142 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 119 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 96 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 4.5 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.9 in

Grignon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Grignon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire de Grignon - - - -
Collège La Combe de Savoie - - - -
École maternelle Louis Pasteur - - - -
École élémentaire Louis Pasteur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grignon

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Krimi - MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Globule Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée Du Bois Et De La Forêt (Scierie des Etouvières)
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
Ecomusée du Roselais
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
Hameau des Alpes
L'arbre à plumes
Le Grand Filon
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Faune-Flore
Maison Rouge
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Antan
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de l'École
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée des 4 saisons
Musée des Allues
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Traditions
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée du Beaufort
Musée du Félicien
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Scierie et moulin du Raffort
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)
Village-Musée de la Combe de Savoie

Libraries in Grignon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque des Allures0.0
Bibliothèque des Hurtières0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Pierre Veyrat0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Megève0.0
Médiathèque de Val d'Arc0.0

Farmers Markets in Grignon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Beaufort
Place Grenette

Hotels in Grignon

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Base Camp Lodge Albertville
Fasthotel

Cafes in Grignon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar du Sauvay

Monuments in Grignon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mât du Théâtre des Cérémonies

Veterinaries in Grignon

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Chiriac

Gas Stations in Grignon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #152123151
Intermarché

Banks in Grignon

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Savoie

Shopping Malls in Grignon

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Galerie Albertville

Gyms in Grignon

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Esprit 2 Corpts
Fitness House
Irok CrossFit

Breweries in Grignon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Grand Pic
Châlet d'Emilie
La p'tite ravine

Stadiums & Teams in Grignon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Grignon

123 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sestriere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sansicario 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pragelato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sauze D'Oulx 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia - Jafferau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chiomonte Frais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Norma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 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 - - -
Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Cenis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bessans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bonneval-sur-Arc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Bosses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tignes - Val d'Isère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Saut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Ballet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Plagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paradiski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Rosière 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Thuile 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Grands Montets 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vormaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Massif 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villages 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Marecottes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Avoriaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Martinaux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Giettes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Portes du Soleil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bernex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz VD 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Grignon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"-Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul-Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Bex Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Col di Rhémes-Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere-Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud-Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul-Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport-Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grignon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grignon

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grignon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-La-Salette
Église Saint-Alexis
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Grignon

What is the population of Grignon?

Grignon has a population of 1,957 residents and is located in France. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Grignon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,747, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,200 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $701 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Grignon?

Grignon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grignon?

The unemployment rate in Grignon is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grignon?

The median home value in Grignon is $140,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $701.

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