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Hauteluce, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Hauteluce is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 859. Elevation: 3,783 ft (1,153 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
859 Population 104/sq mi density
3,783 ft Elevation 1,153 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,646 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$24,646 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $784/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population859
Density104/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,646
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$156,800
Rent$784
Housing Units344
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Population859
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Coordinates45.7491°, 6.5814°
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$24,646

About Hauteluce

Hauteluce is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 859. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet (1,153 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 Hauteluce is $24,646, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below 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 52 business establishments.

Income: Hauteluce vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,646
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hauteluce is $156,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $784 (33% below the national average of $1,163). There are 344 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 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,800
44% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$784
33% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units344

Property Tax

Hauteluce 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 3,783 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

Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates45.7491°N, 6.5814°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above France avg
Snowfall 224.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,489 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 M4.8 128 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 130 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 98 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 34 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 55 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 142 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 141 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 23 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 52 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 101 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 102 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 107 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 135 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 67 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 39 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 100 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 115 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 144 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 93 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 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.4 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Hauteluce has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Hauteluce

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Hauteluce

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Krimi MP3 320 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Agaune Radio (CH) general MP3
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Elise radio 90's, années 80 MP3 128 kbps
Sunyfun radio 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle74 AAC 128 kbps
Montagne FM MP3 96 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Globule Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hauteluce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
À la Rencontre du Passé
Château de Rubins - Observatoire des Alpes
Des pierres et des hommes : Espace archéologique Pierre Borrione
Ecomusée
Ecomusée de la Chaume
Ecomusée du Roselais
Espace Saint-Eloi
Galerie des minéraux
Hameau des Alpes
L'arbre à plumes
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison forte de Hautetour
Maison Rouge
Mémoire du Maquis
Muse De la Mine
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Cohennoz
Musée de la taillanderie Busillet
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Val d'Arly
Musée des Contes de Fées
Musée des Minéraux Alpins
Musée du Beaufort
Musée Montagnard
Muséum des Animaux de Montagne
Pile Pont Expo
Tremplin 92 (Maison des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver)

Libraries in Hauteluce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque d'Arêches0.0
Bibliothèque de Queige0.0
Bibliothèque de Valezan0.0
Bibliothèque du Dôme0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand Braudel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Passy Chede0.0
Dôme médiathèque0.0
Entre mon livre et moi0.0
La petite bibliothèque de Saint-Nicolas0.0
Maison d'Émilien0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Ange Abrate0.0
Médiathèque de Bellentre0.0
Médiathèque de Gilly-sur-Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Megève0.0
Médiathèque des Contamines0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Hauteluce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Beaufort
Marché de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Place Grenette

Hotels in Hauteluce

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Calgary
Le Very
Les chalets d'émeraude

Cafes in Hauteluce

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Olympe
Les Arcades - La table de Laurent

Banks in Hauteluce

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Savoie
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Hauteluce

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Du Galta
Birra Menta
Brasserie du Petit st Bernard
Brassin Versant - Bière de Granier
Châlet d'Emilie
La p'tite ravine
Le Bistrot des Quais
Le Postillon
Les Névés
Outer Range Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Hauteluce

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Ski Resorts Near Hauteluce

128 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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
Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Aussois 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
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
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
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
Crévacol 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
La Fouly 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
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 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
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 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
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 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
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hauteluce

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Col de Belledonne AltiportSmall Airport
Col de Sarenne AltiportSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Glacier Lombard AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre AltisurfaceSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hauteluce

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hauteluce

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle d'Annuit
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jacques d’Assyrie

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 Hauteluce

What is the population of Hauteluce?

Hauteluce has a population of 859 residents and is located in France. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Hauteluce expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,646, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $784 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hauteluce?

Hauteluce 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 Hauteluce?

Hauteluce has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hauteluce?

The median home value in Hauteluce is $156,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $784.

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