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Huez, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Huez is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,795. Elevation: 4,957 ft (1,511 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
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About Huez
Huez is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. The mountain resort Alpe d'Huez is located in the commune. L'Alpe d'Huez is often an ascent on the Tour de France.
People
Economy
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| Population | 1,795 |
| Population Density | 130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0824°, 6.0588° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.9 inches (61 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,721 |
About Huez
Huez is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,795. The city sits at an elevation of 4,957 feet (1,511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Huez vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $24,721 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 108 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,400 |
| 57% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $602 |
| 48% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 718 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below France avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0824°N, 6.0588°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in |
Huez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 26°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.7").
Schools in Huez
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire des Cimes | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Huez
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 | — | MP3 | |
| Alpes 1 Grenoble | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Max Radio Grenoble | dance, dance music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RKS | local, local radio | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Campus Grenoble | — | MP3 | |
| Radio New's FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| All Piano Radio | classical, classical piano | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Italienne de Grenoble | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Air Gay Radio (GB) | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Couleur Chartreuse | — | MP3 |
Museums in Huez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne centrale hydroélectrique | ||||
| Maison Bergès | ||||
| Maison des Alpages | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine et de l'Environnement | ||||
| Mémoires d'Alpinismes | ||||
| Musée Chasal Lento | ||||
| Musée d'Huez en Oisans | ||||
| Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois | ||||
| Musée des Minéraux et de la Flore des Alpes | ||||
| Musée EDF Hydrélec | ||||
| Scierie des Ségoins |
Libraries in Huez
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne École | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque l'Orangerie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ludothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Grave | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de La Terrasse | 0.0 | |||||
| La Bibli de Valbonnais | 0.0 | |||||
| La bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La Ferrière | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lancey | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Froges des Champs | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque George Sand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Gilbert Dallet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Grange-Neuve | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Vaulnaveys-le-Haut | |||||
| Stalingrad |
Hotels in Huez
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Huez
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huez
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huez
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Huez
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Huez
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Huez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bière de l'Oisans | ||||
| La Matheysine |
Ski Resorts Near Huez
82 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Egaux - St Hugues | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Porte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Plagne | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Paradiski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Entremonts | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars/Risoul | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vars | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévoux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Céüse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Orres | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Anne la Condamine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montclar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Huez
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | GNB | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | — | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons Airfield | BAE | Small Airport |
| Belley-Peyrieu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chamonet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chanaz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Tour-de-Pin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lavours Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Morestel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Huez
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alpe-d-Huez | |
| Relais Poste | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huez
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Sainte-Trinité | |
| Chapelle Saint-Antoine | |
| Église Notre-Dame des Neiges | |
| Église Saint-Claude | |
| Église Saint-Ferréol | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Sainte-Anne |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Huez
What is the population of Huez?
Huez has a population of 1,795 residents and is located in France. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.
Is Huez expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,721, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,400 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Huez?
Huez has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 23.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Huez?
The job market in Huez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Huez?
The median home value in Huez is $120,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $602.