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L'Escarène, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

L'Escarène is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 2,384. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,384 Population 579/sq mi density
1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,192 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,192 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $766/mo rent

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About L'Escarène

L'Escarène

L'Escarène is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the southeastern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France.

People

Population2,384
Density579/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,192
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$153,200
Rent$766
Housing Units954
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Population2,384
Population Density579 / sq mi
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Coordinates43.8349°, 7.3554°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$24,192

About L'Escarène

L'Escarène is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 2,384. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in L'Escarène is $24,192, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 143 business establishments.

Income: L'Escarène vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,192
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)143

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in L'Escarène is $153,200, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $766 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 954 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,200
46% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$766
34% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units954

Property Tax

Climate in L'Escarène

L'Escarène 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
L'Escarène experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates43.8349°N, 7.3554°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,998 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 145 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 86 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 100 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 139 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 43 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 69 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 82 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 88 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 86 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 89 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 84 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 107 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 18 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 128 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 138 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 86 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 132 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 80 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 17 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m — 58 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake — 650 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

L'Escarène has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in L'Escarène

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — — — —
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Radio Stations near L'Escarène

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Lounge Radio ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique — MP3 128 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.radio (MC) dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Yellow Riviera (MC) deep house, soulfull MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Party (MC) dance, deep AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Monte Carlo Italia (MC) italian, italian oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sanremo (IT) pop AAC+ 64 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 Stella Piemonte (IT) pop rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Classique (France) — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Barth outre-mer MP3 128 kbps
Radio Top Side local, local news MP3 320 kbps
RadioSouvenir.com — MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in L'Escarène

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre international d'art contemporain
Chapelle du Rosaire
Château de Villeneuve
Château Grimaldi
Château-Musée d'Histoire naturelle
Collection Roux
E dubarìe
Écomusée du Train des Merveilles
Espace Lympia
Espace muséal Gombrowicz
Exhibition Hall
Figas paintings
Fondation CAB
Fondation Maeght
Forte dell'Annunziata
Herbarium Mortolense
Laboratorio Didattico e Laboratorio Semi
Le 109
Maïoun dei Granouïe
Monaco Top Cars Collection
Musée d'Anthropologie Préhistorique
Musée d'Archéologie de Nice-Cimiez
Musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain
Musée de la Chapelle de la Visitation
Musée de La Crèche
Musée de la Marine
Musée de la photographie Charles Nègre
Musée de la Poype
Musée de la résistance azuréene
Musée de préhistoire régionale
Musée des Arts Asiatiques
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée des Fortifications Alpines Fort Saint-Roch
Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies
Musée des Vieux-Outils
Musée du Bonsaï
Musée du Lait
Musée du Peu
Musée du Trophée d'Auguste
Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire
Musée Fort Saint-Roch
Musée Franciscain
Musée Goetz-Boumeester
Musée international d'art naïf Anatole Jakovsky
Musée Jean Cocteau - Collection Severin Wunderman
Musée Jean Cocteau - Le Bastion
Musée Lou Ferouil
Musée Marc Chagall
Musée Masséna
Musée Matisse
Musée National du Sport
Musée national Fernand Léger
Musée Prieuré du Vieux Logis
Musée Renoir
Musée Terra Amata
Musée Volti
Museo Archeologico
Museo del Legno – La Casa Rustica
Museo Preistorico Nazionale dei Balzi Rossi
Museo vecchio Preistorico dei Balzi Rossi
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
New National Museum of Monaco
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Palais Carnolès
Palais Lascaris
Salle Souvenir du 24e BCA
salle-don-jacques-fighiera
The Car Collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco
The Cars collection of HSH the Prince of Monaco
Tour Lascaris
Villa E-1027
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Villa Hanbury
Villa Hanbury
Villa Kérylos
Villa les Camélias

Libraries in L'Escarène

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance française0.0
Alliance française0.0
Biblioteca Civica Aprosiana0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Camille Claudel Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque de Magnan0.0
Bibliothèque de Magnan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Roch0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque du Port0.0
Bibliothèque du Port0.0
Bibliothèque Fontaine du Temple0.0
Bibliothèque Fontaine du Temple0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Notari0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Nucéra0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Gaby Abad0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Princesse Caroline0.0
Bibliothèque Raoul Mille0.0
Bibliothèque Romain Gary0.0
BU Droit-Science Politique0.0
BU Lettres Arts Sciences Humaines - Henri Bosco0.0
BU Lettres Arts Sciences Humaines - Henri Bosco0.0
BU Saint-Jean d'Angély0.0
BU Saint-Jean d'Angély0.0
Caucade0.0
Ecole de la Condamine0.0
L'autre temps0.0
L'Odyssée - Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Verdet0.0
Médiathèque André Verdet0.0
Médiathèque Caroline0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Jean d’Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque La Source0.0
Médiathèque Les Quatre-Chemins0.0
Médiathèque Les Quatre-Chemins0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Valléenne0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Escarène

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AMAP Valrose
AMAP Valrose
Cité marchande Docks de la Riviera
Condamine Market
Halles du marché de la Condamine
Halles Municipales
Les Halles Gustave Eiffel
Les Puces de Nice
Les Puces de Nice
Marché Couvert
Marché de Monte-Carlo
Marché des Moulins
Marché du Cours Saleya
Marché du Cours Saleya
Marché Fontaine du Temple
Marché Fontaine du Temple
Marché Fruits et Légumes Libération
Marché Fruits et Légumes Libération
Marché Poissons Libération
Marché Poissons Libération
Mini Marché
Place Saint-Roch

Zoos in L'Escarène

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de la Tour

Train Stations in L'Escarène

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L´Escarène

Banks in L'Escarène

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in L'Escarène

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Company
Beer Company
La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice
La Brasserie Artisanale de Nice
La brasserie berroise
Le Grand Barbu
N7 Café
N7 Café

Stadiums & Teams in L'Escarène

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Ski Resorts Near L'Escarène

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garéssio 2000 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Larche 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Argentera 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Frabosa Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Artesina 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Prato Nevoso 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Auron 0.0 — — $0 — — —
L'Audibergue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ratery 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Isola 2000 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Val Pelens 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Monesi di Triora 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Colmiane 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near L'Escarène

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Alpi Marittime Airfield—Small Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Beltrutta Airfield—Small Airport
Bosio Guido Airfield—Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Country Fly Airfield—Small Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield—Small Airport
Fréjus Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Giancarlo Filippi Airfield—Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface—Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field—Small Airport
Maccagno Airfield—Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface—Small Airport

Post Offices in L'Escarène

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
L'Escarène

Treatment Centers in L'Escarène

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet infirmier
Cabinet Infirmier
Cabinet infirmier
Centre de convalescence La Serena
Centre de Soin Arenas
Centre Médical et Dentaire MGEN de Nice
Centre Thérapeutique de Nice
Centre Thérapeutique La Madeleine - CMP
Clinique Villa la Tour
Pole Santé
Soins Infirmiers
SOS Médecins
Villa Romaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Escarène

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Pancrace
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Honorat
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens

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 L'Escarène

What is the population of L'Escarène?

L'Escarène has a population of 2,384 residents and is located in France. The population density is 579 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is L'Escarène expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,192, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,200 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $766 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in L'Escarène?

L'Escarène has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in L'Escarène?

The job market in L'Escarène faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 143 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in L'Escarène?

The median home value in L'Escarène is $153,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $766.

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