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La Crau, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

La Crau is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 17,905. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,905 Population 1,225/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,302 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$27,302 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $857/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,905
Density1,225/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,302
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$171,400
Rent$857
Housing Units7,162
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population17,905
Population Density1,225 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates43.1496°, 6.0740°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,302

About La Crau

La Crau is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 17,905. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Crau is $27,302, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,074 business establishments.

Income: La Crau vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$27,302
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)1,074

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Crau is $171,400, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $857 (26% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,162 total housing units in the city. 26.8% 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$171,400
39% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$857
26% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,162

Property Tax

Climate in La Crau

La Crau has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Feb (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 49°F 6.6° / 11.8° 67.4
Feb 9.1°C / 48°F 6.1° / 12.1° 46.1
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 42.1
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.3° 55.8
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21.1° 39.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 25.3° 25.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.7° / 28° 5.8
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20° / 28.2° 9.7
Sep 20.4°C / 69°F 16.7° / 24.1° 77.0
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13.9° / 19.9° 103.5
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 10° / 15.2° 98.1
Dec 10°C / 50°F 7.4° / 12.6° 68.9
La Crau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above France avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates43.1496°N, 6.0740°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 130 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 118 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 99 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 122 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 145 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 129 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 129 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 146 km
Dec 19, 2000 1 km SSE of La Trinité, France M3.7 119 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 133 km
Jun 26, 1997 1 km NNE of Lantosque, France M3.6 136 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 84 km
Nov 1, 1999 1 km N of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France M3.6 119 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 129 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 58 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 129 km
May 21, 2000 108 km SSE of Le Lavandou, France M3.5 119 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 132 km
Aug 9, 1990 9 km NW of Breil-sur-Roya, France M3.4 144 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 9 113 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 59 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in

La Crau has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Crau

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège du Fenouillet
École élémentaire Jean Giono
École primaire Jean Aicard
École primaire Marcel Pagnol
École élémentaire
École maternelle des Arquets
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Radio Stations near La Crau

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
Radio sisko fm news MP3

Museums in La Crau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Celle
Batterie de Peyras
Fort du Pradeau
Fort Sainte-Agathe
Galerie Marie Poscia
Hôtel des arts (Centre méditerranéen d'art)
La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Laborieux
Maison de la Photographie
Mémorial du débarquement en Provence
Musée Balaguier
Musée bibliothèque de la ville de Toulon
Musée d'Art
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa région
Musée d'Histoire de Toulon et de sa Région (Expositions temporaires)
Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé
Musée de la Glace
Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne
Musée des arts asiatiques
Musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Musée du Niel
Musée du vêtement provençal
Musée Jean Aicard
musée Jean Aicard-Paulin Bertrand
Musée National de la Marine Toulon
Musée Nécropole Louis Cauvin
Muséum départemental du Var
Villa Carmignac
Villa Michel Pacha musée d'art contemporain

Libraries in La Crau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales de la Seyne-sur-Mer0.0
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Arts0.0
Bibliothèque de Giens0.0
Bibliothèque George-Sand0.0
Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothéque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Carnoules0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Biblithèque municipale0.0
Le Petit Prince0.0
LGMSanté0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert-Camus0.0
Médiathèque Augustin Thierry0.0
Médiathèque Chalucet0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Musse0.0
Médiathèque du Pont-du-Las0.0
médiathèque du Port Marchand0.0
Médiathèque La Roseraie0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Caminade0.0
Presse0.0

Farmers Markets in La Crau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Esther Poggio
Marché
Marché de Giens
Marché de l'Ayguade
Marché de La Capte
Marché de Producteurs et d'Artisans Locaux
Marché des Salins
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du cours Lafayette
Marché du Mourillon
Marche du Pont du Las
Marché du Pradet
Marché du Pradet
Marché Paul Lendrin
Picard
Place de la Liberté
Place Louis Blanc
Placette du moulin de la Capelle
Puces samedi & dimanche

Clinics in La Crau

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Val du Fenouillet

Veterinaries in La Crau

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ars Veterinaria

Train Stations in La Crau

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Crau

Gas Stations in La Crau

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
BP
FR #211534641
K9 La Farlède
La Crau

Banks in La Crau

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas

Breweries in La Crau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Neuja
Coté Mer
La Tchouc
Le bregaion
Le miramar

Stadiums & Teams in La Crau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Crau

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Crau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in La Crau

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Crau

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Sacerdoce
Église Notre-Dame de la Visitation
Notre-Dame du Fenouillet

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 La Crau

What is the population of La Crau?

La Crau has a population of 17,905 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,225 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

Is La Crau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,302, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,400 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $857 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 La Crau?

La Crau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Crau?

The job market in La Crau faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,074 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Crau?

The median home value in La Crau is $171,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $857.

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