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La Fare-les-Oliviers, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

La Fare-les-Oliviers is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 6,646. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,646 Population 1,231/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,750 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $844/mo rent

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About La Fare-les-Oliviers

La Fare-les-Oliviers

La Fare-les-Oliviers is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southern France. It is part of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis.

People

Population6,646
Density1,231/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,750
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$168,800
Rent$844
Housing Units2,658
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population6,646
Population Density1,231 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates43.5510°, 5.1943°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,750

About La Fare-les-Oliviers

La Fare-les-Oliviers is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 6,646. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Fare-les-Oliviers is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 399 business establishments.

Income: La Fare-les-Oliviers vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,750
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)399

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Fare-les-Oliviers is $168,800, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $844 (27% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,658 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$168,800
40% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$844
27% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,658

Property Tax

Climate in La Fare-les-Oliviers

La Fare-les-Oliviers has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.6° / 11.8° 46.9
Feb 8.2°C / 47°F 3.7° / 12.8° 29.8
Mar 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.4° 29.4
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.3° 51.3
May 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.5° 37.7
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 17.2° / 27.8° 27.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.7° 10.7
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.4° 25.9
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 25.9° 82.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.3° 72.2
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 7.7° / 15.7° 75.7
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 4.4° / 12.4° 40.8
La Fare-les-Oliviers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates43.5510°N, 5.1943°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 131 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 105 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 125 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 142 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 56 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 103 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 26 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 131 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 148 km
Jun 27, 1994 11 km NE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 140 km
Apr 19, 1990 14 km ESE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.4 134 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 45 km
Aug 22, 2000 9 km WSW of Castellane, France M3.4 102 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 31 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 26 km
Nov 9, 1990 12 km ESE of Riez, France M3.3 86 km
Jan 27, 2005 68 km SSW of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France M3.3 120 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 25 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 59 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in

La Fare-les-Oliviers has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in La Fare-les-Oliviers

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Oliviers Guirou
École élémentaire Olivier Guirou
Collège Louis Leprince-Ringuet
Écoles maternelle et élémentaire Val de Sibourg
École Paul Doumer
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Radio Stations near La Fare-les-Oliviers

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Classics (US) classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Service MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Radio grenouille MP3 256 kbps
SOUL RADIO Classics classic soul, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio sisko fm news MP3
Maritima Radio MP3 128 kbps
TIKKA Radio music OGG
Hello Provence local radio MP3 128 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Fare-les-Oliviers

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
3 bis f
Castrum vetus
Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise
Centre de conservation et de ressources du Mucem
Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz
Exposition sur la réparation navale
Fondation Vasarely
Frac Sud - Cité de l'art contemporain
Logis du Bras d'Or
Maison de Nostradamus
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'histoire de Martigues
musée d’Histoire, d’Art et de Traditions populaires
Musée de l'Aviation
Musée de l'Empéri
Musée de la Moto
Musée de la vannerie
Musée de Salon et de la Crau
Musée des Amis du Vieux Lambesc
Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran.
Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires du terroir marseillais
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Calisson
Musée du Savon de Marseille
Musée du savon de Marseille
Musée Edgar Mélik
Musée Grobet-Labadié
Musée Marc Deydier
Musée Maurice Pezet
Musée Raimu
Musée Sahut
Musée Suffren et du Vieux Saint-Cannat
Musée Urgonia
Musée Ziem
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Observatoire de Marseille - Planétarium
Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue
Pavillon de Vendôme (ou de la Molle)
Petit Musée de Carro
Savonnerie Marius Fabre
Site-Mémorial du Camp des Milles
Tour Musée
Tour Panorama

Libraries in La Fare-les-Oliviers

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anglo-American Group of Provence Library0.0
Archives et bibliothèque départementales Gaston Defferre0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Chapouton0.0
Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing0.0
Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix0.0
Bibliothèque de Lambesc0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Ormes0.0
Bibliothèque du Merlan0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard0.0
Bibliothèque Li Campaneto0.0
Bibliothèque Méjanes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lauris0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Ventabren0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Cinq Avenues0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Raphael0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Bernard du Bois0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Saint-Jérôme0.0
Centre de documentation de l'École Centrale Méditerranée0.0
Centre Régional de Formation aux Carrières des Bibliothèques0.0
Espace lecture du Plan d'Aou0.0
Le Kiosque0.0
Le préaus livres0.0
Médiathèqhe Boris Vian0.0
Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances0.0
Médiathèque Albert Grégoire0.0
Médiathèque Aureille0.0
Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence0.0
Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque Jòrgi Reboul0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Quatre Tours0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathéque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Beynet0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro0.0
Médiathèque Salim-Hatubou0.0
Mémoire des sexualités0.0
Mille Bâbords0.0
OCB Montolivet0.0
Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo0.0

Farmers Markets in La Fare-les-Oliviers

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Jonquières
Le Marché du Soleil
Les Pt'ites Halles
Marché aux poissons
Marché aux Puces
Marché couvert
Marché d'Encagnane
Marché d'Intérêt National des Arnavaux
Marché de Carro
Marché de Ferrières
Marché de La Couronne
Marché de La Rose
Marché de La Rose
Marché de Saint Julien
Marché de Saint-Antoine
Marché de Saint-Antoine
Marché de Saint-Henri
Marché de Saint-Henri
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché de Sainte-Marthe
Marché des Producteurs
Marché des producteurs
Marché Des Producteurs Locaux
Marché du jeudi matin
Marché du Rocher Mistral
Marché Du Samedi Matin
Marché du samedi matin
Marché paysan du jeudi soir
Marché Provençal
Place de l'Amitié
Place Eugène Tricon
Place Jean Jaurès
Place Saint-Jacques

Cafes in La Fare-les-Oliviers

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super Wild Coffee

Castles in La Fare-les-Oliviers

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Castellas

Zoos in La Fare-les-Oliviers

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferme Velauxienne

Gas Stations in La Fare-les-Oliviers

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais de la Fare
Relais Lançon de Provence
Station U
Total
Total Access Les Chasseurs

Breweries in La Fare-les-Oliviers

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aquae Maltae
Au Bord de l'Eau
Au Bord de l'Eau
Au Bureau
Au petit Bonheur
Bistrot Romain
Braserie Boh'M
Brass.Art’
Brasserie des Milles
Comptoir Longchamp
Comptoir Longchamp
Courtepaille
Kataclysm
L'Actuel
L'Actuel
L'Hacienda
La Petite aixoise
La Route des Bières
Le Français
Le Français

Stadiums & Teams in La Fare-les-Oliviers

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Ski Resorts Near La Fare-les-Oliviers

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Fare-les-Oliviers

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Fare-les-Oliviers

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Fare-les-Oliviers
Lançon Provence Val de Sibourg

Treatment Centers in La Fare-les-Oliviers

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet Paramédical
Centre Médical Carre

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Fare-les-Oliviers

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Transfiguration

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 Fare-les-Oliviers

What is the population of La Fare-les-Oliviers?

La Fare-les-Oliviers has a population of 6,646 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,231 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

Is La Fare-les-Oliviers expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,750, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $168,800 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Fare-les-Oliviers?

La Fare-les-Oliviers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Fare-les-Oliviers?

The job market in La Fare-les-Oliviers faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 399 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Fare-les-Oliviers?

The median home value in La Fare-les-Oliviers is $168,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $844.

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