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La Garde-Freinet, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

La Garde-Freinet is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,777. Elevation: 1,152 ft (351 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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1,777 Population 60/sq mi density
1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,129 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,129 median income, 13.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $810/mo rent

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About La Garde-Freinet

La Garde-Freinet

La Garde-Freinet is a commune in the Var department in the Côte d'Azur area in southeastern France.

People

Population1,777
Density60/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,129
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

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Home Value$162,000
Rent$810
Housing Units711
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Population1,777
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Coordinates43.3171°, 6.4695°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,129

About La Garde-Freinet

La Garde-Freinet is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,777. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet (351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Garde-Freinet is $22,129, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above 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 107 business establishments.

Income: La Garde-Freinet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,129
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Garde-Freinet is $162,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 711 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 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,000
43% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units711

Property Tax

La Garde-Freinet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates43.3171°N, 6.4695°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,376 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 M4.8 107 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 136 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 82 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 101 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 140 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 131 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 131 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 85 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 109 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 143 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 148 km
Jun 10, 2000 3 km NNE of San Damiano Macra, Italy M3.8 149 km
Sep 25, 1994 90 km ESE of Ramatuelle, France M3.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 76 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 89 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

La Garde-Freinet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near La Garde-Freinet

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Garde-Freinet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace Archéologique
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
La Maison de la Préhistoire J.Landréat - F.Puigdellivol
La Tour Carrée
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison des Papillons
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Maison du Patrimoine
Mini musée de plein air archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Histoire Maritime de Saint-Tropez
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes
Musée de l'Annonciade
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de l'Histoire et des traditions mottoises
Musée de la fabrique du marron glacé
Musée de la gendarmerie et du cinéma
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Terra Rossa
Venet Foundation

Libraries in La Garde-Freinet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pignans0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace municipal Léon Gambetta0.0
Le Maurin des Maures0.0
Le Pigeonnier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lorgues0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0

Farmers Markets in La Garde-Freinet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Grimaud
Marché
Marché (le jeudi matin)
Marché couvert
Marché de Port Grimaud
Marché Provençal
Place Le Bigot
Place Victor Hugo

Hotels in La Garde-Freinet

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Fraxinois

Cafes in La Garde-Freinet

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Du Soleil

Gas Stations in La Garde-Freinet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #858624262

Banks in La Garde-Freinet

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in La Garde-Freinet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
La Bodega
La Tchouc

Ski Resorts Near La Garde-Freinet

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0

Airports Near La Garde-Freinet

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Garde-Freinet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de La Garde-Freinet

Treatment Centers in La Garde-Freinet

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Garde-Freinet

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Clément
Chapelle Saint-Eloi
Église Saint-Clément
Notre-Dame de Miremer

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 Garde-Freinet

What is the population of La Garde-Freinet?

La Garde-Freinet has a population of 1,777 residents and is located in France. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.

Is La Garde-Freinet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,129, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Garde-Freinet?

La Garde-Freinet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Garde-Freinet?

The job market in La Garde-Freinet faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Garde-Freinet?

The median home value in La Garde-Freinet is $162,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $810.

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