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La Verpillière, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

La Verpillière is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 6,205. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,205 Population 2,424/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,797 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$24,797 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $739/mo rent

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About La Verpillière

La Verpillière

La Verpillière station is a railway station located in the commune of La Verpillière in the department of Isère, France. La Verpillière is also the nearest railway stop for a bigger commune of Villefontaine located to the south-east. The station was opened in 1858 and is located on the Lyon–Marseille railway of TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes network in the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The train services are operated by SNCF.

People

Population6,205
Density2,424/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,797
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$147,800
Rent$739
Housing Units2,482
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population6,205
Population Density2,424 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates45.6342°, 5.1456°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$24,797

About La Verpillière

La Verpillière is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 6,205. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Verpillière is $24,797, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 372 business establishments.

Income: La Verpillière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,797
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)372

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Verpillière is $147,800, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $739 (36% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,482 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 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$147,800
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$739
36% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,482

Property Tax

Climate in La Verpillière

La Verpillière has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 868 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.1° / 6.7° 54.4
Feb 5°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.5° 47.2
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.4° 54.3
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17° 71.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 11.2° / 21° 84.2
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.1° 70.5
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.5° 67.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 71.7
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.6° 89.0
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17.4° 101.7
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.8° / 11° 91.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 64.9
La Verpillière enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density2,424/sq mi
Coordinates45.6342°N, 5.1456°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 77 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 103 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 89 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 78 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 106 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 72 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 40 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 142 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 117 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 25 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 124 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 76 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 77 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 33 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 42 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 36 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest

La Verpillière has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in La Verpillière

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Sainte-Marie — — — —
École primaire Les Armières — — — —
Collège Anne Frank — — — —
École primaire Jean Moulin — — — —
École primaire Jean Jaurès — — — —
École primaire Les Moines Groupe 9 — — — —
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Radio Stations near La Verpillière

43 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jazz Radio jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Classic Jazz classical, jazz MP3 128 kbps
MRADIO FRANCE — AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioCanut — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
8Beats — MP3
Laurent DINE IGLESIAS dance, electro MP3 128 kbps
Reggae Arte radio reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canut eclectic, rock MP3 128 kbps
Générations Lyon french, french music MP3 128 kbps
Millenium FM Electro DJ Webradio dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio - La radio de tous les Jazz jazz, soul MP3 192 kbps
Radio Scoop Powerdance dance AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE La Rock Station — MP3 128 kbps
LYL Radio independent, music MP3 192 kbps
Allzic Radio Zen calm, relax MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues — AAC+ 64 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 90 — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fuori Campo culture, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metal metal MP3 320 kbps
radio béguin electro, funk MP3 192 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK 80 — MP3 128 kbps
RCF Lyon christian MP3 128 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) — AAC 64 kbps
Jazz Radio (CH) — MP3 128 kbps
Les enfants du Rhône — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pluriel — MP3 320 kbps
AllzicRadio Jazz Lounge — AAC+ 64 kbps
radio brume rock MP3 192 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE Radio Rock Français — MP3 128 kbps
Tonic radio — MP3 128 kbps
Virage radio Légende du rock — MP3 128 kbps
JAZZ RADIO - Jazz & Classique — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO METAL — MP3 128 kbps
PROJET XY — MP3
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Rock Party — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN RADIO FRANCE METAL — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE ROCK FR — MP3 128 kbps
VIRGIN FRANCE 80 — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Verpillière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de Montluel
Écomusée du patrimoine des métiers
Espace Muséal de Gandil
Jean Devron
La Grange Chevrotière
Maison de la Photographie
Maison des Arts
Minéralogica
Musée
Musée d'art et d'histoire locale de Montluel
Musée de Bourgoin-Jallieu
Musée de l'Aviation Clément Ader
Musée de la Lauze
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des Liqueurs Cherry Rocher
Musée Hector-Berlioz
Musée Testut-Latarjet
Musée-galerie Clauorum
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
OL Le Musée
Patrimoine, culture et traditions

Libraries in La Verpillière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arcolade0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Chavanoz0.0
Bibliothèque de Four0.0
Bibliothèque de Jameyzieu0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliothèque de la Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de Marennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaulx-Milieu0.0
Bibliothèque des Fougères0.0
Bibliothèque des Roches0.0
Bibliothèque du Vinatier0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Bazin0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipal de La Boisse0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Corbas0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Crémieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale La ronde des livres0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Marie-Ghislaine Chassine0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Claudel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Gamache0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Yvonne Geoffray0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Éluard0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Provisoire0.0
Espace Pierre Poivre0.0
La Livrethèque0.0
Le Brrrazero0.0
Le Jardins des Lecteurs0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
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Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque Agnès Varda0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Bièvre Isère0.0
Médiathèque Claudie Gallay0.0
Médiathèque d'Heyrieux0.0
Médiathèque de Bourgoin-Jallieu0.0
Médiathèque de Champfleuri0.0
Médiathèque de Diémoz0.0
Médiathèque de l'orangerie0.0
Médiathèque de Luzinay0.0
Médiathèque de Ruy-Montceau0.0
Médiathèque de Serpaize0.0
Médiathèque de Vaulx-en-Velin0.0
Médiathèque de Villefontaine0.0
Médiathèque des collines0.0
Médiathèque et Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Médiathèque Jean Prévost0.0
Médiathèque L'Echappée0.0
Médiathèque L'éphémère0.0
Médiathèque municipale ABC0.0
Médiathèque Satolas-et-Bonce0.0

Farmers Markets in La Verpillière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Francis Beausoleil
Halle couverte
Les Puces du Canal
Marché Berliet
Marché Curial
Marché de Cusset
Marché de Septème
Marché des Semailles
Marché du Pont d'Herbens
Marché du soir Louis Ailloud
Marché du Village
Marché Ferdinand Buisson
Marché Roger Salengro
Place de la Maison des Arts
Super Marché aux Puces

Hotels in La Verpillière

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Lyon l'Isle d'Abeau

Cafes in La Verpillière

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Castles in La Verpillière

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Coron

Dentists in La Verpillière

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'orthodontie
FR #11196382537

Train Stations in La Verpillière

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Verpillière

Gas Stations in La Verpillière

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #130587261

Banks in La Verpillière

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Shopping Malls in La Verpillière

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Village

Breweries in La Verpillière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bee King
Brasserie des Dauphins
Brasserie des Faux Semblables
Brasserie des Ursulines
Grand Café de la Mairie
Les Bières du Temps

Stadiums & Teams in La Verpillière

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Ski Resorts Near La Verpillière

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Terre Ronde 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de Porte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Coulmes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Colline des Bains 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near La Verpillière

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield—Medium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Chaneins—Small Airport
Base ULM de Polliat—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield—Small Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield—Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface—Small Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield—Small Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Lavours Airfield—Small Airport
Le Parasoir Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mionnay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield—Small Airport
Montaud Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in La Verpillière

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Verpillière

Treatment Centers in La Verpillière

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Romans Ferrari

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Verpillière

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Denis

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 Verpillière

What is the population of La Verpillière?

La Verpillière has a population of 6,205 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,424 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is La Verpillière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,797, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $147,800 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in La Verpillière?

La Verpillière enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Verpillière?

The job market in La Verpillière faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 372 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Verpillière?

The median home value in La Verpillière is $147,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $739.

Nearby Cities

Villefontaine 19,749 pop · 1.5 mi Saint-Quentin-Fallavier 6,302 pop · 1.7 mi Vaulx-Milieu 2,401 pop · 2.3 mi Frontonas 1,852 pop · 2.6 mi Bonnefamille 1,052 pop · 2.6 mi Roche 1,679 pop · 3.3 mi Chamagnieu 1,278 pop · 3.5 mi Grenay 1,286 pop · 3.7 mi L'Isle-d'Abeau 12,033 pop · 4.0 mi Heyrieux 4,475 pop · 4.0 mi Diémoz 2,418 pop · 4.1 mi Satolas-et-Bonce 1,781 pop · 4.2 mi Saint-Alban-de-Roche 1,855 pop · 4.8 mi Valencin 2,234 pop · 5.8 mi
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