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Le Crestet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Le Crestet is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 537. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
537 Population 73/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,231 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,231 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $479/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population537
Density73/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,231
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,800
Rent$479
Housing Units215
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population537
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates45.0144°, 4.6549°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$23,231

About Le Crestet

Le Crestet is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 537. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Crestet is $23,231, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 32 business establishments.

Income: Le Crestet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,231
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Crestet is $95,800, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $479 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 215 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,800
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$479
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units215

Property Tax

Le Crestet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 278 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates45.0144°N, 4.6549°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 150 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 82 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 76 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 119 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 80 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 144 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 78 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 114 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 141 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 140 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 110 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 79 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 147 km
Aug 28, 1999 4 km NNE of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France M3.6 146 km
Feb 21, 1993 9 km NNE of Beaurepaire, France M3.5 56 km
Sep 8, 1995 1 km NW of Crolles, France M3.5 100 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 130 km
Jul 25, 2002 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.5 133 km
Jul 25, 2002 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France M3.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Le Crestet has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Le Crestet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Anne
Colycolam
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Le Crestet

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Espérance Grégorien christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
RadioDio dub, hip-hop MP3 160 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ondaine MP3 256 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Le Crestet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Arche des métiers
Ardéche Miniatures
Ardelaine Musée Vivant de la Laine
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Château de Désaignes
Écomusée des Terrasses
Espace du Parchemin et du Cuir
La Maison du Bijou
La Maison du Châtaignier
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Maison Charles Forot
Maison de la Céramique
Moulin de Mandy
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Populaire Religieux
Musée de Crussol
Musée de Désaignes
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée du charronnage au car
Musée du Charronnage au Car (site 2)
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée du Vivaris Protestant
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Saint-Régis
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
Sapeurs-pompiers Vocance
SculpturArt
Village Provençal

Libraries in Le Crestet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "l'Arbre à Livres"0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque de St Alban d'Ay0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Victor0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Exupéry0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Centre d'information et d'orientation0.0
Centre Multimédia Le Cheylard0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Cheylard0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Crestet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Place des Clercs
Place du clot
Place du Marché

Monuments in Le Crestet

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pont du Roi

Castles in Le Crestet

5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Arlebosc
Château de Chazotte
Château de Malgaray
Château des Boscs
Château des Romaneaux

Train Stations in Le Crestet

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arlebosc

Breweries in Le Crestet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse

Stadiums & Teams in Le Crestet

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Ski Resorts Near Le Crestet

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Estables 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique du Meygal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Crestet

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - ChambéonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altiport du BezSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-AbbayeSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Forez Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Montverdun AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Crestet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Arlebosc
Boucieu-le-Roi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Crestet

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Saint-Sacrement
Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste
Église Saint-Martin
Notre-Dame de la congrégation des Sœurs du Saint-Sacrement

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 Le Crestet

What is the population of Le Crestet?

Le Crestet has a population of 537 residents and is located in France. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

Is Le Crestet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,231, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,800 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Crestet?

Le Crestet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Crestet?

The job market in Le Crestet faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Crestet?

The median home value in Le Crestet is $95,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $479.

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