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Maîche, France

Bourgogne · France

Maîche is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 3,862. Elevation: 2,569 ft (783 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,862 Population 574/sq mi density
2,569 ft Elevation 783 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,873 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$29,873 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $615/mo rent

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About Maîche

Maîche

Maîche is a commune in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France.

People

Population3,862
Density574/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,873
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$123,000
Rent$615
Housing Units1,545
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Population3,862
Population Density574 / sq mi
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates47.2516°, 6.8031°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.4 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$29,873

About Maîche

Maîche is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 3,862. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Maîche is $29,873, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Maîche vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,873
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maîche is $123,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $615 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,545 total housing units in the city. 26.6% 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$123,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$615
47% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,545

Property Tax

Maîche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density574/sq mi
Coordinates47.2516°N, 6.8031°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above France avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 123 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 51 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 142 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 77 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 40 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 16 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 149 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 122 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 109 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 99 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 68 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 122 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 72 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 133 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 52 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 73 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 55 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 82 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 138 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 106 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Maîche has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Maîche

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Joseph
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Mont Miroir
École primaire
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
Cercle scolaire de Franche Montagne
Collège Mont Miroir
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Radio Stations near Maîche

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTN (CH) regional MP3 128 kbps
Canal3 deutsch (CH) local news, news AAC 192 kbps
Radio Fribourg (CH) local news MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh (CH) pop AAC 128 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Electrons Libres (CH) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rocher (CH) community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket (CH) alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland (CH) deep house, minimal OGG
Plein Air Pontarlier doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
RJB (CH) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Maîche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Nature Les Cerlatez
Ferme-musée du Montagnon
Halle aux enchères - Urbanisme horloger
La Damassine
Laténium
Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Musée d'histoire
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs
Musée de la montre
Musée de la pince
Musée de Saint-Imier
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée du Ski
Musée Frédéric Japy
Musée international de l'horlogerie
Musée militaire
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Roger Comte
Musée Vie d'Antan
Muzoo
Vivarium

Libraries in Maîche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Soleil0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Sonvilier0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire du Noirmont0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole d'Arts Appliqués0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Franche-Comté - UTBM0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Pergaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Janusz Korczak0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque régionale de Saint-Imier0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Renan0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de la Tène0.0
Centre de documentation et d'étude sur la langue internationale0.0
L'ABC0.0
La Vouivre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Cartier0.0
Médiathèque Alice Boname0.0
Médiathèque HEP-BEJUNE0.0
Médiathèque Le Bélieu0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jules Carrey0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0

Farmers Markets in Maîche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hall'titude
Marché couvert
Marché couvert d'Audincourt
Marché hebdomadaire
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché

Cafes in Maîche

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Couronne 3
Le Quesako

Cinemas in Maîche

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Saint-Michel

Castles in Maîche

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de l'Hermitage
Château de Montalembert
Château du Désert

Veterinaries in Maîche

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire
Clinique Vétérinaire de L'Arche
FR #6763672789

Gas Stations in Maîche

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Libre-service
Station Service Intermarché

Banks in Maîche

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
Société Générale

Breweries in Maîche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Backporte
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie de la Fontaine
Brasserie de La Meute
Brasserie de Sochaux
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes BFM
L'Avenir
La Brelok
La Brelok'
La Chauffouillarde
La Comète
La P'tite Anglaise
Le Grand méchant moût

Stadiums & Teams in Maîche

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Ski Resorts Near Maîche

55 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Grandval 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0

Airports Near Maîche

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Grenchen AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Maîche

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maîche

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maîche

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Maîche

What is the population of Maîche?

Maîche has a population of 3,862 residents and is located in France. The population density is 574 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

Is Maîche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,873, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $615 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 Maîche?

Maîche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Maîche?

The job market in Maîche faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maîche?

The median home value in Maîche is $123,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $615.

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