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Malves-en-Minervois, France

Occitanie · France

Malves-en-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 830. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
830 Population 86/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,024 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,024 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $596/mo rent

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People

Population830
Density86/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,024
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$596
Housing Units332
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population830
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates43.2500°, 2.4500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$25,024

About Malves-en-Minervois

Malves-en-Minervois is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Malves-en-Minervois is $25,024, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Malves-en-Minervois vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,024
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Malves-en-Minervois is $119,200, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 332 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,200
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units332

Property Tax

Malves-en-Minervois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates43.2500°N, 2.4500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 47 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 46 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 144 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 106 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 119 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 107 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 130 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 111 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 125 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 104 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 47 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 59 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 116 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 45 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 43 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 44 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 57 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 120 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 44 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Malves-en-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Malves-en-Minervois

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Pierre Perret — — — —
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Radio Stations near Malves-en-Minervois

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Malves-en-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Accueil du château de Termes
Châteaux de Lastours
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Coopérative Musée Cérès Franco
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du bois et du jouet
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée de l'Imprimerie
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la Chevalerie
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Arts et Métiers du Livre
Musée des Automates
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Château
Musée du Piano
Musée Jean Nicloux
Musée Petiet

Libraries in Malves-en-Minervois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Alain Cazalis0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0

Farmers Markets in Malves-en-Minervois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle
Les Halles
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Place Carnot
Place de la Halle

Hotels in Malves-en-Minervois

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castel Chambres

Castles in Malves-en-Minervois

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Bouilhonnac
Château de Malves-en-Minervois

Breweries in Malves-en-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse

Stadiums & Teams in Malves-en-Minervois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Malves-en-Minervois

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Porte Puymorens 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Angles 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Formiguères 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Puyvalador 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ax 3 Domaines 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ascou 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Camurac 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Malves-en-Minervois

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-Bernard—Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield—Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield—Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano—Small Airport
Altiport du Plateau de la Calme—Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm—Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua—Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield—Small Airport
Baraigne Airfield—Small Airport
Beaugaillard Airfield—Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield—Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield—Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Coufouleux Airfield—Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
Gibel Airfield—Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield—Small Airport
La Ramière Airfield—Small Airport
Le Reuilh Airfield—Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield—Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield—Small Airport
Llupia Airfield—Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield—Small Airport
Mont Llaret Pic d'Aude Altisurface—Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield—Small Airport
Mont Louis La Quillane Airfield—Small Airport
Montescot Airfield—Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield—Small Airport
Nébias Airfield—Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield—Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield—Small Airport
Puivert Airfield—Small Airport
Régat Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Revel Montgey Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Jean Pla de Corts Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield—Small Airport
Sarrat Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase—Small Airport

Post Offices in Malves-en-Minervois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Malves En Minervois

Treatment Centers in Malves-en-Minervois

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réhabilitation psychosociale audois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malves-en-Minervois

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Roch

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 Malves-en-Minervois

What is the population of Malves-en-Minervois?

Malves-en-Minervois has a population of 830 residents and is located in France. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Malves-en-Minervois expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,024, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,200 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Malves-en-Minervois?

Malves-en-Minervois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Malves-en-Minervois?

The job market in Malves-en-Minervois faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Malves-en-Minervois?

The median home value in Malves-en-Minervois is $119,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $596.

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