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Marchaux, France

Bourgogne · France

Marchaux is a small town in Bourgogne, France with a population of 975. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
975 Population 268/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,438 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,438 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $494/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population975
Density268/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,438
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$494
Housing Units390
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population975
Population Density268 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates47.3211°, 6.1315°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBourgogne
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches (26 cm)
Median Household Income$26,438

About Marchaux

Marchaux is a small town in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 975. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Marchaux is $26,438, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (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 58 business establishments.

Income: Marchaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,438
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marchaux is $98,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $494 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 390 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 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$494
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units390

Property Tax

Marchaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates47.3211°N, 6.1315°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above France avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 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 M5.0 118 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 92 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 146 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 147 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 148 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 12 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 76 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 48 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 148 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 112 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 144 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 120 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 91 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 111 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 94 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.0 144 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 110 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Marchaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Marchaux

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Groupe scolaire Alain Grisey
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Radio Stations near Marchaux

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fréquence Amitié Vesoul blues, jazz MP3 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Magnum La Radio MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Besançon doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Radio Food ambient, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star Franche Comté MP3 128 kbps
Radio star VESOUL MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marchaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye Sainte-Odile
Atelier de Gustave Courbet
Écomusée des Pipes Ropp
Espace Vauban
Fabrika Sciences
Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC)
Fromagerie-Musée
Hôtel des Sires de Neuchâtel
Maison Louis Pergaud
Maison natale de Victor Hugo
Musée Comtois
Musée Courbet
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie
Musée des Maisons comtoises
Musée du costume et des traditions comtoises
Musée du Tacot
Musée du Temps
Musée Lucien Roy
Musée rural

Libraries in Marchaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Étude et de Conservation0.0
Bibliothèque de Marchaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Morre0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Hérodote0.0
Bibliothèque Les Auxons0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Gennes0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Médecine et Pharmacie0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Proudhon0.0
BU Lettres Sciences Humaines0.0
C.C.S.L. Roger Robinet0.0
CDI0.0
Centre Pierre de Coubertin0.0
Espace Saint-Léger0.0
L'Onto0.0
La médiathèque de Pouilley-les-Vignes0.0
Les AccRoche-livres0.0
Les Mots de la Loue0.0
Librairie Biblique Parole Vivante0.0
Ma bulle0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Brachotte0.0
Médiathèque de Boussières0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque des Tilleuls0.0
Médiathèque Jean Grosjean0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Bayle0.0
Médiathèque Pugey-Fontain0.0

Farmers Markets in Marchaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Beaux-Arts — Comptoirs Bisontins
Marché bio de Tarragnoz
Marché couvert
Marché de Palente
Marché de Pugey
Marché Rivotte
Place de la révolution

Hotels in Marchaux

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Besancon Marchaux

Cafes in Marchaux

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super Wild Coffee

Monuments in Marchaux

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fusillé français agé de 20 ans, 1944

Gas Stations in Marchaux

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Relais Total De Marchaux
Shell

Breweries in Marchaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière du Doubs
Brasserie de la Quiotte
Brasserie Levain
Dan’s Beer
De la fleur au fruit
Gangloff Brasserie
Les 2 Fûts
Terra Comtix

Ski Resorts Near Marchaux

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Robella 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0

Airports Near Marchaux

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dole Tavaux AirportDLEMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air BaseMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Vesoul-Frotey AirfieldMedium Airport
Aéro Sermange AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbois Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-lès-Gray AirfieldSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Balaiseaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bucey-lès-Gy AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Francourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gevigney AirfieldSmall Airport
Gray Saint-Adrien AirfieldSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lambrey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Tincey AirfieldSmall Airport
Venisey AirfieldSmall Airport
Vigearde AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marchaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marchaux

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Guérin
Église Saint-Martin

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 Marchaux

What is the population of Marchaux?

Marchaux has a population of 975 residents and is located in France. The population density is 268 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Marchaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,438, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $494 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Marchaux?

Marchaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Marchaux?

The unemployment rate in Marchaux is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marchaux?

The median home value in Marchaux is $98,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $494.

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