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Mauves, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Mauves is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,113. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,113 Population 137/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,142 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,142 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $490/mo rent

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About Mauves

Mauves

Mauves is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. It is about 10 km north of Valence and 75 km south of Lyon.

People

Population1,113
Density137/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,142
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,000
Rent$490
Housing Units445
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population1,113
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates45.0383°, 4.8293°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$25,142

About Mauves

Mauves is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,113. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mauves is $25,142, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (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 67 business establishments.

Income: Mauves vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,142
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mauves is $98,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $490 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 445 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,000
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$490
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units445

Property Tax

Mauves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates45.0383°N, 4.8293°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

473 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 M4.5 141 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 137 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 135 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 89 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 62 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 110 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 130 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 68 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 142 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 128 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 98 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 129 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 105 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 66 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 148 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 140 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Mauves has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Mauves

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mauves

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 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 Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Radio Dio 89.5 fm, alternative MP3 160 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mauves

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Écomusée des Terrasses
Espace du Parchemin et du Cuir
Espace Muséographique
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Maison Charles Forot
Maison de la Céramique
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Papeteries Canson et Montgolfier
Musée du Bois
Musée du Papier, des Arts et de la Technologie
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Musée Pierre Vigne
Musée Vivarois César Filhol
SculpturArt
Village Provençal

Libraries in Mauves

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
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 Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque de Silhac0.0
Bibliothèque de St Alban d'Ay0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
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 René Cassin0.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Jacques et Aimé Bertrand0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Mauves

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Gas Stations in Mauves

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc

Gyms in Mauves

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fit Gym

Breweries in Mauves

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

Stadiums & Teams in Mauves

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Ski Resorts Near Mauves

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Estables 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Liberté de Chaudeyrac 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mauves

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'Aubenasson-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon-Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon-Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin-Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie-Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip-Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield-Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield-Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield-Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield-Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield-Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield-Small Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield-Small Airport
Précieux Airfield-Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield-Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield-Small Airport
Valréas Visan Airfield-Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mauves

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mauves

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mauves

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Mauves

What is the population of Mauves?

Mauves has a population of 1,113 residents and is located in France. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Mauves expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,142, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mauves?

Mauves enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mauves?

The job market in Mauves faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mauves?

The median home value in Mauves is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490.

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