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Meythet, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Meythet is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 8,538. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,538 Population 6,830/sq mi density
1,480 ft Elevation 451 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,350 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,350 median income, 9.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$220,800 home value, $1,104/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,538
Density6,830/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$28,350
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

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Home Value$220,800
Rent$1,104
Housing Units3,415
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Population8,538
Population Density6,830 / sq mi
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Coordinates45.9184°, 6.0942°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$28,350

About Meythet

Meythet is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 8,538. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Meythet is $28,350, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 512 business establishments.

Income: Meythet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,350
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)512

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meythet is $220,800, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,104 (5% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,415 total housing units in the city. 27.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,800
22% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,104
5% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,415

Property Tax

Meythet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density6,830/sq mi
Coordinates45.9184°N, 6.0942°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

990 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 131 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 14 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 27 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 23 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 83 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 140 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 11 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 148 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 64 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 124 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 101 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 127 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 102 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 101 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 132 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 139 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 135 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 126 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 41 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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Meythet has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Meythet

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jacques Prévert
École maternelle publique
École élémentaire publique
École maternelle publique Centre
École Chrétienne du Lac
Groupe scolaire de Brassilly
École élémentaire publique
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Radio Stations near Meythet

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) AAC+ 96 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
SunAlpes Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR AAC+ 32 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima MP3 192 kbps
La radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH) MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
One FM (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle74 AAC 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Meythet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Deumeure du Père Noël
Donjon des Seigneurs
Ecomusée Du Bois Et De La Forêt (Scierie des Etouvières)
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Fondation Art Contemporain Claudine et Jean-Marc Salomon
La maison du Père Fouettard
La Maison du Salève
Le Salève secret
Mémoire du Maquis
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée des Vallées de Thônes
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée Léon Marès
Muséum des Papillions et des Insectes
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins

Libraries in Meythet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque de Chancy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleiry0.0
Bibliothèque de Vers0.0
Bibliothèque de Villy-le-Pelloux0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale André Dussollier0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge0.0
Bibliothèque multimédia de Thônes0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Collonges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Tapponier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Tapponier0.0
Bibliothèque St-Grégoire l'Illuminateur0.0
Bibliothèque St-Grégoire l'Illuminateur0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque d'Avusy0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
La Turbine0.0
Librairie des aravis0.0
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Faverges0.0
Médiathèque de Reignier0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Savoie-biblio0.0

Farmers Markets in Meythet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
La grenette
Le Marché des Mattines
Marché
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Hotels in Meythet

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Ibis Budget

Cinemas in Meythet

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rabelais

Theatres in Meythet

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

École de danse et théatre du Moulin
Le Rabelais

Dentists in Meythet

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Evadent

Veterinaries in Meythet

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire médico-chirurgical des Renolyes
Clinique Vétérinaire de la Tournette

Gas Stations in Meythet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Contact

Banks in Meythet

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
SG Laydernier

Breweries in Meythet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie du Mont Salève
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
PereJakob
PereJakob

Stadiums & Teams in Meythet

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Ski Resorts Near Meythet

91 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Menthières 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
La Croisette 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Romme 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir 0.0 $0
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Snowpark 0.0 $0
Môm' Park 0.0 $0
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 $0
Plateau des Glières 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut 0.0 $0
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 $0
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 $0
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 $0
Pralognan-la-Vanoise 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 $0
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 $0
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 $0
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 $0
Col de Porte 0.0 $0
Val Thorens 0.0 $0
Les 7 Laux 0.0 $0
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 $0
Aussois 0.0 $0
Le Corbier 0.0 $0
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 $0
Les Sybelles 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Cordon 0.0 $0
Stade de Slalom 0.0 $0
La Clusaz 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 $0
Jardin Enfants 0.0 $0
Le Semnoz 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 $0
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Meythet

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal AirfieldSmall Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Col de CeniseSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface de ValmorelSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud AirfieldSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Arpette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Sollières Sardières AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Meythet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Meythet

Treatment Centers in Meythet

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meythet

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Paul

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 Meythet

What is the population of Meythet?

Meythet has a population of 8,538 residents and is located in France. The population density is 6,830 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

Is Meythet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,350, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,800 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Meythet?

Meythet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Meythet?

The job market in Meythet faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 512 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meythet?

The median home value in Meythet is $220,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,104.

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