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Montbéliard, France

Bourgogne · France

Montbéliard is a small city in Bourgogne, France with a population of 28,865. Elevation: 1,073 ft (327 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
28,865 Population 4,977/sq mi density
1,073 ft Elevation 327 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,088 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$20,088 median income, 21.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, $562/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population28,865
Density4,977/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,088
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,400
Rent$562
Housing Units11,546
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Population28,865
Population Density4,977 / sq mi
Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Coordinates47.5096°, 6.7982°
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$20,088

About Montbéliard

Montbéliard is a small city in France (Bourgogne) with a population of 28,865. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet (327 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 Montbéliard is $20,088, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,732 business establishments.

Income: Montbéliard vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,088
73% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.7%
503% above France avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,732

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Montbéliard is $112,400, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $562 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 11,546 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,400
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$562
52% below France avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units11,546

Property Tax

Climate in Montbéliard

Montbéliard has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 980 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -7.5° / 10.6° 65.4
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -5.7° / 15.1° 53.3
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F -3.9° / 18.6° 64.3
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F -4.2° / 20.9° 61.5
May 12.5°C / 54°F 2.4° / 24° 98.0
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.3° / 30.4° 112.5
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 9.1° / 32.9° 79.6
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.6° / 32.6° 83.6
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 3.6° / 28.7° 78.0
Oct 11.4°C / 52°F 2.6° / 22.8° 107.0
Nov 5°C / 41°F -4.4° / 15.9° 83.7
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -7.9° / 12.2° 93.8
Montbéliard 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 1,073 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

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density4,977/sq mi
Coordinates47.5096°N, 6.7982°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above France avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

613 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 94 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 77 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 13 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 48 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 103 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 148 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 140 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 105 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 98 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 116 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 72 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 114 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 82 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 68 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 111 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 79 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 124 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 150 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 124 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Montbéliard has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Montbéliard

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Hugo Victor
École élémentaire de la Citadelle
École maternelle du Mont-Chevis
Lycée professionnel Les Huisselets
École primaire privée Saint-Maimboeuf
Collège privé Saint-Maimboeuf
École maternelle Gambetta
Groupe scolaire Victor Hugo
Collège Guynemer
Lycée Georges Cuvier
École maternelle Parc
École maternelle Mont Chevis
École primaire Fossés
École maternelle rue de Belfort
École maternelle Hugo Victor
École maternelle Citadelle
École maternelle Gambetta
Section d'Enseignement Général et Technologique les Huisselets
École maternelle Poilus
École primaire Citadelle
École primaire Prairie
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Radio Stations near Montbéliard

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTN (CH) regional MP3 128 kbps
Canal3 deutsch (CH) local news, news AAC 192 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Plein Air Pontarlier doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
RJB (CH) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montbéliard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forge-musée d'Étueffont
L'Atelier du Pavillon des sciences
La Damassine
Le 19
Le Pavillon des sciences
Maison de la Négritude
Maison départementale de l'environnement
Musée Agricole de Botans
Musée Bull et de la Mécanographie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art moderne - Donation Maurice Jardot
Musée de l'Artisanat et des Traditions Populaires
Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot
Musée de la Fête Foraine
Musée de la mine Marcel Maulini
Musée de la pince
Musée du Château des ducs de Wurtemberg
Musée Frédéric Japy
Musée Minal
Musée Roger Comte
Tour 41 : musée des beaux arts
Tour 46

Libraries in Montbéliard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Franche-Comté - UTBM0.0
Bibliothèque Léon Deubel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale d'Andelnans0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Janusz Korczak0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Lucien Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque UTBM0.0
L'ABC0.0
La Clé des Champs0.0
La Foyothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Cartier0.0
Médiathèque Alice Boname0.0
Médiathèque Bourogne0.0
Médiathèque de Bavilliers0.0
Médiathèque de Delle0.0
Médiathèque de Rougegoutte0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Champagney0.0
Médiathèque Le Bélieu0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jules Carrey0.0
Médiathèque Nelson Mandela0.0

Farmers Markets in Montbéliard

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Petit Marché
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert d'Audincourt
Marché des Vosges
Marché Fréry
Marché hebdomadaire
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Marché des Résidences

Hotels in Montbéliard

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bristol
Hôtel de France
Hôtel de la Balance
ibis Styles
Kyriad

Cafes in Montbéliard

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1801
Brasserie du théatre
Café De La Poste
Café du Commerce
Le Chat Toqué
Salon de Thé

Cinemas in Montbéliard

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Bains Douches

Theatres in Montbéliard

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bains Douches
Gakokoe
L'Hôtel de Sponeck
Ma Scène Nationale

Clinics in Montbéliard

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Infirmier

Dentists in Montbéliard

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire

Veterinaries in Montbéliard

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laurence Faivre

Train Stations in Montbéliard

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Montbéliard

Gas Stations in Montbéliard

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

station GNVert
Total Access

Banks in Montbéliard

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Gyms in Montbéliard

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Liberty Gym

Breweries in Montbéliard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Backporte
Brasserie de Sochaux
Brasserie du Faubourg
Brasserie du Territoire OXL
Brasserie Fontaine de Jouvence
Hélie - Microbrasserie Solaire
Le Fanc Brasseur
Le Grand méchant moût

Stadiums & Teams in Montbéliard

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Ski Resorts Near Montbéliard

41 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse Brabant 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
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
La Robella 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
Les Fourgs 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 Golatte 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
Grenchenberg 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0

Airports Near Montbéliard

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium 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
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Jasney AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Senoncourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville sur Illon AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montbéliard

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Montbéliard La Chiffogne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montbéliard

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Armée du Salut
Chapelle
Chapelle Saint-Léon
Église Saint-Maimbœuf
La Bonne Nouvelle
Synagogue de Montbéliard
Temple Saint-Georges
Temple 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 Montbéliard

What is the population of Montbéliard?

Montbéliard has a population of 28,865 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,977 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Montbéliard expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,088, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,400 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $562 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Montbéliard?

Montbéliard 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 Montbéliard?

The job market in Montbéliard faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,732 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Montbéliard?

The median home value in Montbéliard is $112,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $562.

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