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Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 668. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
668 Population 67/sq mi density
2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,324 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,324 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $604/mo rent

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People

Population668
Density67/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,324
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$604
Housing Units267
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Population668
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates43.8462°, 6.2217°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,324

About Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 668. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is $22,324, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (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 40 business establishments.

Income: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,324
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is $120,800, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 267 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units267

Property Tax

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below France avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates43.8462°N, 6.2217°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,729 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 52 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 93 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 120 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 120 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 109 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 81 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 120 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 107 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 117 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 145 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 145 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 84 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 141 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 80 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 92 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 80 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 112 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 119 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 135 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 84 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 145 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 92 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Paulin Guichard
École primaire Simone Veil
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Radio Stations near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Accueil Moulins
Ecomusée des Gorges du Verdon
Exposition de Fossiles
Exposition en plein air
Galerie de l'Hubac
L'Art en Jouet
Maison Alexandra David Neel
Maison de la truffe
Moulin à vent
Musée de Faykod
Musée de la Distillerie
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée des Voûtes
Musée Gassendi
Musée Maria DE FAYKOD
Musée Segal & musée de la Résistance
Musée Traditions et Savoir-Faire
Museum of woodturning
Parcours santé
Samten Dzong

Libraries in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Marque Pages0.0
Bibliothèque médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Media centre "Le secret des pages"0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire0.0
Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence0.0
Médiathèque des Mées0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération)0.0
Médiathèque Louis Joseph0.0
Médiathèque Michel Martin0.0
Médiathèque municipale - 3ème étage0.0

Farmers Markets in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Régusse
Marché dominical
Place du Général de Gaulle
Place Edmond Jugy
Place Frédéric Mistral
Place Gassendi

Hotels in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge des Crêtes
Auberge des Salles
Auberge du point sublime
Gabrielle hôtel
Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon
Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon
Hôtel Clos des Iris
Hôtel l'Ermitage
Hôtel La Bonne Auberge
Hôtel les Restanques de Moustiers
Hôtel Restaurant L'Ermitage
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
La Bastide de Moustiers
La Bonne Auberge
La Ferme Rose
Le Colombier
Le Panoramic
Le Provence
Le Vieux Châteaux
Lou Mitstral
Studi'hotel Plein voile

Cafes in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Gourmandises
Café Marguerite
Café Marguerite
Le Café du Faïencier

Cinemas in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma de Pays
La Palud-sur-Verdon - Cinéma de Pays
La Palud-sur-Verdon - Cinéma de Pays (en Plein Air)

Castles in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Aiguines
Château de La Palud-sur-Verdon
Château de la Reine Jeanne

Clinics in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet infirmier

Gas Stations in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Proxi
Total Contact
TotalEnergies

Banks in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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Ski Resorts Near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0

Airports Near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Palud-sur-Verdon
La Poste Les Salles-sur-Verdon
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Georges
Église Sainte-Anne
Saint-Martin Prieure Ruines
St John Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

What is the population of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie?

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has a population of 668 residents and is located in France. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.

Is Moustiers-Sainte-Marie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,324, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $120,800 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie?

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie?

The job market in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie?

The median home value in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is $120,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604.

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