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Munster, France

Grand Est · France

Munster is a small city in Grand Est, France with a population of 5,162. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,162 Population 983/sq mi density
1,247 ft Elevation 380 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
57.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,479 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,479 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent

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About Munster

Munster

Munster is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is located in the valley of the river Fecht, in the Vosges mountains about 15 kilometres west of Colmar on the D417 road to the Col de la Schlucht and Épinal.

People

Population5,162
Density983/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,479
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$584
Housing Units2,065
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Population5,162
Population Density983 / sq mi
Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Coordinates48.0405°, 7.1393°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.3 inches (1,456 mm)
Annual Snowfall58.9 inches (150 cm)
Median Household Income$23,479

About Munster

Munster is a small city in France (Grand Est) with a population of 5,162. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Munster is $23,479, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 310 business establishments.

Income: Munster vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,479
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)310

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Munster is $116,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,065 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,065

Property Tax

Munster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below France avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates48.0405°N, 7.1393°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 58.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 54 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 132 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 139 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 149 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 77 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 107 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 125 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 94 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 145 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 150 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 100 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 150 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 73 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 135 km
Sep 17, 1995 0 km ESE of Corminboeuf, Switzerland M4.1 137 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 148 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 86 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 56 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Munster has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Munster

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Frédéric Hartmann
Lycée Frédéric Kirschleger
École maternelle Badischhof
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Radio Stations near Munster

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Swiss Classic (CH) AAC 96 kbps
Radio Basilisk (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 3 (CH) AAC 64 kbps
Energy Basel (NRJ) (CH) charts, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 4 News (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radio Suisse Jazz (CH) blues, jazz AAC 96 kbps
Radio SRF 1 (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Radiopolis (CH) MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF 1 Basel Baselland (CH) AAC 48 kbps
Phare FM Worship chrétien MP3 128 kbps
Magnum Haute Vosges MP3 128 kbps
Puls Radio - Trance electronic, trance MP3 192 kbps
Radio SRF Musikwelle (CH) AAC 128 kbps
Radio SRF 2 Kultur (CH) kultur AAC 48 kbps
Radio X Basel (MP3 Stream) (CH) drum and bass, electronica MP3 192 kbps
Radio Belle Vue MP3 256 kbps
Radio X Basel (OGG Stream) (CH) OGG 2000 kbps
Phare FM Louange MP3 128 kbps
Radio SRF Virus (CH) AAC 40 kbps

Museums in Munster

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien lavoir
Château de Bucheneck
Choco Story
Écomusée d'Alsace
Ecomusée Textile
Espace d'Art Contemporain André Malraux
Espace Musées en Val d'Argent
Fondation François Schneider
Hand pimp fire engine
Hartmannswillerkopf Franco-German Historial
L'Ackerhof
L'Ambulance Alpine
L'Aventure des Mines
La maison de l'ouvrier-paysan
La Maison du Fromage
Le Haut-Fer de Ban-de-Laveline
Le Musée d’Art religieux
Le Musée des Amis de Thann
Maison Albert Schweitzer
Musée Bartholdi
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et d'Éthnographie
Musée de la Porte de Thann
Musée de la Regence
Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois
Musée des Eaux de Vie
Musée des Métiers du Bois
Musée des Mines d'Argent de la Croix
Musée des Usines Municipales
Musée du Baillage
Musée du Docteur Albert Schweitzer
Musée du Dolder
Musée du Pays Welche
Musée du Textile des Vosges
Musée du Val d'Orbey
Musée du Val d'Orbey
Musée du Vignoble et des Vins d'Alsace
Musée Faune Lorraine
Musée Hansi
Musée Hansi
Musee Historique de Kaysersberg
Musée Mémorial des Combats de la Poche de Colmar
Musée Mémorial Le Linge 1914-1918
Musée Pierre Noël
Musée Serret
Musée Théodore Deck
Musée Unterlinden
Musée Unterlinden
Museum of toys
Nef des Jouets
Pompe à bras incendie
Salle de Classe Musée
Scierie du Lançoir
Scierie-musée Vincent
The House of Witches
Tour des Voleurs et Maison de Vigneron
Train Land
Unterlinden Museum
Vivarium du Moulin

Libraries in Munster

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque des Dominicains0.0
Bibliothèque Europe0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale "Bel'flor"0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse de Lamartine0.0
Médiathèque de Cernay0.0
Médiathèque de Guebwiller0.0
Médiathèque de Kingersheim0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée de Kaysersberg0.0
Médiathèque de la Vallée de Munster0.0
Médiathèque de Ribeauvillé0.0
Médiathèque de Thann0.0
Médiathèque du Val d'Argent0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale La Boussole0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Nicolas0.0
Mon Chat Pitre0.0
Pôle Média Culture Edmond Gerrer0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Munster

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au terroir des Bohos
Foire aux lapins. Marché Fermier
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Anould
Marché de Nayemont
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché des Producteurs Bio et Artisans Locaux
Marché du Samedi de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Marché Hebdomadaire de Fraize
Marché montagnard
Place du Marché

Hotels in Munster

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de Haslach
Domaine de Haslach
Grand Hotel
Hôtel des Vosges
Hôtel Deybach
Hôtel restaurant Panorama
Hôtel-Restaurant de la Cigogne
La Verte Vallée

Cafes in Munster

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Vincent
Meyer
Salon de The Gilg

Cinemas in Munster

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Espace Culturel Saint-Grégoire

Veterinaries in Munster

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #68148232
FR #7448377344

Train Stations in Munster

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Munster
Munster Badischhof

Gas Stations in Munster

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Banks in Munster

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque CIC
Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Munster

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoplaforme Munster

Breweries in Munster

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Munster TAAL
Brasserie du Marcaire
Brasserie du Pays Welche
Brasserie du Vallon
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie du Vignoble
Brasserie La Bourlingueuse
Brasserie Sainte Cru
Cabrio
La Passerelle
Microbrasserie de la Plaine
Timothy's Le Brasseur du Pape

Stadiums & Teams in Munster

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Munster

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Bresse Brabant 0.0 $0
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 $0
Lac Blanc 0.0 $0
Valtin 0.0 $0
Xonrupt - Le Poli 0.0 $0
La Schlucht 0.0 $0
Site Nordique des Trois Fours 0.0 $0
Gérardmer 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Lispach 0.0 $0
Gaschney 360 0.0 $0
La Bresse - Hohneck 0.0 $0
Langenbruck 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 $0
Snowkite Markstein 0.0 $0
Station du Markstein 0.0 $0
Ventron 0.0 $0
Bussang Larcenaire 0.0 $0
Rouge Gazon 0.0 $0
Ballon d'Alsace 0.0 $0
La Planche des Belles Filles 0.0 $0
Hohe Winde – Beinwil 0.0 $0

Airports Near Munster

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Albé-Val de Villé AirfieldSmall Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Belfort Chaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bremgarten AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dittingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dropt AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield AlsaceSmall Airport
Épinal Dogneville AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Herbéviller AirfieldSmall Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Kehl-Sundheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tête Des Champs AltiportSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lunéville-Croismare AirfieldSmall Airport
Masevaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont sur Meurthe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Müllheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Olten AirfieldSmall Airport
Ramonchamp Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Soppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Trois Forêts Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Munster

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Munster

Churches & Religious Organizations in Munster

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Évangélique
Église Saint-Léger
Temple
Temple de la Paix

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 Munster

What is the population of Munster?

Munster has a population of 5,162 residents and is located in France. The population density is 983 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

Is Munster expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,479, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Munster?

Munster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.3 inches, with 58.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Munster?

The job market in Munster faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 310 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Munster?

The median home value in Munster is $116,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584.

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