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Portes-lès-Valence, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Portes-lès-Valence is a small city in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 8,675. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,675 Population 1,493/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,414 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,414 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,675
Density1,493/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,414
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Housing Units3,470
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population8,675
Population Density1,493 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates44.8759°, 4.8742°
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$23,414

About Portes-lès-Valence

Portes-lès-Valence is a small city in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 8,675. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 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 Portes-lès-Valence is $23,414, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 520 business establishments.

Income: Portes-lès-Valence vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,414
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)520

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Portes-lès-Valence is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,470 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,470

Property Tax

Climate in Portes-lès-Valence

Portes-lès-Valence has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 919 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.8° 68.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10.5° 42.5
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15.1° 49.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.3° 74.2
May 17°C / 63°F 11.6° / 22.5° 77.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.9° 56.5
Jul 23.7°C / 75°F 17.6° / 29.8° 55.1
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.6° 56.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.4° 115.9
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 133.0
Nov 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 12.8° 128.8
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.4° / 9.1° 61.6
Portes-lès-Valence 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 361 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

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates44.8759°N, 4.8742°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 148 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 144 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 145 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 74 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 139 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 146 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 62 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 148 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 140 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 150 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 150 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 81 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 143 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 138 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 137 km
Apr 10, 2005 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M3.8 143 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Portes-lès-Valence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Portes-lès-Valence

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Macé
École maternelle Pasteur
École maternelle Anatole France
École Fernand Léger
École maternelle Jean Moulin
École primaire Joliot-Curie
École primaire Voltaire
École maternelle Voltaire
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Radio Stations near Portes-lès-Valence

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic 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

Museums in Portes-lès-Valence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre d'Art et d'Histoire André Auclair
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Écomusée des Terrasses
La Gare des Ramières
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison Charles Forot
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Berthalais
Musée des Sports
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Musée Pierre Vigne
Sanctuaire St Joseph
SculpturArt

Libraries in Portes-lès-Valence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque D'Alissas0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Julien en Saint-Alban0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
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
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Chatulivre0.0
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 du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in Portes-lès-Valence

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
Marché
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Marché de Cruas
Marché des producteurs locaux
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place des écoles
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Hotels in Portes-lès-Valence

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ace Hotel Valence
B&B Hôtel
Hôtel Le Nouvel
Hôtel Première Classe Valence Sud
Hôtel Valence Sud
Première Classe Valence Sud
Sous les Pins

Cinemas in Portes-lès-Valence

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Train cinéma

Theatres in Portes-lès-Valence

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théatre de verdure
Train-cinéma / Train théâtre

Monuments in Portes-lès-Valence

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mur des fusillés

Theme Parks in Portes-lès-Valence

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ninja Land

Dentists in Portes-lès-Valence

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #103995611

Veterinaries in Portes-lès-Valence

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire
Clinique Vétérinaire des Alpes
Maison des Urgences Vétérinaires de Valence

Gas Stations in Portes-lès-Valence

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AS 24
Auchan Carburant
BP
FR #103983439
Relais Total du Valentinois
Station Avia
TotalEnergies

Banks in Portes-lès-Valence

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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

Gyms in Portes-lès-Valence

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crossfit Valence
Fitness Avenue
Iron Body
Le Renkard
Planète Fitness
Vita Liberté

Breweries in Portes-lès-Valence

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
O' Saint-Paul

Stadiums & Teams in Portes-lès-Valence

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Portes-lès-Valence

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Portes-lès-Valence

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Précieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Portes-lès-Valence

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Portes-lès-Valence

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portes-lès-Valence

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Philomène
Plymouth Brethren
Temple protestant

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 Portes-lès-Valence

What is the population of Portes-lès-Valence?

Portes-lès-Valence has a population of 8,675 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,493 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Portes-lès-Valence expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,414, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Portes-lès-Valence?

Portes-lès-Valence 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 Portes-lès-Valence?

The job market in Portes-lès-Valence faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 520 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Portes-lès-Valence?

The median home value in Portes-lès-Valence is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690.

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