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Provins, France

Île-de-France · France

Provins is a small city in Île-de-France, France with a population of 12,685. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
12,685 Population 2,233/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,736 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$20,736 median income, 18.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $692/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,685
Density2,233/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$20,736
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty27.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$692
Housing Units5,074
Rent Burden30.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population12,685
Population Density2,233 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates48.5590°, 3.2994°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceÎle-de-France
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,736

About Provins

Provins is a small city in France (Île-de-France) with a population of 12,685. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Provins is $20,736, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 761 business establishments.

Income: Provins vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,736
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.3%
408% above France avg
Poverty Rate27.0%
118% above France avg
Establishments (County)761

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Provins is $138,400, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $692 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,074 total housing units in the city. 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,400
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$692
40% below France avg
Rent Burden30.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,074

Property Tax

Climate in Provins

Provins has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.5° / 12.8° 60.1
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -3.9° / 16.1° 51.4
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F -2.7° / 19.7° 57.1
Apr 10°C / 50°F -2.6° / 22.5° 44.1
May 13.7°C / 57°F 2.9° / 25.1° 65.8
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 7.9° / 32.3° 77.0
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 9.8° / 35.2° 49.6
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 10.2° / 34.2° 43.0
Sep 17.5°C / 63°F 5.9° / 31.4° 56.2
Oct 13°C / 55°F 3.8° / 24.7° 89.9
Nov 7°C / 45°F -2.7° / 16.6° 62.3
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -4.6° / 14.2° 77.1
Provins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density2,233/sq mi
Coordinates48.5590°N, 3.2994°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 13, 2005.

Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 123 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 137 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 115 km
Dec 24, 1997 8 km WSW of Savigny-en-Sancerre, France M2.7 136 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 110 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 93 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 105 km
Nov 3, 2000 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.6 147 km
Jul 11, 2003 3 km E of Tanlay, France M2.6 100 km
Jan 12, 1999 5 km ESE of Ouzouer-le-Marché, France M2.5 146 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 123 km
Apr 19, 1994 6 km SSE of Clamecy, France M2.5 129 km
Dec 21, 1996 11 km ESE of Chablis, France M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in

Provins has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Provins

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institution Sainte-Croix - - - -
École primaire La Bretonnière - - - -
Lycée polyvalent les Pannevelles - - - -
École maternelle Raymond Louis - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Croix - - - -
École primaire Ville Haute - - - -
École primaire Ville Basse - - - -
École primaire Désiré Laurent - - - -
École primaire Coudoux - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Thibaut de Champagne - - - -
Collège Jules Verne - - - -
Collège Lelorgne de Savigny - - - -
École primaire privée Notre Dame des Champs - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée les Pannevelles - - - -
École primaire la Voulzie - - - -
École maternelle la Voulzie - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté Jules Verne - - - -
Collège Marie Curie - - - -
École primaire Terrier Rouge - - - -
École maternelle Terrier Rouge - - - -
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Radio Stations near Provins

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Provins

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Musée du Montois
Le Musée Vivant du Chemin de Fer
Maison Romane - Musée de Provins
Musée Camille Claudel
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée du Montois
Musée municipal de Chaumont
Musée Paul Dubois

Libraries in Provins

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Louan-Villegruis-Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Millo0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque Alain Peyrefitte0.0

Farmers Markets in Provins

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché bihebdomadaire
Place Trudaine

Hotels in Provins

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aux Vieux Remparts
Hôtel F1
Ibis
La Demeure Des Remparts
Le César

Cafes in Provins

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Brooklyn Cakes
Le Goût Thé

Cinemas in Provins

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Rexy

Theatres in Provins

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Aigles des Remparts

Monuments in Provins

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Église Sainte-Croix

Dentists in Provins

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #9879867317
Gandon

Train Stations in Provins

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Champbenoist - Poigny
Provins

Bus Stations in Provins

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Provins

Gas Stations in Provins

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
E.Leclerc Station Service
Intermarché

Banks in Provins

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole
LCL
SG

Gyms in Provins

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L’orange bleu
Magic Form
Pro Gym

Breweries in Provins

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Bière de Provins

Airports Near Provins

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charles de Gaulle International AirportCDGLarge Airport
Auxerre Branches airportAUFMedium Airport
Melun-Villaroche Airfield-Medium Airport
Troyes-Barberey Airport-Medium Airport
Bray sur Seine Airfield-Small Airport
Brochot Aerodrome-Small Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau Airfield-Small Airport
Chelles-le-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Chevry-Cossigny Paramotor Field-Small Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins Aerodrome-Small Airport
Courgenay Airfield-Small Airport
Egriselles-le-Bocage Airfield-Small Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny Aerodrome-Small Airport
Joigny Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher Airfield-Small Airport
La Rosétaine Airfield-Small Airport
La Selle-en-Hermoy Airfield-Small Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville Airfield-Small Airport
Lognes Emerainville Airfield-Small Airport
Meaux-Esbly Airfield-Small Airport
Mondreville Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Montargis Vimory Airfield-Small Airport
Moret-Episy Airfield-Small Airport
Mosloy Airfield-Small Airport
Nangis-Les Loges Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orgenoy Airfield-Small Airport
Perreux Airfield-Small Airport
Pont-sur-Yonne Airfield-Small Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Florentin - Chéu Airfield-Small Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy Airfield-Small Airport
St Germain Airfield-Small Airport
Taillefontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Vaufoin Airfield-Small Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit Airfield-Small Airport
Villemoutier Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Provins

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Provins
Relais La Poste
Relais La Poste

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Provins

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Provins, Town of Medieval FairsCultural2001

Churches & Religious Organizations in Provins

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Ayoul
Église Saint-Loup
Église Saint-Quiriace
Église Sainte-Croix

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Provins

Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs
Cultural · inscribed 2001
The fortified medieval town of Provins is situated in the former territory of the powerful Counts of Champagne. It bears witness to early developments in the organization of international trading fairs and the wool industry. The urban structure of Provins, whi...

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 Provins

What is the population of Provins?

Provins has a population of 12,685 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,233 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is Provins expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,736, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,400 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Provins?

Provins has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Provins?

The job market in Provins faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 761 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Provins?

The median home value in Provins is $138,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $692.

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