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Roussillon, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Roussillon is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,254. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,254 Population 137/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,503 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,503 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $730/mo rent

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About Roussillon

Roussillon

Roussillon is a commune in the Vaucluse department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association. Roussillon lies within the borders of the Natural Regional Park of Luberon. In the French natural regional parks system, new economic activities may be developed only if they are sustainable.

People

Population1,254
Density137/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,503
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$730
Housing Units502
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population1,254
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates43.9024°, 5.2927°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,503

About Roussillon

Roussillon is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,254. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Roussillon is $26,503, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (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 75 business establishments.

Income: Roussillon vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,503
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roussillon is $146,000, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 502 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,000
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units502

Property Tax

Roussillon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above France avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates43.9024°N, 5.2927°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

851 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 103 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 137 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 130 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 84 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 130 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 133 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 144 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 141 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 128 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 129 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 129 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 96 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 112 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 55 km
Nov 24, 1994 9 km WNW of Castellane, France M3.6 89 km
Jun 26, 2000 4 km NW of Acceglio, Italy M3.6 148 km
Oct 31, 1997 14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.6 104 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 79 km
Apr 18, 1996 12 km SW of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, France M3.5 127 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km WNW of Acceglio, Italy M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Roussillon has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Roussillon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Roussillon

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC FR france, info MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
Radio Nunc field recording MP3 96 kbps
Soleil FM MP3 192 kbps
Friendly Radio MP3 128 kbps
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zinzine MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Roussillon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caves du Palais Saint-Firmin
Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise
Centre de découverte de la nature et du patrimoine cynégétique
Distillerie de lavande Les Agnels
Ecomusée des Appeaux et le la Faune
Fondation Villa Datris
Forum des Patrimoines
La Filaventure
La Maison du Combattant
Le Monde Souterrain Norbert Casteret
Maison de Dora Maar
Maison du Costume Comtadin
Moulin à huile de Roussillon
Moulin à Papier
Moulin de Salignan
Musée "Village de santons"
Musée communal
Musée comtadin du Cycle
Musée d'Apt
Musée d'histoire 39-45
Musée d'histoire et d'archéologie
Musée de géologie
Musée de l'huile d'olive
Musée de la boulangerie
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la résistance
Musée de la Truffe du Ventoux
Musée de la vannerie
Musée de Mormoiron
Musée des Traditions Comtadines
Musée du jouet
Musée du Tire-Bouchon
Musée Marc Deydier
Musée municipal
Musée Municipal de Sault
Musée SCAD Lacoste
Musée Sobirats
Musée-Bibliothèque François Pétrarque
ôkhra - Écomusée de l'Ocre
Village des Bories

Libraries in Roussillon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Chapouton0.0
Bibliothèque de Lambesc0.0
Bibliothèque de venasque0.0
Bibliothèque du village0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothéque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lauris0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Léon Gassin0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
Centre de Documentation Terrabitat0.0
Espace culturel du Moulin0.0
Le préaus livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - La halle aux grains0.0
Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances0.0
Médiathèque Albert Grégoire0.0
Médiathèque Julio Cortázar0.0
Médiathèque Les Carmes0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Beynet0.0
mediatheque: Auprès de la fontaine0.0
Pôle Francine Foussa0.0

Farmers Markets in Roussillon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits & Légumes
Grand marché de Pertuis
Le Planet
Marché d'Intérêt National de Cavaillon
Marché horticole
Marché paysan
Place de la Juiverie
Place de la liberté
Place des frères Brun, architectes
Place du Marché
Place Ferdinand Buisson
Place Nationale
Place Xavier Battini
Square des Maréchaux

Hotels in Roussillon

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coquillade Provence Village
Hôtel La bergerie
Hôtel La Clé des Champs
Hôtel Les Sables d'Ocre
Hôtel Restaurant Le Clos de la Glycine
La Maison des Ocres
Le Joucas
Le Phebus & Spa
Les Ambres

Cafes in Roussillon

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar la Sirmonde
L'ocrier
Le bistrot de Roussillon
Le Castrum

Castles in Roussillon

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Parrotier

Breweries in Roussillon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale du Luberon
Brasserie artisanale du mont Ventoux
Brasserie artisanale Les Divers Gens

Stadiums & Teams in Roussillon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Roussillon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0

Airports Near Roussillon

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marseille Provence AirportMRSLarge Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Roussillon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roussillon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Romain

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 Roussillon

What is the population of Roussillon?

Roussillon has a population of 1,254 residents and is located in France. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

Is Roussillon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,503, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,000 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Roussillon?

Roussillon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Roussillon?

The job market in Roussillon faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roussillon?

The median home value in Roussillon is $146,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $730.

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