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Saint-Chamas, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Saint-Chamas is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 6,901. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Saint-Chamas
Saint-Chamas is a commune in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.
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| Population | 6,901 |
| Population Density | 538 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5505°, 5.0350° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (668 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,579 |
About Saint-Chamas
Saint-Chamas is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 6,901. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Saint-Chamas vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,579 |
| 65% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.6% |
| 167% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 414 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $157,800 |
| 44% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| 32% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,760 |
Property Tax
Climate in Saint-Chamas
Saint-Chamas has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5505°N, 5.0350°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Saint-Chamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Saint-Chamas
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle La Poudrerie | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Gabriel Péri | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Irène Joliot Curie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Danielle Casanova | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Miramas Village | — | — | — | — |
| Collège René Seyssaud | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionnel Les Ferrages | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle du Loir | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Chamas
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUL RADIO Classics (US) | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Service | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Provence | france, provence | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aïoli Radio | ambient, autres | OGG | |
| Radio grenouille | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Classics | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nunc | field recording | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Soleil FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Maritima Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TIKKA Radio | music | OGG | |
| Hello Provence | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Friendly Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Avignon | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Saint-Chamas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castrum vetus | ||||
| Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise | ||||
| Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz | ||||
| Le Grenier à Olives | ||||
| Maison de la Chasse et de la Nature | ||||
| Maison de la Crau | ||||
| Maison de la Transhumance | ||||
| Maison de Nostradamus | ||||
| Musée d'histoire de Martigues | ||||
| musée d’Histoire, d’Art et de Traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée de l'Aviation | ||||
| Musée de l'Empéri | ||||
| Musée de Salon et de la Crau | ||||
| Musée des Alpilles | ||||
| Musée des Amis du Vieux Lambesc | ||||
| Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran. | ||||
| Musée des Santons | ||||
| Musée Estrine - Présence Van Gogh | ||||
| Musée lapidaire | ||||
| Musée Maurice Pezet | ||||
| Musée Raimu | ||||
| Musée Urgonia | ||||
| Musée Yves Brayer | ||||
| Musée Ziem | ||||
| Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue | ||||
| Petit Musée de Carro | ||||
| Rétro Musée | ||||
| Savonnerie Marius Fabre | ||||
| Tour Musée |
Libraries in Saint-Chamas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lambesc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du village | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Joseph Roumanille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèqhe Boris Vian | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aureille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Benjamin Priaulet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Entressen Ouest-Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Regalido | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Quatre Tours | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Beynet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Chamas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de Jonquières | |||||
| Les Pt'ites Halles | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché aux puces de la Fossette | |||||
| Marché de Carro | |||||
| Marché de Ferrières | |||||
| Marché de La Couronne | |||||
| Marché de producteurs locaux | |||||
| Marché de Saint Julien | |||||
| Marché des producteurs | |||||
| Marché des Producteurs | |||||
| Marché Des Producteurs Locaux | |||||
| Marché du jeudi matin | |||||
| Marché du Rocher Mistral | |||||
| Marché Du Samedi Matin | |||||
| Marché du samedi matin | |||||
| Marché paysan du jeudi soir | |||||
| Marché provençal | |||||
| Place de la République | |||||
| Place Eugène Tricon | |||||
| Place Jean Jaurès | |||||
| Place Saint-Jacques |
Cafes in Saint-Chamas
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Saint-Chamas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saint-Chamas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saint-Chamas
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint-Chamas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Chamas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bureau | ||||
| Au petit Bonheur | ||||
| Brass.Art’ | ||||
| Courtepaille | ||||
| Kataclysm | ||||
| L'Hacienda |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Chamas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Chamas
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Chamas
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Avignon Caumont airport | AVN | Medium Airport |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | FNI | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Eyguières | — | Small Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | — | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berre-la-Fare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nîmes Courbessac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Victor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uzès-Belvezet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Chamas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Chamas
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Saint-Julien | |
| Chapelle Saint-Pierre | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-Beauvezer | |
| Église Saint-Léger | |
| Ermitage Saint-Léger | |
| Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde |
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What is the population of Saint-Chamas?
Saint-Chamas has a population of 6,901 residents and is located in France. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.
Is Saint-Chamas expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,579, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 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 Saint-Chamas?
Saint-Chamas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
How is the job market in Saint-Chamas?
The job market in Saint-Chamas faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 414 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Chamas?
The median home value in Saint-Chamas is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789.