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Saint-Chinian, France

Occitanie · France

Saint-Chinian is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 2,004. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,004 Population 223/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,298 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,298 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent

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About Saint-Chinian

Saint-Chinian

Saint-Chinian is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. The town was the birthplace of the great tenor Agustarello Affre (1858–1931). He is commemorated by a plaque on the house where he was born, on the Avenue de Saint Pons.

People

Population2,004
Density223/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,298
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$561
Housing Units802
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population2,004
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates43.4221°, 2.9466°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$21,298

About Saint-Chinian

Saint-Chinian is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 2,004. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Chinian is $21,298, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (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 120 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Chinian vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,298
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)120

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Chinian is $112,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $561 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 802 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 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$561
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units802

Property Tax

Saint-Chinian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates43.4221°N, 2.9466°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below France avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 15, 2008.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 74 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 70 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 131 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 138 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 137 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 71 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 54 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 70 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 96 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 67 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 69 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 93 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 25 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 79 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 125 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 138 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 94 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Saint-Chinian has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Saint-Chinian

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Jean Jaurès - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Moulin - - - -
École maternelle la Noria - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Chinian

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saint-Chinian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoralis
Conservatoire de Tastavy
Ensérune Oppidum
Éspace d’Art Contemporain
Horreum Romain
L'Oustal des Abeilles
Maison de Payrac
Maison des Arts
Maison du Mouflon
Musée archéologique
Musée archéologique
Musée de la Cloche et de la Sonnaille
Musée de la vie paysanne en Haut-Languedoc
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée du Jouet et de l'Objet ancien
Musée du téléphone
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Narbo Via
Parcours d'art et collections archéologiques

Libraries in Saint-Chinian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliotheque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sallèles-d'Aude0.0
Marcel Guibbaud0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Narbonne0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Louis Molveau0.0
Médiathèque Max Rouquette0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Chinian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du Marché
La Carotte Joyeuse
La Promenade
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marché public
Marché traditionnel
Marché Vendredi matin
Place de la République
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Cafes in Saint-Chinian

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salon de Thé Hansel et Gretel

Gas Stations in Saint-Chinian

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Contact
Total Contact

Banks in Saint-Chinian

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Epargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Saint-Chinian

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Alaryk
Brasserie de Raspailhac
Elixir de Fred

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Chinian

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Chinian

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saint-Chinian

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Chinian

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Chinian

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Suzanne
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
Notre-Dame de Nazareth
Notre-Dame-de-la-Barthe

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Saint-Chinian

What is the population of Saint-Chinian?

Saint-Chinian has a population of 2,004 residents and is located in France. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.

Is Saint-Chinian expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,298, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $561 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Saint-Chinian?

Saint-Chinian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Chinian?

The job market in Saint-Chinian faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 120 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Chinian?

The median home value in Saint-Chinian is $112,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $561.

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