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Saint-Jean-de-Fos, France

Occitanie · France

Saint-Jean-de-Fos is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,296. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,296 Population 111/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,749 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,749 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $564/mo rent

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About Saint-Jean-de-Fos

Saint-Jean-de-Fos

Saint-Jean-de-Fos is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population1,296
Density111/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,749
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,800
Rent$564
Housing Units518
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population1,296
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates43.7007°, 3.5513°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$23,749

About Saint-Jean-de-Fos

Saint-Jean-de-Fos is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,296. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Jean-de-Fos is $23,749, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (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 78 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Jean-de-Fos vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,749
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jean-de-Fos is $112,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 518 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units518

Property Tax

Saint-Jean-de-Fos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates43.7007°N, 3.5513°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 127 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 123 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 95 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 93 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 124 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 125 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 122 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 123 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 120 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 65 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 82 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 80 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 123 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 119 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 127 km
Mar 4, 1996 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 133 km
Apr 25, 1993 10 km WNW of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 134 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Saint-Jean-de-Fos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire privée Saint-Genies
École élémentaire
École maternelle publique
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-de-Fos

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Escapades MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Argileum
Espace Patrimoine
Espace véhicules anciens
Le Cloître de l'Abbaye de Gellone
Musée archéologique Paul Soyris
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Lodève
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée du Jouet
Site archéologique du Castellas

Libraries in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Au gré des mots0.0
Bibliothèque d'Aspiran0.0
Bibliothèque l'Abri des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque Manée Lecuyer0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Haroun Tazieff0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Confluence0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque de Vendémian0.0
Médiathèque du Caylar0.0
Médiathèque du Pouget0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque La Gare0.0
Médiathèque Léo Malet0.0
Médiathèque Léon Guizard0.0
Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac0.0
Médiathèque Montaigne0.0
Médiathèque Municipale René Escudié0.0
Médiathèque Municpale de Cournonterral0.0
Réseau intercommunal des bibliothèques0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand marché
Halles de Ganges
Le Forum
Le Forum
Le Marché du Partage
Les Halles
Les saveurs du Pays
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marché Biologique de Villeneuvette
Marché Couvert
Marché de Caux
Marché de Pézenas
Marché estival de Salasc
Mini marche
Place Étienne Sannier

Hotels in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostel Le Diablotin
La Taverne de l'Escuelle
Le Guilhaume d'Orange

Cafes in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La grotte de Clamouse
Le Saint-Jean

Castles in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Géant

Bus Stations in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1434409292

Breweries in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BB Kombucha
BlacStar
Brasserie Baudille
Brasserie de la Serrane
La Petite Brasserie
La Vacqueroise
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

TeamLeagueDivision
Arènes de Saint-Georges d'Orques

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jean-de-Fos

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-Jean-de-Fos

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès CévennesMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - CandillarguesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Florac Ste Enimie AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand'combe AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Grand Plantier AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouveirolle AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Saint-Jean De Fos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-de-Fos

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye de Gellone
Chapelle Saint-Géniès-de-Litenis
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Ermitage Notre-Dame de Belle Grâce
Notre Dame des solitudes

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-Jean-de-Fos

What is the population of Saint-Jean-de-Fos?

Saint-Jean-de-Fos has a population of 1,296 residents and is located in France. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 11.7 square miles.

Is Saint-Jean-de-Fos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,749, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-de-Fos?

Saint-Jean-de-Fos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Jean-de-Fos?

The job market in Saint-Jean-de-Fos faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jean-de-Fos?

The median home value in Saint-Jean-de-Fos is $112,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $564.

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