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Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,518. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,518 Population 117/sq mi density
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,633 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,633 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $542/mo rent

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About Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,518
Density117/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,633
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,400
Rent$542
Housing Units607
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population1,518
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates46.0301°, 5.3880°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (102 cm)
Median Household Income$26,633

About Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,518. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is $26,633, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (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 91 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Jean-le-Vieux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,633
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is $108,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $542 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 607 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$542
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units607

Property Tax

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.5 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates46.0301°N, 5.3880°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above France avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

522 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 46 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 75 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 78 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 48 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 99 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 109 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 108 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 12 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 97 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 59 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 130 km
Feb 14, 1990 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France M4.0 105 km
Feb 17, 2008 8 km N of Saint-Rhémy, Italy M4.0 138 km
Feb 25, 2001 2 km W of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 128 km
Feb 23, 2001 2 km E of Martigny-Ville, Switzerland M3.9 132 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 132 km
Feb 24, 2003 9 km NNE of Levier, France M3.9 126 km
Feb 3, 1994 6 km WSW of Yenne, France M3.8 44 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIRGIN RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Jazz Radio Blues AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Pluriel MP3 320 kbps
Lyon Demain france, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Scoop Bourg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apothicairerie de l'hôtel-Dieu
Centre d'art contemporain de Lacoux
Château des Allymes
Espace Comté d'Aranc
Maison de la Pierre et du Ciment
Musée archéologique d'Izernore
Musée de la Cuivrerie de Cerdon
Musée de la Mécanographie
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Musée de la vigne de Vaux-en-Bugey
Musée des traditions bugistes
Musée du Cheminot
Musée du Vieux Pérouges
Musée municipal de Bourg-en-Bresse
Musee Tour De Guet
Musée-Maison du Patrimoine
Patrimoine, culture et traditions
Soieries Bonnet, Musée de l'Industrie de la Soie

Libraries in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Beligneux0.0
Bibliothèque de Vaux-en-Bugey0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt de l'Ain0.0
Bibliothèque Envie de lire0.0
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 de Montagnieu0.0
IUT Lyon 1 Bibliothèque0.0
L'Île Ô Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Albert Camus0.0
Médiathèque de Chalamont0.0
Médiathèque de Montréal-La-Cluse0.0
Médiathèque Dubouillon0.0
Médiathèque Élisabeth et Roger Vailland0.0
Médiathèque L'odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Grenette0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché
Marché Couvert
Marché de producteurs locaux
Petite Halle

Castles in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Tour
Château de Varey

Gas Stations in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Breweries in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie "Le Berliet"
Brasserie L'étincelle
Brasserie Malt Emoi

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Menthières 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Col de Marcieu 0.0 $0
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 $0
Terre Ronde 0.0 $0
Plateau du Revard 0.0 $0
Le Revard 0.0 $0
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 $0
La Féclaz 0.0 $0
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 $0
Les Entremonts 0.0 $0
Le Granier 0.0 $0
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Mâcon-Charnay AirfieldMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - MeximieuxSmall Airport
Arthenas AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM d'IzenaveSmall Airport
Base ULM de ChaneinsSmall Airport
Base ULM de PolliatSmall Airport
Base ULM de Val-RevermontSmall Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray AirfieldSmall Airport
Belleville Villié Morgon AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Boissia AirfieldSmall Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat AirfieldSmall Airport
Brancion AirfieldSmall Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux AirfieldSmall Airport
Chamonet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay AirfieldSmall Airport
Chanaz AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Corlier AltiportSmall Airport
Crottet-Le Bief Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Doucier AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Gite de l'Aviateur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tranclière Private AirstripSmall Airport
Lavours AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Leyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Lombard AirfieldSmall Airport
Lons-le-Saunier Courlaoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Lumbin AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Malafretaz Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mionnay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Peronne - Moulin Chevraut AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Jean d'Ardières AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle d'Hauterive
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Sainte-Madeleine

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-le-Vieux

What is the population of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a population of 1,518 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

Is Saint-Jean-le-Vieux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,633, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

The job market in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux?

The median home value in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is $108,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $542.

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