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Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 4,420. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,420 Population 761/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,060 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,060 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $655/mo rent

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About Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.

People

Population4,420
Density761/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,060
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$655
Housing Units1,768
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population4,420
Population Density761 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates44.9713°, 4.9532°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,060

About Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 4,420. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is $26,060, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 265 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,060
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)265

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is $131,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,768 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$655
44% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,768

Property Tax

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density761/sq mi
Coordinates44.9713°N, 4.9532°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

597 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 138 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 133 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 141 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 129 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 87 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 53 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 143 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 113 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 147 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 135 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 147 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 143 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 148 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 121 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 68 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle André Blanc
École élémentaire André Blanc
École publique Émile Juge
École élémentaire Jean-Louis Bouvier
École maternelle Jean-Louis Bouvier
Groupe scolaire André Blanc
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Radio Stations near Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ardéche Miniatures
Centre d'art de Crest
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
La Gare des Ramières
Les Clévos, cité des savoirs
Les Fossiles d'Ardèche et d'Ailleurs
Maison de la Céramique
Maison de la Résistance Mathias Mathieu
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Insolite
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des amis de la Station d'Etoile
Musée des Berthalais
Musée du Bois
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
Sanctuaire St Joseph
SculpturArt
Village Provençal

Libraries in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque de Montmeyran0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Beauchastel0.0
CASI Cheminots Région de Lyon0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Portes lès Valence0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Esperluette0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
médiathèque Le Patio0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0
Médiathèque Vallée de la Drôme0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etoile Café
Halle Saint-Jean
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Hotels in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Styles
Premiere Classe Valence Nord

Castles in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Chanalets
Château du Plovier

Veterinaries in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #4837054874

Train Stations in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

Bus Stations in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Gas Stations in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Air Liquide
Eni

Banks in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle de fitness

Golf Courses in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf des Chanalets

Breweries in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3:6:9 Bière Craft
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Brasserie Hildegarde
Free Mousse
O' Saint-Paul

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 $0
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 $0
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 $0
Colline des Bains 0.0 $0
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 $0
Méaudre 0.0 $0
Les Coulmes 0.0 $0
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 $0
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 $0
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface de la JasserieSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Assieu Paramotor AirfieldSmall Airport
Belley-Peyrieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Cret de Montieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Deyras Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Frontonas AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Champ AirfieldSmall Airport
La jalabertière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tour-de-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Vastres AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Brindas AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyon Corbas AirfieldSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Morestel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon AirfieldSmall Airport
St Galmier AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean D'avelanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vienne Reventin AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Espace Clients Pro
La Poste Relais Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence Buraliste
Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Marcel

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-Marcel-lès-Valence

What is the population of Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence?

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence has a population of 4,420 residents and is located in France. The population density is 761 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,060, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence?

Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence?

The job market in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 265 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence?

The median home value in Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence is $131,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $655.

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