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Sainte-Maxime, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Sainte-Maxime is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 13,582. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
13,582 Population 431/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,423 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$25,423 median income, 17.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$199,200 home value, $996/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population13,582
Density431/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,423
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$199,200
Rent$996
Housing Units5,433
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population13,582
Population Density431 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates43.3091°, 6.6385°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,423

About Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 13,582. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Maxime is $25,423, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 815 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Maxime vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,423
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.2%
378% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)815

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Maxime is $199,200, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $996 (14% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,433 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$199,200
29% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$996
14% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,433

Property Tax

Climate in Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 2.9° / 14.9° 37.4
Feb 10.1°C / 50°F 3.2° / 17.4° 49.9
Mar 11°C / 52°F 4.2° / 19.1° 55.0
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 5.5° / 20.7° 59.8
May 17.3°C / 63°F 10° / 24.5° 61.7
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 15.3° / 30.7° 36.0
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 18.8° / 34° 15.8
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 19.1° / 34.1° 28.0
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.9° 57.5
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24.9° 114.0
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 5.2° / 20.3° 107.8
Dec 10°C / 50°F 4.3° / 16° 96.0
Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above France avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates43.3091°N, 6.6385°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 109 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 144 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 123 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 69 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 131 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 90 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 149 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 138 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 139 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 68 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 130 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 124 km
Apr 24, 1995 14 km SE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.0 73 km
Jul 1, 2001 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy M3.9 140 km
Aug 16, 1992 2 km N of Cartignano, Italy M3.9 143 km
Mar 25, 2005 1 km W of Valmala, Italy M3.9 148 km
Apr 15, 1990 25 km SSE of Bordighera, Italy M3.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 66 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 139 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 103 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Sainte-Maxime has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Sainte-Maxime

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Siméon Fabre
École primaire Siméon Fabre
École Primaire la Pinède
Collège Berty Albrecht
Groupe scolaire Simon Fabre
École maternelle des Virgiles
École maternelle Simon Lorière
École primaire Simon Lorière
Collège de l'Assomption
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Maxime

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Ràdio Nissa Pantai music, occitan MP3 128 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz (IT) MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Maxime

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'histoire et d'étude des troupes d'outre-mer (CHEtom°
Espace Archéologique
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
La Maison de la Préhistoire J.Landréat - F.Puigdellivol
La Tour Carrée
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison des Papillons
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Maison du Patrimoine
Mini musée de plein air archéologique
Musée Archéologique
Musée archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Histoire Locale de Fréjus
Musée d'Histoire Maritime de Saint-Tropez
Musée de l'Annonciade
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de l'Histoire et des traditions mottoises
Musée de la gendarmerie et du cinéma
Musée de la justice
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Troupes de Marine
Musée Louis de Funès
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Venet Foundation

Libraries in Sainte-Maxime

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bibliotheque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace municipal Léon Gambetta0.0
Le Maurin des Maures0.0
Le Pigeonnier0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque du Muy0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Saint-Raphaël0.0
Médiathèque munipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Maxime

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché de la Vallée Rose
Fishermen's market
La Halle de Grimaud
Marché
Marché couvert
Marché de la République
Marché de Port Grimaud
Marché Provençal
Place du Jeu de Boules
Place du Marché
Place Le Bigot
Place Victor Hugo

Hotels in Sainte-Maxime

18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B Hôtel
Best Western Hotel Matisse
Hôtel de La Nartelle
Hôtel de la Vierge Noire
Hôtel La Plage
Hôtel La Villa
Hôtel Le Provençal
Hôtel Les Jardins de Sainte-Maxime
Hôtel Les Santolines
Hôtel Martinengo
Hôtel Royal Bon Repos
La Belle Aurore
La Casa Mia
La Quiétude
Les Palmiers
Les Tourelles
Thalassa
Univac Le Capet

Cafes in Sainte-Maxime

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

le petite derive
Le Sud
Little Cafe
Peanut's Café
Snack le tonneau

Cinemas in Sainte-Maxime

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinémas Marcel Pagnol

Theatres in Sainte-Maxime

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Robert Manuel
Théâtre de la mer

Castles in Sainte-Maxime

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Tourelles

Gas Stations in Sainte-Maxime

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Sainte-Maxime / Mermoz
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies

Banks in Sainte-Maxime

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
LCL
Société Générale

Golf Courses in Sainte-Maxime

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de Beauvallon
Golf de Sainte-Maxime

Breweries in Sainte-Maxime

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
La Bodega

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Maxime

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Maxime

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Maxime

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Maxime

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Les Issambres
Sainte-Maxime
Sainte-Maxime

Treatment Centers in Sainte-Maxime

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Maxime

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Druides
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus
Église de Sainte-Maxime

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 Sainte-Maxime

What is the population of Sainte-Maxime?

Sainte-Maxime has a population of 13,582 residents and is located in France. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.

Is Sainte-Maxime expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,423, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,200 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Maxime?

Sainte-Maxime enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

How is the job market in Sainte-Maxime?

The job market in Sainte-Maxime faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 815 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Maxime?

The median home value in Sainte-Maxime is $199,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $996.

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