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Sales, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Sales is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,698. Elevation: 1,358 ft (414 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,698 Population 203/sq mi density
1,358 ft Elevation 414 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,002 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,002 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$176,200 home value, $881/mo rent

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About Sales

In Canada, there are two types of sales taxes levied. These are :Provincial sales taxes or PST, levied by the provinces.
Goods and services tax or GST / Harmonized sales tax or HST, a value-added tax levied by the federal government. The GST applies nationally. The HST includes the provincial portion of the sales tax but is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is applied under the same legislation as the GST. The HST is in effect in Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

People

Population1,698
Density203/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,002
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$176,200
Rent$881
Housing Units679
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Population1,698
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates45.8744°, 5.9600°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$30,002

About Sales

Sales is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,698. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sales is $30,002, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (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 102 business establishments.

Income: Sales vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,002
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sales is $176,200, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $881 (24% below the national average of $1,163). There are 679 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 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,200
37% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$881
24% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units679

Property Tax

Sales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates45.8744°N, 5.9600°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above France avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

954 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 141 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 126 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 31 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 16 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 34 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 90 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 14 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 143 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 111 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 135 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 65 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 114 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 138 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 93 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 143 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 137 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 134 km
Jul 1, 2017 7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland M4.1 108 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 136 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 136 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 - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Sales has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Sales

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH) - AAC+ 96 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH) ambient, drone MP3 320 kbps
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Magic radio 80s, flac OGG 1500 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH) genève, lac MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio - MP3 128 kbps
One FM (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM african, blues MP3 192 kbps
Lifestyle74 - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
World Radio Switzerland (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima - MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR - AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sales

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Deumeure du Père Noël
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
La maison du Père Fouettard
La Maison du Salève
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison Faune-Flore
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de la Cloche Paccard
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vache et des Alpages
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée du Bois
Musée du Bugey-Valromey
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Léon Marès
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins

Libraries in Sales

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de la Salèvienne0.0
Bibliothèque de Lovagny0.0
Bibliothèque de Poisy - Le Forum0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jorioz0.0
Bibliothèque de Valleiry0.0
Bibliothèque de Vers0.0
Bibliothèque de Villy-le-Pelloux0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale André Dussollier0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Marlioz0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain0.0
Foyer du Laudon0.0
La Bouquinerie0.0
La crypte aux livres0.0
La Lyaude0.0
La Turbine0.0
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Mediatheque LOUIS MIRAILET0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Savoie-biblio0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Sales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de Culoz
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché du Sierroz
Marché Place des Romains
Place Jean Jaurès

Breweries in Sales

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie du Mont Salève
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
La Baujue
La petite fabrique
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards

Stadiums & Teams in Sales

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sales

70 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croisette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Môm' Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau des Glières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cordon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade de Slalom 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Clusaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Serra 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Gentianes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bellefontaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-George 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Trélasse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Rousses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Cergue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grange des Bois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Massif des Brasses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Menthières 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Marcieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Porte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Corbier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Sybelles 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Karellis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Féclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Entremonts 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Granier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tremplins du Praz 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sales

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield-Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise-Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel-Small Airport
Arthenas Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont-Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Boissia Airfield-Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield-Small Airport
Cervens Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Côte Airfield-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM-Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Montricher Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Sagy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Claude Pratz Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères Altisurface-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sales

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sales

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Sales

What is the population of Sales?

Sales has a population of 1,698 residents and is located in France. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Sales expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,002, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,200 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sales?

Sales has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sales?

Sales has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sales?

The median home value in Sales is $176,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $881.

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