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Sauve, France

Occitanie · France

Sauve is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,841. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,841 Population 151/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,524 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,524 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,841
Density151/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,524
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$561
Housing Units736
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population1,841
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates43.9421°, 3.9494°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$21,524

About Sauve

Sauve is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,841. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sauve is $21,524, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (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 110 business establishments.

Income: Sauve vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,524
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sauve is $112,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $561 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 736 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$561
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units736

Property Tax

Sauve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates43.9421°N, 3.9494°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below France avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 54 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 133 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 123 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 78 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 67 km
Oct 30, 1998 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.6 135 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 144 km
Sep 11, 1998 1 km NE of Plan-de-Cuques, France M3.4 139 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 135 km
Jan 28, 1992 19 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.4 124 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 135 km
May 27, 1998 3 km S of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 134 km
May 22, 1992 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.3 74 km
Jan 14, 1998 1 km E of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 133 km
Mar 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.3 135 km
Feb 9, 1998 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France M3.2 84 km
Aug 18, 1998 27 km SSW of Sausset-les-Pins, France M3.2 126 km
Oct 22, 1994 14 km E of Gruissan, France M3.2 110 km
Dec 11, 1991 1 km ENE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 134 km
Apr 1, 1993 3 km SSE of Simiane-Collongue, France M3.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in

Sauve has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Sauve

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Florian - - - -
École maternelle Florian - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sauve

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soulbox - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Escapades - MP3 128 kbps
RTS Nîmes - MP3 128 kbps
Boombox Radio eurodance, funk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Platine 45 Radio 2000s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
L'Eko - OGG 320 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
France Bleu Hérault - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz - MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France - MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM - MP3 256 kbps
France Bleu Gard Lozère - MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fuze france, radio associative MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bartas local, music MP3 224 kbps
Rayvox alternative / indie, arts MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
Info RC - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sauve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Maison Consulaire
Biosphera, centre d'interprétation des vallées cévenoles
Chapelle des Ursulines
Conservatoire de la Fourche
Du système solaire aux galaxies
Espace Terroir
Halle du Verre
Maison de l'eau
Maison des Consuls
Maison du Boutis
Maison Rouge
Mine Témoin d'Alès
Musée d'Antan
Musée de la Musique
Musée de la Soie
Musée du Colombier
Musée du Désert
Musée du scribe
Musée du site d'Ambrussum
Pierre André Benoit
Pôle Culturel et Scientifique de Rochebelle
Vinopanorama

Libraries in Sauve

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
armoire à lire0.0
Au fil des Pages0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque "Au bonheur des livres"0.0
Bibliothèque Au gré des mots0.0
Bibliothèque de Claret0.0
Bibliothèque de Corconne0.0
Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière0.0
Bibliothèque et Archives0.0
Bibliothèque l'Abri des Mots0.0
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 de la Jasse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Drézéry0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Max Rouquette - Le Mas des Mots0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Saussines La Forge0.0
Espace Castans0.0
Info'kiosque0.0
La Biblio Lézan0.0
La lézarde0.0
La rétive0.0
Library0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alphonse Daudet0.0
Médiathèque André Chamson0.0
Médiathèque de Fons0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Prades-le-Lez0.0
Médiathèque de Rousson0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Christol-lez-Alès0.0
Médiathèque de Sommières0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Doumergue0.0
Médiathèque Jean Arnal0.0
Médiathèque Lucie Aubrac0.0
Médiathèque Marie Rouanet0.0
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges0.0
Relais du Bibliobus0.0

Farmers Markets in Sauve

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand marché
Halles de Ganges
Les producteurs au Feliz
Marché Couvert
Marché d'Aubais
Marché de Beaulieu
Marché de Prades
Marché de Prades
Marché de Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues
O P'tit Marché
Place Couverte

Hotels in Sauve

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Magnanerie

Castles in Sauve

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Levesque
Château de Roquevaire
Le Castellas

Breweries in Sauve

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BlacStar
Brasserie des Garrigues
Brasserie du Lez
Brasserie le Lodge
Brasserie Nova Céleste
La Vieille Gisèle

Stadiums & Teams in Sauve

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sauve

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski de Prat Peyrot 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski Bleymard Mont Lozère 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Croix de Bauzon 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sauve

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes-Medium Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Mende-Brenoux AirfieldMENMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Altiport du Bez-Small Airport
Altisurface Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Abbaye-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Florac Ste Enimie Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand'combe Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bories Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Remoulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Ribennes La Cheminade Airfield-Small Airport
Rouveirolle Airfield-Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Victor Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport
Uzès-Belvezet Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sauve

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Sauve

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sauve

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Gilles
Église évangelique
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Pierre
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de la Gardiole
Temple protestant

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 Sauve

What is the population of Sauve?

Sauve has a population of 1,841 residents and is located in France. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 12.2 square miles.

Is Sauve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,524, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $561 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sauve?

Sauve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sauve?

The job market in Sauve faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sauve?

The median home value in Sauve is $112,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $561.

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