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Sauvian, France

Occitanie · France

Sauvian is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,057. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,057 Population 383/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,052 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,052 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $691/mo rent

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About Sauvian

Sauvian

Sauvian is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France.

People

Population4,057
Density383/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,052
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$138,200
Rent$691
Housing Units1,623
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population4,057
Population Density383 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates43.2931°, 3.2576°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$24,052

About Sauvian

Sauvian is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,057. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sauvian is $24,052, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (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 243 business establishments.

Income: Sauvian vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,052
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sauvian is $138,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $691 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,623 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 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,200
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$691
41% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,623

Property Tax

Sauvian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates43.2931°N, 3.2576°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 78 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 74 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 128 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 139 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 145 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 148 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 139 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 75 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 76 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 42 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 74 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 73 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 106 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 71 km
Feb 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra M3.7 149 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 40 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 95 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 128 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Sauvian has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Sauvian

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Maternelle
École élémentaire Georges Brassens
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Radio Stations near Sauvian

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps

Museums in Sauvian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Ensérune Oppidum
Espace Patrimoine
Maison de la Narbonnaise
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de la Porte
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée du Sel
Musée Fabregat
Musée Taurin
Narbo Via

Libraries in Sauvian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Colombiers0.0
Médiathèque de Gruissan0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque George Frèche0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0

Farmers Markets in Sauvian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
La Carotte Joyeuse
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de Gruissan
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché Paysan
Mini marche
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place Georges Clemenceau
Place Joseph Durand
Place Jules Castan

Castles in Sauvian

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Sauvian

Gas Stations in Sauvian

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact
Dyneff

Breweries in Sauvian

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
La Mer à Boire
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Sauvian

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sauvian

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-LondresSmall Airport
Argeliers AirfieldSmall Airport
Bédarieux La Tour AirfieldSmall Airport
Canterrane AirfieldSmall Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fleury d'Aude AirfieldSmall Airport
Les champs blancs AirfieldSmall Airport
Lézignan-Corbières AirfieldSmall Airport
Limbardier AirfieldSmall Airport
Llupia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mas Nouguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Millau-Larzac AirfieldSmall Airport
Montescot AirfieldSmall Airport
Narbonne AirfieldSmall Airport
Pignan AirfieldSmall Airport
Plaine de Lacan AirfieldSmall Airport
Puichéric AirfieldSmall Airport
Puisserguier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Drézéry AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Génis Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Sauvian AirfieldSmall Airport
Sète ULM AirfieldSmall Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque AirbaseSmall Airport
ST LUC Passa AirfieldSmall Airport
Tornac AirfieldSmall Airport
Torreilles AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM LECROS AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulm Saint Couat AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sauvian

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sauvian

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sauvian

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saints-Corneille-et-Cyprien

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 Sauvian

What is the population of Sauvian?

Sauvian has a population of 4,057 residents and is located in France. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles.

Is Sauvian expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,052, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sauvian?

Sauvian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sauvian?

The job market in Sauvian faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sauvian?

The median home value in Sauvian is $138,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $691.

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