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Tende, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Tende is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,953. Elevation: 2,707 ft (825 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,953 Population 55/sq mi density
2,707 ft Elevation 825 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,756 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,756 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

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About Tende

Tende

Tende is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,953
Density55/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,756
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$131,600
Rent$658
Housing Units781
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,707 ft (825 m)
Population1,953
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation2,707 ft (825 m)
Coordinates44.0875°, 7.5937°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$22,756

About Tende

Tende is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,953. The city sits at an elevation of 2,707 feet (825 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Tende is $22,756, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (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 117 business establishments.

Income: Tende vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,756
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tende is $131,600, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $658 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 781 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,600
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$658
43% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units781

Property Tax

Tende experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,707 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,707 ft (825 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates44.0875°N, 7.5937°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above France avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 130 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 111 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 91 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 92 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 105 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 71 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 58 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 72 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 112 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 60 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 80 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 57 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 74 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 84 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 123 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 102 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 109 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 36 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 58 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 51 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 33 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Tende has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Tende

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Tende - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tende

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Lounge Radio ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Monaco 98.2 (MC) euro hits, monte carlo MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence K - MP3 192 kbps
Cool radio - AAC 192 kbps
France Bleu Azur - AAC 107 kbps
Redzing Radio dance, electro MP3 256 kbps
Yellow Party (MC) dance, deep AAC+ 128 kbps
Yellow Riviera (MC) deep house, soulfull MP3 128 kbps
Yellow.radio (MC) dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Europa Radio Jazz HD - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Monte Carlo Italia (MC) italian, italian oldies MP3 128 kbps
Riviera Radio (MC) - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Pitchoun - AAC
Radio Sanremo (IT) pop AAC+ 64 kbps
RadioSouvenir.com - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saint Barth outre-mer MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classique (France) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Top Side local, local news MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Tende

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A Ca di Brigaschi
Biblioteca Ferraioni
Centro Museale Cav. Giuseppe Avena
E dubarìe
Écomusée du Train des Merveilles
Ecomuseo dei Certosini
Ecomuseo del Marmo di Frabosa
Esposizione sole e tempo
L'atlante dei suoni
La Maison du Miel et de l'Abeille
Memo4345
MES
Musée Art Populaire
Musée de La Crèche
Musée des Fortifications Alpines Fort Saint-Roch
Musée des Merveilles
Musée des Vieux-Outils
Musée Fort Saint-Roch
Museo Cassiniano
Museo del Castello della Lucertola
Museo del Cibo dell’Alta Val Nervia
Museo del fungo
Museo del Sorriso
Museo del Suono e della Comunicazione
Museo del Territorio: L'Alta Valle tra contese di frontiera e quotidianità della vita nelle Malghe
Museo del Vallo Alpino di Vievola - Opera 261
Museo dell'Abbazia
Museo della Castagna
Museo della Fisarmonica
Museo della Montagna
Museo delle erbe
Museo dello Sci
Museo Etnografico Ing. Cesare Vinaj
Museo etnografico Tabàs
Museo ferroviario
Museo La Terra e la Memoria
Museo Regionale Etnografico e della Stregoneria
Museo Storico Cartografico
Uomini e lupi
Vecchio Mulino

Libraries in Tende

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica "Anna Frank"0.0
Biblioteca Civica Bertetto Sertorio Valeria0.0
Biblioteca civica del Ricetto0.0
Biblioteca Civica Ezio Alberione0.0
Biblioteca Civica Stefano e Giulia Bottasso0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'autre temps0.0
médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque départementale annexe de Tende0.0

Farmers Markets in Tende

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Parvis Collégiale

Hotels in Tende

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chamois d'Or
Hôtel du Centre

Cafes in Tende

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar du Colombier

Cinemas in Tende

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Bégo

Train Stations in Tende

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tende
Vievola

Gas Stations in Tende

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia

Banks in Tende

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Tende

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Pagarì

Ski Resorts Near Tende

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prato Nevoso 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rucas di Bagnolo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crissolo - Monviso Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Argentera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frabosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Artesina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Auron 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garéssio 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Isola 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roubion-Les-Buisses 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monesi di Triora 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Colmiane 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tende

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCELarge Airport
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport-Medium Airport
Ali sul Po Airfield-Small Airport
Alpi Marittime Airfield-Small Airport
Alta Langa Airfield-Small Airport
Angiale Airfield-Small Airport
Beltrutta Airfield-Small Airport
Boglietto Airfield-Small Airport
Bosio Guido Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Ondalba-Small Airport
campo di volo Pian Mune'-Small Airport
Cascina Valentino Airfield-Small Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Country Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Giancarlo Filippi Airfield-Small Airport
Il Laghetto Airfield-Small Airport
Isola 2000 Altisurface-Small Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing Field-Small Airport
Maccagno Airfield-Small Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Sant'Anna di Saluzzo Airfield-Small Airport
Sant'Elia Airfield-Small Airport
Valberg Altisurface-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tende

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de l'Annonciade
Chapelle de l'Annonciation
Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Chapelle de la Miséricorde
Chapelle Saint-Sauveur
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Église Saint-Michel
Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Notre-Dame de la Visitation

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 Tende

What is the population of Tende?

Tende has a population of 1,953 residents and is located in France. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles.

Is Tende expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,756, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tende?

Tende has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tende?

The job market in Tende faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tende?

The median home value in Tende is $131,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $658.

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