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Theys, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Theys is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,730. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,730 Population 930/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,521 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,521 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $752/mo rent

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About Theys

Theys

Theys is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. It is one of the three communes of Les sept Laux winter sports resort.

People

Population1,730
Density930/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,521
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$752
Housing Units692
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population1,730
Population Density930 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates45.3013°, 5.9985°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$30,521

About Theys

Theys is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,730. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Theys is $30,521, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (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 104 business establishments.

Income: Theys vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,521
59% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Theys is $150,400, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 692 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,400
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units692

Property Tax

Theys enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates45.3013°N, 5.9985°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,602 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 96 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 120 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 73 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 133 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 106 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 51 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 131 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 84 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 79 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 124 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 77 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 107 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 130 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 39 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 132 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 130 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 103 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 39 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 107 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 100 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 - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
February 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Theys has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Theys

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École primaire - - - -
IME du Barioz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Theys

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 - MP3
Alpes 1 Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble - MP3
Radio New's FM - MP3 192 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble - MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM - MP3 96 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse - MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps

Museums in Theys

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Espace historique
Espace muséographique de l'OSUG
Maison Bergès
Maison des Alpages
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine et de l'Environnement
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée "La Galerie"
Musée André Moch
Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse
Musée Bayard
Musée d'Huez en Oisans
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Forges et Moulins de Pinsot
Musée des Minéraux et de la Flore des Alpes
Musée des sciences médicales
Musée du Vigneron
Musée EDF Hydrélec
Musée Hébert
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Saint-Jean
Museum of the French Revolution

Libraries in Theys

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque associative BPT0.0
Bibliothèque François Gillet - Béalières0.0
Bibliothèque Gabriel Péri0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Haut-Meylan0.0
Bibliothèque l'Orangerie0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Ludothèque0.0
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 Terrasse0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Pablo Neruda - Grand-Pré0.0
Bibliothèque Paul Langevin0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Romain Rolland − Espace Adultes0.0
Bibliothèque Romain Rolland − Espace Enfants0.0
Bibliothèque Simone Lagrange - Mi-Plaine0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Droit et Lettres0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Joseph-Fourier0.0
Bulles0.0
IREM0.0
La Ferrière0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Maison des associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Lancey0.0
Médiathèque de St Pierre d'Allevard0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Isère0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Froges des Champs0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Gilbert Dallet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Grange-Neuve0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
Salle des Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Theys

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Barbusse
Marché Chamberton
Marché d'Herbeys
Marché de Gières
Marché de l'Odyssée
Marché de Vaulnaveys-le-Haut
Marché des Aiguinards
Marché des Buclos
Marché du Château
Marché du Mail
Place de Verdun
Stalingrad

Hotels in Theys

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Madame

Cafes in Theys

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafétéria du foyer
L'Estancot

Breweries in Theys

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière de l'Oisans
Brasserie Grésiv'Ale
Brasserie La Barbue
La bonne fabrique (brasserie et atelier bois)
Les funambules
Mandrin
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte

Stadiums & Teams in Theys

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Theys

82 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de Plainpalais 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 - - -
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Revard 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 - - -
Val Thorens 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les 7 Laux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Terre Ronde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snowpark 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 - - -
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardin Enfants 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Semnoz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Contamines 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Plateau du Revard 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pelvoux-Vallouise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Grave 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col d'Ornon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Signaraux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Chevalier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orcières Merlette 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chaillol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Serre Eyraud 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dévoluy 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Laye 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfréjus 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 - - -
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancelle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Les Coulmes 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Méaudre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colline des Bains 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Chazelet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bardonecchia 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Theys

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)-Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium 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
Base ULM d'Izenave-Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield-Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield-Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield-Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield-Small Airport
Château de Montmeilleur Airfield-Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport-Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport-Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield-Small Airport
Corlier Altiport-Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface-Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface-Small Airport
Glacier Lombard Altisurface-Small Airport
Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield-Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface-Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface-Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield-Small Airport
Lavours Airfield-Small Airport
Les Eyssagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield-Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Mens Airstrip-Small Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield-Small Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Montaud Airfield-Small Airport
Morestel Airfield-Small Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface-Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface-Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface-Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères Altisurface-Small Airport
St Jean D'avelanne Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Theys

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Ferrière
Theys

Churches & Religious Organizations in Theys

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Église de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Maximin

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Theys

What is the population of Theys?

Theys has a population of 1,730 residents and is located in France. The population density is 930 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

Is Theys expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,400 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Theys?

Theys enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Theys?

Theys has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Theys?

The median home value in Theys is $150,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $752.

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