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Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Vaison-la-Romaine is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 6,207. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,207 Population 596/sq mi density
696 ft Elevation 212 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,544 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$23,544 median income, 15.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $598/mo rent

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About Vaison-la-Romaine

Vaison-la-Romaine

Vaison-la-Romaine is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

People

Population6,207
Density596/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,544
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$598
Housing Units2,483
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Population6,207
Population Density596 / sq mi
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates44.2390°, 5.0746°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,544

About Vaison-la-Romaine

Vaison-la-Romaine is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 6,207. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vaison-la-Romaine is $23,544, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 372 business establishments.

Income: Vaison-la-Romaine vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,544
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)372

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vaison-la-Romaine is $119,600, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $598 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,483 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,600
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$598
49% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,483

Property Tax

Vaison-la-Romaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates44.2390°N, 5.0746°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2023.

Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 112 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 136 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 147 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 133 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 54 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 130 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 102 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 142 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 145 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 131 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 137 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 143 km
Jun 22, 2014 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.0 131 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 150 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 103 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 136 km
Feb 2, 2002 9 km SE of Valloire, France M3.7 150 km
Nov 6, 1997 13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France M3.7 115 km
Feb 28, 2004 1 km E of Biol, France M3.7 142 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Vaison-la-Romaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Vaison-la-Romaine

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de L'Adret
École primaire Émile Zola
École maternelle Émile Zola
Lycée général et technologique de Vaison-la-Romaine
École maternelle Jules Ferry
École primaire Jules Ferry
Collège Joseph d'Arbaud
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Radio Stations near Vaison-la-Romaine

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Provence france, provence MP3 128 kbps
Aïoli Radio ambient, autres OGG
RTS Avignon MP3 128 kbps
Panoramix Radio Station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Saint Ferréol MP3
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vaison-la-Romaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Grignan
Colophon Librairie & Musée
Eco musée - Vieux Village
Ecomusée des Appeaux et le la Faune
Forum des Patrimoines
Harmas de Jean-Henri Fabre
La Maison du Combattant
La Scourtinerie
Le Comptoir des Vieux Moulins
Le village provençal miniature
Maison du Costume Comtadin
Mémoire Agricole du Pays de Grignan
Musée aéronautique d'Orange
Musée archéologique du Pègue
Musée archéologique et d'histoire
Musée Archéologique Théo Desplans
Musée comtadin du Cycle
Musée de l'Olivier (Vignolis)
Musée de la B.A 115
Musée de la Figurine
Musée de la résistance
Musée de la Soie
Musée de la truffe et du vin
Musée de Mormoiron
Musée des Traditions Comtadines
Musée du Cartonnage et de l'Imprimerie
Musée du Vigneron
Musée du Vin
Musée Joseph Fortuné Layraud
Musée Lichtner-Aix
Musée municipal
Musée Sobirats
Naturoptère

Libraries in Vaison-la-Romaine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque Atout lire0.0
Bibliothèque de Sablet0.0
Bibliothèque de venasque0.0
Bibliotheque 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 Léon Gassin0.0
Bibliothèque Paroissiale0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Vous0.0
Centre de Documentation Terrabitat0.0
Farandole de Livres0.0
Francois Mitterand0.0
Gigondas0.0
L'Oustau di Libre0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Les Chemins de Traverse0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Maulaucène0.0
Médiathèque Ferme des Arts0.0
Médiathèque Jean Tortel0.0
Médiathèque Michel Brusset0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Pôle Francine Foussa0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaison-la-Romaine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ch'tiot poulet
Fruits & Légumes
Marché
Marché d'Aubignan
Marché de producteurs
Marché de Sorgues
Marché des Producteurs
Marché du dimanche
Marché du jeudi
Marché horticole
Petit Marché
Place de l'Apparent
Place de la glacière
Place de Verdun
Place du Marché
Place Nationale

Hotels in Vaison-la-Romaine

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostellerie le Beffroi
Hôtel Burrhus
La Fête en Provence
Le Logis du Château

Cafes in Vaison-la-Romaine

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Athéna
La Ribambelle
Le Bistrot – Atelier du Cauris
Margot
Mathilde's Café
Peyrerol
Thé chez toi
Torréfaction Cafés de Spécialité Zannelli

Cinemas in Vaison-la-Romaine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Florian

Theatres in Vaison-la-Romaine

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Antique
Théâtre de la Haute Ville
Théâtre des 2 Mondes
Théâtre du Nymphée

Monuments in Vaison-la-Romaine

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument aux victimes de l'innondation du 22 septembre 1992

Castles in Vaison-la-Romaine

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Crestet

Dentists in Vaison-la-Romaine

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Dentaire du Ventoux
Docteur Yves Richard

Veterinaries in Vaison-la-Romaine

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire
Clinique vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Vaison-la-Romaine

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Super U
Total Access

Banks in Vaison-la-Romaine

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
LCL
Société Générale
Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Gyms in Vaison-la-Romaine

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Body Fit Évo
Jumpy Forme
Power

Breweries in Vaison-la-Romaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bière la Machotte
Bivouak
Bivouak
Bivouak
Brasserie Ameno
Brasserie artisanale du mont Ventoux
Brasserie de l'Etoile
Les Dyades

Stadiums & Teams in Vaison-la-Romaine

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vaison-la-Romaine

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Mont Serein 0.0 $0
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 $0
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 $0
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 $0
Les Signaraux 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vaison-la-Romaine

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Avignon Caumont airportAVNMedium Airport
Istres-Le Tubé Air BaseMedium Airport
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportFNIMedium Airport
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air BaseMedium Airport
Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air BaseMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'AubenassonSmall Airport
Aérodrome d'EyguièresSmall Airport
Aix Les Milles airportSmall Airport
Aix-en-Provence Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Altiport de La Motte ChalanconSmall Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface de FauconSmall Airport
Altisurface de l'EscoulinSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Avignon-Pujaut AirfieldSmall Airport
Berre-la-Fare AirfieldSmall Airport
Champis 07 AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Bacchus AirstripSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Coustellet AirfieldSmall Airport
Creysseilles les croix AirfieldSmall Airport
Edgar Soumille AirfieldSmall Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mazet De Romanin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd AirfieldSmall Airport
Montélimar-Ancône AirfieldSmall Airport
Nîmes Courbessac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierrelatte AirfieldSmall Airport
Plan-de-Dieu-Orange AirfieldSmall Airport
Remoulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruoms AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Victor AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Uzès-Belvezet AirfieldSmall Airport
Valréas Visan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vaison-la-Romaine

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vaison-la-Romaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaison-la-Romaine

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth
Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-de-l'Assomption
Chapelle de l'Annonciade
Chapelle de Saint-Quenin
Église paroissiale Saint-Sauveur et Saint-Sixte

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 Vaison-la-Romaine

What is the population of Vaison-la-Romaine?

Vaison-la-Romaine has a population of 6,207 residents and is located in France. The population density is 596 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

Is Vaison-la-Romaine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,544, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,600 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $598 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Vaison-la-Romaine?

Vaison-la-Romaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vaison-la-Romaine?

The job market in Vaison-la-Romaine faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 372 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vaison-la-Romaine?

The median home value in Vaison-la-Romaine is $119,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $598.

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