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Varen, France

Occitanie · France

Varen is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 809. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
809 Population 39/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$19,343 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,343 median income, 19.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $499/mo rent

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People

Population809
Density39/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,343
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$499
Housing Units324
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population809
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates44.1582°, 1.8935°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$19,343

About Varen

Varen is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 809. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Varen is $19,343, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.8% (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 49 business establishments.

Income: Varen vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$19,343
74% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.8%
450% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Varen is $99,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $499 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 324 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$99,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$499
57% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units324

Property Tax

Varen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates44.1582°N, 1.8935°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on May 25, 2007.

Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 89 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 125 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 132 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 13, 2001 6 km SE of Quillan, France M3.4 150 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 115 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 124 km
Sep 21, 2001 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France M3.3 77 km
Jun 15, 1994 6 km NW of Quillan, France M3.3 140 km
Nov 24, 1993 4 km SE of Bélesta, France M3.3 143 km
Jan 7, 1993 16 km ENE of Couiza, France M3.2 139 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 101 km
Jul 3, 1991 4 km ESE of Vergt, France M3.1 130 km
Jun 15, 1994 9 km W of Quillan, France M3.1 142 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 134 km
Aug 16, 1998 9 km N of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.1 148 km
Jul 23, 2004 5 km W of Quillan, France M3.1 143 km
Jun 15, 1994 4 km NW of Quillan, France M3.1 141 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Varen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Varen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École Pierre Marty
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Radio Stations near Varen

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Lot christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Presence Figeac christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Varen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue
Conservatoire de l'Outillage du Pays des Bastides
Maison Poussou
Martinet de la Ramonde
Musée Bajen-Vega
Musée Charles Portal
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée de la Mine
Musée du Château Le Cayla
Musée du Verre
Musée Historama
Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
Musée Urbain Cabrol
Phosphatières du cloup d'Aural

Libraries in Varen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bâtiment 6 - Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque - Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Varaire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace CASI Albi0.0
La Brandothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Amélie Galup0.0
Médiathèque d'Albi Pierre-Amalric0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque La Manufacture0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Varen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Couderc
Halle du Foirail du Castelviel
Marché bio de Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Marché de Parisot
Marché de Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Marché du mercredi matin
Marché du samedi matin

Hotels in Varen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les volets bleus

Cafes in Varen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café associatif Le Pont Bleu

Castles in Varen

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cadiez
Château de Belpech
Château de Féneyrols
Château de la Prune

Clinics in Varen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison de santé pluridisciplinaire de Varen

Breweries in Varen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bélier
La Cabane

Stadiums & Teams in Varen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Varen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Aurillac airportAURMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air BaseMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Figeac - LivernonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-TarnSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-MontdragonSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Lacave le FrauSmall Airport
Aérodrome de LoupiacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - LhermSmall Airport
Aérodrome de PeyrillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-BernardSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de RouergueSmall Airport
Aérodrome Morin - VédrinesSmall Airport
Albi Castelvert AirfieldSmall Airport
Banadets AirfieldSmall Airport
Cabrerets ULMSmall Airport
Carlucet Biguès ULMSmall Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès AirfieldSmall Airport
Caussade Septfonds AirfieldSmall Airport
Caylus AirfieldSmall Airport
Cézac AirfieldSmall Airport
Conques AirfieldSmall Airport
Coufouleux AirfieldSmall Airport
Fabas AirfieldSmall Airport
Fromissard ULMSmall Airport
Jourdan AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn AirfieldSmall Airport
La Grand Borde AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ramière AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ville Dieu AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide Saint Pierre AirfieldSmall Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Bruel AirfieldSmall Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse AirfieldSmall Airport
Montbartier AirfieldSmall Airport
Montfaucon AirfieldSmall Airport
Nadesse AirfieldSmall Airport
Revel Montgey AirfieldSmall Airport
Roquemaure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Lieux les Lavaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Médard de Presque AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarlat Domme AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Varen

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale
Relais La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varen

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Eutrope
Chapelle Saint-Vincent
Eglise d'Arnac
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de la Natvité-de-Notre-Dame
Église de Larroque
Église Notre-Dame de Roussayrolles
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Martial
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens
Église Saint-Robert
Église Saint-Sixte
Église Saint-Vincent

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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 Varen

What is the population of Varen?

Varen has a population of 809 residents and is located in France. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is Varen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,343, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $499 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 Varen?

Varen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Varen?

The job market in Varen faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Varen?

The median home value in Varen is $99,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $499.

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