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Velaux, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Velaux is a small city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 7,963. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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| Population | 7,963 |
| Population Density | 818 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5284°, 5.2566° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.1 inches (535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,061 |
About Velaux
Velaux is a small city in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 7,963. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Velaux vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,061 |
| 59% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 478 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $171,200 |
| 39% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,185 |
Property Tax
Climate in Velaux
Velaux has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 530 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5284°N, 5.2566°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Velaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Velaux
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Jean Giono | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Giono | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Roquepertuse | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Roquepertuse | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Velaux
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMC FR | france, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Classics (US) | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Service | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| France Bleu Provence | france, provence | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Aïoli Radio | ambient, autres | OGG | |
| Radio grenouille | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Classics | classic soul, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nunc | field recording | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Soleil FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio sisko fm | news | MP3 | |
| Maritima Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TIKKA Radio | music | OGG | |
| Hello Provence | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Friendly Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTS Avignon | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zinzine | - | MP3 170 kbps |
Museums in Velaux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bis f | ||||
| Atelier Cézanne | ||||
| Cabanon de Cézanne | ||||
| Castrum vetus | ||||
| Centre d'évocation de l'histoire vaudoise | ||||
| Centre de conservation et de ressources du Mucem | ||||
| Écomusée de la Forêt | ||||
| Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz | ||||
| Exposition sur la réparation navale | ||||
| Fondation Vasarely | ||||
| Frac Sud - Cité de l'art contemporain | ||||
| Galerie Dos Mares | ||||
| Gallifet Art Center | ||||
| Granet XXème - Collection Planque | ||||
| Grotte Cosquer | ||||
| Hôtel d'Estienne de Saint-Jean | ||||
| Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art | ||||
| Hôtel Paul Arbaud | ||||
| Le Musée du Savon | ||||
| Logis du Bras d'Or | ||||
| Maison de la Mémoire | ||||
| Maison de Nostradamus | ||||
| Maison des îles et du littoral | ||||
| Marseille History Museum | ||||
| Mémorial de La Marseillaise | ||||
| Mémorial des déportations | ||||
| Musée Archéologique | ||||
| Musée Cantini | ||||
| Musée d'histoire de Martigues | ||||
| musée d’Histoire, d’Art et de Traditions populaires | ||||
| Musée de l'Aviation | ||||
| Musée de l'Empéri | ||||
| Musée de l'illusion | ||||
| Musée de la Moto | ||||
| Musée de la vannerie | ||||
| Musée de Notre-Dame de la Garde | ||||
| Musée de Salon et de la Crau | ||||
| Musée des Amis du Vieux Lambesc | ||||
| Musée des Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas. Musée Municipal Paul Lafran. | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires du terroir marseillais | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des Docks romains | ||||
| Musée du Calisson | ||||
| Musée du Savon de Marseille | ||||
| Musée du savon de Marseille | ||||
| Musée du Viel Aix | ||||
| Musée Edgar Mélik | ||||
| Musée Gardanne Autrefois | ||||
| Musée Granet | ||||
| Musée Granet | ||||
| Musée Grobet-Labadié | ||||
| Musée Marc Deydier | ||||
| Musée Raimu | ||||
| Musée Regards de Provence | ||||
| Musée Sahut | ||||
| Musée Subaquatique de Marseille | ||||
| Musée Suffren et du Vieux Saint-Cannat | ||||
| Musée Ziem | ||||
| Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle | ||||
| Museum of African, Native American and Oceanian Arts | ||||
| Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean | ||||
| Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology | ||||
| Observatoire de Marseille - Planétarium | ||||
| Observatoire du Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue | ||||
| Pavillon de Vendôme (ou de la Molle) | ||||
| Petit Musée de Carro | ||||
| Préau des Accoules | ||||
| Savonnerie Marius Fabre | ||||
| Site-Mémorial du Camp des Milles | ||||
| Tour Musée | ||||
| Tour Panorama |
Libraries in Velaux
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Group of Provence Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives et bibliothèque départementales Gaston Defferre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Chapouton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Charles Rostaing | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Canto Perdrix | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Alcazar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Halle aux Grains | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lambesc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Deux Ormes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Centre international de poésie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Merlan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Musée d'Histoire de Marseille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du village | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Henry Meynard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Li Campaneto | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Méjanes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Bernard Monge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Castellane | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de la Grognarde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Lauris | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-André | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Ventabren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale des Cinq Avenues | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale du Panier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque O.C.B | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Raphael | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Bernard du Bois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Canebière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire de Pharmacie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de Saint-Jérôme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Schuman Droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Schuman Droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation de l'École Centrale Méditerranée | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation en Sciences Sociales | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre International de Recherches sur l'Anarchisme | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Régional de Formation aux Carrières des Bibliothèques | 0.0 | |||||
| DATA médiathèque - fanzinothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace lecture du Plan d'Aou | 0.0 | |||||
| Grande librairie internationale de Marseille | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Kiosque | 0.0 | |||||
| Le préaus livres | 0.0 | |||||
| Les Fenouillères - Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Mallemort l'heure de vacances | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Albert Grégoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Frédéric Mistral | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Ouest Provence | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jòrgi Reboul | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Carmes | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Quatre Tours | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Nelson Mandela | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Beynet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Pierre Bottéro | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Salim-Hatubou | 0.0 | |||||
| Mémoire des sexualités | 0.0 | |||||
| Mille Bâbords | 0.0 | |||||
| OCB | 0.0 | |||||
| OCB Montolivet | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle culturel Jean-Claude Izzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Pôle Info Musique | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Velaux
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couleurs Paysannes | |||||
| Grand Marché de Jonquières | |||||
| Grand marché de Pertuis | |||||
| Le Marché du Soleil | |||||
| Les Pt'ites Halles | |||||
| marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux fleurs | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché aux Puces | |||||
| Marché Chave | |||||
| Marché Chave | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché d'Encagnane | |||||
| Marché d'Intérêt National des Arnavaux | |||||
| Marché de Carro | |||||
| Marché de Castellane (Prado côté impair) | |||||
| Marché de Castellane (Prado côté pair) | |||||
| Marché de Ferrières | |||||
| Marché de Gardanne | |||||
| Marché de La Couronne | |||||
| Marché de la Plaine | |||||
| Marché de la Plaine | |||||
| Marché de La Rose | |||||
| Marché de La Rose | |||||
| Marché de Saint Julien | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Antoine | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Antoine | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Henri | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Henri | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marthe | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Marthe | |||||
| Marché des Bouquinistes | |||||
| Marché des Bouquinistes | |||||
| Marché des Capucins | |||||
| Marché des producteurs | |||||
| Marché des Producteurs | |||||
| Marché Des Producteurs Locaux | |||||
| Marché du jeudi matin | |||||
| Marché du Rocher Mistral | |||||
| Marché du samedi matin | |||||
| Marché Du Samedi Matin | |||||
| Marché du Val Saint-André | |||||
| Marché Joseph Etienne | |||||
| Marché Joseph Etienne | |||||
| Marché Lombard | |||||
| Marché paysan | |||||
| Marché paysan | |||||
| Marché paysan | |||||
| Marché paysan du jeudi soir | |||||
| Marché Place Richelme | |||||
| Marché Places Comtales | |||||
| Marché Pol Lapeyre | |||||
| Marché Pol Lapeyre | |||||
| Marché Provençal | |||||
| Marché Sébastopol | |||||
| Marché Sébastopol | |||||
| Marché Square Stalingrad | |||||
| Marché Square Stalingrad | |||||
| Place de l'Amitié | |||||
| Place des Précheurs | |||||
| Place Eugène Tricon | |||||
| Place Jean Jaurès | |||||
| Place Saint-Jacques | |||||
| Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille | |||||
| Sunday Mega Car Boot Sale Marseille |
Hotels in Velaux
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Velaux
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Velaux
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Velaux
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Velaux
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Velaux
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velaux
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Velaux
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Velaux
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Velaux
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquae Maltae | ||||
| Au Bord de l'Eau | ||||
| Au Bord de l'Eau | ||||
| Au Bureau | ||||
| Au petit Bonheur | ||||
| Bistrot Romain | ||||
| Braserie Boh'M | ||||
| Brass.Art’ | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale du Luberon | ||||
| Brasserie artisanale Les Divers Gens | ||||
| Brasserie de la Plaine | ||||
| Brasserie de la Plaine | ||||
| Brasserie des Milles | ||||
| Brasserie Le Thermal | ||||
| Comptoir Longchamp | ||||
| Comptoir Longchamp | ||||
| Courtepaille | ||||
| Kataclysm | ||||
| L'Actuel | ||||
| L'Actuel | ||||
| L'Hacienda | ||||
| La Mado | ||||
| La Petite aixoise | ||||
| La Route des Bières | ||||
| Le Crillon | ||||
| Le Français | ||||
| Le Français | ||||
| Le Gambetta | ||||
| Le Gambetta | ||||
| Parma Pizza | ||||
| Zoumaï | ||||
| Zoumaï |
Stadiums & Teams in Velaux
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Velaux
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Velaux
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | Large Airport |
| Avignon Caumont airport | AVN | Medium Airport |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Le Castellet Airport | CTT | Medium Airport |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome d'Eyguières | - | Small Airport |
| Aix Les Milles airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aix-en-Provence Paramotor Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Avignon-Pujaut Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berre-la-Fare Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brue Auriac St Estève Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jouques Bèdes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Limate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Roquebrussanne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Mazet De Romanin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plan-de-Dieu-Orange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pourrières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Remoulins Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Suffren Private Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Velaux
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste De Velaux |
Treatment Centers in Velaux
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ASUD Mars Say Yeah | ||
| Bouchard Autodialyse | ||
| Cabinet Paramédical | ||
| Centre de Sante Dentaire Mutualite Française | ||
| Centre Médical Carre | ||
| Centre médical du technopôle de Château-Gombert | ||
| CSAPA Bus 31/32 | ||
| Institut Méditerranéen Oeil et Paupière | ||
| La Pagerie | ||
| Médecins du monde |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velaux
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Saint-Trophime |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Velaux
What is the population of Velaux?
Velaux has a population of 7,963 residents and is located in France. The population density is 818 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.
Is Velaux expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,061, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,200 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Velaux?
Velaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Velaux?
The unemployment rate in Velaux is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 478 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Velaux?
The median home value in Velaux is $171,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $856.