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Veynes, France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France
Veynes is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 3,230. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Veynes
Veynes is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It developed largely as a minor rail hub, at the crossing of two lines.
People
Economy
DHousing
BClimate
| Population | 3,230 |
| Population Density | 196 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5341°, 5.8232° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,935 |
About Veynes
Veynes is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 3,230. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet (834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Veynes vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,935 |
| 71% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 194 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $135,600 |
| 52% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $678 |
| 42% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,292 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below France avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5341°N, 5.8232°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 147 km |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | - | - | 142 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Veynes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Veynes
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée professionnel Pierre Mendès France | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Saint-Marcellin | - | - | - | - |
| Collège François Mitterrand | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Louise Michel | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Montmaur | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Veynes
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio ISA | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RDWA | eclectic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RDWA Luc | dub, eclectic | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Veynes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée | ||||
| Ecomusée du cheminot Veynois | ||||
| Espace Giono | ||||
| Maison de la photographie Vivian Maier | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée de Laragne | ||||
| Musée National de Vaunières |
Libraries in Veynes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque départementale de prêt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Bôchaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le quai des arts | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale de Laragne-Monteglin | 0.0 |
Hotels in Veynes
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Veynes
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Veynes
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Veynes
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Veynes
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Veynes
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Veynes
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Veynes
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Veynes
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Veynes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du Haut Buech (BHB) | ||||
| Brasserie Interstellaire du Dévoluy |
Ski Resorts Near Veynes
41 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Porte d'Herbouilly | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| La Grave | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Villard de Lans - Corrençon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Colline des Bains | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montagnes de Lans | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Col de l'Arzelier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Méaudre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Coulmes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Autrans - Méaudre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Le Grand Puy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chabanon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montclar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Céüse | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station de ski de Reallon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ancelle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Laye | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station du Mont Serein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lus la Jarjatte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Station du Col de Rousset | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gresse en Vercors | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Les Signaraux | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Veynes
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aérodrome d'Aubenasson | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Altiport de La Motte Chalancon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Banon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Faucon | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de l'Escoulin | - | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Grand Terrus | - | Small Airport |
| Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aspres-sur-Buëch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château de Montmeilleur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clamensane Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Bacchus Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Lèques Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | - | Small Airport |
| Colombe d'Eyguians Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coustellet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Crots Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cruis Mas des Grailles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Edgar Soumille Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gap-Tallard Airfield | GAT | 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 Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| La Mure-Argens Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montaud Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Oraison Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | - | Small Airport |
| Puimoisson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field | - | 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-Martin-de-Castillon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ségriès Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Veynes
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Montmaur | |
| Veynes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Veynes
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié-et-Saint-André | |
| Chapelle Saint-Jacques, Saint-Philippe-et-Sainte-Lucie | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Philomène | |
| Église Saint-Alban | |
| Église Saint-Grégoire-le-Thaumaturge | |
| Église Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe | |
| Église Saint-Laurent | |
| Église Saint-Pierre | |
| Église Saint-Sauveur | |
| Église Saint-Vincent |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Veynes
What is the population of Veynes?
Veynes has a population of 3,230 residents and is located in France. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles.
Is Veynes expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,935, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,600 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Veynes?
Veynes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Veynes?
The job market in Veynes faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Veynes?
The median home value in Veynes is $135,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $678.