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Vias, France

Occitanie · France

Vias is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 4,906. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,906 Population 348/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,362 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,362 median income, 17.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $700/mo rent

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About Vias

Vias

Vias is a railway station in Vias, Occitanie, southern France. Within TER Occitanie, it is part of line 21 (Narbonne–Avignon).

People

Population4,906
Density348/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,362
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty23.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$700
Housing Units1,962
Rent Burden29.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population4,906
Population Density348 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates43.3120°, 3.4185°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$21,362

About Vias

Vias is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 4,906. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vias is $21,362, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Vias vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,362
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.4%
383% above France avg
Poverty Rate23.0%
85% above France avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vias is $140,000, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,962 total housing units in the city. 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below France avg
Rent Burden29.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,962

Property Tax

Vias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density348/sq mi
Coordinates43.3120°N, 3.4185°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 90 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 85 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 137 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 149 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 135 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 150 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 87 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 87 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 51 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 84 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 85 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 83 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 53 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 97 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 139 km
Aug 7, 1997 1 km E of Villemolaque, France M3.7 92 km
Jan 1, 1993 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France M3.6 90 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 120 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Vias has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Vias

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle les Coquelicots - - - -
École élémentaire Jean Moulin - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vias

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Larzac eclectic UNKNOWN 320 kbps
La Moderne boogaloo, rocksteady OGG 320 kbps
Pinata electronica, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Late Night Dream brazilian, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Hérault - MP3 128 kbps
L'Eko - OGG 320 kbps
Clapas Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
Piñata Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Clapas Chanson chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Plus multicultural MP3 320 kbps
Divergence FM - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aviva 00s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Radio Croco electro rock, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Clapas Jazz - MP3 128 kbps
WRCF Radio France - MP3 192 kbps
RCF Maguelone Hérault christian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker 638
Château-Abbaye de Cassan
Espace Georges Brassens
Espace Patrimoine
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée agathois Jules Baudou
Musée Archéologique
Musée Boby Lapointe
Musée Chapy
Musée d'Art Contemporain
Musée de l'Éphèbe
Musée de l'Étang de Thau
Musée de la Porte
Musée de site Gallo Romain Villa-Loupian
Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Musée des Beaux Arts Fayet
Musée du Biterrois
Musée du Jouet
Musée Fabregat
Musée Noilly Prat
Musée Taurin

Libraries in Vias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
La Fabrique0.0
Lo Cirdòc - Mediatèca occitana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Adèle Foli0.0
Médiathèque Agathoise0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque Communale0.0
Médiathèque de Paulhan0.0
Médiathèque Edmond-Charlot0.0
Médiathèque Fontès0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Georges Brassens0.0
Médiathèque Le Réservoir0.0
Médiathèque Samuel Beckett0.0
Médiathèque-CDI Stéphane Hessel0.0

Farmers Markets in Vias

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Au Marché du Soleil
Halles
Halles de Marseillan
Les Halles
Les Halles
Les Halles "Lo Vilatge"
Marché bio de Pézenas
Marche de Béziers
Marché de Caux
Marché de l'Iranget
Marché de Pézenas
Marché Paysan
Mini marche
Place de la République (la Promenade)
Place du Marché
Place du Marché

Hotels in Vias

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Myriam
L'Escale
Mon P'tit Hôtel

Cafes in Vias

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar

Theatres in Vias

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Ardaillon

Castles in Vias

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Preignes-le-Vieux

Theme Parks in Vias

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fabrikus World

Veterinaries in Vias

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #13591130547

Train Stations in Vias

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vias

Gas Stations in Vias

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Total Contact

Banks in Vias

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Dupuy de Parseval
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Vias

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alaryk
Brasserie Alaryk
Pain-Liquide

Stadiums & Teams in Vias

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vias

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportMPLLarge Airport
Béziers Vias airportBZRMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Saint-Martin-de-Londres-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Le Grand Plantier Airfield-Small Airport
Les champs blancs Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Mas Nouguier Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Pignan Airfield-Small Airport
Plaine de Lacan Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Drézéry Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
Sète ULM Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
ST LUC Passa Airfield-Small Airport
Tornac Airfield-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
ULM LECROS Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vias

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Grau d'Agde
Vias

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vias

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Vias

What is the population of Vias?

Vias has a population of 4,906 residents and is located in France. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.

Is Vias expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,362, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Vias?

Vias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vias?

The job market in Vias faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vias?

The median home value in Vias is $140,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700.

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