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Villecroze, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Villecroze is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,180. Elevation: 1,129 ft (344 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,180 Population 148/sq mi density
1,129 ft Elevation 344 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,890 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,890 median income, 11.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, $645/mo rent

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About Villecroze

Villecroze

Villecroze is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

People

Population1,180
Density148/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,890
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,000
Rent$645
Housing Units472
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Population1,180
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Coordinates43.5822°, 6.2759°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,890

About Villecroze

Villecroze is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,180. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villecroze is $23,890, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (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 71 business establishments.

Income: Villecroze vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,890
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villecroze is $129,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 472 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units472

Property Tax

Villecroze experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates43.5822°N, 6.2759°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 119 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 79 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 139 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 147 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 97 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 149 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 107 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 139 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 105 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 136 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 111 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 116 km
Jul 14, 2014 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 105 km
Feb 27, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.1 106 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 138 km
Sep 14, 2024 62 km SE of Ramatuelle, France M4.1 110 km
Apr 11, 1998 1 km SW of Oncino, Italy M4.1 141 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 135 km
Nov 8, 1997 1 km WSW of Caprauna, Italy M4.1 146 km
Sep 1, 2003 1 km ESE of Valdieri, Italy M4.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 80 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 80 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Villecroze has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Villecroze

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Villecroze

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Maria France catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
FM 80 FUNKY MUSIC 80's, disco MP3 192 kbps
Maxi France chansons françaises, france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Couleur Sud généraliste, provence MP3 320 kbps
Veronica 60's & 70's pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Top FM MP3
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3

Museums in Villecroze

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de la Celle
Accueil Moulins
Diorama
Ecomusée des Gorges du Verdon
Hôtel Départemental des Expositions du Var
L'Art en Jouet
Le Rocher de Tuf
Maison de l'Histoire des Arcs
Maison de la truffe
Maison des Sapeurs-Pompiers du Var
Moulin à vent
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée de Faykod
Musée de l'Artillerie
Musée de la justice
Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Musée des Dinosaures
Musée des Voûtes
Musée Maria DE FAYKOD
Musée Segal & musée de la Résistance
Musée Traditions et Savoir-Faire
Museum of woodturning
ORGANuGAMMusEum
Palais des Comtes de Provence
Parcours santé
Terra Rossa

Libraries in Villecroze

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives Départementales du Var0.0
Bâtiment Associatif Le Moulin0.0
Bibliothèque médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Media centre "Le secret des pages"0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire0.0
Médiathèque de Lorgues0.0
Médiathèque Jacqueline de Romilly0.0
Médiathèque Lou Jas doù Libre0.0
Médiathèque Montmajour0.0
Médiathèque municipale - 3ème étage0.0

Farmers Markets in Villecroze

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Régusse
Marché dominical
Place Frédéric Mistral

Hotels in Villecroze

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel-Restaurant "Au Bien-être"
Hôtel-restaurant Les Esparrus

Cafes in Villecroze

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La bohème

Castles in Villecroze

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Taurenne

Veterinaries in Villecroze

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11276943196
FR #5890261857

Breweries in Villecroze

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dracénoise
Brasserie Mireille
Brasserie Saint-Jean
La Bodega
La Tuf Le Tailleur De Bieres

Ski Resorts Near Villecroze

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0

Airports Near Villecroze

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Le Castellet AirportCTTMedium Airport
Le Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldMedium Airport
Toulon-Hyères AirportTLNMedium Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Cogolin Grimaud AirfieldSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuers-Pierrefeu AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Limate AirfieldSmall Airport
La Môle AirportLTTSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
La Roquebrussanne AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Queyrons AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Martin-de-Castillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thèmes Ultralight Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villecroze

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Communale

Treatment Centers in Villecroze

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Les Espérels

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villecroze

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Victor
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs

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 Villecroze

What is the population of Villecroze?

Villecroze has a population of 1,180 residents and is located in France. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

Is Villecroze expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,890, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Villecroze?

Villecroze has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Villecroze?

The job market in Villecroze faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villecroze?

The median home value in Villecroze is $129,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $645.

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