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Viviers-du-Lac, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Viviers-du-Lac is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,622. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,622 Population 370/sq mi density
794 ft Elevation 242 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,506 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,506 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$172,400 home value, $862/mo rent

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About Viviers-du-Lac

Viviers-du-Lac

Viviers-du-Lac station is a railway station located in Viviers-du-Lac, Savoie, south-eastern France. The station is located on the Culoz–Modane railway. The train services are operated by SNCF.

People

Population1,622
Density370/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,506
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$172,400
Rent$862
Housing Units649
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Population1,622
Population Density370 / sq mi
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates45.6500°, 5.9000°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,948 mm)
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches (107 cm)
Median Household Income$29,506

About Viviers-du-Lac

Viviers-du-Lac is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,622. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Viviers-du-Lac is $29,506, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (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 97 business establishments.

Income: Viviers-du-Lac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,506
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Viviers-du-Lac is $172,400, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $862 (26% below the national average of $1,163). There are 649 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,400
39% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$862
26% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units649

Property Tax

Viviers-du-Lac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 283 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 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates45.6500°N, 5.9000°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above France avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 133 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 107 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 53 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 41 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 144 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 31 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 115 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 39 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 131 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 144 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 52 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 150 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 120 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 130 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 127 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 129 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 68 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 137 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 47 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological — — 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Viviers-du-Lac has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Viviers-du-Lac

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire — — — —
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Radio Stations near Viviers-du-Lac

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Meuh electronic, funk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble 90.8 — MP3
H2O annecy, haute-savoie MP3 128 kbps
Max Radio Grenoble dance, dance music MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio — MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock alternative rock, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie rock MP3 256 kbps
M2S Radio club, latino AAC 128 kbps
All Piano Radio classical, classical piano MP3 128 kbps
Radio New's FM — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Campus Grenoble — MP3
Radio RKS local, local radio AAC 128 kbps
Alpes 1 Grenoble — MP3 128 kbps
Montagne FM — MP3 96 kbps
Air Gay Radio (GB) — AAC 64 kbps
Radio Couleur Chartreuse — MP3
Radio Grésivaudan local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Alto hits, pop MP3 120 kbps
Radio Italienne de Grenoble — MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
La radio Plus — MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR — AAC+ 32 kbps
SunAlpes Radio — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Viviers-du-Lac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Ecomusée du lac d'Annecy
Galerie Eurêka
Hôtel de Cordon
Jardins des Charmettes
Les Charmettes
Maison de l'Artisanat
Maison du Marais et Réserve Naturelle
Maison du Patrimoine P.N.R. Massif des Bauges
Médiathèque Jean Jacques Rousseau
Moulin de la Tourne
Musée Bayard
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée de l'Ours des Cavernes
Musée de la cordonnerie
Musée de la Machine à Bois
Musée de la Nature
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin de Savoie
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Outils de la Pierre
Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes
Musée du Château
Musée du Vigneron
Musée Faure
Musée français de la Fausse Monnaie
Musée gallo-romain de Chanaz
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Lac et Nature
Musée Léon Marès
Musée Saint-Jean
Musée Savoisien
Museo Galletti
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Museum d'Histoire Virtuelle
Notre Histoire - Musée de Rumilly
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins

Libraries in Viviers-du-Lac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au coin du livre0.0
Au pré de mon livre0.0
Bâtiment 15 - Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliiothèque de Sevrier0.0
Bibliotèque d'Héry-sur-Alby0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne Monier0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Bissy0.0
Bibliothèque de Cusy0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean de Chevelu0.0
Bibliothèque des Deux Mondes0.0
Bibliothèque des Loisirs0.0
Bibliothèque Georges Brassens0.0
Bibliothèque Le Moulin aux livres0.0
Bibliothèque Livio Benedetti0.0
Bibliothèque Marguerite Chevron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de La Ravoire0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Moye0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Robert Laude0.0
Bouquiniste0.0
Cure0.0
En voyage les livres0.0
L'Envolée0.0
La Dôme0.0
La Parenthèse0.0
Le Kioske0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Belley0.0
Médiathèque de Cognin0.0
Médiathèque de Rumilly0.0
Médiathèque départementale de l'Ain0.0
Médiathèque Fabrice Melquiot0.0
Médiathèque Jean Pellerin0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Jacques Rousseau0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Louis Favre0.0
Médiathèque La Traversée0.0
Mediathèque Media'Lac0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bassens0.0
Médiathèque Samivel0.0
USMB Bâtiment 10 - Bibliothèque Universitaire du Bourget-du-Lac0.0

Farmers Markets in Viviers-du-Lac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles du marché couvert
Marché
Marché
Marché Couvert des Halles
Marché d'Alby-sur-Chéran
Marché de Culoz
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché des Halles
Marché des Hauts de Chambéry
marché du lundi
Marché du Sierroz
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire de Belley

Hotels in Viviers-du-Lac

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Le Viviers
Hôtel Miura
La Maison des Pêcheurs
Les Pieds dans l'Eau
Motel 991
Noemys Viviers du Lac

Train Stations in Viviers-du-Lac

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viviers-du-Lac

Bus Stations in Viviers-du-Lac

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière Aéroport Chambéry Savoie

Gas Stations in Viviers-du-Lac

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Viviers-du-Lac

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Viviers-du-Lac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bombardos
Brasserie Caquot
Brasserie de Chanaz
Brasserie Distillerie du Mont Blanc
Brasserie du Merle
Brasserie Grésiv'Ale
Brasserie La Barbue
Brasserie Les Rois Malts
L'écume du Guier
L’Antre 2 Bières
La Baujue
La Gevrinoise - Brasserie artisanale
Le Mel'in
Les brasseurs savoyards
Les Brasseurs Savoyards
Les funambules
Micro-brasserie Noisigotte
Petite Bière Dezaillons

Stadiums & Teams in Viviers-du-Lac

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Viviers-du-Lac

72 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Plateau du Revard 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stade de Slalom 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Clusaz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Jardin Enfants 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Semnoz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Sambuy Seythenex 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cordon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Revard 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Arêches Beaufort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de Plainpalais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Féclaz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aillon-Margériaz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Aillon-le-Jeune 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Entremonts 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Granier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Romme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grange des Bois 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Massif des Brasses 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Menthières 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Croisette 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Saxonnex 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Grand Domaine 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Reposoir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Terre Ronde 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Snowpark 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Môm' Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Grand Bornand 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Plateau des Glières 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Valloire - Galibier Thabor 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Coulmes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chamrousse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Skiable Chamrousse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Albiez-Montrond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Colline des Bains 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Chazelet 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
La Grave 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col d'Ornon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Deux Alpes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
L'Alpe du Grand Serre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de Porte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Collet d'Allevard 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de Marcieu 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stade des Neiges du Barioz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les 3 Vallées 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine du Barioz 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Egaux - St Hugues 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Val Thorens 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les 7 Laux 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sappey-en-Chartreuse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Corbier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine de Beldina 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Sybelles 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Karellis 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Viviers-du-Lac

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)—Medium Airport
Annecy Meythet airportNCYMedium Airport
Annemasse Airfield—Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airportCMFMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield—Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise—Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel—Small Airport
Base ULM d'Izenave—Small Airport
Base ULM de Val-Revermont—Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bourg-Ceyzériat Airfield—Small Airport
Cervens Airfield—Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield—Small Airport
Col de Belledonne Altiport—Small Airport
Col de Sarenne Altiport—Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield—Small Airport
Corlier Altiport—Small Airport
Courchevel AltiportCVFSmall Airport
Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface—Small Airport
Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—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
Habère Poche Airfield—Small Airport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud AltiportAHZSmall Airport
L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface—Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
La Tranclière Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Lavours Airfield—Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lumbin Airfield—Small Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Méribel AltiportMFXSmall Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield—Small Airport
Montaud Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface—Small Airport
Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface—Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Viviers-du-Lac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Viviers du Lac

Treatment Centers in Viviers-du-Lac

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique SMR La Marteraye

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viviers-du-Lac

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Vincent

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 Viviers-du-Lac

What is the population of Viviers-du-Lac?

Viviers-du-Lac has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in France. The population density is 370 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Viviers-du-Lac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,506, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $172,400 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $862 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Viviers-du-Lac?

Viviers-du-Lac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches, with 42.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Viviers-du-Lac?

The job market in Viviers-du-Lac faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Viviers-du-Lac?

The median home value in Viviers-du-Lac is $172,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $862.

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