With fewer than 1,000 residents, Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon falls below the line for grades. Holiday and other second homes account for a fifth of homes.
What makes Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon stand out
The one thing Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon does most differently from other towns.
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon.
History
Old homes shape Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon: 50% were built before 1919, more than in both Ardèche’s towns and compared French towns
France has no History Grade yet: this card describes, it doesn’t grade.
Protection here reaches back to the 17th century. The Culture ministry’s list holds 1 historic monument in Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon; none is classé, France’s top protection.
Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée (Licence Ouverte 2.0) · INSEE, census 2023, homes by build period
Who lives here
Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon has fewer young adults than Ardèche’s towns or compared French towns: 6.9% are 15 to 24
Among adults, 36% have a degree. Children under 15 make up 18%, above both Ardèche’s towns (16%) and compared French towns (17%). Those 65 and older account for 21% of residents.
47.4median age
Saint-Martin-sur-LavezonArdèche medianFrance median
Ages · share of residents
21%
Under 1515–2425–4445–6465+
Highest diploma · residents 15 and older who have left education
No diploma15%
CAP or BEP26%
Baccalauréat19%
Higher education36%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
WomenFrance medianMen
About 105 men for every 100 women. Median share of women: Ardèche 52.7%, France 51.8%.
INSEE, census 2023 · Ardèche median and France median: the median of compared communes
Work & commute
Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon has lower unemployment than Ardèche’s towns or compared French towns: 3.6%
Jobs based in Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon number 50, against 200 residents in work (0.2 per worker). 3.2% of commuters walked, cycled or took the bus or train at the census, below both Ardèche’s towns (11.9%) and compared French towns (13.4%). After tax and benefits, the median income is €25,920 a year per consumption unit.
3%walk, cycle or take transit
How working residents got to work · census 2023
Driving90%
On foot3%
Motorbike or scooter1%
Bicycle1%
Public transport0%
50
jobs based in Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon, 0.2 per working resident
3.6%
unemployment rate, ages 15 to 64 in the labor force · median of compared French towns 10.1%
€25,920
median annual income per consumption unit, 2023 · median of compared French towns €25,970
People: INSEE, census 2023. Miles: center to center.
About Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon
Commune in Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon is a commune of 422 people in the Communauté de communes Ardèche Rhône Coiron. TownRatings compares communes, France’s local unit: each has its own mayor and its own statistics. Its area takes in the town and the countryside around it.
Built from INSEE’s 2026 official geography (COG) and IGN Admin Express boundaries
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.