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Alençon, France
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Alençon is a mid-size city in Normandy, France with a population of 30,786. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 30,786 |
| Population Density | 7,472 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4348°, 0.0931° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Normandy |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.4 inches (925 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,758 |
About Alençon
Alençon is a mid-size city in France (Normandy) with a population of 30,786. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Alençon vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,758 |
| 72% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.4% |
| 439% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.0% |
| 126% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,847 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $109,200 |
| 61% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $546 |
| 53% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,314 |
Property Tax
Climate in Alençon
Alençon has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below France avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4348°N, 0.0931°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Alençon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Alençon
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Saint-François de Sales | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Jules Ferry | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Racine | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Gabrielle-Grandière | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Point du Jour | - | - | - | - |
| École Sainte-Thérèse d'Alençon | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Marcel Mézen | - | - | - | - |
| CFA de l'Industrie de l'Orne | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Montsort | - | - | - | - |
| Ensemble scolaire Saint-François-de-Sales | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Emile Dupont | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Saint-Exupéry | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Honoré de Balzac | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Alain | - | - | - | - |
| Institut de Formation Régional en Santé (Kiné, ergothérapeute) | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée privé Saint-Francois de Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent privé Saint-François de Sales | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Saint-François de Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Honoré de Balzac | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Notre-Dame de Lancrel | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Notre-Dame | - | - | - | - |
| Maison Familiale Rurale d'Alençon | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Jean Racine | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Gabrielle-Grandière | - | - | - | - |
| CESU | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Régional de Formation Sanitaire et Social | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Masson | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Alençon
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Bleu Maine | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pistache La Radio | adult contemporary, pop | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pulse | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Alençon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auberge des Soeurs Moisy | ||||
| École du Grez | ||||
| Maison de la famille Martin | ||||
| Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine | ||||
| Musée de la Belle Échappée | ||||
| Musée de la broderie au point de Beauvais | ||||
| Musée de la Coiffe | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle | ||||
| Musée du Sabot |
Libraries in Alençon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire Olympe-de-Gouges | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Ressources et d'Initiatives Locales | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aveline | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Camille Bardou | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Courteille | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Perseigne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Émile Zola | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque La Robichonne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alençon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Place de la Poôté |
Hotels in Alençon
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alençon
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Alençon
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Alençon
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Alençon
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Alençon
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Alençon
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alençon
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Alençon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alençon
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alençon
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alençon
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Alençon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Alençon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Alençon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bercail |
Stadiums & Teams in Alençon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alençon
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Carpiquet airport | CFR | Medium Airport |
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LME | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Monhoudou | - | Small Airport |
| Alençon-Valframbert Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Argentan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Assé le Riboul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beausoleil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Champ-Romet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Commerveil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Courcité Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Boissière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Rogerie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Buternay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Piacé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pierre Wadier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rouvres Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Solib'Ailes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sougé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alençon
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alençon | |
| La Poste | |
| La poste - centre d’examen code de la route | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alençon
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Notre-Dame | |
| Carmel d'Alençon | |
| Chapelle des Clarisses | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lorette | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus | |
| Église du Christ-Roi | |
| Église Saint-Léonard | |
| Église Saint-Pierre de Montsor | |
| La Providence | |
| Saint-Jean de l'Hôtel-Dieu | |
| Saint-Joseph des Jésuites | |
| Temple |
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What is the population of Alençon?
Alençon has a population of 30,786 residents and is located in France. The population density is 7,472 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.
Is Alençon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,758, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,200 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Alençon?
Alençon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Alençon?
The job market in Alençon faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,847 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Alençon?
The median home value in Alençon is $109,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $546.