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Barenton, France

Normandy · France

Barenton is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,426. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,426 Population 106/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,248 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,248 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $477/mo rent

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About Barenton

Barenton

Barenton is a commune in the Manche department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

People

Population1,426
Density106/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,248
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,400
Rent$477
Housing Units570
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population1,426
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates48.6003°, -0.8326°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$22,248

About Barenton

Barenton is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,426. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barenton is $22,248, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (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 86 business establishments.

Income: Barenton vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,248
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barenton is $95,400, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $477 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 570 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,400
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$477
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units570

Property Tax

Barenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates48.6003°N, 0.8326°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 108 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 103 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 131 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 109 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 49 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 123 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 102 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 144 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 96 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 102 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 132 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 149 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 148 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 33 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 93 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 75 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 140 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 64 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 136 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Barenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Barenton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Professionel de Barenton - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barenton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Barenton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Centre d'Art Contemporain de Pontmain
Ecomusée de la Sée
Maison Du sabotier
Musée de la céramique
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée des Tisserands
Musée des Voyants
Musée Du clou
Musée du Poiré
Parc-Musée du Granit

Libraries in Barenton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chanu0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque du Loroux0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Cafes in Barenton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

V. Leroux

Clinics in Barenton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SSIAD

Veterinaries in Barenton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Barenton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #2396426169

Banks in Barenton

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Barenton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mobsbys Brasserie Artisanale

Airports Near Barenton

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barenton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barenton

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barenton

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte

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 Barenton

What is the population of Barenton?

Barenton has a population of 1,426 residents and is located in France. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

Is Barenton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,248, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,400 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $477 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barenton?

Barenton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barenton?

The job market in Barenton faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barenton?

The median home value in Barenton is $95,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $477.

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