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Bernay, France

Normandy · France

Bernay is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 12,399. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,399 Population 746/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,129 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$22,129 median income, 19.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $595/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,399
Density746/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,129
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty21.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$595
Housing Units4,960
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population12,399
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates49.0889°, 0.5986°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$22,129

About Bernay

Bernay is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 12,399. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bernay is $22,129, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 744 business establishments.

Income: Bernay vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,129
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.2%
433% above France avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above France avg
Establishments (County)744

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bernay is $119,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $595 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,960 total housing units in the city. 29.2% 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$119,000
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$595
49% below France avg
Rent Burden29.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,960

Property Tax

Climate in Bernay

Bernay has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -5.2° / 12.5° 66.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -3.7° / 15.1° 54.5
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F -3.3° / 18.4° 52.2
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.9° / 21.9° 40.2
May 12.7°C / 55°F 3.2° / 24° 57.3
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 6.6° / 30.8° 67.4
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 9° / 32.5° 45.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 9.6° / 31.9° 47.8
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 6.3° / 29.3° 58.9
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.6° / 22.7° 89.1
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F -1° / 16.8° 80.2
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F -3.8° / 13.7° 83.6
Bernay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates49.0889°N, 0.5986°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 1, 2007.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 111 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 88 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 58 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 144 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 108 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 77 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 132 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 87 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 142 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 48 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 118 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 93 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 58 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 74 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 126 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 89 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 119 km
Feb 12, 1993 2 km E of La Baconnière, France M3.0 147 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 115 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Bernay has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bernay

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Jean Moulin - - - -
École maternelle Jean Moulin - - - -
École primaire Bourg Lecomte - - - -
Lycée Augustin Fresnel - - - -
Collège Marie Curie - - - -
École primaire Paul Bert - - - -
Groupe scolaire privé Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École maternelle Ferdinand Buisson - - - -
École élémentaire Ferdinand Buisson - - - -
Collège le Hameau - - - -
Lycée Clément Ader - - - -
Lycée privé Jeanne d'Arc - Saint-Anselme - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bernay

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BLS GUYANE - MP3 128 kbps
ABC Dance - MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps
TST Radio alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Horizon la radio libre 100.9fm local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bernay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jean De La Varende
Musée d'Orbec
Musée des beaux-arts de Bernay
Musée du Cidre

Libraries in Bernay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Cormeilles0.0
Bibliothèque du collège0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Centre culturel multimédia0.0
Médiathèque Danielle Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bernay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au cadran
Place de l'église
Place Sainte-Croix

Hotels in Bernay

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel du Lion d'Or
Logis d'Aline

Cafes in Bernay

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de l'Equerre
Café de l'Hôtel de Ville
La Belle Histoire
La Civette
Le Café de la Gare
Le Trait d'Union
Les Saltimbanques

Cinemas in Bernay

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Multi Rex

Theatres in Bernay

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Piaf

Veterinaries in Bernay

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Veterinaire de l'Abbaye

Train Stations in Bernay

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bernay

Gas Stations in Bernay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
TotalEnergies

Banks in Bernay

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Epargne de Normandie
CIC
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Bernay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Golf Courses in Bernay

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Pastoral de la Charentonne

Breweries in Bernay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Le Thiber

Airports Near Bernay

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Berville sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bolleville Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine Simon Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Le Buternay Airfield-Small Airport
Loulappe Airfield-Small Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield-Small Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bernay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bernay

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bernay
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture
Chapelle de l'hôpital de Bernay
Église Sainte-Croix
Le Cep
Temple antoiniste

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 Bernay

What is the population of Bernay?

Bernay has a population of 12,399 residents and is located in France. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles.

Is Bernay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,129, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $119,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $595 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 Bernay?

Bernay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bernay?

The job market in Bernay faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 744 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bernay?

The median home value in Bernay is $119,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $595.

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