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Buais, France

Normandy · France

Buais is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 626. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
626 Population 53/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,935 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,935 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $354/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population626
Density53/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,935
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$354
Housing Units250
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population626
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates48.5228°, -0.9702°
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$21,935

About Buais

Buais is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 626. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 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 Buais is $21,935, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Buais vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,935
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buais is $70,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $354 (70% below the national average of $1,163). There are 250 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 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$354
70% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units250

Property Tax

Buais 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 764 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

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates48.5228°N, 0.9702°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 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 M4.2 105 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 114 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 127 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 99 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 43 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 118 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 115 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 150 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 83 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 87 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 35 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 130 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 141 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 140 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 144 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 92 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 115 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 129 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 99 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 54 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 Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Buais has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Buais

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Buais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Atelier musée de l'horlogerie
Centre d'Art Contemporain de Pontmain
Ecomusée de la Sée
La Coursive
Maison Du sabotier
Musée de la céramique
Musée des Voyants
Musée Du clou
Musée du Poiré
Musée Emmanuel de la Villéon
Parc-Musée du Granit

Libraries in Buais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Landéan0.0
Bibliothèque de Luitré0.0
Bibliothèque de Montenay0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque de Fleurigné0.0
Médiathèque de Javené0.0
Médiathèque de La Bazouge-du-Désert0.0
Médiathèque de Lécousse0.0
Médiathèque de Mellé0.0
Médiathèque de Parigné0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque du Loroux0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé0.0
Médiathèque la Clairière0.0
Médiathèque Marin Marie0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Farmers Markets in Buais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Louvigné
Marché des Cotterêts
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place Louis Delaporte

Castles in Buais

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine du Château

Breweries in Buais

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie l'Embardée

Airports Near Buais

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Buais

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Buais

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buais

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Paterne
Église Saint-Siméon
Église Saint-Symphorien

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 Buais

What is the population of Buais?

Buais has a population of 626 residents and is located in France. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

Is Buais expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,935, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Buais?

Buais 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 Buais?

The unemployment rate in Buais is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buais?

The median home value in Buais is $70,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $354.

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