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Cerisy-la-Forêt, France

Normandy · France

Cerisy-la-Forêt is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 853. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
853 Population 82/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,317 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,317 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $524/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population853
Density82/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,317
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,800
Rent$524
Housing Units341
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population853
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates49.1948°, -0.9368°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,200 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,317

About Cerisy-la-Forêt

Cerisy-la-Forêt is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 853. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Cerisy-la-Forêt is $23,317, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (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 51 business establishments.

Income: Cerisy-la-Forêt vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,317
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cerisy-la-Forêt is $104,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 341 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,800
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units341

Property Tax

Cerisy-la-Forêt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates49.1948°N, 0.9368°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 25, 2015.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 130 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 81 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 48 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 108 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 104 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 123 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 109 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 66 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 115 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 85 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 147 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 81 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 37 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 72 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 46 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 87 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 80 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 126 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 111 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Cerisy-la-Forêt has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cerisy-la-Forêt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Carabe doré
École de la Forêt
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Radio Stations near Cerisy-la-Forêt

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cerisy-la-Forêt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballon museum
Big Red One Museum
Cerisy Parc De Sculptures
D-Day Omaha Museum
Espace Muséal Walt d'Isigny
La Micro-Folie
Les Caramels d'Isigny
Maisy Battery
Moulin de la Meunerie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des épaves sous-marines
Musée du Bois Jugan
Musée du débarquement Utah Beach
Musée Mémorial d'Omaha Beach
Musée mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Musée Typographique Le Rachinel
Overlord Museum
Souterroscope des Ardoisières
Station 70 Auto-Moto
Visitors Center

Libraries in Cerisy-la-Forêt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Vierville-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque départementale de la Manche0.0
Bibliothèque du Bouloir0.0
Bibliothèque du Chat perché0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Les 7 Lieux0.0
Maurice Hébert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Au Coin du Porche0.0
Médiathèque d'Agneaux0.0
Médiathèque d'Anctoville0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de La Cambe0.0
Médiathèque Renée Duval0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerisy-la-Forêt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Port en Bessin
Halle aux poissons
Halle aux Poissons
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché le jeudi matin
Marché le mardi matin
Marché Saint-Jean
Marché Saint-Patrice

Hotels in Cerisy-la-Forêt

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Trois Tilleuls

Cafes in Cerisy-la-Forêt

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Saint-Georges-d'Elle

Castles in Cerisy-la-Forêt

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Boullaye
Château de la Couespellière
Château de Saint-Quentin-d'Elle
Les Rochers
Manoir de Chivré
Manoir de la Rivière

Banks in Cerisy-la-Forêt

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Cerisy-la-Forêt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Baya
La Fort Mignonne

Airports Near Cerisy-la-Forêt

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey 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
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cerisy-la-Forêt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cerisy-la-Forêt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerisy-la-Forêt

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Saint-Vigor de Cerisy-la-Forêt
Chapelle Saint-Gerbold
Chapelle Saint-Quentin
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Gildard
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Thomas

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 Cerisy-la-Forêt

What is the population of Cerisy-la-Forêt?

Cerisy-la-Forêt has a population of 853 residents and is located in France. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles.

Is Cerisy-la-Forêt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,317, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cerisy-la-Forêt?

Cerisy-la-Forêt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cerisy-la-Forêt?

The unemployment rate in Cerisy-la-Forêt is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cerisy-la-Forêt?

The median home value in Cerisy-la-Forêt is $104,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $524.

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