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Coutances, France

Normandy · France

Coutances is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 9,657. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,657 Population 1,999/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,902 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,902 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $547/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,657
Density1,999/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,902
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$547
Housing Units3,863
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population9,657
Population Density1,999 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates49.0454°, -1.4452°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$21,902

About Coutances

Coutances is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 9,657. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Coutances is $21,902, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 579 business establishments.

Income: Coutances vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,902
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)579

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coutances is $109,400, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $547 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,863 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$547
53% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,863

Property Tax

Coutances experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density1,999/sq mi
Coordinates49.0454°N, 1.4452°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 46 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 88 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 130 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 72 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 84 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 107 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 70 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 110 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 129 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 120 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 34 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 76 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 107 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 112 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 87 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 42 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 53 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 65 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Coutances has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Coutances

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Les Hortensias - - - -
École Maternelle Quesnel-Morinière - - - -
Lycée Jean-Paul II - - - -
École primaire privée Jean-Paul II - Guérard - - - -
Lycée agricole et horticole - - - -
CFA BTP de la Manche - - - -
Lycée Charles-François Lebrun - - - -
Lycée Thomas Pesquet - - - -
École primaire Les Claires Fontaines - - - -
École Les Tanneries - - - -
École primaire Jules Verne - - - -
École primaire Pont de Soulles - - - -
École Primaire de Courcy - - - -
Collège Jean-Paul II - - - -
Collège Jacques Prévert - - - -
Lycée Jean-Paul II - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coutances

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Coutances

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Atelier du Cuivre
Bell Foundry
L'Halle au Blé
La Maison de L'Ange
Le Roc des Curiosités
Maison de la Brique
Maison des Marais
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée de la Poëslerie et Maison de la Dentellière
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée du meuble Normand
Musée Quesnel Morinière
Musée Tancrède

Libraries in Coutances

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Charles de la Morandière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque de Marchésieux0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Coutances

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye
Place de la Mairie

Hotels in Coutances

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inter-Hôtel Cositel
La Pocatière

Cafes in Coutances

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Courcy'rcuit
Café de Paris
Le Brazero
Le Tourville
Les Pipelettes

Cinemas in Coutances

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Long-Court

Theatres in Coutances

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre municipal

Clinics in Coutances

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet d'Angiologie
Centre Lasthénie de Ferjol
FR #10187968706

Veterinaries in Coutances

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #68663142

Train Stations in Coutances

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coutances

Gas Stations in Coutances

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Carrefour
FR #499965742
Intermarché
Total

Banks in Coutances

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Crédit Maritime
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Coutances

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yoganne

Breweries in Coutances

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
Fée d'Orge
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Stadiums & Teams in Coutances

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coutances

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Coutances

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coutances
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coutances

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Chapelle du Séminaire
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Roquelle
Église Saint-Lô
Église Saint-Pierre
Salle du Royaume

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Coutances

What is the population of Coutances?

Coutances has a population of 9,657 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,999 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Coutances expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,902, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,400 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $547 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Coutances?

Coutances has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Coutances?

The job market in Coutances faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 579 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coutances?

The median home value in Coutances is $109,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $547.

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