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Créances, France

Normandy · France

Créances is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,052. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,052 Population 183/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,842 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$22,842 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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About Créances

Créances

Créances is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.

People

Population2,052
Density183/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,842
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units821
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,052
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates49.1987°, -1.5694°
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$22,842

About Créances

Créances is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,052. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 Créances is $22,842, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Créances vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,842
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Créances is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 821 total housing units in the city. 27.4% 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$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units821

Property Tax

Créances 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 46 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates49.1987°N, 1.5694°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 35 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 M3.9 119 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 62 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 90 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 111 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 64 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 129 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 146 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 115 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 118 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 53 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 83 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 117 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 82 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 35 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 67 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 61 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Créances has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Créances

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École privée Notre Dame - - - -
École privée Notre Dame - - - -
École primaire 1-2-3 soleil - - - -
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Radio Stations near Créances

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Créances

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Brique
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière

Libraries in Créances

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
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
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Créances

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Gas Stations in Créances

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Station KV

Banks in Créances

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Créances

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

Airports Near Créances

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Créances

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Creances

Churches & Religious Organizations in Créances

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Sainte-Trinité

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 Créances

What is the population of Créances?

Créances has a population of 2,052 residents and is located in France. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.

Is Créances expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,842, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 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 Créances?

Créances 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 Créances?

The job market in Créances faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Créances?

The median home value in Créances is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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