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Criel-sur-Mer, France

Normandy · France

Criel-sur-Mer is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,805. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,805 Population 775/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,538 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,538 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $521/mo rent

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About Criel-sur-Mer

Criel-sur-Mer

Criel-sur-Mer is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France.

People

Population2,805
Density775/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,538
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,200
Rent$521
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,805
Population Density775 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates50.0151°, 1.3146°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$24,538

About Criel-sur-Mer

Criel-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,805. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Criel-sur-Mer is $24,538, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Criel-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,538
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Criel-sur-Mer is $104,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $521 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,122 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$521
55% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,122

Property Tax

Criel-sur-Mer 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 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density775/sq mi
Coordinates50.0151°N, 1.3146°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 121 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 75 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 139 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 77 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 147 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 55 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 122 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 144 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 119 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 120 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 110 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 75 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 83 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 115 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 99 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 56 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 108 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 58 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 115 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Criel-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Criel-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire le Tourmont
La Clairière
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Radio Stations near Criel-sur-Mer

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Horizon la radio libre 100.9fm local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Criel-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château-Musée de Dieppe
ESTRAN Cité de la mer
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l'Oiseau
Mémorial du 19 août 1942
Musée d’Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne
Musée de Dieppe
Musée de l'horologerie
Musée des Traditions Vérrières
Musée du Vieux Tréport
Musée du Vimeu
Musée Louis-Philippe

Libraries in Criel-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque-ludothèque Camille Claudel0.0
Espace Prévert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Renoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Criel-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Marchande
Le Marché couvert

Hotels in Criel-sur-Mer

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Albion Hôtel

Castles in Criel-sur-Mer

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Briançon

Gas Stations in Criel-sur-Mer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #10800142545
Total

Banks in Criel-sur-Mer

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Airports Near Criel-sur-Mer

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Étrépagny AirfieldSmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lammerville AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pavilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Criel-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Criel-sur-Mer

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Trinité
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Médard
Église Saint-Sulpice
Église Saint-Sulpice ou Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Waast
Saint Aubin Church

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 Criel-sur-Mer

What is the population of Criel-sur-Mer?

Criel-sur-Mer has a population of 2,805 residents and is located in France. The population density is 775 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.

Is Criel-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,538, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $521 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Criel-sur-Mer?

Criel-sur-Mer 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 42.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Criel-sur-Mer?

The job market in Criel-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Criel-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Criel-sur-Mer is $104,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $521.

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