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Donville-les-Bains, France

Normandy · France

Donville-les-Bains is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,466. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,466 Population 3,270/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,255 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,255 median income, 11.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $770/mo rent

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About Donville-les-Bains

Donville-les-Bains

Donville-les-Bains is a commune in the Manche department, northwestern France.

People

Population3,466
Density3,270/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,255
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$154,000
Rent$770
Housing Units1,386
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population3,466
Population Density3,270 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates48.8461°, -1.5832°
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$26,255

About Donville-les-Bains

Donville-les-Bains is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 3,466. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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 Donville-les-Bains is $26,255, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 208 business establishments.

Income: Donville-les-Bains vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,255
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)208

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Donville-les-Bains is $154,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,386 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,000
45% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,386

Property Tax

Donville-les-Bains 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 112 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

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density3,270/sq mi
Coordinates48.8461°N, 1.5832°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 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 48 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 109 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 70 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 63 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 97 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 62 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 125 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 144 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 107 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 129 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 141 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 94 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 89 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 32 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 29 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 41 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 76 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 57 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Donville-les-Bains has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Donville-les-Bains

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
dubsideradio dub, reggae MP3 320 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Donville-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéoscope
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
L'Halle au Blé
Le Roc des Curiosités
Logis Tiphaine-de-Raguenel
Maison des produits du terroir et de la gastronomie
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée historique
Musée Maritime
Musée Quesnel Morinière
Scriptorial

Libraries in Donville-les-Bains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Charles de la Morandière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Donville-les-Bains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Place de la Mairie

Hotels in Donville-les-Bains

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brit Hotel Essentiel Granville
Hôtel de la Baie

Gas Stations in Donville-les-Bains

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Netto

Banks in Donville-les-Bains

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Donville-les-Bains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Baie
Captain James et ses mousses
Fée d'Orge
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Stadiums & Teams in Donville-les-Bains

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Donville-les-Bains

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Donville-les-Bains

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Donville-les-Bains
Granville Saint-Nicolas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donville-les-Bains

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Donville-les-Bains

What is the population of Donville-les-Bains?

Donville-les-Bains has a population of 3,466 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,270 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

Is Donville-les-Bains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,255, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $154,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Donville-les-Bains?

Donville-les-Bains 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 Donville-les-Bains?

The job market in Donville-les-Bains faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 208 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Donville-les-Bains?

The median home value in Donville-les-Bains is $154,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $770.

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