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Étretat, France

Normandy · France

Étretat is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,658. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,658 Population 1,056/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,196 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,196 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $642/mo rent

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About Étretat

Étretat

Étretat is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of Northwestern France. It is a tourist and farming town situated about 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Le Havre, at the junction of the D 940, D 11 and D 139 roads. It is located on the coast of the Pays de Caux area.

People

Population1,658
Density1,056/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,196
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$128,400
Rent$642
Housing Units663
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,658
Population Density1,056 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates49.7067°, 0.2052°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (768 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,196

About Étretat

Étretat is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,658. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Étretat is $25,196, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (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 99 business establishments.

Income: Étretat vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,196
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Étretat is $128,400, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $642 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 663 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,400
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$642
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units663

Property Tax

Étretat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,056/sq mi
Coordinates49.7067°N, 0.2052°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jul 14, 2011.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 40 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 53 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 82 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 113 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 42 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 42 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 25 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 71 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 45 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 140 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 141 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 19 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 109 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 135 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 116 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 34 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 126 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 102 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 41 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Étretat has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Étretat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle la Sirène - - - -
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Radio Stations near Étretat

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Horizon - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eure du Blues blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Ouest Track Radio indie pop, indie rock AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Étretat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Appartement témoin Perret
Conservatoire Maritime du Havre
Ecomusée de la Pomme et du Cidre
Hôtel Dubocage de Bléville - Musée
La Vitrine du Lin
Le Havre Port Center
Maison de l'Armateur
Maison du Patrimoine et des Cités Provisoires
Maison du Patrimoine et des Cités Provisoires
Maison Maurice Leblanc
Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux
Musée découverte du Chocolat
Musée des Pêcheries
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du Prieuré
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Palais Bénédictine
Prieuré de Graville

Libraries in Étretat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliohèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne de Graville0.0
Bibliothèque Armand Salacrou0.0
Bibliothèque de Rouelles0.0
Bibliothèque du Mont Gaillard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Saint Exupéry0.0
Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer0.0
Bibliothèque PH Laurant0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace Culturel Paul Delahaye0.0
L'Apostrophe0.0
L'escale médiathèque0.0
La Mare aux livres0.0
Le Point Lecture0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Lire à la plage0.0
Médiathèque de Caucriauville0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque Martin Luther King0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Relais Lecture Aplemont0.0
Relais Lecture Le Parvis0.0
Relais Lecture Le Satellite0.0
Relais Lecture Massillon0.0
Relais Lecture Pré FLeuri0.0
Relais Lecture Sanvic0.0
Relais-Lecture de Soquence0.0

Farmers Markets in Étretat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle au beurre
Le Bout-Menteux
Les Halles
Les Halles Centrales
Manché de Montivilliers
Marché aux poissons
Marché de Graville
Marché le samedi matin
Marché le samedi matin
Marché lundi, mercredi, vendredi
Marché mercredi et vendredi

Hotels in Étretat

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dormy House
Dormy House
Hôtel d'Angleterre
Hôtel des Falaises
Hôtel l'Escale
L'Aiguille Creuse
La Résidence
La Villa
Le Rayon Vert
New Windsor
Taverne des Deux Augustins

Cafes in Étretat

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Jade
Pani Pitt

Castles in Étretat

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Aygues

Train Stations in Étretat

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vélo-Rails Étretat Pays de Caux

Banks in Étretat

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIC
Crédit Agricole

Golf Courses in Étretat

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf d'Étretat

Breweries in Étretat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La JJAP Brasserie Les 2 Terres

Stadiums & Teams in Étretat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Étretat

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Berville sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bolleville Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Étretat

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Étretat
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Étretat

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde
Chapelle Saint-Clair
Église Notre-Dame
Panda Motion

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 Étretat

What is the population of Étretat?

Étretat has a population of 1,658 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,056 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Étretat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,196, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,400 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Étretat?

Étretat has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

How is the job market in Étretat?

The job market in Étretat faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 99 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Étretat?

The median home value in Étretat is $128,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $642.

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