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Fontenay-le-Pesnel, France

Normandy · 🇫🇷 France

Fontenay-le-Pesnel is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 980. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
980 Population
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,244 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,244 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$592/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,244
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $592
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population980
Median Age42.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$26,244
Per Capita$44,700
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$592
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population980
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates49.1709°, -0.5793°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (892 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$26,244
Median Age42.3 years

Is Fontenay-le-Pesnel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fontenay-le-Pesnel receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Fontenay-le-Pesnel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fontenay-le-Pesnel is $26,244, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fontenay-le-Pesnel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Fontenay-le-Pesnel has a population of 980. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 22.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

980
Total Population
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Fontenay-le-Pesnel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Fontenay-le-Pesnel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fontenay-le-Pesnel is $26,244, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 73.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Fontenay-le-Pesnel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,244
65% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living73.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Fontenay-le-Pesnel, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

Health Metrics: Fontenay-le-Pesnel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Fontenay-le-Pesnel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall2.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates49.1709°N, 0.5793°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 43°F (6°C)
3.1"
Feb 42°F (6°C)
2.5"
Mar 46°F (8°C)
2.4"
Apr 48°F (9°C)
2.1"
May 54°F (12°C)
2.3"
Jun 59°F (15°C)
2.0"
Jul 64°F (18°C)
1.8"
Aug 64°F (18°C)
1.8"
Sep 60°F (15°C)
2.7"
Oct 54°F (12°C)
3.2"
Nov 47°F (8°C)
3.4"
Dec 43°F (6°C)
3.4"

The warmest month is July at 64°F, while the coldest is February at 42°F — a seasonal swing of 22°F. November sees the most rain (3.4"), while July is the driest (1.8").

31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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