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Forges-les-Eaux, France

Normandy · France

Forges-les-Eaux is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,775. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,775 Population 1,869/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,183 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,183 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,775
Density1,869/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,183
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units1,510
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population3,775
Population Density1,869 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates49.6139°, 1.5445°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (917 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$22,183

About Forges-les-Eaux

Forges-les-Eaux is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 3,775. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Forges-les-Eaux is $22,183, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 226 business establishments.

Income: Forges-les-Eaux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,183
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)226

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Forges-les-Eaux 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 1,510 total housing units in the city. 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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 Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,510

Property Tax

Forges-les-Eaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,869/sq mi
Coordinates49.6139°N, 1.5445°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 1, 2007.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 104 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 144 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 114 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 102 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 119 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 137 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 114 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 112 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 122 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 102 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 103 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 113 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 77 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 143 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 149 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 31 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 82 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 121 km
Nov 12, 1992 5 km NW of Cabourg, France M2.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Forges-les-Eaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Forges-les-Eaux

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Eugène Anne - - - -
École maternelle Marguerite Couturier - - - -
Collège Saint-Exupéry - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté Saint-Exupéry - - - -
Section d'enseignement professionnel Edouard Delamare Deboutteville - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Edouard Delamare Deboutteville - - - -
École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur - - - -
Groupe scolaire Maurice Decorde - - - -
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Radio Stations near Forges-les-Eaux

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TST Radio alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Forges-les-Eaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée d'Automates
Musée de Jules Michelet
Musée de la Faïence
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation
Musée des Arts et Traditions populaires
Musée des arts et traditions populaires Saint Germer de Fly
Musée des maquettes hippomobiles
Musée des Santons
Musée Mathon Durand

Libraries in Forges-les-Eaux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
L'Atelier - Médiathèque Michel Bussi0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Beaucamps le vieux0.0
Pôle culturel0.0

Farmers Markets in Forges-les-Eaux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Buchy
Halles de Buchy
La Halle
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché Fermier

Hotels in Forges-les-Eaux

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forges Hôtel
Hôtel Restaurant La Robe et le Palais
La Folie du bois des Fontaines
Le Colvert
Le Continental
Le Saint-Denis
Sofhotel
Village Vacances

Cafes in Forges-les-Eaux

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A l'Etoile du Berger
La P’tite sophie
Le Relax

Dentists in Forges-les-Eaux

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Rion

Veterinaries in Forges-les-Eaux

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet veterinaire Seren'Vet Drs Bruyninx - Addey - Lamoine - Thomas
Clinique Vétérinaire de l'Aulnaie
Clinique Vétérinaire des Docteurs Lesueur et Tanghe

Gas Stations in Forges-les-Eaux

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
FR #1313508674
Système U

Banks in Forges-les-Eaux

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord

Breweries in Forges-les-Eaux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Hotel de Ville
Ferme-brasserie La Chapelle

Airports Near Forges-les-Eaux

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield-Medium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Pontoise-Cormeilles AerodromePOXMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium Airport
Avernes Paramotor Airfield-Small Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Étrépagny Airfield-Small Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Le Mont Dolé Airfield-Small Airport
Les Mureaux Airfield-Small Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Lœuilly Airfield-Small Airport
Mantes-Chérence Airfield-Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield-Small Airport
Poix de Picardie Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Thibault Airfield-Small Airport
Thoiry Airfield-Small Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Forges-les-Eaux

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forges les Eaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forges-les-Eaux

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Eloi
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

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 Forges-les-Eaux

What is the population of Forges-les-Eaux?

Forges-les-Eaux has a population of 3,775 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,869 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is Forges-les-Eaux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,183, 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 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Forges-les-Eaux?

Forges-les-Eaux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forges-les-Eaux?

The job market in Forges-les-Eaux faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 226 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forges-les-Eaux?

The median home value in Forges-les-Eaux is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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