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Gouville-sur-Mer, France

Normandy · France

Gouville-sur-Mer is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,722. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,722 Population 129/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,304 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,304 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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About Gouville-sur-Mer

Gouville-sur-Mer

Gouville-sur-Mer is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Boisroger was merged into Gouville-sur-Mer. On 1 January 2019, the former communes of Anneville-sur-Mer, Montsurvent and Servigny were merged into Gouville-sur-Mer.

People

Population1,722
Density129/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,304
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units689
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,722
Population Density129 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates49.0961°, -1.5791°
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$25,304

About Gouville-sur-Mer

Gouville-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,722. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 Gouville-sur-Mer is $25,304, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 103 business establishments.

Income: Gouville-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,304
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gouville-sur-Mer 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 689 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 4.1x.

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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 Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units689

Property Tax

Gouville-sur-Mer 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 75 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

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.6 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates49.0961°N, 1.5791°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 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 35 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 93 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 61 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 129 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 81 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 114 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 61 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 120 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 134 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 123 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 84 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 120 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 101 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 124 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 44 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 78 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 56 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 32 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 41 km
Dec 5, 2000 2 km W of Guillac, France M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Gouville-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Gouville-sur-Mer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
École de Geffosses - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gouville-sur-Mer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gouville-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Brique
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière

Libraries in Gouville-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Gouville-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye

Castles in Gouville-sur-Mer

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château des Forges

Gas Stations in Gouville-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Breweries in Gouville-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
Fée d'Orge
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Airports Near Gouville-sur-Mer

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gouville-sur-Mer

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Gouville-Sur-Mer
Geffosses
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gouville-sur-Mer

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Marins de Gonneville
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Malo
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Ouen
Église Saint-Samson
Église Saint-Samson

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 Gouville-sur-Mer

What is the population of Gouville-sur-Mer?

Gouville-sur-Mer has a population of 1,722 residents and is located in France. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles.

Is Gouville-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,304, 66% 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 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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

Gouville-sur-Mer 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 Gouville-sur-Mer?

The unemployment rate in Gouville-sur-Mer is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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

The median home value in Gouville-sur-Mer is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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