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La Ferté-Macé, France

Normandy · France

La Ferté-Macé is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 7,372. Elevation: 728 ft (222 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,372 Population 706/sq mi density
728 ft Elevation 222 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,406 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,406 median income, 13.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $531/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,372
Density706/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,406
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty20.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$106,200
Rent$531
Housing Units2,949
Rent Burden29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Population7,372
Population Density706 / sq mi
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates48.5900°, -0.3580°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,022 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$21,406

About La Ferté-Macé

La Ferté-Macé is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 7,372. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Ferté-Macé is $21,406, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: La Ferté-Macé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,406
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above France avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above France avg
Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Ferté-Macé is $106,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $531 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,949 total housing units in the city. 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,200
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$531
54% below France avg
Rent Burden29.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,949

Property Tax

La Ferté-Macé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density706/sq mi
Coordinates48.5900°N, 0.3580°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

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 M4.2 139 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 100 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 144 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 89 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 56 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 140 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 118 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 63 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 78 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 124 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 86 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 149 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 71 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 133 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 99 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 78 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 149 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 97 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 38 km
Sep 16, 1990 3 km NE of Guer, France M3.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

La Ferté-Macé has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Ferté-Macé

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centre de formation de Techniciens Agricoles (École agricole privée) - - - -
École maternelle Jacques Prévert - - - -
Centre de formation de Techniciens Agricoles (École agricole privée) - - - -
Lycée général et technologique des Andaines - - - -
École maternelle Charles Perrault - - - -
Lycée professionnel des Andaines - - - -
École Charlie Chaplin - - - -
Lycées des Andaines - - - -
Lycée professionnel Flora Tristan - - - -
Collège Jacques Brel - - - -
École primaire Jacques Prévert - - - -
Etablissement régional d'enseignement adapté Pierre Mendès France - - - -
École primaire Paul Souvray - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Marie - - - -
Collège privé Notre-Dame - - - -
Lycée professionnel Flora Tristan - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Ferté-Macé

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pulse - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in La Ferté-Macé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le pot au lait
Maison du Parc et du Géoparc Normandie-Maine
Minoterie Désaffectée
Musée de la Préhistoire
Musée des Sapeurs Pompiers (Ancienne église)
Musée du Château de Flers
Musée du Jouet
Tresorama

Libraries in La Ferté-Macé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bilbliotheque de la Paroisse0.0
La Grande Nouvelle Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Athis Val de Rouvre0.0
Médiathèque de Flers0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale de Villaines-la-Juhel0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ferté-Macé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food Market
Parvis de la Gare
Place de l'Abbé Garnier
Place des Anciens Combattants
Place du marché

Hotels in La Ferté-Macé

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge d'Andaine

Cafes in La Ferté-Macé

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au bistrot de Marie
Au Café Crème
Café du Centre
La Cave Chimay
Le Mirador
Le Riviera
Le Vincennes

Cinemas in La Ferté-Macé

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Gérard Phillipe

Monuments in La Ferté-Macé

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stele Davoust

Clinics in La Ferté-Macé

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pôle Santé des Andaines

Dentists in La Ferté-Macé

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vidal Ha Ricouard (SCM)

Veterinaries in La Ferté-Macé

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Béata Gliwa
FR #172175333

Gas Stations in La Ferté-Macé

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in La Ferté-Macé

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale
Randstad
Société Générale

Gyms in La Ferté-Macé

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue

Golf Courses in La Ferté-Macé

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swin Golf Annie Goutte

Breweries in La Ferté-Macé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cousin
Brasserie de l’arbre

Airports Near La Ferté-Macé

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Assé le Riboul Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Ferté-Macé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Ferté-Macé

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ferté-Macé

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Romane

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 La Ferté-Macé

What is the population of La Ferté-Macé?

La Ferté-Macé has a population of 7,372 residents and is located in France. The population density is 706 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

Is La Ferté-Macé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,406, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $531 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Ferté-Macé?

La Ferté-Macé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Ferté-Macé?

The job market in La Ferté-Macé faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Ferté-Macé?

The median home value in La Ferté-Macé is $106,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $531.

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