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La Vespière, France

Normandy · France

La Vespière is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,016. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,016 Population 221/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,280 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,280 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $550/mo rent

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About La Vespière

La Vespière

La Vespière-Friardel is a commune in the department of Calvados, northwestern France. The municipality was established on 1 January 2016 by merger of the former communes of La Vespière and Friardel.

People

Population1,016
Density221/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,280
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$550
Housing Units406
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population1,016
Population Density221 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates49.0198°, 0.4125°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$22,280

About La Vespière

La Vespière is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,016. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in La Vespière is $22,280, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (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 61 business establishments.

Income: La Vespière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,280
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in La Vespière is $110,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 406 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units406

Property Tax

La Vespière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates49.0198°N, 0.4125°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 M4.6 116 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 81 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 148 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 52 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 129 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 107 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 130 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 86 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 117 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 43 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 66 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 97 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 105 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 62 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 55 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 85 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 135 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 112 km
Feb 12, 1993 2 km E of La Baconnière, France M3.0 132 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

La Vespière has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in La Vespière

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Notre-Dame - - - -
École Notre-Dame - - - -
Institut Notre-Dame - - - -
École primaire les Capucins - - - -
École Edmond Ridel - - - -
École élémentaire privée Notre-Dame - - - -
École maternelle les Capucins - - - -
Collège Lottin de Laval - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Vespière

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Dance - MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps
Ouest Track Radio indie pop, indie rock AAC 96 kbps

Museums in La Vespière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée du Grand Jardin
Jean De La Varende
Mémorial du Carmel
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Orbec
Musée de la Dame aux camélias
Musée des beaux-arts de Bernay
Musée du Camembert
Musée du Camembert

Libraries in La Vespière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Cormeilles0.0
Bibliothèque du collège0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre culturel multimédia0.0
CER SNCF0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Méditahèque du Pays du Camembert0.0

Farmers Markets in La Vespière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au cadran
Place Sainte-Croix

Veterinaries in La Vespière

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Mon Véto
FR #185857681

Gas Stations in La Vespière

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
FR #7730709485
Station Total

Breweries in La Vespière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sagesse
Le Thiber

Airports Near La Vespière

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Monhoudou-Small Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield-Small Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Berville sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bolleville Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private Airfield-Small Airport
Champ-Romet Airfield-Small Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Commerveil Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
Fontaine Simon Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Le Buternay Airfield-Small Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield-Small Airport
Piacé Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in La Vespière

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Vespière

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Rémy
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Ouen
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Vespière

What is the population of La Vespière?

La Vespière has a population of 1,016 residents and is located in France. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is La Vespière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,280, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in La Vespière?

La Vespière has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in La Vespière?

The job market in La Vespière faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in La Vespière?

The median home value in La Vespière is $110,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $550.

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