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Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe, France

Normandy · France

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 798. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
798 Population 409/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,725 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,725 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $395/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population798
Density409/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,725
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$395
Housing Units319
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population798
Population Density409 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates48.5127°, 0.3550°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,725

About Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 798. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is $20,725, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (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 48 business establishments.

Income: Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,725
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is $79,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $395 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 319 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 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,000
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$395
66% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units319

Property Tax

Climate in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.4° 74.4
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.8° / 8.7° 57.2
Mar 7.7°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12° 53.1
Apr 10°C / 50°F 4.9° / 15.2° 49.9
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.6° 61.3
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22° 52.7
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 51.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 50.7
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.9° 57.2
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 7.8° / 16° 73.4
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.7° / 10.8° 76.9
Dec 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 87.9
Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates48.5127°N, 0.3550°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 7, 2008.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 140 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 123 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 100 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 92 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 132 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 116 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 93 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 98 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 77 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 137 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 149 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 122 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 16 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 105 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 75 km
Apr 27, 1998 2 km SSW of Le Louroux-Béconnais, France M3.1 146 km
Jun 25, 1994 8 km WNW of Vern-d'Anjou, France M3.1 138 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 41 km
Aug 9, 1991 3 km SSE of Sonzay, France M3.1 113 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Maurice Gérard
Collège Louis Grenier
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
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Radio Stations near Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pistache La Radio adult contemporary, pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Pulse MP3 320 kbps
ABC Dance MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Comtesse de Ségur
Écomusée la grange
L’Inzolite
Musée Alain
Musée de la Belle Échappée
Musée de la broderie au point de Beauvais
Musée de la grosse Forge
Musée du Sabot

Libraries in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rai0.0
Cinema mediatheque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Courteille0.0
Médiathèque des Collines du Perche Normand0.0
Médiathèque Émile Zola0.0
Médiathéque La Robichonne0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Marché au Cadrant (bétail)
Place de la République
Place des Tilleuls
Place notre dame

Clinics in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #9573827793
FR #9573827794

Veterinaries in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #320738992

Gas Stations in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mage Malte

Airports Near Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin AirfieldSmall Airport
Cesseville Ferme des Moulins Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Boissière AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Buternay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Aubin
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Léger

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 Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe

What is the population of Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe?

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe has a population of 798 residents and is located in France. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,725, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $395 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe?

Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe?

The job market in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe?

The median home value in Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is $79,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $395.

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