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Le Trait, France

Normandy · France

Le Trait is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 5,506. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,506 Population 815/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,259 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,259 median income, 12.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, $579/mo rent

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About Le Trait

Le Trait

Le Trait is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in north-western France.

People

Population5,506
Density815/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,259
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$579
Housing Units2,202
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population5,506
Population Density815 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates49.4690°, 0.8163°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$22,259

About Le Trait

Le Trait is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 5,506. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Trait is $22,259, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 330 business establishments.

Income: Le Trait vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,259
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)330

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Trait is $115,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $579 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,202 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$579
50% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,202

Property Tax

Climate in Le Trait

Le Trait has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 848 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 1.6° / 6.9° 74.4
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.6° / 7.9° 65.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 3.5° / 11.4° 62.2
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.2° / 14.8° 56.1
May 13°C / 55°F 8.2° / 17.9° 67.8
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.1° 64.8
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 13° / 23.4° 64.7
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13° / 23.4° 69.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.1° 62.2
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 8° / 15.4° 79.5
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F 4.6° / 10.4° 80.4
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.1° 100.9
Le Trait 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates49.4690°N, 0.8163°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below France avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 77 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 91 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 148 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 133 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 118 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 65 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 93 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 74 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 95 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 146 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 59 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 138 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 65 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 119 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 59 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 131 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 120 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 130 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 86 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 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 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Le Trait has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Trait

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Pierre et Marie Curie - - - -
École maternelle Pierre et Marie Curie - - - -
Collège Commandant Charcot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Le Trait

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Horizon - MP3 128 kbps
Principe Actif - MP3 128 kbps
TST Radio alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
Horizon la radio libre 100.9fm local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Le Trait

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
C.H.E.N.E. - Musée de la Nature
Classe des années 50
Le Shed
Le Shed
Maison des Arts
Maison des Templiers
Maison Vacquerie
Musée de la fabrique des savoirs
Musée des Ivoires d'Yvetot
musée du lin
Musée industriel de la Corderie Vallois
Musée Maritime de Rouen
Musée Pierre Corneille
MuseoSeine, Le Musée de la Seine Normande
Pavillon Flaubert

Libraries in Le Trait

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque François-Truffaut0.0
Bibliothèque Gérard Philipe0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave-Flaubert0.0
Bibliothèque Guy de Maupassant0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire lettres, sciences humaines et sociales et sciences et techniques des activités physiques et sportives0.0
L'Assemblaye0.0
La Drosera0.0
La Salamandre0.0
Les amis du livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Anne Frank0.0
Médiathèque Caux Seine Agglo0.0
Médiathèque d'Elbeuf0.0
Médiathèque Danielle Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Wandrille-Rançon0.0
Médiathèque François-Deveaud0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque George Sand0.0
Médiathèque Guy-de-Maupassant0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Hyacinthe Paumier0.0
Médiathèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Licorne0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Press Papiers0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Trait

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles Agrivin - Biltoki
Maison Bretelle
Marché couvert
Marché de La-Haye-Malherbe

Gas Stations in Le Trait

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Esso Express

Banks in Le Trait

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LCL

Gyms in Le Trait

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11769476640

Breweries in Le Trait

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie des Marronniers
Brasserie du Chant du Loup
Brasserie du Zink
Brasserie Ragnar
BrewSociety
Fabrik2bulles
Monolith Brewery
Union-B

Stadiums & Teams in Le Trait

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Le Trait

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Rouen Vallée de Seine AirportUROMedium 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
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Lammerville Airfield-Small Airport
Paramoteur Paris Ouest Airfield-Small Airport
Pavilly Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Cyr-la-Campagne Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield-Small Airport
Val-de-Reuil Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Trait

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Trait

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Trait

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Éloi
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Trait

What is the population of Le Trait?

Le Trait has a population of 5,506 residents and is located in France. The population density is 815 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Le Trait expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,259, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $579 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Trait?

Le Trait 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 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Le Trait?

The job market in Le Trait faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 330 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Trait?

The median home value in Le Trait is $115,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $579.

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