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Les Pieux, France

Normandy · France

Les Pieux is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,413. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,413 Population 1,077/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,827 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,827 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $529/mo rent

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About Les Pieux

Les Pieux

Les Pieux is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. It is the head commune of the Canton of Les Pieux, and of the former communes community of les Pieux.

People

Population3,413
Density1,077/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,827
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$105,800
Rent$529
Housing Units1,365
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population3,413
Population Density1,077 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates49.5129°, -1.8071°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,827

About Les Pieux

Les Pieux is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 3,413. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Les Pieux is $26,827, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (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 205 business establishments.

Income: Les Pieux vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,827
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Les Pieux is $105,800, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $529 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,365 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,800
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$529
55% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,365

Property Tax

Climate in Les Pieux

Les Pieux has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Feb (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 6.1° / 9.5° 87.6
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F 5.7° / 9.3° 67.3
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 6.6° / 10.6° 55.8
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 7.8° / 12.5° 44.7
May 12.4°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.8° 43.8
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.4° 43.9
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.3° 41.7
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 15.2° / 19.9° 51.6
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 14.3° / 18.6° 52.7
Oct 14°C / 57°F 12.1° / 16° 92.1
Nov 11°C / 52°F 9.2° / 12.7° 97.2
Dec 8.8°C / 48°F 7.1° / 10.6° 106.6
Les Pieux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,077/sq mi
Coordinates49.5129°N, 1.8071°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 44 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 98 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 102 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 60 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 113 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 71 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 127 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 113 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 135 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 104 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 92 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 122 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 122 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 88 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 50 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 102 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 70 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 149 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 71 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Les Pieux has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Les Pieux

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de la Forgette - - - -
École de la Lande - - - -
Collège Le Castillon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Les Pieux

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Hot Radio (GB) 00s, 2000s MP3 160 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps
Riduna-radio.com (GG) country, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Les Pieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie du Roule
La Cité de la Mer
Ludiver
Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable
Maison Jacques-Prévert
Maison Natale de Jean-François Millet
Manoir du Tourp
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée de la Libération
Musée des Mines et des Carrières
Musée Thomas Henry

Libraries in Les Pieux

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Martinvast0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
L'Îlot Victor Hugo0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque Cotentine0.0
Médiathèque Cotis-Capel0.0
Médiathèque d’Acqueville0.0
Médiathèque de Flottemanville-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Jobourg0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Croix-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Vauville0.0
Médiathèque du Bord de Mer0.0
Médiathèque Henry Gréville0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0
Médiathèque Les Treize-Vents0.0

Farmers Markets in Les Pieux

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comptoir des halles
Place Sainte-Anne

Hotels in Les Pieux

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Pieux

Cafes in Les Pieux

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Café du Coin
L'Oazik Café

Theatres in Les Pieux

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre culturel des Pieux

Castles in Les Pieux

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Rozel
Manoir du But

Clinics in Les Pieux

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pôle de Santé Ouest Cotentin

Dentists in Les Pieux

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #13231590929

Veterinaries in Les Pieux

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #100568862
Vétérinaire

Gas Stations in Les Pieux

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché Les Pieux
Super U

Banks in Les Pieux

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Les Pieux

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Travailleurs de l'Amer

Stadiums & Teams in Les Pieux

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Les Pieux

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Les Pieux

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Les Pieux
Plate-forme distribution de La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Les Pieux

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame des Pieux
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 Les Pieux

What is the population of Les Pieux?

Les Pieux has a population of 3,413 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,077 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

Is Les Pieux expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,827, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,800 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $529 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Les Pieux?

Les Pieux has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.

How is the job market in Les Pieux?

The job market in Les Pieux faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Les Pieux?

The median home value in Les Pieux is $105,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $529.

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