Sign In Register

Lessay, France

Normandy · France

Lessay is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,800. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,800 Population 210/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,643 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$21,643 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $449/mo rent

Discover Lessay, France

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population1,800
Density210/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,643
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$89,800
Rent$449
Housing Units720
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,800
Population Density210 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates49.2170°, -1.5309°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$21,643

About Lessay

Lessay is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,800. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Lessay is $21,643, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Lessay vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,643
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lessay is $89,800, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $449 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 720 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,800
68% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$449
61% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units720

Property Tax

Lessay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates49.2170°N, 1.5309°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 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 38 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 84 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 116 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 65 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 94 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 108 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 68 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 130 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 148 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 112 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 114 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 53 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 111 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 115 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 80 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 86 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 38 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 70 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 38 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Lessay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Lessay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des 3 Bruyères - - - -
Collège Georges Desdevises du Dézert - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Lessay

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Lessay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Maison de la Brique
Maison des Marais
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière
Musée Tancrède

Libraries in Lessay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque de Marchésieux0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Lessay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye

Hotels in Lessay

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brit'Hotêl
Hôtel Restaurant Le Normandy

Clinics in Lessay

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Médical du Circuit de Lessay

Dentists in Lessay

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Esquiu Gomez Rocio
Dr Flambard

Veterinaries in Lessay

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet vétérinaire Tsaropoulos

Gas Stations in Lessay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station service AVIA

Banks in Lessay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Gyms in Lessay

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forme Attitude

Breweries in Lessay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)
The Local Beer

Airports Near Lessay

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lessay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lessay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lessay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbatiale Sainte-Croix
Église Notre-Dame

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lessay.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Lessay

What is the population of Lessay?

Lessay has a population of 1,800 residents and is located in France. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Lessay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,643, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lessay?

Lessay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lessay?

The job market in Lessay faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lessay?

The median home value in Lessay is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449.

Nearby Cities

Compare Lessay with another city: