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Orbec, France

Normandy · France

Orbec is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,703. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,703 Population 588/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$20,984 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,984 median income, 14.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $535/mo rent

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About Orbec

Orbec

Orbec is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

People

Population2,703
Density588/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,984
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$535
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population2,703
Population Density588 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates49.0167°, 0.4167°
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$20,984

About Orbec

Orbec is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,703. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 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 Orbec is $20,984, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (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 162 business establishments.

Income: Orbec vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$20,984
72% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)162

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orbec is $107,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $535 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,081 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$535
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,081

Property Tax

Orbec 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 489 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

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates49.0167°N, 0.4167°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

55 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 M4.6 117 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 82 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 149 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 53 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
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 86 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 130 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 43 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 117 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 66 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 106 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 98 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 55 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 61 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 135 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 85 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 111 km
Feb 12, 1993 2 km E of La Baconnière, France M3.0 132 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 119 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

Orbec 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 Orbec

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire - - - -
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Radio Stations near Orbec

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 Orbec

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 Orbec

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 Orbec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché au cadran
Place Sainte-Croix

Castles in Orbec

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Friardel
Manoir de Douville

Breweries in Orbec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sagesse
Le Thiber

Airports Near Orbec

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orbec

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin

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 Orbec

What is the population of Orbec?

Orbec has a population of 2,703 residents and is located in France. The population density is 588 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

Is Orbec expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,984, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $535 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Orbec?

Orbec 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 Orbec?

The job market in Orbec faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 162 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orbec?

The median home value in Orbec is $107,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $535.

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