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Orval, France

Normandy · France

Orval is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 836. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
836 Population 173/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,700 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$24,700 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $525/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population836
Density173/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,700
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$105,000
Rent$525
Housing Units334
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population836
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates49.0143°, -1.4707°
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$24,700

About Orval

Orval is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 836. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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 Orval is $24,700, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (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 50 business establishments.

Income: Orval vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,700
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Orval is $105,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $525 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 334 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 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,000
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$525
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units334

Property Tax

Orval 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 177 feet.

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

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates49.0143°N, 1.4707°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 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 45 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 91 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 71 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 134 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 80 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 68 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 110 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 108 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 126 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 124 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 103 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 123 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 79 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 32 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 84 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 40 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 49 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 144 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Orval has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Orval

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Orval

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Bell Foundry
L'Halle au Blé
La Maison de L'Ange
Le Roc des Curiosités
Maison de la Brique
Maison des Marais
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée de la Poëslerie et Maison de la Dentellière
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée du meuble Normand
Musée Quesnel Morinière
Musée Tancrède

Libraries in Orval

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
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
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Charles de la Morandière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque de Marchésieux0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Orval

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Raids
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Place de la Mairie

Breweries in Orval

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
Fée d'Orge
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Stadiums & Teams in Orval

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Orval

19 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 VauvilleSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Orval

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orval

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Patrice
Église Sainte-Hélène

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 Orval

What is the population of Orval?

Orval has a population of 836 residents and is located in France. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

Is Orval expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,700, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Orval?

Orval 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 Orval?

Orval has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Orval?

The median home value in Orval is $105,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $525.

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