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Pontorson, France

Normandy · France

Pontorson is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 4,147. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,147 Population 175/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,864 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,864 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $535/mo rent

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About Pontorson

Pontorson

Pontorson is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France.

People

Population4,147
Density175/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,864
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$107,000
Rent$535
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population4,147
Population Density175 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates48.5532°, -1.5075°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$22,864

About Pontorson

Pontorson is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 4,147. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pontorson is $22,864, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 249 business establishments.

Income: Pontorson vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,864
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)249

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pontorson 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 1,659 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

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 Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,659

Property Tax

Pontorson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates48.5532°N, 1.5075°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 141 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 137 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 77 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 149 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 145 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 130 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 94 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 59 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 70 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 82 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 139 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 74 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 38 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 108 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 142 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 125 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 91 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 91 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Pontorson has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pontorson

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire publique de St Georges de Gréhaigne - - - -
École élémentaire Louis Pergaud - - - -
Collège Georges Brassens - - - -
École Notre de Dame - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pontorson

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B - MP3
France Bleu Armorique - MP3 128 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pontorson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéoscope
Cathédraloscope
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
Logis Tiphaine-de-Raguenel
Maison des Polders
Maison des produits du terroir et de la gastronomie
Maison du sabot
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée de l'outil et des métiers du bois
Musée historique
Musée Maritime
Scriptorial

Libraries in Pontorson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de La Fontenelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcillé-Raoul0.0
Bibliothèque de Noyal-sous-Bazouges0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Médiathèque de Bazouges-la-Pérouse0.0
Médiathèque de Maen Roch0.0
Médiathèque de Montours0.0
Médiathèque de Pleine-Fougères0.0
Médiathèque de Poilley0.0
Médiathèque de Romagné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Marc sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Sauveur des Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Germain-en-Coglès0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-des-Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc-le-Blanc0.0
Médiathèque de Tremblay0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontorson

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Grains
Place de la Mairie

Hotels in Pontorson

23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Au Jardin Saint-Michel
Auberge de la Baie
Best Western Hotel Montgomery
Entre Mont et Merveille
Ermitage Mont Saint-Michel
Gite Saint-Michel
Hôtel Ariane & Spa
Hôtel de France
Hôtel Le XIV
Hôtel Restaurant Eugénie
Hôtel Restaurant Le Beauvoir
Hôtel Rose
Ibis
L'Âme du Gourmand
L'Orée du Mont
La Bagatelle
La Tour Brette
Le Grenier du Jardin
Le Lithana
Le Saint-Aubert
Les Belles de Mai chambre d'hôtes mont Saint-Michel
Logis Hôtel de la Tour Brette
Mont B&B

Cafes in Pontorson

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Michel Café

Zoos in Pontorson

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alligator Bay

Clinics in Pontorson

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'alcoologie de la Baie

Train Stations in Pontorson

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel

Bus Stations in Pontorson

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #870890795

Gas Stations in Pontorson

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Carrefour Market
Elan
Intermarché Super
Total
Total Contact
Utile

Banks in Pontorson

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama

Breweries in Pontorson

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Brittany's
Brasserie de la Baie
Brasserie de la Paumell

Airports Near Pontorson

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield-Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pontorson

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontorson

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Sulpice
Église Saint-Vigor

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 Pontorson

What is the population of Pontorson?

Pontorson has a population of 4,147 residents and is located in France. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles.

Is Pontorson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,864, 70% 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 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pontorson?

Pontorson has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pontorson?

The job market in Pontorson faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 249 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pontorson?

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

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