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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France

Normandy · France

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,984. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,984 Population 680/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,177 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,177 median income, 14.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$127,000 home value, $635/mo rent

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About Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

People

Population1,984
Density680/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,177
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,000
Rent$635
Housing Units794
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,984
Population Density680 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates49.3446°, -0.7556°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,177

About Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,984. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is $23,177, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (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 119 business establishments.

Income: Port-en-Bessin-Huppain vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,177
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is $127,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $635 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 794 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 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$635
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units794

Property Tax

Climate in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.3° 62.4
Feb 6°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.2° 53.1
Mar 8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.8° 50.8
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.4° 52.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.5° 60.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.2° / 20.5° 59.0
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 13° / 22.8° 52.2
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.2° 59.6
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 11° / 20.4° 55.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.3° 80.2
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F 5.6° / 11.8° 78.0
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.8° 80.0
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density680/sq mi
Coordinates49.3446°N, 0.7556°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 25, 2015.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 109 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 96 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 27 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 123 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 86 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 144 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 126 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 131 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 50 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 64 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 27 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 58 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 66 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 60 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 143 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 96 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 108 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 90 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 122 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Paul Emile Victor
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Radio Stations near Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PulsRadio Trance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO TOU'CAEN caen MP3 192 kbps
Pulsradio Dance MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bazarnaom eclectic MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Phénix campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio 666 AAC 192 kbps
PulsRadio Hits MP3 192 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 AAC 46 kbps
Radio Troutrou various MP3 192 kbps
Station B MP3 192 kbps
Radio Albatros MP3 320 kbps
TSF 98 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arromanches 360
Arromanches Museum
Ballon museum
Big Red One Museum
Cerisy Parc De Sculptures
D-Day Omaha Museum
Liberators Museum - Normandy 1944
Moulin de la Meunerie
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard
Musée de la bataille de Tilly-sur-Seulles 1944
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la radio BBC
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Musée des épaves sous-marines
Musée du chocolat
Musée Mémorial d'Omaha Beach
Musée mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Musées America et Gold Beach
Overlord Museum
The Winston Churchill Centre
Visitors Center

Libraries in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audrieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontenay-le-Pesnel0.0
Bibliothèque de Vierville-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Lantheuil0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Espace culturel Maurice Schumann0.0
L'Île aux Livres0.0
La Croisée des Mots0.0
Le Voyage Immobile0.0
Les 7 Lieux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Anctoville0.0
Médiathèque du Bocage0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Creully0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de La Cambe0.0
Médiathèque Renée Duval0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Port en Bessin
Halle aux poissons
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché le jeudi matin
Marché le mardi matin
Marché Saint-Jean
Marché Saint-Patrice

Hotels in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de La Marine
Hôtel Eisenhower
Hôtel Mercure Omaha Beach
Ibis
La Chenevière
Le 6.3 RestoHome
Le Clos de l'Ancien Pressoir

Cafes in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biscuiterie Portaise
Eolia Snack-Shop
La Huche du Port

Castles in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Commes
Château du Bosq
Manoir de Villiers

Gas Stations in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U
Total Contact

Banks in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIC
Crédit Maritime

Golf Courses in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Omaha Beach

Breweries in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Baya
La Fort Mignonne

Airports Near Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Éloi
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Sainte-Honorine

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 Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

What is the population of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain?

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain has a population of 1,984 residents and is located in France. The population density is 680 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

Is Port-en-Bessin-Huppain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,177, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain?

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain?

The job market in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain?

The median home value in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is $127,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $635.

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