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Portbail, France

Normandy · France

Portbail is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,726. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,726 Population 229/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,175 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$25,175 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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About Portbail

Portbail

Portbail is a former commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Port-Bail-sur-Mer.

People

Population1,726
Density229/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,175
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units690
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,726
Population Density229 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates49.3357°, -1.6956°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$25,175

About Portbail

Portbail is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,726. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Portbail is $25,175, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Portbail vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,175
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Portbail is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 690 total housing units in the city. 27.4% 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$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units690

Property Tax

Portbail experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates49.3357°N, 1.6956°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 33 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 92 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 111 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 56 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 98 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 63 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 118 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 147 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 114 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 71 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 111 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 92 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 126 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 37 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 81 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 82 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 148 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 54 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Portbail has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Portbail

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège André Miclot
École primaire
École Élémentaire de Denneville
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Radio Stations near Portbail

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 AAC 128 kbps
Hot Radio (GB) 00s, 2000s MP3 160 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Portbail

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée des Mines et des Carrières
Musée du cidre

Libraries in Portbail

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
L'Îlot Victor Hugo0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0

Farmers Markets in Portbail

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Pirou
Marché de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Marché estival de La Haye
Place Sainte-Anne

Cafes in Portbail

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café PMU Le commerce

Castles in Portbail

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Omonville

Veterinaries in Portbail

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11025377390

Train Stations in Portbail

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Portbail

Gas Stations in Portbail

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Portbail

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Portbail

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Renarde qui Brasse
Les Travailleurs de l'Amer

Airports Near Portbail

11 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
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Portbail

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Portbail

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portbail

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Siméon
Église Saint-Lô
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin du Gouey
Église Saint-Rémi

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 Portbail

What is the population of Portbail?

Portbail has a population of 1,726 residents and is located in France. The population density is 229 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

Is Portbail expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,175, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 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 Portbail?

Portbail has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Portbail?

The job market in Portbail faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Portbail?

The median home value in Portbail is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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