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Préaux-du-Perche, France

Normandy · France

Préaux-du-Perche is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 547. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
547 Population 43/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,624 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,624 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

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People

Population547
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,624
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$127,600
Rent$638
Housing Units219
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population547
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates48.3333°, 0.7167°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,624

About Préaux-du-Perche

Préaux-du-Perche is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Préaux-du-Perche is $24,624, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (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 33 business establishments.

Income: Préaux-du-Perche vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,624
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Préaux-du-Perche is $127,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below the national average of $1,163). There are 219 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 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units219

Property Tax

Préaux-du-Perche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below France avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates48.3333°N, 0.7167°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2016.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 142 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 126 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 142 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 129 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 111 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 142 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 114 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 130 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 148 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 79 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 120 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 142 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 119 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 46 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 133 km
Aug 9, 1991 3 km SSE of Sonzay, France M3.1 95 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 7 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 78 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 97 km
Jun 25, 1994 8 km WNW of Vern-d'Anjou, France M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in

Préaux-du-Perche has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Préaux-du-Perche

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Préaux-du-Perche
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Préaux-du-Perche

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Dance MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Préaux-du-Perche

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château Musée des Comtes du Perche
Écomusée du Perche
Musée Alain
Porte Saint-Julien

Libraries in Préaux-du-Perche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque minicpale de Tuffé0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Cinema mediatheque0.0
Le Passage0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque Jean d'Ormesson0.0
Médiathèque des Collines du Perche Normand0.0

Farmers Markets in Préaux-du-Perche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place de l'hôtel de ville Jackie Legault
Place de la République
Place des Tilleuls
Place notre dame

Breweries in Préaux-du-Perche

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Pub Artisanat

Stadiums & Teams in Préaux-du-Perche

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Préaux-du-Perche

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun AirfieldMedium Airport
Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air BaseEVXMedium Airport
Le Mans-Arnage AirportLMEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de MonhoudouSmall Airport
Alençon-Valframbert AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Assé le Riboul AirfieldSmall Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr AirfieldSmall Airport
Blois Le Breuil AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ-Romet AirfieldSmall Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chauvigny du Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Commerveil AirfieldSmall Airport
Dreux Vernouillet AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine Simon AirfieldSmall Airport
Frepelle AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Buternay AirfieldSmall Airport
Loulappe AirfieldSmall Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuvy le Roi AirfieldSmall Airport
Piacé AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Sougé AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Préaux-du-Perche

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Annexe
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Préaux-du-Perche

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Jouin
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 Préaux-du-Perche

What is the population of Préaux-du-Perche?

Préaux-du-Perche has a population of 547 residents and is located in France. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

Is Préaux-du-Perche expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,624, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Préaux-du-Perche?

Préaux-du-Perche has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in Préaux-du-Perche?

The job market in Préaux-du-Perche faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Préaux-du-Perche?

The median home value in Préaux-du-Perche is $127,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $638.

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