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Saint-Désir, France

Normandy · France

Saint-Désir is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,768. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,768 Population 350/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,402 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,402 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $583/mo rent

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About Saint-Désir

Saint-Désir

Saint-Désir is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

People

Population1,768
Density350/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,402
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$116,600
Rent$583
Housing Units707
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population1,768
Population Density350 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates49.1406°, 0.2140°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$25,402

About Saint-Désir

Saint-Désir is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,768. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Désir is $25,402, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (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 106 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Désir vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,402
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Désir is $116,600, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $583 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 707 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,600
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$583
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units707

Property Tax

Saint-Désir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates49.1406°N, 0.2140°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jul 14, 2011.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 102 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 61 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 129 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 130 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 33 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 88 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 107 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 67 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 140 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 48 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 24 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 90 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 82 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 72 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 36 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 140 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 103 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 114 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 102 km
Feb 12, 1993 2 km E of La Baconnière, France M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Saint-Désir has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 41°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Saint-Désir

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Jules Michelet - - - -
Maternelles - - - -
École primaire Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
École primaire Vincent Auriol - - - -
Collège Jules Michelet - - - -
École primaire Réginald Trevett - - - -
École primaine Charles Pierre - - - -
Lycée Victorine Magne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Désir

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Dance - MP3 128 kbps
Kolectiv' radio associative MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eure du Blues blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Ouest Track Radio indie pop, indie rock AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Désir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batteries du Mont Canisy
Ecomusée du Grand Jardin
Espace Culturel Les Dominicaines
Galerie du Musée
Le Village Fromager
Les Franciscaines
Mémorial du Carmel
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Orbec
Musée de la villa Montebello
Musée du Camembert
Musée du Camembert
Paléospace
Villa Strassburger

Libraries in Saint-Désir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Cormeilles0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Simone et Antoine Veil0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque Municipale0.0
CDI0.0
CER SNCF0.0
Librairie du marché0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque André Malraux0.0
Médiathèque de Beuzeville0.0
Méditahèque du Pays du Camembert0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Désir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Marché aux Poissons
Marché du lundi
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Foch

Hotels in Saint-Désir

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Domaine de la Désirée

Castles in Saint-Désir

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de la Motte
Manoir du Lieu-Binet

Gas Stations in Saint-Désir

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
FR #7350273555
Intermarché

Breweries in Saint-Désir

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sagesse
Le Thiber
Paillette

Airports Near Saint-Désir

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Deauville Normandie airportDOLMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Alençon-Valframbert Airfield-Small Airport
Argentan Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield-Small Airport
Berville sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bolleville Airfield-Small Airport
Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Boissière Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Buternay Airfield-Small Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Pierre Wadier Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Valery-Vittefleur Airfield-Small Airport
Yvetot Lucien Camu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Désir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Désir

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des apprentis d'Auteuil
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Désir
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Saint-Désir

What is the population of Saint-Désir?

Saint-Désir has a population of 1,768 residents and is located in France. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Désir expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,402, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,600 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $583 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Désir?

Saint-Désir 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 65°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Désir?

The job market in Saint-Désir faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Désir?

The median home value in Saint-Désir is $116,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $583.

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