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Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, France

Normandy · France

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 873. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
873 Population 156/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,294 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,294 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population873
Density156/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,294
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units349
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population873
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates49.2351°, -1.5944°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$25,294

About Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 873. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is $25,294, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (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 52 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Germain-sur-Ay vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,294
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay 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 349 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 4.1x.

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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 Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units349

Property Tax

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates49.2351°N, 1.5944°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 34 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 88 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 116 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 61 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 92 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 112 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 134 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 64 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 150 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 57 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 109 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 84 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 117 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 82 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 35 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 71 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 61 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 — AAC 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Brique
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière

Libraries in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

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

Hotels in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ferme des Mares

Castles in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Surville
Manoir de Surville

Gas Stations in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Breweries in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
La Renarde qui Brasse
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Airports Near Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

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 Vauville—Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield—Small Airport
Dragey Airfield—Small Airport
Lessay Airfield—Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield—Small Airport
Portbail Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Corps de Garde
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre

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-Germain-sur-Ay

What is the population of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay has a population of 873 residents and is located in France. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

Is Saint-Germain-sur-Ay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,294, 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 Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?

The job market in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?

The median home value in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

Nearby Cities

Créances 2,052 pop · 2.8 mi Lessay 1,800 pop · 3.1 mi Pirou 1,353 pop · 3.9 mi La Haye-du-Puits 1,810 pop · 4.4 mi Portbail 1,726 pop · 8.3 mi Périers 2,647 pop · 9.1 mi Gouville-sur-Mer 1,722 pop · 9.6 mi Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 2,259 pop · 10.8 mi Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin 1,438 pop · 10.9 mi Blainville-sur-Mer 1,350 pop · 11.7 mi Barneville-Plage 2,308 pop · 12.0 mi Barneville-Carteret 2,282 pop · 12.4 mi Picauville 2,023 pop · 13.2 mi Agon-Coutainville 2,826 pop · 13.4 mi
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