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Saint-James, France

Normandy · France

Saint-James is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,014. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,014 Population 90/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,626 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,626 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $489/mo rent

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About Saint-James

Saint-James

Saint-James is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2017, the former communes of Argouges, Carnet, La Croix-Avranchin, Montanel, Vergoncey and Villiers-le-Pré were merged into Saint-James.

People

Population3,014
Density90/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,626
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$97,800
Rent$489
Housing Units1,206
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population3,014
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates48.5218°, -1.3263°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$22,626

About Saint-James

Saint-James is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 3,014. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-James is $22,626, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Saint-James vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,626
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-James is $97,800, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $489 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,206 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,800
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$489
58% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,206

Property Tax

Saint-James experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.4 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates48.5218°N, 1.3263°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 145 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 145 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 88 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 125 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 106 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 73 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 95 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 132 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 57 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 73 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 104 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 34 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 102 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 112 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 143 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 148 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 134 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 29 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 80 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Saint-James has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-James

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École maternelle
École primaire privée Immaculée-Conception
Collège privé Immaculée-Conception
Collège Le Clos Tardif
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Radio Stations near Saint-James

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-James

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéoscope
Atelier musée de l'horlogerie
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
La Coursive
Logis Tiphaine-de-Raguenel
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée de l'outil et des métiers du bois
Musée Emmanuel de la Villéon
Musée historique
Musée Maritime
Scriptorial

Libraries in Saint-James

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de La Fontenelle0.0
Bibliothèque de Landéan0.0
Bibliothèque de Luitré0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bazouges-la-Pérouse0.0
Médiathèque de Billé0.0
Médiathèque de Fleurigné0.0
Médiathèque de Javené0.0
Médiathèque de La Bazouge-du-Désert0.0
Médiathèque de Lécousse0.0
Médiathèque de Maen Roch0.0
Médiathèque de Mellé0.0
Médiathèque de Montours0.0
Médiathèque de Parcé0.0
Médiathèque de Parigné0.0
Médiathèque de Pleine-Fougères0.0
Médiathèque de Poilley0.0
Médiathèque de Romagné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Chesné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Reintembault0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Jean sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Marc sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Sauveur des Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Germain-en-Coglès0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-des-Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc-le-Blanc0.0
Médiathèque de Tremblay0.0
Médiathèque de Vendel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé0.0
Médiathèque la Clairière0.0
Médiathèque Marin Marie0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-James

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Louvigné
Marché des Cotterêts
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place Louis Delaporte

Castles in Saint-James

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Paluelle

Dentists in Saint-James

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3060630798

Veterinaries in Saint-James

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3655578969
FR #4577522494

Gas Stations in Saint-James

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Saint-James

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Saint-James

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1478926325
FR #4577022580

Breweries in Saint-James

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de la Baie
Brasserie de la Paumell
Brasserie l'Embardée

Airports Near Saint-James

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-James

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Espace clients Pro
Relais Poste
Saint-James

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-James

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du cimetière militaire américain
Chapelle Saint-Denis
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
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 Saint-James

What is the population of Saint-James?

Saint-James has a population of 3,014 residents and is located in France. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 33.4 square miles.

Is Saint-James expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,626, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,800 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $489 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-James?

Saint-James 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 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-James?

The job market in Saint-James faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-James?

The median home value in Saint-James is $97,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $489.

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