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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France

Normandy · France

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,144. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,144 Population 280/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,306 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,306 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $532/mo rent

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About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.

People

Population2,144
Density280/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,306
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$106,400
Rent$532
Housing Units858
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,144
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates49.5861°, -1.2644°
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$23,306

About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,144. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is $23,306, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (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 129 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,306
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)129

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is $106,400, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 858 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$106,400
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units858

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.1° 100.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.4° 71.5
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.2° 62.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 65.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.2° 59.8
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 11° / 18° 50.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20° 50.9
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20.2° 57.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11.9° / 18.2° 70.3
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15° 113.2
Nov 9°C / 48°F 6.7° / 11.3° 115.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.5° / 8.8° 126.2
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 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 10 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

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates49.5861°N, 1.2644°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 122 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 75 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 60 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 97 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 70 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 138 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 105 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 90 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 73 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 72 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 99 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 87 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 82 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 78 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 114 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 123 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 53 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 109 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 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 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Guillaume Fouace — — — —
École primaire Marcel Lepaysant — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tendance Ouest — MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin — MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Halle à bateaux : salle d'expositions
Maisy Battery
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée du cidre
Musée du débarquement Utah Beach
Musée Maritime de l'Île Tatihou
Musée Paul-José Gosselin

Libraries in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Généa500.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Poissons
Place du 8 mai

Hotels in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Granitière
Les Fuchsias

Cafes in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Le Commerce
Biscuiterie de Quinéville
Le Mouillage

Monuments in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A la memoire des Marins perins

Castles in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort de la Hougue

Gas Stations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Netto

Banks in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nathur & Fly
TonycFit

Breweries in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Local Beer

Airports Near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville—Small Airport
Lessay Airfield—Small Airport
Mosles Airfield—Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield—Small Airport
Portbail Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Vaast La Hougue

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Vaast
La Chapelle des Marins

Explore Near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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-Vaast-la-Hougue

What is the population of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue?

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has a population of 2,144 residents and is located in France. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

Is Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,306, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,400 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 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-Vaast-la-Hougue?

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 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 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue?

The job market in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 129 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue?

The median home value in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is $106,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532.

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