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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 2,754. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,754 Population 680/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,121 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,121 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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About Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, commune in the Somme department, is a seaport and resort on the south bank of the River Somme estuary. The town's medieval character and ramparts, its Gothic church and long waterside boardwalk, make it a popular tourist destination.

People

Population2,754
Density680/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,121
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population2,754
Population Density680 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates50.1833°, 1.6333°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$25,121

About Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 2,754. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is $25,121, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,121
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,102 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,102

Property Tax

Climate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F 2.2° / 7° 64.1
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.7° 53.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 4° / 10.9° 53.2
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.3° 49.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.7° / 17.3° 60.2
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.1° 63.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.3° / 22.4° 63.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.7° / 22.6° 80.0
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 68.1
Oct 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.3° 79.3
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 81.9
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.4° 93.2
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density680/sq mi
Coordinates50.1833°N, 1.6333°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above France avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 110 km
Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 98 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 51 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 47 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 125 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 145 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 49 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 109 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 149 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 138 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 109 km
Oct 19, 2002 9 km NW of Trouville-sur-Mer, France M3.2 144 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 48 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 88 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 130 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 58 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 85 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 103 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 121 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 94 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège de La Baie de Somme
École primaire privée Notre-Dame
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Radio Stations near Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boucher de Perthes
La maison du patrimoine
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l'Oiseau
Moulin à Vent de Saint-Maxent
Musée d'art local d'Oisemont
Musée de Berck-sur-Mer
Musée des Frères Caudron
Musée des Traditions Vérrières
Musée du Vimeu
Musée Louis-Philippe
Musée Picarvie
Porte de Nevers

Libraries in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Wailly-Beaucamp0.0
Espace Prévert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Oisemont0.0
Médiathèque de Berck0.0
Médiathèque de Boismont0.0
Médiathèque Robert Mallet0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Jean-Pierre Pernault
Halle Marchande
Le Marché couvert
Les Halles du Marché
Marché

Hotels in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Romerel
Hôtel du Port et des Bains
Hôtel Le Picardia
Hôtel Les Pilotes
Hôtel Restaurant du Cap Hornu
Hôtel Restaurant Les Corderies
La Colonne de Bronze
Le Relais Guillaume de Normandy

Cafes in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amazone
Au Coin des Augustines
Brunch Café
La Canoterie
Nanouchka

Monuments in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greniers à sel
Tours Guillaume
Tours Guillaume

Veterinaries in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SCP de vétérinaires de Friville et de Eu

Train Stations in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint-Valery Canal
Saint-Valéry Port
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme Ville

Gas Stations in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Intermarché
Total

Banks in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Airports Near Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin AirportDPESmall Airport
Eu Mers-Le Tréport AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Lammerville AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pavilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Marins
Chapelle Saint-Pierre
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-Valery-sur-Somme

What is the population of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme?

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has a population of 2,754 residents and is located in France. The population density is 680 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Saint-Valery-sur-Somme expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,121, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme?

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme?

The job market in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme?

The median home value in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592.

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