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Sainte-Mère-Église, France

Normandy · France

Sainte-Mère-Église is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,624. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,624 Population 238/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,436 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,436 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $555/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,624
Density238/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,436
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$111,000
Rent$555
Housing Units650
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,624
Population Density238 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates49.4100°, -1.3173°
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$23,436

About Sainte-Mère-Église

Sainte-Mère-Église is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,624. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 Sainte-Mère-Église is $23,436, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Mère-Église vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,436
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Mère-Église is $111,000, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $555 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 650 total housing units in the city. 27.4% 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$111,000
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$555
52% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units650

Property Tax

Climate in Sainte-Mère-Église

Sainte-Mère-Église 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
Sainte-Mère-Église 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 85 feet.

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

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates49.4100°N, 1.3173°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 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 M4.6 135 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 60 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 64 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 85 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 89 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 120 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 91 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 91 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 144 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 86 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 91 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 68 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 67 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 137 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 94 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 63 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 109 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 88 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.4 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 59°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 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Sainte-Mère-Église has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sainte-Mère-Église

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Exupéry — — — —
École primaire du Manoir — — — —
École primaire privée Notre-Dame — — — —
École Maternelle du Manoir — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Mère-Église

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 Sainte-Mère-Église

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
D-Day Experience
Dead Man's Corner Museum
Espace Muséal Walt d'Isigny
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Halle à bateaux : salle d'expositions
La Maison de L'Ange
Les Caramels d'Isigny
Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable
Maison de l'Histoire de l'École dans la Manche
Maison de la Brique
Maison des Marais
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée du cidre
Musée du débarquement Utah Beach
Musée Maritime de l'Île Tatihou
Musée Paul-José Gosselin
Normandy Victory Museum
Station 70 Auto-Moto

Libraries in Sainte-Mère-Église

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val0.0
Bibliothèque de Périers0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Créances0.0
Maurice Hébert0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque de Lessay0.0
Médiathèque de Marchésieux0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0
Point Lecture0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Mère-Église

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché de Lessay
Marché de Périers
Marché de Raids
Marché estival de La Haye
Place du 8 mai

Hotels in Sainte-Mère-Église

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Le John Steele
Logis Hôtel Le Sainte-Mère

Cafes in Sainte-Mère-Église

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Domino
Bistrot 44
C47
Café de l'église

Castles in Sainte-Mère-Église

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Grandval
Château de Mariéville
Château de Ravenoville
Château de Sébeville

Veterinaries in Sainte-Mère-Église

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Palin Cotentin

Gas Stations in Sainte-Mère-Église

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station U

Banks in Sainte-Mère-Église

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Sainte-Mère-Église

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Renarde qui Brasse
The Local Beer

Airports Near Sainte-Mère-Église

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville—Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield—Small Airport
Dragey Airfield—Small Airport
Lessay Airfield—Small Airport
Mosles Airfield—Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield—Small Airport
Portbail Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Mère-Église

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste
Sainte-Mère-Église

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Mère-Église

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Église Saint-Brice
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Lô
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Marguerite

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 Sainte-Mère-Église

What is the population of Sainte-Mère-Église?

Sainte-Mère-Église has a population of 1,624 residents and is located in France. The population density is 238 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Sainte-Mère-Église expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,436, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $111,000 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $555 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 Sainte-Mère-Église?

Sainte-Mère-Église 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 Sainte-Mère-Église?

The job market in Sainte-Mère-Église faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Mère-Église?

The median home value in Sainte-Mère-Église is $111,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $555.

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