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Valognes, France

Normandy · France

Valognes is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 7,873. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,873 Population 1,306/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,376 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,376 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,873
Density1,306/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,376
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Housing Units3,149
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population7,873
Population Density1,306 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates49.5088°, -1.4705°
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$24,376

About Valognes

Valognes is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 7,873. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 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 Valognes is $24,376, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 472 business establishments.

Income: Valognes vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,376
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)472

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Valognes is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,149 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,149

Property Tax

Climate in Valognes

Valognes 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
Valognes 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 108 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

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density1,306/sq mi
Coordinates49.5088°N, 1.4705°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 M4.6 139 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 58 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 74 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 86 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 79 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 123 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 103 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 88 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 90 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 98 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 111 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 81 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 81 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 136 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 106 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 102 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 62 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 86 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 147 km
Aug 29, 2001 5 km ENE of Saint-Lô, France M3.3 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Valognes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Valognes

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Sainte-Marie - - - -
Collège Félix Buhot - - - -
Lycée Henri Cornat - - - -
École élémentaire du Quesnay - - - -
École maternelle Alexis de Tocqueville - - - -
École élémentaire Alexis de Tocqueville - - - -
Ensemble Scolaire Sainte-Marie - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Léopold Delisle - - - -
École Primaire Le Quesnay - - - -
École d'Usinage du Cotentin - - - -
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Radio Stations near Valognes

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Valognes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie du Roule
D-Day Experience
Dead Man's Corner Museum
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
Halle à bateaux : salle d'expositions
La Cité de la Mer
Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable
Maison de l'Histoire de l'École dans la Manche
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée de la Libération
Musée du cidre
Musée Maritime de l'Île Tatihou
Musée Paul-José Gosselin
Musée Thomas Henry

Libraries in Valognes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Martinvast0.0
Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Généa500.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Bibliothèque municipal0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
La Grange aux Livres0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de La Haye0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque Louise Read0.0

Farmers Markets in Valognes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comptoir des halles
Marché aux Bestiaux
Marché d'été de La Haye
Marché d'hiver de La Haye
Marché estival de La Haye
Place du 8 mai
Place Sainte-Anne

Hotels in Valognes

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Agriculture
Oxxotel

Cafes in Valognes

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de la Poste
La Civette

Cinemas in Valognes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Trianon

Castles in Valognes

23 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Servigny
Hôtel Clérel de Tocqueville
Hôtel Dagoury
Hôtel de Banville
Hôtel de Beaumont
Hôtel de Blangy
Hôtel de Grandval-Caligny
Hôtel de la Haulle
Hôtel de la Porte
Hôtel de Louvières
Hôtel de Thieuville
Hôtel Dorléans
Hôtel du Mesnildot d'Anneville
Hôtel du Mesnildot de la Grille
Hôtel du Plessis de Grenadan
Hôtel du Poërier de Portbail
Hôtel Dursus
Hôtel Etard de Bascardon
Hôtel Le Trésor de la Roque
Hôtel Marnière de Sainte-Honorine
Manoir de la Cour
Manoir du Quesnay
Musée du cidre

Clinics in Valognes

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Soins Non Programmés

Dentists in Valognes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cotentin Dental

Veterinaries in Valognes

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Bocage Valognais

Train Stations in Valognes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valognes

Gas Stations in Valognes

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AS 24
Carrefour
Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc
Total

Banks in Valognes

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Grand Ouest
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Breweries in Valognes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Local Beer

Airports Near Valognes

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium 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 Valognes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste - Centre de distribution
Valognes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valognes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire
Église Notre-Dame d'Alleaume
Église Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Éloi
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Malo

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 Valognes

What is the population of Valognes?

Valognes has a population of 7,873 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,306 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

Is Valognes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,376, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Valognes?

Valognes 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 Valognes?

The job market in Valognes faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 472 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Valognes?

The median home value in Valognes is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620.

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