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Villers-Bocage, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Villers-Bocage is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 1,457. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,457 Population 440/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,160 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$29,160 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $565/mo rent

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About Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

People

Population1,457
Density440/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,160
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,000
Rent$565
Housing Units583
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population1,457
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates49.9981°, 2.3168°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$29,160

About Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 1,457. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villers-Bocage is $29,160, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (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 87 business establishments.

Income: Villers-Bocage vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,160
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villers-Bocage is $113,000, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $565 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 583 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 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,000
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$565
51% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units583

Property Tax

Villers-Bocage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates49.9981°N, 2.3168°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 3, 2009.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 146 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 125 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 134 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 78 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 139 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 97 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 125 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 75 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 115 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 97 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 39 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 124 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 42 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 74 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 138 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 84 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 138 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 125 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Villers-Bocage has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Villers-Bocage

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Happyness Amiens 2000s, chanson française MP3
Radio Campus Amiens indie, local radio MP3 128 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Happyness Radio Amiens 2000s, chansons françaises MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Villers-Bocage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beffroi
Chapelle de Louvencourt
Cité souterraine de Naours
Franco Australian Museum
Maison des Hortillonages
Maison Jules Verne
Musée de l'hôtel de Berny
Musée de Picardie
Musée des Hortillonnages
Musée local des arts et traditions populaires Auxi-Le-Chateau
Musée Lombart
Musée Vignacourt 14-18
Sir John Monash Centre
Transition La Pisicine

Libraries in Villers-Bocage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annick Habare Darras0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt0.0
Bibliothèque Edouard David0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Giono0.0
Bibliothèque Le Petit Prince0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Querrieu0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Arts0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Cathédrale0.0
Ilse & Pierre Garnier0.0
Médiateque0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire d'Oresmaux0.0
Médiathèque Communautaire de Quevauvillers0.0
Médiathèque d’Amiens Étouvie0.0
Médiathèque de Vers0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale du Val de Somme0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sedar Senghor0.0

Farmers Markets in Villers-Bocage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
l'île aux fruits
La Halle au Frais
Marché Bio
Marché de Bernaville
Marché de producteurs
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Marché Hebdomadaire
Place Gorlitz

Veterinaries in Villers-Bocage

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Familyvets

Gas Stations in Villers-Bocage

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour

Breweries in Villers-Bocage

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bears' Tavern - Microbrasserie
Brasserie de la Gare
Brasserie de la Somme
La Brasserie du Bosquet
Le Miroir de Porto

Stadiums & Teams in Villers-Bocage

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villers-Bocage

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beauvais-Tillé airportBVALarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Berck-sur-Mer AirfieldSmall Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech AerodromeSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Étrépagny AirfieldSmall Airport
Flavacourt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Mont Dolé AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Noyers Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mouy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Thibault AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villers-Bocage

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villers-Bocage

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Georges

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 Villers-Bocage

What is the population of Villers-Bocage?

Villers-Bocage has a population of 1,457 residents and is located in France. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Villers-Bocage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,160, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,000 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $565 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Villers-Bocage?

Villers-Bocage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Villers-Bocage?

The job market in Villers-Bocage faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villers-Bocage?

The median home value in Villers-Bocage is $113,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $565.

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