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Villers-Bocage, France

Normandy · France

Villers-Bocage is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 3,025. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,025 Population 615/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,630 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,630 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$136,200 home value, $681/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,025
Density615/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,630
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$136,200
Rent$681
Housing Units1,210
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population3,025
Population Density615 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates49.0796°, -0.6541°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (892 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$23,630

About Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 3,025. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villers-Bocage is $23,630, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Villers-Bocage vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,630
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villers-Bocage is $136,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $681 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,210 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 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,200
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$681
41% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,210

Property Tax

Climate in Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 2.8° / 8.3° 62.4
Feb 6°C / 43°F 2.8° / 9.2° 53.1
Mar 8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.8° 50.8
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.4° 52.6
May 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.5° 60.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 11.2° / 20.5° 59.0
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 13° / 22.8° 52.2
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.2° 59.6
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 11° / 20.4° 55.4
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.3° 80.2
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F 5.6° / 11.8° 78.0
Dec 6.1°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.8° 80.0
Villers-Bocage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates49.0796°N, 0.6541°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 128 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 102 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 48 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 129 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 116 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 135 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 102 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 128 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 54 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 89 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 148 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 78 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 136 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 57 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 47 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 23 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 99 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 144 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 93 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Villers-Bocage has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Villers-Bocage

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Simone Veil
École primaire de Villers-Bocage
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Radio Stations near Villers-Bocage

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PulsRadio Trance MP3 192 kbps
Pulsradio Dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO TOU'CAEN caen MP3 192 kbps
PulsRadio Hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio 666 AAC 192 kbps
Radio Phénix campus radio MP3 320 kbps
France Bleu Normandie (Calvados - Orne) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bazarnaom eclectic MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin MP3 128 kbps
Tendance Ouest MP3 128 kbps
Radio Troutrou various MP3 192 kbps
🍒 La Radio sous la Cerise 🍒 AAC 46 kbps
Station B MP3 192 kbps
Radio Albatros MP3 320 kbps
TSF 98 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eure du Blues blues, blues rock MP3 128 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Villers-Bocage

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballon museum
D-Day Academy
D-Day Wings Museum
Espace musée Charles Léandre
La Micro-Folie
Le Monde Miniature
Little memorial of the 59th Staffordshire Division
Musée Archéologique de Vieux la Romaine
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Baron Gérard
Musée de l'imprimerie
Musée de l'Imprimerie Typographique
Musée de la bataille de Tilly-sur-Seulles 1944
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la radio BBC
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée du chocolat
Musée Hardy
Musée mémorial de la Bataille de Normandie
Souterroscope des Ardoisières

Libraries in Villers-Bocage

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Charles Thomine des Mazures0.0
Bibliothèque d'Audrieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Cairon0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontenay-le-Pesnel0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Institut mémoires de l'édition contemporaine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de Lantheuil0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Lemaître0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Blibli'Authie0.0
L'Île aux Livres0.0
La Bibli de Bény0.0
La Croisée des Mots0.0
Le Pinçon qui lit0.0
Le Voyage Immobile0.0
Les 7 Lieux0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Anctoville0.0
Médiathèque du Bocage0.0
Médiathèque du Fresne-Camilly0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Creully0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Renée Duval0.0

Farmers Markets in Villers-Bocage

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Foire d'Étouvy
Marché Couvert
Marché de Cairon
Marché de Fontaine-Étoupefour
Marché de Verson
Marché hebdomadaire
Marché le jeudi matin
Marché le mardi matin
Marché Saint-Jean
Marché Saint-Patrice
Place du Champ de foire

Hotels in Villers-Bocage

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Vieux Puits
Les Trois Rois

Castles in Villers-Bocage

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Villers-Bocage

Veterinaries in Villers-Bocage

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mon Véto Villers

Gas Stations in Villers-Bocage

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
E. Leclerc
Total

Banks in Villers-Bocage

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Villers-Bocage

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beerouette
Brasserie Baya
Brasserie de l'Odon
Brasserie La Lie
Microbrasserie Coupe Gorge
Normandy Beer Factory

Airports Near Villers-Bocage

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Le Havre-Octeville AirportLEHMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Argentan AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosles AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Omaha Beach AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villers-Bocage

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Villers-Bocage

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villers-Bocage

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Raven-et-Saint-Rasiphe

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 3,025 residents and is located in France. The population density is 615 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Villers-Bocage expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,630, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $136,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Villers-Bocage?

Villers-Bocage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Villers-Bocage?

The job market in Villers-Bocage faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villers-Bocage?

The median home value in Villers-Bocage is $136,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $681.

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