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Villers-Cotterêts, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Villers-Cotterêts is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 10,068. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
10,068 Population 625/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,881 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,881 median income, 17.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,068
Density625/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,881
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty18.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Housing Units4,027
Rent Burden28.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population10,068
Population Density625 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates49.2531°, 3.0900°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.6 inches (928 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$21,881

About Villers-Cotterêts

Villers-Cotterêts is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 10,068. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Villers-Cotterêts is $21,881, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 604 business establishments.

Income: Villers-Cotterêts vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,881
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.1%
375% above France avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above France avg
Establishments (County)604

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Villers-Cotterêts is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,027 total housing units in the city. 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,400
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below France avg
Rent Burden28.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,027

Property Tax

Climate in Villers-Cotterêts

Villers-Cotterêts has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 769 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.6° / 12.2° 67.4
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F -4.1° / 15.9° 61.6
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2.8° / 19.1° 62.1
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F -2.8° / 22.2° 45.3
May 13.4°C / 56°F 2.6° / 24.9° 57.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.2° / 30.3° 74.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 9.6° / 32.9° 60.2
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 9.9° / 31.2° 44.9
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 6° / 29.6° 61.3
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 23° 89.3
Nov 7°C / 45°F -1.8° / 16.1° 66.5
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -4.2° / 13.9° 78.7
Villers-Cotterêts experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Population Density625/sq mi
Coordinates49.2531°N, 3.0900°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 149 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 132 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 133 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 61 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 140 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 96 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 138 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 140 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 132 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 149 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 130 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 130 km
Apr 30, 2002 0 km SSE of Waudrez, Belgium M2.7 149 km
Jun 11, 1997 4 km NE of Voves, France M2.5 148 km
Jun 22, 1999 5 km NNE of Oisemont, France M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Villers-Cotterêts has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Villers-Cotterêts

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Max Dussuchal
Collège François 1er
École élémentaire Moncond'Huy
École maternelle Centre
École élémentaire Charles-Albert Demoustier
École élémentaire Léo Lagrange
Collège Max Dussuchal
École maternelle Parc Salanson
École maternelle Jean Zay
École de la Haute Borne
École maternelle Valentin Clavez
Lycée européen
École primaire de la forêt
Collège Saint-Nicolas
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Radio Stations near Villers-Cotterêts

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio of Magic disney, disneyland paris MP3 128 kbps
ED92 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valois Multien MP3 192 kbps
radio puisaleine oldies, pop MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Villers-Cotterêts

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne gare
Arsenal de l'Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Belleau Wood Museum
Cité des Bateliers
Cité internationale de la langue française
Espace découverte Musée Territoire
Les Secrets de Pierrefonds
Musée Alexandre Dumas
Musée de l'archerie et du Valois
Musée de Soissons
Musée du Mémorial de l’Armistice
Musée Jean Racine
Musée régional du machinisme agricole
Treuil à Manège du Puits à Daubin

Libraries in Villers-Cotterêts

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Onézime-Hénin0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Médiathèque georges Brassens0.0

Hotels in Villers-Cotterêts

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonanite
Hôtel de l’Abbaye de Longpont
Hôtel du Parc
Hôtel Restaurant Les Terrasses
Le Régent

Cafes in Villers-Cotterêts

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Française
Le Richelieu

Cinemas in Villers-Cotterêts

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Clubs

Castles in Villers-Cotterêts

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château d'Oigny-en-Valois
Château de Noue
Château de Villers-Cotterêts

Dentists in Villers-Cotterêts

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chirurgien Dentiste Mascitti Françoise

Train Stations in Villers-Cotterêts

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corcy
Villers-Cotterêts

Gas Stations in Villers-Cotterêts

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Carrefour Market
FR #2987541803
Station Service E. Leclerc
Station Service Total
Total

Banks in Villers-Cotterêts

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Gyms in Villers-Cotterêts

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
L'Orange Bleue

Breweries in Villers-Cotterêts

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie DS
L'écol aux Mousses

Stadiums & Teams in Villers-Cotterêts

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villers-Cotterêts

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charles de Gaulle International AirportCDGLarge Airport
Paris-Le Bourget International AirportLBGLarge Airport
Paris-Orly AirportORYLarge Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Creil Air BaseCSFMedium Airport
Melun-Villaroche AirfieldMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Brochot AerodromeSmall Airport
Château-Thierry-Belleau AirfieldSmall Airport
Chelles-le-Pin AirfieldSmall Airport
Chevry-Cossigny Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Coulommiers-Voisins AerodromeSmall Airport
Enghien-Moisselles AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontenay-Trésigny AerodromeSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
La Ferté-Gaucher AirfieldSmall Airport
La Trétoire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Plessis-Belleville AirfieldSmall Airport
Lognes Emerainville AirfieldSmall Airport
Meaux-Esbly AirfieldSmall Airport
Montdidier AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosloy AirfieldSmall Airport
Nangis-Les Loges AerodromeSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Reims Concept Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Sézanne-Saint-Remy AirfieldSmall Airport
Soissons-Courmelles AirfieldSmall Airport
Taillefontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villers-Cotterêts

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Villers Cotterets

Treatment Centers in Villers-Cotterêts

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet d'Infirmières et de Kinésithérapie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villers-Cotterêts

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbaye Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Alban
Église Saint-Leu
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nicolas
Mosquée de Villers-Cotterêts

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-Cotterêts

What is the population of Villers-Cotterêts?

Villers-Cotterêts has a population of 10,068 residents and is located in France. The population density is 625 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

Is Villers-Cotterêts expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,881, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Villers-Cotterêts?

Villers-Cotterêts has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Villers-Cotterêts?

The job market in Villers-Cotterêts faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 604 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Villers-Cotterêts?

The median home value in Villers-Cotterêts is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662.

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