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Vire, France

Normandy · France

Vire is a small city in Normandy, France with a population of 14,603. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14,603 Population 1,680/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,058 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,058 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $516/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,603
Density1,680/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,058
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$103,200
Rent$516
Housing Units5,841
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population14,603
Population Density1,680 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates48.8385°, -0.8893°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,200 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,058

About Vire

Vire is a small city in France (Normandy) with a population of 14,603. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Vire is $23,058, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 876 business establishments.

Income: Vire vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,058
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)876

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vire is $103,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,841 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,200
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,841

Property Tax

Climate in Vire

Vire has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 676 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -4.2° / 12.9° 64.6
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -2.4° / 15.6° 51.3
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F -1.7° / 18.9° 44.7
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F -1.3° / 22.1° 34.8
May 13.2°C / 56°F 3.7° / 24.6° 49.7
Jun 17°C / 63°F 7.8° / 30.8° 69.2
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 10.1° / 32.3° 36.7
Aug 19°C / 66°F 10.7° / 31.5° 41.6
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 7.4° / 29.6° 51.5
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 4.5° / 22.6° 83.2
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F 0.3° / 17.4° 76.4
Dec 6°C / 43°F -3.3° / 14.4° 72.2
Vire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²)
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Coordinates48.8385°N, 0.8893°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 92 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 79 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 143 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 117 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 109 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 75 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 112 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 84 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 120 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 117 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 110 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 54 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 86 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 20 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 118 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 138 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 65 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 87 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 127 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°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) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Vire has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Vire

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège-Lycée Saint-Jean Eudes - - - -
Lycée Marie Curie - - - -
École élémentaire - - - -
Couleurs d'Émaux - - - -
École primaire Pierre Mendès France - - - -
Maison Familiale Rurale de Vire - Montchamp - - - -
École primaire Jean Moulin - - - -
École primaire publique Saint-Exupéry - - - -
École maternelle Saint-Exupéry - - - -
Collège Le Val de Vire - - - -
École Primaire André Malraux - - - -
École maternelle privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
École maternelle Neuville - - - -
École maternelle Pierre Mendès-France - - - -
IME du Bocage - - - -
Centre Specialisé Foa - - - -
Lycée technique Jean Mermoz - - - -
Collège Maupas - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Maupas - - - -
Lycée professionnel Jean Mermoz - - - -
Collège privé Saint-Jean-Eudes - - - -
École maternelle La Tour aux Raînes - - - -
École maternelle Charles Lemaître - - - -
École élémentaire Groupe Castel - - - -
IME du Bocage - - - -
École élémentaire Pierre Mendès-France - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vire

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vire

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne Prison Royale
Ecomusée de la Sée
Maison Du sabotier
Musée de la céramique
Musée de Vire Normandie
Musée Du clou
Parc-Musée du Granit

Libraries in Vire

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Charles Lemaître0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
La Bibli de Bény0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Au Coin du Porche0.0
Médiathèque de Chanu0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0

Farmers Markets in Vire

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Foire d'Étouvy

Hotels in Vire

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de France
Hôtel Moderne
Hôtel Saint-Pierre

Cafes in Vire

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Fourloute

Cinemas in Vire

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Basselin

Theatres in Vire

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Préau

Monuments in Vire

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Statue
Stèle de la côte 203

Clinics in Vire

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Infirmier
Pole de santé du Colombier

Dentists in Vire

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Bruno Labat
Centre Dentaire
FR #6815545516

Veterinaries in Vire

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de l'Ecluse

Train Stations in Vire

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vire

Gas Stations in Vire

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Station Service E. Leclerc
Station Total Vire
Station V espace de coworking
U Express

Banks in Vire

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BNP Paribas
BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
LCL
SG

Gyms in Vire

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
La Salle
Wefit club

Breweries in Vire

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mobsbys Brasserie Artisanale

Airports Near Vire

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield-Small Airport
Courcité Airfield-Small Airport
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Rouvres Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vire

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vire

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église réformée du Bocage
Église Saint-Germain
Église Saint-Gilles
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Thomas-Becket
Église Sainte-Anne

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Vire

What is the population of Vire?

Vire has a population of 14,603 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,680 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.

Is Vire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,058, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $103,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Vire?

Vire 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 63°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vire?

The job market in Vire faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 876 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vire?

The median home value in Vire is $103,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516.

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