Living in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is a large municipality in Normandie, France, home to 79,200 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #469 of 5,364), retired couples (top 14%, #709 of 5,314), single pensioners (top 15%, #758 of 5,314).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
- The landscape belongs to Normandy.
- The English Channel is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 08 min and sets around 17:09; in late June it sets around 22:18.
How Cherbourg-en-Cotentin ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Normandie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #6,909 of 9,816 | #277 of 621 | Map |
| Low-income household | 20 | #1,978 of 3,678 | #154 of 188 | Map |
| Low-income family | 28 | #2,518 of 3,647 | #117 of 188 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #1,594 of 2,165 | #62 of 93 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #709 of 5,314 | #4 of 287 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #758 of 5,314 | #8 of 287 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #2,197 of 4,351 | #17 of 228 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 50 | #1,309 of 2,182 | #50 of 93 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 10 | #3,429 of 3,647 | #183 of 188 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #2,949 of 5,364 | #170 of 287 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #1,510 of 2,182 | #49 of 93 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #1,736 of 5,314 | #17 of 287 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #9,160 of 11,778 | #520 of 759 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #2,917 of 9,925 | #121 of 621 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #9,083 of 11,778 | #593 of 759 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #7,034 of 9,925 | #223 of 621 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,377 of 34,999 | #237 of 2654 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #469 of 5,364 | #29 of 287 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #325 of 1,569 | #11 of 156 | Map |
| Business owner | 20 | #4,634 of 5,364 | #215 of 287 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- La Hague 12 km
- Bricquebec-en-Cotentin 18 km
- Valognes 18 km
- Carentan-les-Marais 46 km
- Coutances 66 km
- Saint-Lô 71 km
- Bayeux 78 km
- Granville 89 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.