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Old homes shape Sainte-Marie: 79% were built before 1919, more than in Cantal’s towns and across compared French towns

France has no History Grade yet: this card describes, it doesn’t grade.

The Culture ministry lists 2 historic monuments in Sainte-Marie, none of them classé, France’s highest protection. Its oldest listed monument dates from the 12th century.

Children make up only 7.5% of Sainte-Marie, fewer than in Cantal’s towns and across compared French towns

Young adults of 15 to 24 account for 12% of the town. 20% of adults hold a degree, below both Cantal’s towns (26%) and compared French towns (30%). Those 65 and older account for nearly a quarter of residents.

Unemployment in Sainte-Marie, 5.8%, runs below Cantal’s towns and compared French towns

One in ten commuters walked, cycled or took the bus or train at the census, lower than both Cantal’s towns (17.9%) and compared French towns (13.4%). Per resident in work, Sainte-Marie counts 0.6 jobs (50 jobs, 50 workers).

Renting in Sainte-Marie costs less than in Cantal’s towns and across compared French towns, at an estimated advertised €8.48/m² a month

Rents are the ministry’s estimates of advertised rents, not rents actually paid.

The market in Sainte-Marie: 3 sales of houses and apartments between July 2023 and June 2026.