Rouessé-FontaineSarthe

Rouessé-Fontaine keeps more of its old housing than Sarthe’s towns or compared French towns: 50% built before 1919

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

The oldest protected building goes back to the 15th century. The Culture ministry lists 2 historic monuments in Rouessé-Fontaine: 1 classé (France’s highest heritage protection) and 1 inscrit (the second level).

Rouessé-Fontaine skews young, with 13% of residents aged 15 to 24, more than in Sarthe’s towns and across compared French towns

Just over a fifth of adults hold a degree, below Sarthe’s towns (22%) and compared French towns (30%) alike. The 65-and-over age group makes up just over a fifth of residents. The age that splits Rouessé-Fontaine in two is 44.4.

Fewer commuters in Rouessé-Fontaine walk, cycle or take the bus or train than in Sarthe’s towns or compared French towns: 4.2%

Unemployment stands at 7.3%. The typical income here, after tax and benefits, is €25,030 a year per consumption unit.

Renting in Rouessé-Fontaine costs less than in Sarthe’s towns and across compared French towns, at an estimated advertised €8.62/m² a month

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

Rouessé-Fontaine recorded 10 home sales from July 2023 to June 2026.