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Balazé, France

Brittany · France

Balazé is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,101. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,101 Population 149/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,153 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,153 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $508/mo rent

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About Balazé

Balazé

Balazé is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in the Brittany region in northwestern France.

People

Population2,101
Density149/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,153
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$101,600
Rent$508
Housing Units840
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population2,101
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates48.1692°, -1.1924°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.6 inches (956 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$25,153

About Balazé

Balazé is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,101. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Balazé is $25,153, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 126 business establishments.

Income: Balazé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,153
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Balazé is $101,600, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $508 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 840 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,600
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$508
56% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units840

Property Tax

Balazé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates48.1692°N, 1.1924°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 124 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 133 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 144 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 126 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 150 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 124 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 142 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 137 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 93 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 128 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 124 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 129 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 32 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 42 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 118 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 122 km
Jun 3, 2001 0 km W of Maulévrier, France M3.5 133 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 71 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 103 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in

Balazé has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Balazé

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Balazé

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B - MP3
France Bleu Armorique - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Gay Radio FR gay, hit MP3 128 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé - MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Mayenne - MP3 128 kbps
Radio44 chanson française, classic AAC 192 kbps
Radio Souvenir - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balazé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier musée de l'horlogerie
La Coursive
Maison de la Roche aux Fées
Maison des Cultures du Monde
Musée de Juvigne
Musée du Château de Vitré
Musée Emmanuel de la Villéon

Libraries in Balazé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Landéan0.0
Bibliothèque de Luitré0.0
Bibliothèque de Pocé les bois0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Centre culturel la Salorge0.0
Espace Yockoteck : Médiathèque - Accueil de Loisirs - AIAJ Relais Petite Enfance0.0
Le Quai des arts | Médiathèque - Artothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Billé0.0
Médiathèque de Combourtillé0.0
Médiathèque de Fleurigné0.0
Médiathèque de Javené0.0
Médiathèque de Lécousse0.0
Médiathèque de Maen Roch0.0
Médiathèque de Parcé0.0
Médiathèque de Romagné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Chesné0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Jean sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Marc sur Couesnon0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Sauveur des Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Germain-en-Coglès0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hilaire-des-Landes0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc-le-Blanc0.0
Médiathèque de Vendel0.0
Médiathèque du Loroux0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Paul Kauffmann0.0
Médiathèque la Clairière0.0
Médiathèque Ménouvel0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Balazé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché communal
Marché des Cotterêts

Breweries in Balazé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie l'Embardée

Airports Near Balazé

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le Vivien-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-Small Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Beausoleil Airfield-Small Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sigismond ULM-Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes-Small Airport
Solib'Ailes Airfield-Small Airport
Soulaire Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Balazé

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balazé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

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 Balazé

What is the population of Balazé?

Balazé has a population of 2,101 residents and is located in France. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

Is Balazé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,153, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,600 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $508 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Balazé?

Balazé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches.

How is the job market in Balazé?

Balazé has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Balazé?

The median home value in Balazé is $101,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $508.

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