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Barret, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Barret is a small town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 866. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
866 Population 158/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,402 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,402 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $524/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population866
Density158/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,402
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,800
Rent$524
Housing Units346
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population866
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates45.4886°, -0.2018°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$25,402

About Barret

Barret is a small town in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 866. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Barret is $25,402, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (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 52 business establishments.

Income: Barret vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,402
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barret is $104,800, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $524 (55% below the national average of $1,163). There are 346 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,800
63% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$524
55% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units346

Property Tax

Barret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates45.4886°N, 0.2018°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 17, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 99 km
Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 147 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 91 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 22 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 134 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 105 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 108 km
Jun 30, 2010 1 km ENE of Fontenay-le-Comte, France M4.2 118 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 107 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 49 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 148 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 144 km
Feb 14, 2003 5 km NE of Vix, France M4.1 112 km
Jul 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, France M4.0 114 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 97 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km WSW of Marans, France M3.9 110 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 43 km
Mar 6, 2013 0 km E of Ars-en-Ré, France M3.9 129 km
Apr 5, 2001 2 km ENE of Melle, France M3.9 83 km
Jan 25, 1992 10 km SW of Triaize, France M3.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Barret has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Barret

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Barret
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Radio Stations near Barret

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits 1 dance, dj MP3 256 kbps
Hits 1 latina fiesta latina, fiestalatina MP3 320 kbps
Attitude MP3 192 kbps
Radio Zaï Zaï alternative rock, chill MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Cognac dance, dj MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Barret

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Maison de l'Énergie
Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs
Maison des Gabarriers
Maison natale de François Mitterand
Micro-Folie
Micro-Folie
Moulin de chez Bret
Musée Alfred de Vigny
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Musée des savoir-faire du Cognac;Espace Découverte
Parc des Expositions de Cognac
Rémy Martin

Libraries in Barret

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio-Breuil (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Geneviève Fauconnier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Goulebenéze0.0
Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)0.0
Les Amis du Livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Haute-Saintonge0.0
Médiathèque Ernest Labrousse0.0
Médiathèque La Kinkaïri0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Barret

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Le Marché
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Marché de Saint-Jacques
Marché du Tambourinour
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein air
Marché plein vent
Place des Halles
Place du Champ de Foire
Place du Champ de Foire
Ruche Cognac
Ruche de Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire

Breweries in Barret

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Big Hop
Brasserie Jukebox
Garvoul
L'Ogre
La Goule

Stadiums & Teams in Barret

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barret

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airportANGMedium Airport
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportEGCMedium Airport
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCNGMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'ArgentineSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac NeullesSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-MarcillacSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ribérac-TouretteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-GrandeSmall Airport
Aignes et Puyperoux AirfieldSmall Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac AirfieldSmall Airport
Brettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Chalais AirfieldSmall Airport
Champ rose AirfieldSmall Airport
Chenommet AirfieldSmall Airport
Condac AirfieldSmall Airport
Corme Ecluse AirfieldSmall Airport
Hautefaye AirfieldSmall Airport
Jarnac Champagne AirfieldSmall Airport
La Broue AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Luquet AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Pas de l'Aze AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Thou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc AirfieldSmall Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantillé AirfieldSmall Airport
Pillac AirfieldSmall Airport
Pons Avy AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Ciers AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Coutant AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Estèphe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Hélène AirfieldSmall Airport
Saintes Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
St Jean d'Angély AirfieldSmall Airport
Thénac AirfieldSmall Airport
Tieleman Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport
ulm air estuaire AirfieldSmall Airport
Usseau AirfieldSmall Airport
Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barret

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pardoux
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Barret

What is the population of Barret?

Barret has a population of 866 residents and is located in France. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Barret expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,402, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,800 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $524 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Barret?

Barret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barret?

The unemployment rate in Barret is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barret?

The median home value in Barret is $104,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $524.

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