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Bénodet, France

Brittany · France

Bénodet is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,898. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,898 Population 712/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,333 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,333 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $753/mo rent

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About Bénodet

Bénodet

Bénodet is a commune in the Finistère department and administrative region of Brittany in north-western France. It lies about 16 kilometres south of Quimper. The Breton name Benoded means "mouth of the Odet".

People

Population2,898
Density712/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,333
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$753
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,898
Population Density712 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates47.8753°, -4.1058°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.1 inches (1,449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$29,333

About Bénodet

Bénodet is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,898. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bénodet is $29,333, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Bénodet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,333
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bénodet is $150,600, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $753 (35% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,159 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,600
47% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$753
35% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,159

Property Tax

Bénodet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density712/sq mi
Coordinates47.8753°N, 4.1058°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 129 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 98 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 67 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 72 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 44 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 22 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 52 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 79 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 61 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 43 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 3 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 45 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 130 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 73 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 31 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 65 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 99 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 58 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 73 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Baud, France M3.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Bénodet has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bénodet

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Notre-Dame Steredenn Vor - - - -
École primaire publique Sainte-Marine - - - -
École primaire publique de Kernévez - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame Steredenn Vor - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bénodet

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bénodet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du marin Sainte-Marine
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Haliotika
Manoir de Squividan
Marinarum
Musée bigouden
Musée Conserverie Le Gall
Musée de la Faïence de Quimper
Musée de la Pêche
Musée Départemental Breton
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée Municipal
Museum-boats

Libraries in Bénodet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ergué-Armel0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Cornouaille0.0
Bibliothèque éphémère0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de l'Île-Tudy0.0
Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel0.0
LAC0.0
LAC0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Maison de l'enfance0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Abri du Marin0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque de Combrit0.0
Médiathèque de Concarneau0.0
Médiathèque de l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque de l'Archipel0.0
Médiathèque de Penhars0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Was:Bibliothèque du Pays Glazig0.0

Farmers Markets in Bénodet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Halles de Concarneau
Halles de Pont-l'Abbé
Halles Saint-François
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
Marché de Beg Meil
marché de Bénodet
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de La Forêt-Fouesnant
Marché de la Providence
Marché de Tréboul
Marché de Tréogat
Marché du Braden
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat

Hotels in Bénodet

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbatiale Hotel
Amoric Hotel
Hôtel du Bac
Hôtel Glénans
Hôtel kermoor
Le Kastel
Les Bains de Mer
Les Garennes
Villa Tri Men
Villa Tri Men

Cafes in Bénodet

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amandine
Café de la Cale
La Croissette Cafe
Les Benodettes

Cinemas in Bénodet

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinémarine

Castles in Bénodet

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort de Sainte-Marine

Clinics in Bénodet

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique des Glénans

Dentists in Bénodet

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Vagueresse Dentiste

Gas Stations in Bénodet

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Market

Banks in Bénodet

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Bénodet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Cornouaille
Brasserie Tri Martolod
Plijadur

Stadiums & Teams in Bénodet

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bénodet

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bénodet

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale
Bénodet

Treatment Centers in Bénodet

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes
IPIDV

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bénodet

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Marine
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer
Église Saint-Thomas

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 Bénodet

What is the population of Bénodet?

Bénodet has a population of 2,898 residents and is located in France. The population density is 712 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

Is Bénodet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,333, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,600 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bénodet?

Bénodet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bénodet?

The job market in Bénodet faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bénodet?

The median home value in Bénodet is $150,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $753.

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