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Brecé, France

Pays de la Loire · France

Brecé is a small town in Pays de la Loire, France with a population of 816. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
816 Population 148/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,345 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,345 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $428/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population816
Density148/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$22,345
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$428
Housing Units326
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population816
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates48.3982°, -0.7897°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvincePays de la Loire
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$22,345

About Brecé

Brecé is a small town in France (Pays de la Loire) with a population of 816. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brecé is $22,345, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (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 49 business establishments.

Income: Brecé vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,345
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brecé is $85,600, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $428 (63% below the national average of $1,163). There are 326 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 3.8x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,600
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$428
63% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units326

Property Tax

Brecé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates48.3982°N, 0.7897°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 145 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 125 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 124 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 141 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 146 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 113 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 26 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 136 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 120 km
Sep 28, 1995 6 km N of Vihiers, France M3.6 134 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 81 km
Apr 2, 2002 4 km SSW of Martigné-Briand, France M3.6 136 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 53 km
Jun 6, 1995 1 km N of Le Pin-en-Mauges, France M3.5 126 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 73 km
Jun 19, 2016 4 km ESE of La Jumellière, France M3.5 126 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 96 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 145 km
Jan 26, 1995 5 km N of Doué-la-Fontaine, France M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Brecé has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Brecé

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Mayenne MP3 128 kbps
Fréquence Sillé MP3 192 kbps
Hit53 contemporary hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes MP3 128 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Brecé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mémorial Des Déportés
Musée de Juvigne
Musée des Tisserands
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château
Musée du Château de Mayenne
Musée du Poiré

Libraries in Brecé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Montenay0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Daniel Restoux0.0
Le Grand Nord0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Domfront0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale Andaine - Passais0.0
Médiathèque Victor Hugo0.0

Breweries in Brecé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Guibs Beer

Airports Near Brecé

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Cossé le VivienSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-PaulSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Ambrières-les-Vallées AirfieldSmall Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagnoles-Couterne AirfieldSmall Airport
Beausoleil AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteaubriant Pouancé AirfieldSmall Airport
Courcité AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
Falaise-Mont d'Eraines AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bazouge de Chemeré AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Rogerie AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Cerisier AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Oisseau Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pierre Wadier AirfieldSmall Airport
Rouvres AirfieldSmall Airport
Solib'Ailes AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brecé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

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 Brecé

What is the population of Brecé?

Brecé has a population of 816 residents and is located in France. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Brecé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,345, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,600 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $428 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brecé?

Brecé has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brecé?

Brecé has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brecé?

The median home value in Brecé is $85,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $428.

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