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Brécey, France

Normandy · France

Brécey is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,336. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,336 Population 289/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,540 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$22,540 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $504/mo rent

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About Brécey

Brécey

Brécey is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. It is located on the crossing of the D999 and D911 roads.

People

Population2,336
Density289/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,540
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$100,800
Rent$504
Housing Units934
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population2,336
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates48.7241°, -1.1665°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
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$22,540

About Brécey

Brécey is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,336. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 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 Brécey is $22,540, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Brécey vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,540
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brécey is $100,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below the national average of $1,163). There are 934 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,800
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$504
57% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units934

Property Tax

Brécey 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 223 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

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates48.7241°N, 1.1665°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above France avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 80 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 100 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 103 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 86 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 95 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 69 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 108 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 139 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 98 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 110 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 132 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 116 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 77 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 119 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 10 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 42 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 108 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 74 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 90 km
Dec 5, 2000 2 km W of Guillac, France M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Brécey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Brécey

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Pierre Aguiton de Brécey - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École privée Jeanne d'Arc - - - -
École primaire publique Louis Pinson - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brécey

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Tendance Ouest - MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Cotentin - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rennes - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps
VFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brécey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Atelier du Cuivre
Bell Foundry
Ecomusée de la Sée
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée de l'outil et des métiers du bois
Musée de la Poëslerie et Maison de la Dentellière
Musée du meuble Normand
Parc-Musée du Granit
Scriptorial

Libraries in Brécey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque Le Pressoir0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque de Mellé0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Georges de Reintembault0.0
Médiathèque de Sourdeval0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque Jean Dolé0.0
Médiathèque Marin Marie0.0
Médiathèque Victor Gastebois0.0

Farmers Markets in Brécey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Louvigné
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
Place de la Mairie
Place Louis Delaporte

Cafes in Brécey

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

À la Cuvée Normande

Castles in Brécey

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Vassy
Château des Boulais

Dentists in Brécey

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corbeau françois et Corbeau-Vallée Françoise

Veterinaries in Brécey

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leroux Feys SCP
Vétérinaire Olépattes

Gas Stations in Brécey

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #25214622
Station St Christophe
Super U

Banks in Brécey

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d’Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Brécey

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mobsbys Brasserie Artisanale

Airports Near Brécey

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caen Carpiquet airportCFRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Laval-Entrammes AirportLVAMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul-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
Courseulles-sur-Mer Ultralight 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 Rogerie Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) Airfield-Small Airport
Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield-Small Airport
Le Cerisier Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Oisseau Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brécey

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brécey
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brécey

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Denis-et-Saint-Gorgon
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Nicolas
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 Brécey

What is the population of Brécey?

Brécey has a population of 2,336 residents and is located in France. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

Is Brécey expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,540, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brécey?

Brécey 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 Brécey?

The job market in Brécey faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brécey?

The median home value in Brécey is $100,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $504.

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