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Brécy, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Brécy is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 713. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
713 Population 85/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,678 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,678 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, $416/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population713
Density85/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,678
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent$416
Housing Units285
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population713
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates47.1240°, 2.6200°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$24,678

About Brécy

Brécy is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 713. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brécy is $24,678, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (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 43 business establishments.

Income: Brécy vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,678
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brécy is $83,200, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $416 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 285 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,200
70% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$416
64% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units285

Property Tax

Climate in Brécy

Brécy has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.4° 58.0
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.9° 50.9
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 52.8
Apr 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.3° 62.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.1° 75.9
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.8° 58.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 63.5
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.2° 53.5
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 56.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.2° 74.2
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 4.6° / 11.2° 69.3
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.9° 67.4
Brécy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above France avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates47.1240°N, 2.6200°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 100 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 108 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 42 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 128 km
Aug 23, 1997 7 km NW of Chaillac, France M3.7 127 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 132 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 122 km
Jan 29, 1994 4 km WSW of Luant, France M3.6 96 km
May 22, 1991 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France M3.6 105 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 129 km
Jun 2, 1990 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France M3.5 101 km
Jun 16, 2005 7 km N of Chaillac, France M3.4 123 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 85 km
Jun 25, 1996 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France M3.3 135 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 126 km
Jul 6, 1990 4 km E of Le Blanc, France M3.3 126 km
Jun 9, 1991 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France M3.3 109 km
Mar 30, 2002 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France M3.3 133 km
May 6, 2000 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France M3.3 115 km
Nov 14, 1997 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France M3.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Brécy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Brécy

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Élémentaire
École Maternelle
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Radio Stations near Brécy

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRJ POP MP3 128 kbps
M40 AAC 128 kbps
C2L music, variété MP3 192 kbps
Radio numéro 1 local, loiret MP3 128 kbps
Top Musique tubes actuels MP3 128 kbps
Nouvo Nova AAC 255 kbps

Museums in Brécy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Cathédrale de Jean Linard
Maison des Musées
Maison des Sancerre
Musée de La Borne
Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation du Cher
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée du Berry
Musée du Canal du Berry
Musée du Train et des Équipages Militaires
Musée Estève
Musée Vassil Ivanoff
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
Palais Jacques Cœur

Libraries in Brécy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives municipales et communautaires0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Petite Maison de la Culture0.0
Bibliothèque André Alciat0.0
Bibliothèque des Gibjoncs0.0
Bibliothèque des quatre piliers0.0
Bibliothèque du Val d'Auron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipal "Paul Moreau"0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Marguerite Renaudat0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maurice-Genevoix0.0
L'oeil en coin0.0
Librairie0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque départementale du Cher0.0
Médiathèque Leïla Slimani0.0

Farmers Markets in Brécy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle au Blé
Marché des Gibjoncs
Marché Saint-Bonnet
Marché Samedi Matin
Marronniers
Place de la Mairie
Place de la République
Place du 14 Juillet
Place Lewis Carroll

Castles in Brécy

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Brécy
Château de Savoye

Breweries in Brécy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Bos
Ouche Nanon

Stadiums & Teams in Brécy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brécy

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avord (BA 702) Air BaseMedium Airport
Bourges airportBOUMedium Airport
Nevers-Fourchambault AirportNVSMedium Airport
Aubigny-sur-Nère AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM de Sury en VauxSmall Airport
Béard AirfieldSmall Airport
Beaulieu-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Briare Châtillon AirfieldSmall Airport
Champlemy AirfieldSmall Airport
Châteauneuf Sur Cher AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosne-sur-Loire AirfieldSmall Airport
Cosseneux Vouzon AirfieldSmall Airport
Coust Colombiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Dun sur Auron AirfieldSmall Airport
Guilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Issoudun Le Fay AirfieldSmall Airport
Joigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Jouet sur l'Aubois AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tuilière AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Avant Gardes AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurcy-Lévis AirfieldSmall Airport
Reuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Christophe AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Fargeau AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Martin des Champs AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sainte Thorette AirfieldSmall Airport
Selles Saint Denis AirfieldSmall Airport
Souesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Treigny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
ULM La Cave AirfieldSmall Airport
Vierzon-Méreau AirfieldSmall Airport
Vouzon le Rabot AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brécy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brécy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brécy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain

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 Brécy

What is the population of Brécy?

Brécy has a population of 713 residents and is located in France. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Brécy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,678, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $416 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brécy?

Brécy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brécy?

The unemployment rate in Brécy is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brécy?

The median home value in Brécy is $83,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $416.

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