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Bréhal, France

Normandy · France

Bréhal is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 2,669. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,669 Population 544/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,104 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,104 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $668/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,669
Density544/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,104
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$668
Housing Units1,068
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population2,669
Population Density544 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates48.8992°, -1.5123°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$26,104

About Bréhal

Bréhal is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 2,669. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bréhal is $26,104, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Bréhal vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,104
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bréhal is $133,600, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $668 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,068 total housing units in the city. 26.8% 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.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,600
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$668
43% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,068

Property Tax

Bréhal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates48.8992°N, 1.5123°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above France avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 48 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 101 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 147 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 72 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 70 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 98 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 66 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 118 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 136 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 113 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 87 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 96 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 150 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 122 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 28 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 134 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 42 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 36 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 81 km
Sep 22, 1991 5 km ENE of Neulliac, France M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Bréhal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Bréhal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège de la Vanlée - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bréhal

5 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 Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps
Le bouquet Granvillais actualites, local information MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bréhal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Hambye
Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
L'Halle au Blé
Le Roc des Curiosités
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Avranches
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée du Littoral et de la Chaux
Musée Quesnel Morinière
Musée Tancrède
Scriptorial

Libraries in Bréhal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Diocésaine0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Charles de la Morandière0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de l'espace0.0
Médiathèque Émile Vivier0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Bréhal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché couvert
Marché de Hauteville-sur-Mer
Place de la Mairie

Castles in Bréhal

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Chanteloup

Clinics in Bréhal

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #10211767526
Maison paramédicale

Veterinaries in Bréhal

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de Bréhal

Gas Stations in Bréhal

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station U
Station U
Super U

Banks in Bréhal

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Bréhal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Captain James et ses mousses
Fée d'Orge
Le clos d'Urville (cidredie)

Stadiums & Teams in Bréhal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bréhal

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Andouillé le Tertre picard Airfield-Small Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père Airfield-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
Landéan (Fougères) 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
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bréhal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bréhal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bréhal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame
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 Bréhal

What is the population of Bréhal?

Bréhal has a population of 2,669 residents and is located in France. The population density is 544 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Bréhal expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,104, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $133,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $668 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 Bréhal?

Bréhal 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 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bréhal?

The job market in Bréhal faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bréhal?

The median home value in Bréhal is $133,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $668.

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