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Bren, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Bren is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 503. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 64/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,816 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,816 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population503
Density64/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,816
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Housing Units201
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population503
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates45.1373°, 4.9468°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,816

About Bren

Bren is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bren is $26,816, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (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 30 business establishments.

Income: Bren vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,816
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bren is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 201 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units201

Property Tax

Bren enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates45.1373°N, 4.9468°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

542 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 123 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 146 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 126 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 126 km
Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 103 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 123 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 53 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 146 km
Jan 7, 2013 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 139 km
Feb 18, 1996 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France M4.1 147 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 96 km
Sep 13, 1999 1 km NE of Biol, France M4.0 54 km
May 25, 2003 4 km ESE of Valloire, France M4.0 120 km
May 15, 1997 4 km WNW of Modane, France M3.9 132 km
Jan 28, 2004 2 km ESE of Châbons, France M3.8 52 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 113 km
Oct 3, 1997 7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M3.8 147 km
Dec 28, 1992 3 km NE of Villebois, France M3.8 91 km
Sep 4, 1995 5 km SE of Gruffy, France M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Bren has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Bren

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique Louis Aragon — — — —
Collège privé Pendillon — — — —
École privée du Prieure — — — —
École maternelle — — — —
École publique Bren — — — —
Collège Joséphine Baker — — — —
École maternelle Elsa Triolet — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bren

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Méga chansons françaises, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Couleurs FM Nord-Isère local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Saint Féréol associative MP3
Radio Zig Zag - Pays de Romans local, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RDWA Luc dub, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Jean marc Relut local music, shanson MP3 320 kbps
RCF Drôme christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fontaine chansons françaises OGG 128 kbps
Allzic Radio Top 20 charts, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bren

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aérorétro
Centre du Patrimoine Arménien
Château - Musée de Tournon
Espace Muséographique
Les outils de nos ancêtres
Maison de la Céramique
Musée Archéologique
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Musée d'Art Sacré
Musée de Céloline : Minéraux et Fossiles
Musée de Crussol
Musée de l'Alambic
Musée de l'Étrange
Musée de la Pogne
Musée des Mariniers du Rhône et de la Batellerie
Musée du Bois
Musée Homme de Fer
Musée International de la Chaussure de Romans
SculpturArt
Village Provençal

Libraries in Bren

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque du DSDA0.0
Bibliothèque l'Oiseau Lire0.0
Bibliothèque Le Liseron. Maison des associations0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Étables0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pact0.0
Centre René Cassin0.0
Chatulivre0.0
La Bib D40.0
Maison des Associations0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Chabeuil0.0
Médiathèque de Chateauneuf sur Isère0.0
Médiathèque de Fontbarlettes0.0
Médiathèque de Mours Saint Eusèbe0.0
Médiathèque de Valence Sud, Jules Ferry0.0
Médiathèque départementale0.0
Médiathèque départementale Drôme des Collines0.0
Médiathèque Domaine Revol0.0
Médiathèque du Plan0.0
Médiathèque du Tambour0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque Elsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand Latour Maubourg0.0
Médiathèque Jacques et Aimé Bertrand0.0
Médiathèque Joëlle Ritter0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Monnaie0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Rhône Crussol0.0
Médiathèque Simone de Beauvoir0.0

Farmers Markets in Bren

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Saint-Jean
La Halle
Marché aux Fruits
Marché de Chabeuil
Place de l'Europe
Place des Clercs
Place du Marché

Hotels in Bren

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Collonges
Hôtel restaurant Chartron

Castles in Bren

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palais Delphinal

Zoos in Bren

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc des Perroquets

Dentists in Bren

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire S

Veterinaries in Bren

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire

Bus Stations in Bren

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Voyages Bertolami

Gas Stations in Bren

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U

Banks in Bren

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
La Banque Postale

Gyms in Bren

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Platinium Center Saint-Donat

Breweries in Bren

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge de Longue Vie
Brasserie de la Pleine Lune
Brasserie du Loup Blanc
Brasserie Hildegarde
Brasserie Longue Vie
Free Mousse
O' Saint-Paul

Stadiums & Teams in Bren

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bren

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station du Col de Rousset 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Gresse en Vercors 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Font d'Urle Chaud Clapier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Col de l'Arzelier 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Porte d'Herbouilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Villard de Lans - Corrençon 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Colline des Bains 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Montagnes de Lans 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Coulmes 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Saint-Nizier du Moucherotte 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Domaine Autrans - Méaudre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Autrans - Grand domaine la Sure 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Bren

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportLYSLarge Airport
Aubenas-South Ardèche AirportOBSMedium Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère AirportGNBMedium Airport
Lyon Bron AirportLYNMedium Airport
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon AirportEBUMedium Airport
Valence-Chabeuil AirportVAFMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Aubenasson—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Feurs - Chambéon—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Pérouges - Meximieux—Small Airport
Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul—Small Airport
Altiport de La Motte Chalancon—Small Airport
Altisurface de Faucon—Small Airport
Altisurface de l'Escoulin—Small Airport
Altisurface de la Jasserie—Small Airport
Altisurface du Grand Terrus—Small Airport
Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Assieu Paramotor Airfield—Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Bibost Airfield—Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield—Small Airport
Champis 07 Airfield—Small Airport
Col de Bacchus Airstrip—Small Airport
Cret de Montieux Airfield—Small Airport
Creysseilles les croix Airfield—Small Airport
Deyras Saint Victor Airfield—Small Airport
Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield—Small Airport
Frontonas Airfield—Small Airport
Grand Champ Airfield—Small Airport
La jalabertière Airfield—Small Airport
La Tour-de-Pin Airfield—Small Airport
Les Vastres Airfield—Small Airport
Leyrieu Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Brindas Airfield—Small Airport
Lyon Corbas Airfield—Small Airport
Monestier de Clermont Les Verd Airfield—Small Airport
Montaud Airfield—Small Airport
Montélimar-Ancône Airfield—Small Airport
Morestel Airfield—Small Airport
Pierrelatte Airfield—Small Airport
Ratières Les Allandaines Airfield—Small Airport
Ruoms Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Hilaire du Rosier Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Chamond L'Horme Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Martin Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Rambert-d'Albon Airfield—Small Airport
St Galmier Airfield—Small Airport
St Jean D'avelanne Airfield—Small Airport
Vienne Reventin Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bren

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marsaz
Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bren

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Évêques
Église Collégiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Blaise
Église Saint-Laurent

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 Bren

What is the population of Bren?

Bren has a population of 503 residents and is located in France. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

Is Bren expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,816, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bren?

Bren enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bren?

The unemployment rate in Bren is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bren?

The median home value in Bren is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals 1,728 pop · 4.3 mi Clérieux 1,963 pop · 4.3 mi Mercurol-Veaunes 1,809 pop · 5.1 mi Saint-Uze 1,696 pop · 5.3 mi Chanos-Curson 1,018 pop · 5.4 mi Peyrins 2,478 pop · 5.7 mi Châteauneuf-de-Galaure 1,941 pop · 6.4 mi Tain-l'Hermitage 5,923 pop · 6.6 mi Saint-Vallier 4,038 pop · 6.7 mi Mours-Saint-Eusèbe 2,368 pop · 7.4 mi Tournon-sur-Rhône 10,571 pop · 7.4 mi Génissieux 1,958 pop · 7.5 mi Saint-Jean-de-Muzols 2,527 pop · 7.5 mi Beausemblant 1,246 pop · 7.8 mi
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