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Brens, France

Occitanie · France

Brens is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,786. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,786 Population 91/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,812 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,812 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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About Brens

Brens is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.

People

Population1,786
Density91/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,812
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Housing Units714
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population1,786
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates43.8873°, 1.9072°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$25,812

About Brens

Brens is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,786. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brens is $25,812, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Brens vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,812
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brens is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 714 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units714

Property Tax

Brens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above France avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates43.8873°N, 1.9072°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 13, 2007.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 128 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 128 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 139 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 126 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 129 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 126 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 125 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 126 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 128 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 126 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 101 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 92 km
Mar 28, 1996 8 km NW of Estagel, France M3.6 131 km
May 8, 2006 7 km WSW of Quillan, France M3.6 116 km
Feb 12, 1997 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France M3.5 138 km
Nov 22, 1997 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France M3.5 149 km
Jun 6, 1993 4 km ESE of Limoux, France M3.5 99 km
Oct 3, 2003 17 km SW of Quillan, France M3.5 127 km
Mar 30, 1996 11 km NNW of Estagel, France M3.5 128 km
Apr 25, 1993 10 km WNW of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Brens has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Brens

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Le Bon Mix HiFi Flac 1411 Kbps eclectic, electro OGG
Djam Radio - Flac 1411 Kbps - OGG
Djam Radio - AAC192LC - AAC+
Toulouse FM 2000's, 2000s MP3
Egregore Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Metal Invasion Radio hard rock, heavy metal AAC 96 kbps
100% Radio Toulouse . - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Octopus - MP3 192 kbps
Le Bon Mix Dynamic - AAC192LC electro, house music AAC+ 192 kbps
Canal Sud - MP3 128 kbps
Boosterfm - MP3 128 kbps
Le Bon Mix Radio 97.9 disco, electro AAC+ 320 kbps
Canal Sud 92.2 indépendante, radio locale MP3 128 kbps
Radio de la Save - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fil de l'eau eclectic, gers MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
RCF Occitanie religious MP3 320 kbps
100% Radio - Carcassonne - MP3 128 kbps
100% Radio русским гражданам .... в украине сейчас идет война ... силами рф наносятся удары по гражданской инфраструктуре в харькове ... киеве ... чернигове ... сумах ... ирпене и десятках других городов ... гибнут люди - и гражданское население ... и военные ... в том числе российские призывники ... которых бросили воевать ... чтобы лишить собственный народ доступа к информации ... правительство рф запретило называть войну войной ... закрыло независимые сми и принимает сейчас ряд диктаторских законов ... MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cagnac ancient music, chansons françaises MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archéocrypte Sainte Sigolène
Conservatoire de l'Outillage du Pays des Bastides
L'Atelier du Sabotier
Maison de la Céramique Contemporaine
Maison Poussou
Musée Art du Chocolat
Musée Bajen-Vega
Musée Charles Portal
Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle Philadelphe Thomas
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Château Le Cayla
Musée du pays rabastinois
Musée du Verre
Musée Historama
Musée Lapérouse
Musée pour Tous - Raphael Cordoba
Musée Raymond Lafage
Musée Toulouse-Lautrec
Paradis des Machines

Libraries in Brens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archéocrypte0.0
Bâtiment 6 - Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Espace CASI Albi0.0
Marguerite Yourcenar0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Albi Cantepau0.0
Médiathèque d'Albi Pierre-Amalric0.0
Médiathèque de Cantepau0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Paul Cap de Joux0.0
Médiathèque du Pays Salvagnacois0.0
Médiathèque Guiraude de Laurac0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale Alain Gautrand0.0
Médiathèque La Bastide0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Poulan0.0

Farmers Markets in Brens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Couderc
Halle du Foirail du Castelviel
Halles du Griffoul
Marché Couvert d'Albi
Marché de Verfeil
Marché de Verfeil
Marché du Griffoul
Place du Bicentenaire de la Révolution

Hotels in Brens

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akena

Gas Stations in Brens

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Service E. Leclerc

Breweries in Brens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Tanis

Stadiums & Teams in Brens

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Brens

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toulouse-Blagnac AirportTLSLarge Airport
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Cahors Lalbenque airportZAOMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Rodez–Aveyron AirportRDZMedium Airport
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base-Medium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Muret - Lherm-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Toulouse Bourg-Saint-Bernard-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue-Small Airport
Aérodrome Morin - Védrines-Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield-Small Airport
Artigat Airfield-Small Airport
Banadets Airfield-Small Airport
Baraigne Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugaillard Airfield-Small Airport
Cabrerets ULM-Small Airport
Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield-Small Airport
Caussade Septfonds Airfield-Small Airport
Caylus Airfield-Small Airport
Cézac Airfield-Small Airport
Conques Airfield-Small Airport
Coufouleux Airfield-Small Airport
Esperce field-Small Airport
Fabas Airfield-Small Airport
Fromissard ULM-Small Airport
Gardouch Airfield-Small Airport
Gibel Airfield-Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield-Small Airport
La Grand Borde Airfield-Small Airport
La Ramière Airfield-Small Airport
La Ville Dieu Airfield-Small Airport
Labastide Saint Pierre Airfield-Small Airport
Labastide-Saint-Sernin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Le Reuilh Airfield-Small Airport
Léguille Monclar de Quercy Airfield-Small Airport
Les Gardios Négrepelisse Airfield-Small Airport
Marmouzet Airfield-Small Airport
Montbartier Airfield-Small Airport
Nadesse Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Revel Montgey Airfield-Small Airport
Roquemaure Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix de Lunel Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brens

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brens

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Eugène

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 Brens

What is the population of Brens?

Brens has a population of 1,786 residents and is located in France. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

Is Brens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,812, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brens?

Brens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brens?

The unemployment rate in Brens is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brens?

The median home value in Brens is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690.

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