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Brest is a large city in Brittany, France with a population of 144,899. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
BClimate
| Population | 144,899 |
| Population Density | 7,578 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3903°, -4.4863° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.2 inches (1,377 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (2 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,134 |
About Brest
Brest is a large city in France (Brittany) with a population of 144,899. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Brest vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,134 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.3% |
| 297% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 424 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 204 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $131,600 |
| 53% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 57,960 |
Property Tax
Climate in Brest
Brest has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3903°N, 4.4863°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Brest has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.9").
Schools in Brest
97+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire publique Simone Veil | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Jean de La Fontaine | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saint-Pol-Roux | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Lucie et Raymond Aubrac | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Les Quatre Moulins | — | — | — | — |
| Skol Diwan Brest | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique La Pointe | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre-Dame de Kerbonne | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Notre-Dame de Kerbonne | — | — | — | — |
| Skol Diwan Brest (Gwelmeur) | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Le Forestou | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire privé Sainte-Anne Brest | — | — | — | — |
| Cité Scolaire de l'Harteloire | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Amiral Ronarc'h | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Simone Veil | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Guérin | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Alice Abarnou | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Anna Marly | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Quéliverzan | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent Dupuy de Lôme | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre-Dame des Carmes | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Jean Macé | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Kerargaouyat | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Quatre Moulins | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Quatre Moulins | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Louis | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Jacquard | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Paul Dukas | — | — | — | — |
| Cité Scolaire de Kerichen | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de Kérichen | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Kérichen | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Kerichen | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Vauban | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Louise Michel | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Kerangoff | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle privée Saint-André | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Yves | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Javouhey | — | — | — | — |
| École Langevin-Freinet | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Kerbernard | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Jacques Kerhoas | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Jacques Kerhoas | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| École Javouhey | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Javouhey | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Immaculée Conception | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique Vauban | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique Vauban | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Louise Michel | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Charles de Foucauld | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Kerichen. Bâtiment R | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle publique République-Sanquer | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général de l'Iroise | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire du Petit Paris | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique La Croix Rouge | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle privée de l'Ange Gardien | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Jean Louis Etienne | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire du Petit Paris | — | — | — | — |
| Charles de Foucauld (Estran) | — | — | — | — |
| Collège-Lycée de l'Iroise | — | — | — | — |
| L'échappée belle | — | — | — | — |
| Bâtiment A. Administrations, prépas, sciences | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Charles de Foucauld | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de l'Iroise | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de la Croix Rouge | — | — | — | — |
| IBEP | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de la Croix Rouge | — | — | — | — |
| Collège privé Sainte-Anne | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Kerhallet | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée de la Providence | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée La Pérouse-Kérichen | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Naval | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent et professionnel Jules Lesven | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire de Kérinou | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire du Pilier Rouge | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Paul Eluard | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Jacques Prévert | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Joséphine Baker | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire de Kerichen | — | — | — | — |
| Collège La Fontaine Margot | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire Pen ar Streat | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Kerisbian | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent privé Estran Fénelon | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire La Croix Rouge | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général privé Sainte-Anne | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Vincent | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre-Dame de Tourbian | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre-Dame de Tourbian | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Saint-Jean Baptiste | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Jean-Baptiste | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire de Kerhallet | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe scolaire publique des Hauts de Penfeld | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire publique Le Questel | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnase des Quatre Moulins | — | — | — | — |
| Dedale de Clown | — | — | — | — |
| Groupe Scolaire Auguste Dupouy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Brest
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Neptune | classical, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Fréquence Mutine | electro, emission | MP3 | |
| Radio U | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Brest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.8 | ||||
| 70.8 | ||||
| Battle of the Atlantic Memorial | ||||
| Écomusée des Goémoniers et de l’Algue | ||||
| Espace du Sapeur-Pompier | ||||
| Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc pour la Culture | ||||
| Fort Montbarey | ||||
| L'Ancre An Eor | ||||
| La Briqueterie | ||||
| Le Musée du Folgoët | ||||
| Maison de la photographie | ||||
| Maison des Abers | ||||
| Maison des Dunes | ||||
| Maison des Minéraux | ||||
| Musée Breizh Odyssée | ||||
| Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec | ||||
| Musée de la fraise | ||||
| Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musée des vieux métiers | ||||
| Musée du Léon | ||||
| Musée du Patrimoine | ||||
| Musée du Ponant | ||||
| Musée national de la Marine | ||||
| Musée Ti Gwechall | ||||
| Ossuaire Saint-Cadou | ||||
| Tour Tanguy |
Libraries in Brest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Auguste Le Breton | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ti Mat Da Lenn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture | 0.0 | |||||
| Des livres et vous | 0.0 | |||||
| Jacque Prevert | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Écume des Mer | 0.0 | |||||
| La Biblio | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Chat Pitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Anjela Duval | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Lambézellec | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Marc | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Saint-Renan | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jules Verne | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Awena | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Odyssée | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Parenthèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Neptune | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Per Jakez Helias | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque René Pétillon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Saint-Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint pol roux | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | |||||
| Halles de Kerinou | |||||
| Halles Saint-Louis | |||||
| Halles Saint-Martin | |||||
| La Ruche qui dit Oui! | |||||
| Le marché de la ferme de Messouflin | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Amiral Linois | |||||
| Marché de Bellevue | |||||
| Marché de Bourg-Blanc | |||||
| Marché de Daoulas | |||||
| Marché de Guilers | |||||
| Marché de l'Europe | |||||
| Marché de Lambézellec | |||||
| Marché de Landéda | |||||
| Marché de Lannilis | |||||
| Marché de Lesneven | |||||
| Marché de Lilia | |||||
| Marché de Plabennec | |||||
| Marché de Ploudalmézeau | |||||
| Marché de Plouguerneau | |||||
| Marché de Plouguin | |||||
| Marché de Plouzane | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Marc | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Pierre | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Renan | |||||
| Marché du Pilier Rouge | |||||
| Marché du Samedi | |||||
| Marché Saint-Louis | |||||
| Marché Saint-Martin | |||||
| Marché Sanquer | |||||
| Place Polygone |
Hotels in Brest
34 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brest
29 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Brest
5 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brest
11 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brest
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Brest
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Brest
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Brest
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brest
16 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brest
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brest
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Brest
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brest
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brest
44 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Brest
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brest
14 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvarus | ||||
| Arvarus, brasserie incertaine | ||||
| Beg ar Mor | ||||
| Brasserie Cézon | ||||
| Brasserie D’istribilh | ||||
| Brasserie de Trévarn | ||||
| Brasserie du Baril | ||||
| Brasserie du Bout du Monde | ||||
| Brasserie du Merlin | ||||
| Brasserie F-ORGE | ||||
| Brasserie Sklent | ||||
| En Bières inconnues | ||||
| En bières inconnues |
Stadiums & Teams in Brest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Brest
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | Large Airport |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LDV | Medium Airport |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | MXN | Medium Airport |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | UIP | Medium Airport |
| Ouessant Airport | OUI | Small Airport |
| Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brest
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brest Bellevue | |
| Brest Keredern | |
| Brest Pilier Rouge | |
| Brest Pontanezen | |
| Brest Recouvrance | |
| Brest Saint-Marc | |
| Brest Saint-Pierre | |
| Brest Siam | |
| Carré Pro | |
| La Poste Espace Clients Pro Brest Centre PSE | |
| Relais Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brest
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Association culturelle israélite de Brest | |
| Aumônerie Catholique des Étudiants de Brest | |
| Centre Culturel Musulman Al Madina | |
| Chapelle maritime de l'hôpital d'Instruction | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Port | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Anne | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Kerinou | |
| Église Notre-Dame de Kerbonne | |
| Église Notre-Dame de Kerinou | |
| Église Notre-Dame de Tourbian | |
| Église Notre-Dame du Bouguen | |
| Église Nouvel Espoir | |
| Église Saint-François du Guelmeur | |
| Église Saint-Jacques | |
| Église Saint-Jean | |
| Église Saint-Joseph-du-Pilier-Rouge | |
| Église Saint-Louis | |
| Église Saint-Luc | |
| Église Saint-Marc | |
| Église Saint-Martin |
Quick Facts
Around Brest
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Brest
147 places within 15 km
- • Abri du rocher de l'Impératrice
- • Alignement de Fort de Landaoudec
- • Câble sous-marin
- • Dolmens de Rigonou
- • menhir
- + 13 more
- • Grève de Déolen
- • Grève de La Maison Blanche
- • Grève de Penn al Lann
- • Grève de Porsguen
- • Grève du Bendy
- + 22 more
- • Château de Guerrus-Laouen ou de la Forêt
- • Château de Kéralias
- • Château de Keranc'hoat
- • Château de Kervadéza
- • Château de Kervasdoue
- + 15 more
- • Bougou Bourdel
- • Bougou Daou Hanter
- • Bougou Forn
- • Bougou Gabriel
- • Bougou Penn Ar C'Hae
- • Ancienne Batterie du Diable
- • Batterie annexe de Portzic
- • Batterie annexe de Tremet
- • Batterie Basse de Cornouaille
- • Batterie de 100mm TR
- + 46 more
- • Rocher de l'Impératrice
- • Rocher Noël
- • Ancien transformateur
- • Ancienne Chapelle Saint-Jean Leïdez
- • Ancienne Ecurie
- • Batterie antiaérienne codée M.K.B. "Vormars / Vormarsch / Dora"
- • Batterie Basse de Cornouaille
- + 19 more
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Brest
What is the population of Brest?
Brest has a population of 144,899 residents and is located in France. The population density is 7,578 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.
Is Brest expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,134, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,600 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Brest?
Brest 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 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.
How is the job market in Brest?
The job market in Brest faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 424 business establishments in the area, including 204 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Brest?
The median home value in Brest is $131,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $658.