Brest, France

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

144,899 Population 7,578/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$23,134 median income, 14.3% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$131,600 home value, $658/mo rent

Brest, France

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,134

69% below

Home Value

$131,600

53% below

Median Rent

$658/mo

43% below

28.8% of income on rent

Unemployment

14.3%

297% above

19.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

55°F

235 sunny days/yr

Is Brest a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brest residents earn a median household income of $23,134 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brest is $131,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $658/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Brest has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144,899

Density7,578/mi²

Foreign Born7.7%

Economy

Median Income$23,134

Per Capita

Unemployment14.3%

Poverty19.0%

Housing

Home Value$131,600

Rent$658

Ownership

Housing Units57,960

Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days235/yr

Rain54.2 in/yr

Elevation161 ft

Did You Know?

There are 204 restaurants in the area.