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Bretteville, France

Normandy · France

Bretteville is a small town in Normandy, France with a population of 1,036. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,036 Population 156/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $621/mo rent

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About Bretteville

Bretteville

Bretteville-sur-Odon is a commune in the department of Calvados in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It lies on the river Odon, about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Caen.

People

Population1,036
Density156/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$124,200
Rent$621
Housing Units414
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population1,036
Population Density156 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates49.6544°, -1.5288°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNormandy
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100

About Bretteville

Bretteville is a small town in France (Normandy) with a population of 1,036. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bretteville is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Bretteville vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bretteville is $124,200, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $621 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 414 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 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,200
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$621
47% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units414

Property Tax

Climate in Bretteville

Bretteville has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.1° 100.0
Feb 6.1°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.4° 71.5
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.2° 62.4
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 65.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.7° / 15.2° 59.8
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 11° / 18° 50.0
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20° 50.9
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 13.4° / 20.2° 57.3
Sep 15°C / 59°F 11.9° / 18.2° 70.3
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 9.5° / 15° 113.2
Nov 9°C / 48°F 6.7° / 11.3° 115.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 4.5° / 8.8° 126.2
Bretteville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates49.6544°N, 1.5288°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above France avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 137 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 68 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 80 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 77 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 85 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 135 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 96 km
Nov 2, 1997 7 km NW of Villers-sur-Mer, France M3.7 110 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 89 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 100 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 119 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 92 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 98 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 146 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 113 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 73 km
Dec 7, 1998 0 km SE of Cherrueix, France M3.4 118 km
Jul 23, 2014 France M3.3 95 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 125 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Bretteville has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bretteville

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Emile Doucet - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bretteville

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 50/50 - AAC 128 kbps
Hag' FM alternative, pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Bretteville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Batterie d'Azeville
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie de Crisbecq
Batterie du Roule
Ferme-musée du Cotentin
La Cité de la Mer
Ludiver
Maison de l'Éducation à l'Environnement et au Développement Durable
Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée
Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Musée de la Libération
Musée du cidre
Musée Thomas Henry

Libraries in Bretteville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Brix0.0
Bibliothèque de Gonneville0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Étang-Bertrand0.0
Bibliothèque de Martinvast0.0
Bibliothèque de Mesnil au Val0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Joseph0.0
Bibliothèque de Saussemesnil0.0
Bibliothèque de Tamerville0.0
Bibliothèque Généa500.0
Bibliothèque Jacques Prévert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sottevast0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Joseph Thiebot0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d’Acqueville0.0
Médiathèque de Flottemanville-Hague0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Croix-Hague0.0
Médiathèque du Bord de Mer0.0
Médiathèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Médiathèque La Bulle0.0

Farmers Markets in Bretteville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comptoir des halles
Place Sainte-Anne

Cafes in Bretteville

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Germain

Gas Stations in Bretteville

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Breweries in Bretteville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Local Beer

Airports Near Bretteville

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alderney AirportACIMedium Airport
Cherbourg Manche airportCERMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Vauville-Small Airport
Lessay Airfield-Small Airport
Mosles Airfield-Small Airport
Omaha Beach Airfield-Small Airport
Portbail Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bretteville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Germain

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 Bretteville

What is the population of Bretteville?

Bretteville has a population of 1,036 residents and is located in France. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

Is Bretteville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,200 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $621 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bretteville?

Bretteville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bretteville?

The unemployment rate in Bretteville is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bretteville?

The median home value in Bretteville is $124,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $621.

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