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Briastre, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Briastre is a small town in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 630. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
630 Population 50/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,967 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,967 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population630
Density50/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,967
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Housing Units252
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population630
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates50.1610°, 3.4852°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$21,967

About Briastre

Briastre is a small town in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 630. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Briastre is $21,967, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (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 38 business establishments.

Income: Briastre vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,967
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Briastre is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). There are 252 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 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units252

Property Tax

Briastre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates50.1610°N, 3.4852°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above France avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 14, 2008.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 47 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 49 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 128 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 55 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 93 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 147 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 126 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 40 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 82 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 36 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 147 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 41 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 131 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 51 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 122 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 121 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 53 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 86 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km W of Rance, Belgium M2.8 54 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Briastre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Briastre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Briastre

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio MP3 224 kbps
RTBF Viva+ (BE) MP3
Canal FM MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Métropole FM AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
Roots Legacy MP3 224 kbps
ONIB Disco (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
CN'O AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Briastre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La maison du textile
Maison de la Broderie
Maison de la Nature
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison Forestière Wilfred Owen
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Mini musée de la Grande Guerre et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Moulin Brunet
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des dentelles et broderies de Caudry
Musée des Évolutions
Musée Henri Matisse
Musée municipal d'histoire locale
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée Théophile Jouglet
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Touage de Riqueval

Libraries in Briastre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque municipale - Centre socio-culturel Fabrice Tupet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Victor Hugo0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
La P'tite Récré0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque A. Lamour0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Liberté0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale du Cateau-Cambrésis0.0
Médiathèque Norbert Ségard0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0

Farmers Markets in Briastre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Cambrai
Marché de Cambrai
Marché des Digues
Ô’Centr’Halle

Clinics in Briastre

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SMR Les Abeilles

Breweries in Briastre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Historique de l'Abbaye du Cateau
Brasserie La Choulette
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Briastre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Briastre

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Avaux-Les Bourdons Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Compiègne Margny AirfieldSmall Airport
Corbeny Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Frétoy-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Laon-Chambry AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuflieux AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ployart Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Val de l'Ailette AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Briastre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Sacré-Coeur
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Briastre

What is the population of Briastre?

Briastre has a population of 630 residents and is located in France. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

Is Briastre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,967, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Briastre?

Briastre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Briastre?

The job market in Briastre faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Briastre?

The median home value in Briastre is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491.

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