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Brienne-le-Château, France

Grand Est · France

Brienne-le-Château is a small town in Grand Est, France with a population of 3,473. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,473 Population 417/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,838 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,838 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$78,400 home value, $392/mo rent

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About Brienne-le-Château

Brienne-le-Château

Brienne-le-Château is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France. It is located 1 mile (2 km) from the right bank of the river Aube and 26 miles northeast of Troyes.

People

Population3,473
Density417/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$21,838
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,400
Rent$392
Housing Units1,389
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population3,473
Population Density417 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates48.3932°, 4.5264°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceGrand Est
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (750 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,838

About Brienne-le-Château

Brienne-le-Château is a small town in France (Grand Est) with a population of 3,473. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brienne-le-Château is $21,838, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 208 business establishments.

Income: Brienne-le-Château vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,838
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.9%
425% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)208

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brienne-le-Château is $78,400, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $392 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,389 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,400
72% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$392
66% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,389

Property Tax

Brienne-le-Château experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates48.3932°N, 4.5264°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 21, 2008.

Jul 4, 1991 14 km ESE of Selongey, France M3.7 113 km
Mar 23, 1993 3 km NE of Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, France M3.3 146 km
Mar 14, 1991 9 km ESE of Val-de-Meuse, France M3.2 93 km
Oct 25, 1991 4 km NW of Savigny-lès-Beaune, France M3.2 146 km
Mar 28, 1998 2 km ENE of Hadol, France M3.1 150 km
Jun 17, 1991 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France M3.0 98 km
Nov 27, 2001 5 km NE of Lamarche, France M2.9 102 km
Jul 23, 1994 3 km NW of Port-sur-Saône, France M2.9 134 km
Jan 23, 1996 9 km NE of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze, France M2.9 121 km
Oct 16, 1992 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France M2.9 32 km
Sep 13, 1997 9 km NNE of Saulieu, France M2.8 116 km
Aug 19, 1990 14 km S of Liffol-le-Grand, France M2.8 84 km
Mar 17, 1999 9 km W of Bulgnéville, France M2.8 90 km
Sep 26, 1997 8 km NE of Neufchâteau, France M2.7 91 km
Jan 7, 1994 3 km ENE of Marcilly-sur-Tille, France M2.7 107 km
Dec 10, 1998 9 km NNW of Rioz, France M2.7 148 km
May 13, 2005 7 km WSW of Vermenton, France M2.7 106 km
May 21, 2003 France M2.7 102 km
Aug 14, 1998 14 km NNW of Clamecy, France M2.7 123 km
Feb 21, 2008 3 km S of Longchamp, France M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Brienne-le-Château has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Brienne-le-Château

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SEGPA du Collège Julien Regnier
École primaire
Groupe Scolaire Théophile Gautier
Collège Julien Régnier
École primaire
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Radio Stations near Brienne-le-Château

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO PRIMITIVE MP3 160 kbps
Active radio 100.6 FM MP3 320 kbps
Latitude dance, pop dance AAC+
Active Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Brienne-le-Château

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée de la Forêt d’Orient
Musée Loukine
Musée Napoléon
Village Musée du Der

Libraries in Brienne-le-Château

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Soulaines-Dhuys0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Gabriel0.0
Médiathèque de Soulaines-Dhuys0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Brienne-le-Château

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles
Marché de Mesnil Saint-Père

Hotels in Brienne-le-Château

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Air-lane
Hôtel des Voyageurs

Castles in Brienne-le-Château

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Brienne-le-Château
château de Crespy
Château des Roches

Zoos in Brienne-le-Château

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferme B'Attitude

Dentists in Brienne-le-Château

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greef Sandrine
Piescu George Emanuel

Veterinaries in Brienne-le-Château

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groupe Vétérinaire Saint George
Groupe Vétérinaire Saint-Georges

Gas Stations in Brienne-le-Château

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Brienne-le-Château

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama

Shopping Malls in Brienne-le-Château

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galerie Napoléon

Airports Near Brienne-le-Château

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chalons Vatry airportXCRMedium Airport
Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air BaseMedium Airport
Troyes-Barberey AirportMedium Airport
Bar-le-Duc AirfieldSmall Airport
Bar-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Brienne-le-Château AirfieldSmall Airport
Châlons - Écury-sur-Coole AirfieldSmall Airport
Châtillon-sur-Seine AirfieldSmall Airport
Chaumont-Semoutiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtisols les Houches AirfieldSmall Airport
Épernay Plivot AirfieldSmall Airport
Fains-Véel AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontarce AirfieldSmall Airport
Harricourt la Gonio AirfieldSmall Airport
Joinville Mussey AirfieldSmall Airport
Juvancourt AerodromeSmall Airport
Laville-aux-Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Ailes du Der AirfieldSmall Airport
Montardoise AirfieldSmall Airport
Recey Le Mont de Lucey AirfieldSmall Airport
Souhil AirfieldSmall Airport
Viâpres-le-Petit AirfieldSmall Airport
Ville-sur-Arce AirfieldSmall Airport
Vitry-le-François Vauclerc AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brienne-le-Château

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
MORVILLIERS
Poste de Brienne-le-Château

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brienne-le-Château

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de l'Assomption-de la-Vierge
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Église Saint-Christophe
Église Saint-Denis
Église Saint-Ferréol
Église Saint-Georges
Église Saint-Julien-l'Hospitalier
Église Saint-Laurent
Église Saint-Loup-de-Troyes
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Quentin
Église Saint-Thibaud

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 Brienne-le-Château

What is the population of Brienne-le-Château?

Brienne-le-Château has a population of 3,473 residents and is located in France. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Brienne-le-Château expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,838, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brienne-le-Château?

Brienne-le-Château has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Brienne-le-Château?

The job market in Brienne-le-Château faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 208 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brienne-le-Château?

The median home value in Brienne-le-Château is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392.

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