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Brou, France

Centre-Val de Loire · France

Brou is a small town in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 3,848. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,848 Population 239/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,140 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,140 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent

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About Brou

Brou

Brou is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.

People

Population3,848
Density239/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,140
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$102,000
Rent$510
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population3,848
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates48.2172°, 1.1654°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCentre-Val de Loire
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (662 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,140

About Brou

Brou is a small town in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 3,848. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Brou is $22,140, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 231 business establishments.

Income: Brou vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,140
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)231

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brou is $102,000, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $510 (56% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,539 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,000
64% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$510
56% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,539

Property Tax

Brou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below France avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates48.2172°N, 1.1654°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2016.

May 2, 2016 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France M4.2 138 km
Dec 6, 1991 2 km S of Bourgueil, France M4.2 130 km
Jan 25, 1993 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France M3.8 121 km
Oct 3, 1999 11 km W of Écueillé, France M3.8 124 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 143 km
Aug 6, 2002 2 km SSW of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France M3.6 113 km
Jan 8, 2007 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France M3.6 139 km
Aug 1, 2007 2 km SSE of Blonville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 148 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 103 km
Mar 6, 1999 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France M3.3 84 km
Aug 29, 1992 2 km ESE of Radon, France M3.2 82 km
Feb 22, 1999 France M3.1 29 km
Apr 1, 1994 France M3.1 83 km
Oct 4, 1990 3 km ESE of Moulay, France M3.1 130 km
Jun 17, 2004 7 km NNE of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, France M3.1 149 km
Aug 9, 1991 3 km SSE of Sonzay, France M3.1 95 km
Feb 12, 1993 2 km E of La Baconnière, France M3.0 150 km
Dec 9, 1999 3 km NE of Chinon, France M3.0 132 km
Jun 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Perrusson, France M3.0 129 km
Jan 20, 1992 9 km NNW of Château-Renault, France M3.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in

Brou has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Brou

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
Collège Florimond Robertet - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
Collège Saint-Paul - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brou

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Frequence 3 - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Brou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historial 279
Musée de la Commanderie d'Arville
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Histoire naturelle
Musée école
Musée Marcel Proust (maison de tante Léonie)

Libraries in Brou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calliopé0.0
La Lettre I0.0
Médiathèque de Châteaudun0.0
Médiathèque de Cloyes0.0

Farmers Markets in Brou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Saint-Georges-sur-Eure
Marché lundi samedi
Marché Place de la Liberté
Marché Place du 18 Octobre
Place Chanzy

Hotels in Brou

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Plat d'Étain

Monuments in Brou

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halle

Veterinaries in Brou

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SELAS DES OISEAUX

Train Stations in Brou

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brou

Gas Stations in Brou

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Super U Brou

Banks in Brou

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
SG

Golf Courses in Brou

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

swin golf

Airports Near Brou

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Châteaudun Airfield-Medium Airport
Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base-Medium Airport
Bailleau Armenonville Airfield-Small Airport
Base ULM du Le Gault-Saint-Denis-Small Airport
Beaugency Airfield-Small Airport
BELLEME St Germain de la Coudr Airfield-Small Airport
Beynes Thiverval Airfield-Small Airport
Blois Le Breuil Airfield-Small Airport
Champ-Romet Airfield-Small Airport
Champrond Le Petit Bois Landry Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Champseru Airfield-Small Airport
Chartres-Métropole Airfield-Small Airport
Chauvigny du Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Chouzy-sur-Cisse Airfield-Small Airport
Cravant Les Lilas Airfield-Small Airport
Dreux Vernouillet Airfield-Small Airport
Écrosnes ULM-Small Airport
Fontaine Simon Airfield-Small Airport
Frepelle Airfield-Small Airport
Houville La Branche Airfield-Small Airport
L'Aigle-Saint-Michel Airfield-Small Airport
La Ferme des Prés Airfield-Small Airport
La Fontaine au Berger Airfield-Small Airport
La Maison des Pionniers Airfield-Small Airport
La Saussaye Airfield-Small Airport
Le Buternay Airfield-Small Airport
Les Ailes d'Eure et Loir Airfield-Small Airport
Les Bardellières Airfield-Small Airport
Loulappe Airfield-Small Airport
Morand Airfield-Small Airport
Mortagne-au-Perche Airfield-Small Airport
Neuvy le Roi Airfield-Small Airport
Paramoteur Paris Ouest Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-André-de-l'Eure Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield-Small Airport
Santilly Airfield-Small Airport
Sougé Airfield-Small Airport
Thoiry Airfield-Small Airport
Voves Viabon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Antoine
Église Saint-Lubin
Paroisse Saint-Romain

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 Brou

What is the population of Brou?

Brou has a population of 3,848 residents and is located in France. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

Is Brou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,140, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $102,000 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Brou?

Brou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

How is the job market in Brou?

The job market in Brou faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 231 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brou?

The median home value in Brou is $102,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $510.

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