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Bruay-la-Buissière, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Bruay-la-Buissière is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 24,474. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
24,474 Population 3,879/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,738 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,738 median income, 23.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $571/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,474
Density3,879/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,738
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$114,200
Rent$571
Housing Units9,790
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population24,474
Population Density3,879 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates50.4833°, 2.5500°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$18,738

About Bruay-la-Buissière

Bruay-la-Buissière is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 24,474. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bruay-la-Buissière is $18,738, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,468 business establishments.

Income: Bruay-la-Buissière vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$18,738
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.7%
558% above France avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bruay-la-Buissière is $114,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $571 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 9,790 total housing units in the city. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,200
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$571
51% below France avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units9,790

Property Tax

Climate in Bruay-la-Buissière

Bruay-la-Buissière has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -3.9° / 12.1° 65.1
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -3.8° / 15.1° 59.3
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -2.6° / 18.1° 62.0
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F -2.2° / 20.7° 42.8
May 12.8°C / 55°F 2.9° / 23.6° 54.7
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 7.2° / 28.6° 72.8
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 9.3° / 31° 58.4
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 29.5° 52.3
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6.3° / 27.7° 70.4
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 3.1° / 22.2° 100.7
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F -0.9° / 16.1° 90.6
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F -3.8° / 13.3° 80.6
Bruay-la-Buissière experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density3,879/sq mi
Coordinates50.4833°N, 2.5500°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 127 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 96 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 119 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 133 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 54 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 127 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 138 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 96 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 144 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 120 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 105 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 51 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 119 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 94 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 87 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 88 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 73 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 100 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 74 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 90 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Bruay-la-Buissière has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bruay-la-Buissière

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Louis Pasteur
Collège Simone Signoret
École primaire Émile Basly
École élémentaire Centre
École élémentaire Les Hayettes
École maternelle Marmottan
École maternelle Mendès France
École primaire Caudron
École marternelle Georges Brassens
École primaire Jules Ferry
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Edmond Rostand
École élémentaire Félix Faure
École maternelle Félix Faure
Lycée professionnel Pierre Mendès France - Lycée des Métiers des systèmes automatiques et de l'électronique communicante
École Loubet I.M.E.
Collège Albert Camus
École primaire Marmottan
Lycée polyvalent Carnot - Lycée des Métiers des systèmes automatiques et de l'électronique communicante
Collège Edmond Rostand
École de Production de Béthune Bruay
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Radio Stations near Bruay-la-Buissière

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Banquise FM MP3 320 kbps
Yellow Radio dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic (BE) 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Génération Mix pop music AAC 64 kbps
CHIC RADIO HITS MP3 320 kbps
Métropole FM AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée MP3 128 kbps
Saravadio alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
DELTA FM - Terre de Camargue MP3 128 kbps
Delta FM musique MP3 320 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bruay-la-Buissière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archives municipales
Canadian National Vimy Memorial Visitors Centre
Centre de conservation du Louvre
Cité Nature
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Labanque
Lens' 14-18, Centre d'Histoire Guerre et Paix
Maison-Musée de l'Abbé Lemire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Bruno-Danvin
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée de l'Abeille
Musée de la mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des Augustins
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras
Musée du Vieux II
Musée Vivant Preserved Battlefield
Notre-Dame de Lorette Museum
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1

Libraries in Bruay-la-Buissière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Arc-en-Ciel0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothèque départementale0.0
Bibliothèque des Blancs-Monts0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Louis Aragon0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque René Goscinny0.0
Bibliothèque Robinson0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de Béthune0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque Ronville0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
Direction de l'Information et de l'Ingénierie Documentaire0.0
Les mots passants0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Albert Uderzo0.0
Médiathèque d'Arras0.0
Mediathèque de Berlencourt le Cauroy CCCA0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque de Savy-Berlette0.0
Médiathèque Elie Weisel0.0
Médiathèque Estaminet0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Brel0.0
Médiathèque Jean Baclet0.0
Médiathèque Jean Buridan0.0
Médiathèque Jean Monnet0.0
Médiathèque Julia Kervéleo0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Philippe-Miloszyk0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque0.0
Public Library0.0
Service territorial de la lecture publique — Site de Lillers0.0

Farmers Markets in Bruay-la-Buissière

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché d'Hazebrouck
Marché FRET

Hotels in Bruay-la-Buissière

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Cottage

Cafes in Bruay-la-Buissière

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au 421, chez Michel
Café de la Paix
Café du Commerce
Le Galopin

Cinemas in Bruay-la-Buissière

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Étoiles

Monuments in Bruay-la-Buissière

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jules Marmottan
Roger Salengro

Clinics in Bruay-la-Buissière

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Urgence de Bruay (Clinique)

Dentists in Bruay-la-Buissière

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12527293753
Laurence guiffant

Veterinaries in Bruay-la-Buissière

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schepkens Etienne

Bus Stations in Bruay-la-Buissière

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pôle Bruay Europe

Gas Stations in Bruay-la-Buissière

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Relais Total De La Lawe

Banks in Bruay-la-Buissière

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit du Nord
Crédit Mutuel
LCL

Breweries in Bruay-la-Buissière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ancienne brasserie-malterie de la Lys
BCA2 – La Riviere
Brasserie Bellenaert
Brasserie Brebis Galeuse
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie L'intemporelle
Brasserie Saint-Germain
La Brasserie Airoise
Micro Brasserie L'Arras'In

Stadiums & Teams in Bruay-la-Buissière

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bruay-la-Buissière

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme AirfieldMedium Airport
Amiens Glisy AirfieldMedium Airport
Calais Marck AirportCQFMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin AirfieldMedium Airport
Albert Bray airportBYFSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
La Boisselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Lœuilly AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Poix de Picardie AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy AirfieldSmall Airport
Verchocq AirparkSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bruay-la-Buissière

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bruay-la-Buissière
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bruay-la-Buissière

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle polonaise
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Martin

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 Bruay-la-Buissière

What is the population of Bruay-la-Buissière?

Bruay-la-Buissière has a population of 24,474 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,879 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Bruay-la-Buissière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,738, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $114,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bruay-la-Buissière?

Bruay-la-Buissière has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bruay-la-Buissière?

The job market in Bruay-la-Buissière faces challenges, with unemployment at 23.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,468 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bruay-la-Buissière?

The median home value in Bruay-la-Buissière is $114,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $571.

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