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Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, France

Hauts-de-France · France

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is a small city in Hauts-de-France, France with a population of 11,690. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
11,690 Population 4,514/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$18,436 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,436 median income, 20.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $584/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,690
Density4,514/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$18,436
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty31.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$116,800
Rent$584
Housing Units4,676
Rent Burden31.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population11,690
Population Density4,514 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates50.3992°, 3.5438°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceHauts-de-France
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$18,436

About Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is a small city in France (Hauts-de-France) with a population of 11,690. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is $18,436, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 701 business establishments.

Income: Bruay-sur-l'Escaut vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$18,436
75% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.6%
472% above France avg
Poverty Rate31.0%
150% above France avg
Establishments (County)701

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is $116,800, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,676 total housing units in the city. 31.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,800
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$584
50% below France avg
Rent Burden31.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,676

Property Tax

Climate in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.1°C / 38°F -4.4° / 11.9° 73.9
Feb 5.6°C / 42°F -4.3° / 15.4° 68.8
Mar 7°C / 45°F -2.7° / 18.3° 81.2
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.8° / 21.2° 45.9
May 13.1°C / 56°F 2.4° / 24° 55.8
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7.3° / 29.4° 83.8
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 9.2° / 31.5° 62.6
Aug 19°C / 66°F 10° / 29.9° 56.5
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 5.9° / 28.5° 65.8
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 2.8° / 22.2° 84.5
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F -1.6° / 15.9° 66.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4° / 13.5° 80.0
Bruay-sur-l'Escaut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density4,514/sq mi
Coordinates50.3992°N, 3.5438°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above France avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 27 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 49 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 124 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 58 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 77 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 136 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 122 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 34 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 103 km
Aug 10, 1991 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium M3.2 146 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 17 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 102 km
May 10, 1990 1 km W of Modave, Belgium M3.1 122 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 29 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 40 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 138 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 136 km
Mar 30, 1995 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium M3.0 148 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 54 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Macé — — — —
École élémentaire Léo Lagrange — — — —
École primaire publique Anatole France — — — —
Collège Jean Macé — — — —
École élémentaire privée hors contrat musulmane éco-citoyenne Mine de savoirs — — — —
École maternelle Paul Langevin — — — —
École élémentaire Émile Zola — — — —
École élémentaire Claude Monet — — — —
École maternelle Henri Matisse — — — —
École maternelle Daniel Fery — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Galaxie New Wave — MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 — MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD régionale UNKNOWN
France Bleu Nord — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio — MP3 224 kbps
RTBF Viva+ (BE) — MP3
Galaxie Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Canal FM — MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone chill, chillout MP3
radio qui chifel (BE) — MP3 256 kbps
Métropole FM — AAC+ 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient ambient, meditation OGG
ISEKOI Radio dance, dnb OGG
RCV musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be (BE) — MP3 320 kbps
here4ears ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
WRadio (BE) dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Oilsjt Mjoezik (BE) — MP3 192 kbps
RCV 99 fm electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
KL85 (NL) — MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio (BE) — MP3
ONIB Disco (BE) — MP3 192 kbps
Mona FM — MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy — MP3 224 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut (BE) rtbf MP3
Phare FM chrétien MP3 128 kbps
CN'O — AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Achéosite et Musée d'Aubechies-Belœil
Ancien Hôtel de Ville d'Antoing
Carré Janson
Centre de la Marionnette
Collection des arts décoratifs
Dubuisson Beerstorium
Espace gallo-romain
Galerie Henri Casterman
Historial amandinois
La Maison Louise De Bettignies
Le petit musée du pain
Mahy Mobiles
Maison de Notre Histoire
Maison des géants
Maison Verhaeren
Mine de Wallers-Arenberg
Musée archéologique
Musée Communal G. Mulpas
Musée d'archéologie
Musée d'Histoire Militaire
Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium
Musée d'Ostrevant
Musée de l'Iguanodon
Musée de la bataille de l'Escaut
Musée de la Bonneterie et du Négoce de la toile
Musée de la Mine
Musée de la mine et des traditions populaires
Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts textiles
Musée de la Tour Abbatiale
Musée de la vie rurale
Musée des 18 Jours
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Évolutions
Musée du Folklore et des Imaginaires
Musée du Marbre et de la Pierre Bleue
Musée Municipal de Denain
Musée national des Jeux de Paume
Musée Noël Carlier
Musée Théophile Jouglet
Museum of coal mine history
New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata
Trésor de la Cathédrale

Libraries in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BAIU0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Blaton0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Honnelles0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vezon0.0
Bibliothèque de la ville0.0
Bibliothèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de La Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Avesnes les Aubert0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Fenain0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Denis Diderot0.0
Bibliothèque PMI0.0
Bibliothèque Quiévrain0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale0.0
BU du Mont Houy (Bât. Josquin des prés)0.0
Centre Culturel L'Odyssée0.0
City library0.0
Espace Culturel Louis Aragon0.0
Maison rurale - Bibliothèque0.0
Médiath'Aix0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - ludothèque0.0
Médiathèque Bernard Deloge0.0
Médiathèque communale Charles Deberghes0.0
Médiathèque d'Anzin0.0
Médiathèque de Brillon0.0
Médiathèque de Fenain0.0
Médiathèque de Rosult0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Aubert0.0
Médiathèque et ludothèque de Lecelles0.0
Médiathèque François Rabelais0.0
Médiathèque Gustave Ansart0.0
Médiathèque Jacky Delhaye0.0
Médiathèque Le Quai0.0
Médiathèque Louis Aragon0.0
Médiathèque Max-Pol Fouchet0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Médiathèue de BIllon0.0
Siloé0.0

Farmers Markets in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Halle de Rosult
Marché alimentaire du Samedi
Marché couvert
Ô’Centr’Halle
Terre de Sens Bermeries

Clinics in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADH

Dentists in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11958780382

Veterinaries in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de l'Escaut

Gas Stations in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3596788807
Station GNV SIMOUV

Banks in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne

Breweries in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre
Brasserie Au baron
Brasserie Au-delà
Brasserie Brunehaut
Brasserie Caulier
Brasserie Cédille
Brasserie d'Amblise
Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Solesmes
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
Brasserie de la Villette
Brasserie des Ambrumes
Brasserie des Légendes
Brasserie des Sources
Brasserie Dreum
Brasserie Dubuisson
Brasserie La Choulette
Brasserie Theillier
Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois
La Bigote
La Brasserie à Vapeur
Terre et Tradition

Stadiums & Teams in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Chièvres Air Base—Medium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield—Medium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield—Medium Airport
Amougies Airfield—Small Airport
Arras-Roclincourt Airfield—Small Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield—Small Airport
Bonavis Airfield—Small Airport
Cambrai Niergnies Airfield—Small Airport
Frétoy-le-Château Airfield—Small Airport
Herlies ULM—Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM—Small Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield—Small Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield—Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield—Small Airport
Maubray Airfield—Small Airport
Moorsele Airfield—Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield—Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Quentin Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin-Roupy Airfield—Small Airport
Ursel Air Base—Small Airport
Vitry-en-Artois Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste centrale de Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Cécile
Église Sainte-Pharaïlde
Mosquée Assalam

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-sur-l'Escaut

What is the population of Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut has a population of 11,690 residents and is located in France. The population density is 4,514 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

Is Bruay-sur-l'Escaut expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,436, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,800 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?

Bruay-sur-l'Escaut has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?

The job market in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 701 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?

The median home value in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is $116,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $584.

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