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Bruges, France

Nouvelle-Aquitaine · France

Bruges is a small city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France with a population of 12,650. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,650 Population 2,304/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$27,594 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,594 median income, 8.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $801/mo rent

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About Bruges

Bruges

Bruges is a commune in the French department of Gironde, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern
France.
It is located north of Bordeaux.

People

Population12,650
Density2,304/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$27,594
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$160,200
Rent$801
Housing Units5,060
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population12,650
Population Density2,304 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates44.8829°, -0.6122°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceNouvelle-Aquitaine
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$27,594

About Bruges

Bruges is a small city in France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) with a population of 12,650. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Bruges is $27,594, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 759 business establishments.

Income: Bruges vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,594
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)759

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bruges is $160,200, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $801 (31% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,060 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,200
43% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$801
31% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,060

Property Tax

Climate in Bruges

Bruges has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (22°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.5° 86.9
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12° 66.9
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.5° 63.0
Apr 13°C / 55°F 8° / 18° 75.6
May 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.7° 71.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25° 70.9
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 16.2° / 27.1° 46.8
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.3° / 27.6° 56.7
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.2° 81.3
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19.6° 83.4
Nov 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.1° 114.3
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F 4.4° / 11° 106.6
Bruges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 263 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density2,304/sq mi
Coordinates44.8829°N, 0.6122°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above France avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 16, 2023.

Apr 18, 2005 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M5.2 129 km
Jun 16, 2023 5 km WNW of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France M4.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2019 5 km NNE of Montendre, France M4.5 53 km
Sep 28, 2010 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 135 km
Apr 4, 2005 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 132 km
Jun 25, 2001 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M4.2 129 km
Jun 20, 1992 10 km S of Hagetmau, France M4.1 147 km
Dec 4, 1997 8 km SE of Amou, France M4.1 149 km
Feb 23, 2000 5 km SW of Mareuil, France M4.1 99 km
Apr 28, 2016 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France M3.9 136 km
Dec 1, 1996 5 km SSW of Aigre, France M3.9 117 km
Apr 4, 2005 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.7 133 km
Jun 7, 1993 10 km ESE of Amou, France M3.6 147 km
Oct 2, 1990 9 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 148 km
Sep 4, 1990 8 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M3.5 150 km
Nov 16, 1991 2 km NNW of Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, France M3.5 134 km
Apr 2, 1996 9 km ESE of Amou, France M3.4 147 km
Jan 22, 2006 46 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France M3.4 136 km
Jan 31, 2005 4 km SE of Mareuil, France M3.4 106 km
Jan 13, 2001 51 km W of Les Mathes, France M3.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Bruges has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Bruges

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Picasso - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Charles Peguy - - - -
École élémentaire Olympe de Gouges - - - -
Groupe scolaire Jacques Prévert - - - -
École primaire privée Saint-Georges du Bouscat - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Frida Kahlo - - - -
Groupe Scolaire La Marianne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bruges

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Info - MP3 128 kbps
France Inter - UNKNOWN
Europe 1 aac, news AAC 128 kbps
RMC infos, news UNKNOWN
france info (lofi) info, lofi MP3 32 kbps
Ola Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Orient arabic music, islam MP3
Radio MDM - MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Gironde - MP3 128 kbps
Radio campus bordeaux blues, classique MP3 128 kbps
Airzen Radio - AAC
F. HITS AQUITAINE musique, pop AAC 96 kbps
RCF Bordeaux christian MP3 128 kbps
France inter - La musique Inter - UNKNOWN
Wit FM 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
ATLANTICA RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bruges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arc en rêve
Base Sous-Marine de Bordeaux
Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts
Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts (north wing)
Cabane maraîchère
Cap Sciences
CAPC - Musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
Centre d'art contemporain
Centre Jean-Moulin
Château d'Arsac
Cité du Vin
Côté sciences
Côté Sciences, Air & Espace
Éco musée de la vigne et du vin
Ecomusée du maraîchage
Fontaine Sainte-Radegonde
Galerie des Beaux-Arts
Grotte de Pair-Non-Pair
Institut Culturel Bernard Magrez
Les Indiennes de Beautiran
Maison de la Poterie
Maison de la Réserve Naturelle géologique
Maison du Patrimoine
Maison Frugès Le Corbusier
Musée
Musée archéologique de Lignan-de-Bordeaux
Musée d'Aquitaine
Musée d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de Blaye
Musée d'ethnographie de l'Université de Bordeaux
Musée de l'Histoire Maritime de Bordeaux
Musée de L'illusion
Musée de l'Imprimerie de Bordeaux
Musée de la Création Franche - Art brut et apparentés
Musée de la Vigne et du Vin du Chateau Lagueloup
Musée de la voiture à cheval - Au temps des calèches
Musée des Amis du Vieux Lormont
Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du Design
Musée des Arts et Métiers de la Vigne et du Vin
Musée des Compagnons du Tour de France
Musée do la Confrerie e du Vin
Musée du Vin et du Négoce
Musée Georges de Sonneville
Musée Mer Marine
Musée national de l'Assurance maladie
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle
National Customs Museum
Pigeonnier de Lescombes
Science Expériences Bordeaux
Vieille Église Saint-Vincent
Vieille Église Saint-Vincent
Villa Maglya

Libraries in Bruges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives départementales de la Gironde0.0
Biblio-poste Fehlmann0.0
Biblio-poste Fehlmann0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Bordeaux lac0.0
Bibliothèque Capucins - Saint-Michel0.0
Bibliothèque Capucins - Saint-Michel0.0
Bibliothèque d'Économie0.0
Bibliothèque d'Économie0.0
Bibliothèque d'Histoire du Droit0.0
Bibliothèque d'Histoire du Droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit Privé0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit Privé0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit Public0.0
Bibliothèque de Droit Public0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école Joliot-Curie0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école Joliot-Curie0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT/IJBA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'IUT/IJBA0.0
Bibliothèque de La Bastide0.0
Bibliothèque de La Bastide0.0
Bibliothèque de la cité des Castors de Pessac (ouverte à tous)0.0
Bibliothèque de la cité des Castors de Pessac (ouverte à tous)0.0
Bibliothèque de Sciences Po Bordeaux0.0
Bibliothèque de Sciences Po Bordeaux0.0
Bibliothèque des STAPS0.0
Bibliothèque des STAPS0.0
Bibliothèque du Grand Parc0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin Public0.0
Bibliothèque Flora Tristan0.0
Bibliothèque Flora Tristan0.0
Bibliothèque franco-allemande0.0
Bibliothèque franco-allemande0.0
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de la Ville de Mirmont0.0
Bibliothèque Jean de la Ville de Mirmont0.0
Bibliothèque Lettres et Sciences humaines0.0
Bibliothèque Marbotin0.0
Bibliothèque Mériadeck0.0
Bibliothèque Multimédia0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Bruges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie Aubrac0.0
Bibliothèque Pablo Neruda0.0
Bibliothèque Pablo Neruda0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre Veilletet0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Pour Tous0.0
Bibliothèque Rigoberta Menchú0.0
Bibliothèque Robert Étienne0.0
Bibliothèque Robert Étienne0.0
Bibliothèque Sonore0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'IUT0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'IUT0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Sciences de l’Homme0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Sciences de l’Homme0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Sciences et Techniques0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Droit et Sciences économiques0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Josy Reiffers0.0
BU Droit-Lettres0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI (LGT) Jaufré Rudel0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Centre de Ressources Documentaires0.0
Espace Bandes dessinées0.0
Espace Bandes dessinées0.0
Espace Culturel Georges Brassens0.0
GeoDock0.0
IFAID Aquitaine0.0
IFAID Aquitaine0.0
Info jeunes0.0
Info jeunes0.0
Jaufre Rudel0.0
La Source : Médiathèque du Bouscat0.0
Maison Péreire0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Assia Djébar0.0
Médiathèque Castagnéra0.0
Médiathèque d’Ornon0.0
Médiathèque de Camblanes-et-Meynac0.0
Médiathèque de Canéjan0.0
Médiathèque de Cestas0.0
Médiathèque de Saint Mariens0.0
Médiathèque de Thouars0.0
Médiathèque de Thouars0.0
Médiathèque du Bois Fleuri0.0
Médiathèque du Bois Fleuri0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Ellul0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Rivière - La Lettre0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque Jean Degoul0.0
Médiathèque Jean Vautrin0.0
Médiathèque Jean Vautrin0.0
Médiathèque La Cabane0.0
Médiathèque Léopold Sédar Senghor0.0
Médiathèque les Étoiles0.0
Médiathèque les Étoiles0.0
Médiathèque Michel Sainte-Marie0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Municipale François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Prieuré de Cayac0.0
Médiathèque Prieuré de Cayac0.0
Recherche Mathématiques-Informatique.0.0
Recherche Mathématiques-Informatique.0.0

Farmers Markets in Bruges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle du marché
La Halle
Les Halles de Bacalan
Les Halles de Talence
Marché Bio Saint-Amand
Marché Bio Saint-Amand
Marché Calixte Camelle
Marché Calixte Camelle
Marché Carnot, premier et troisième vendredi du mois
Marché Carnot, premier et troisième vendredi du mois
Marché César Franck
Marché César Franck
Marché d'Arlac
Marché d'Arlac
Marché d'Arlac
Marché de Bègles
Marché de Bègles
Marché de Bègles - Samedi
Marché de Bègles - Samedi
Marché de Cestas
Marché de Gaviniès
Marché de Gaviniès
Marché de l' Allée Serr
Marché de l' Allée Serr
Marché de la Lumineuse
Marché de la Lumineuse
Marché de Léognan
Marché de Listrac-Médoc
Marché de Lussy
Marché de Lussy
Marché de Migron
Marché de Migron
Marché de Saint Michel
Marché de Saint Michel
Marché de Thouars
Marché des Capucins
Marché des Chartrons
Marché des Chartrons
Marché des Citernes
Marché des Citernes
Marché des Pins Francs
Marché des Pins Francs
Marché des quais de Bordeaux Chartrons
Marché des quais de Bordeaux Chartrons
Marché dominical
Marché dominical
Marché du Bouscat
Marché du Bouscat
Marché du Grand Parc
Marché du Grand Parc
Marché Marie Brizard
Marché Marie Brizard
Marché Michel Suffran
Marché Michel Suffran
Marché Neuf
Marché Neuf
Marché Pey Berland
Marché Pey Berland
Marché Pouyanne
Marché Pouyanne
Marché René Maran
Marché René Maran
Marché royal
Marché royal
Marché Saint-Augustin
Marché Saint-Augustin
Marché Saint-Martial
Marché Saint-Martial
Marché Saint-Seurin
Marché Saint-Seurin
Place de la Commune de Paris
Place de la mairie
Place de la mairie
Place du marché

Hotels in Bruges

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&b Hôtel
Campanile
Fasthôtel Bordeaux Eysines
Hôtel initial by balladins Bordeaux / Eysines
Hôtel Première Classe Bordeaux Eysines
Ibis
Le Provençal
Novotel
Pullman Aquitania
Pullman Bordeaux Lac

Cafes in Bruges

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café du Médoc
La P'tite Griffe Café

Castles in Bruges

6 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château Bel Air
Château de Treulon
Château du Grand Darnal
Château Eysinoff
Château Lescat
Château Primerose

Veterinaries in Bruges

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Vetoval
SELARL des Deux-Rives

Train Stations in Bruges

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bruges

Gas Stations in Bruges

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Aquitaine 1
Esso Aquitaine 2
Esso Express
Station Service E. Leclerc
Station-service Esso Express

Banks in Bruges

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AXA
CIC
CIC
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Société Générale

Gyms in Bruges

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SOL Y FORM - Fitness et Remise en Forme

Golf Courses in Bruges

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Bordelais

Breweries in Bruges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azimut
Azimut
Brasserie Artisanale Mascaret
Brasserie Artisanale Mascaret
Brasserie Burdigala
Brasserie Burdigala
Brasserie du Sabot
Brasserie du Sabot
Brasserie Gasconha
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Brasserie Le Saint Vivien
Effet Papillon
Effet Papillon
Garona
l'Amirale Bière - L’Annexe
l'Amirale Bière - L’Annexe
La brasserie de La lune
La treille Pessacaise
La treille Pessacaise
Maison PIP;Maison Pip
Maison PIP;Maison Pip
Tutti Pizza
Tutti Pizza
Winterholer
Winterholer

Stadiums & Teams in Bruges

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bruges

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bordeaux–Mérignac AirportBODLarge Airport
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch-Medium Airport
Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base-Medium Airport
Royan-Médis AirportRYNMedium Airport
Aérodrome d'Andernos-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Jonzac Neulles-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Mimizan-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet-Small Airport
Arbis Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bazas Cazats Airfield-Small Airport
Biscarrosse Parentis airfield-Small Airport
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield-Small Airport
Bouglon Airfield-Small Airport
Cabanac et Villagrains Airfield-Small Airport
Campin Airfield-Small Airport
Cestas Airfield-Small Airport
Chalais Airfield-Small Airport
Champ rose Airfield-Small Airport
Château Vénus Airfield-Small Airport
Corme Ecluse Airfield-Small Airport
Jarnac Champagne Airfield-Small Airport
La Réole Floudes Airfield-Small Airport
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield-Small Airport
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield-Small Airport
Pons Avy Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Aignan Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Estèphe Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Même Les Carrières Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Pierre-de-Bat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Foy Airfield-Small Airport
Sainte Hélène Airfield-Small Airport
Soulac Sur Mer Airfield-Small Airport
ulm air estuaire Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bruges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Bruges

Treatment Centers in Bruges

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Autour de l'enfant
Belle-Etoile
CA3D Centre d'autodialyse
Cabinet de rééducation fonctionnelle
Château Rauzé - Adapt
Clinique Esthétique Aquitaine
Institut Médico-Pédagogique Saint Joseph
Pôle santé Séléné
Pôle Santé Victoire
Villa Romane - Le Club des Six

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bruges

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Marie
Église saint Séraphin de Sarov
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 Bruges

What is the population of Bruges?

Bruges has a population of 12,650 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,304 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Bruges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,594, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,200 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $801 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bruges?

Bruges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bruges?

The job market in Bruges faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 759 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bruges?

The median home value in Bruges is $160,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $801.

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