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Camaret-sur-Mer, France

Brittany · France

Camaret-sur-Mer is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,612. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,612 Population 582/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,840 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,840 median income, 16.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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About Camaret-sur-Mer

Camaret-sur-Mer

Camaret-sur-Mer is a commune in the Finistère department in northwestern France, located at the end of Crozon peninsula.

People

Population2,612
Density582/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,840
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden27.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2,612
Population Density582 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates48.2750°, -4.5962°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$24,840

About Camaret-sur-Mer

Camaret-sur-Mer is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,612. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Camaret-sur-Mer is $24,840, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 157 business establishments.

Income: Camaret-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,840
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above France avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below France avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Camaret-sur-Mer is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,045 total housing units in the city. 27.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,045

Property Tax

Climate in Camaret-sur-Mer

Camaret-sur-Mer has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Camaret-sur-Mer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates48.2750°N, 4.5962°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 147 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 114 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 119 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 88 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 136 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 72 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 108 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 16 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 97 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 56 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 26 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 142 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 111 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 84 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 121 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 122 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 101 km
Apr 5, 2002 0 km NNW of Gouézec, France M3.3 47 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Baud, France M3.3 122 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Camaret-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Camaret-sur-Mer

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Louise Michel
École primaire publique Louise Michel
Centre de Vacances du Comité Central d'Entreprise de la SNCF
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Radio Stations near Camaret-sur-Mer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Camaret-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Fort Montbarey
Maison de l'Algue
Maison de la photographie
Maison de Site de la Pointe du Raz
Maison des Minéraux
Maison du Marquisat
Maison du vent
Maison-phare du Millier
Musée de La Forge
Musée de la fraise
Musée de Saint-Mathieu
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Moulins à vent de Trouguer
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du phare
Musée du Ponant
Musée Mémoires 39-45
Musée national de la Marine
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Camaret-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Au Plaisir de Lire0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
Jacque Prevert0.0
Ludothèque & Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Renan0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathéque Jeanne Nabert0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque L'Awena0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Arzel0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Saint pol roux0.0
Ty Boukin0.0

Farmers Markets in Camaret-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles de Kerinou
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
Le marché de la ferme de Messouflin
Marché
Marché
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bourg-Blanc
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Plabennec
Marché de Plouzane
Marché de Saint-Marc
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Saint-Renan
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché Sanquer
Marché tous les jeudis
Place Polygone

Hotels in Camaret-sur-Mer

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de France
Hôtel Restaurant du Styvel
Hôtel St. Rémy
Hôtel Thalassa

Cafes in Camaret-sur-Mer

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ar Café
Café de la place
La Terrible

Cinemas in Camaret-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Rocamadour

Castles in Camaret-sur-Mer

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Cœcilian (Saint-Pol-Roux)

Bus Stations in Camaret-sur-Mer

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #11123387607

Gas Stations in Camaret-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #53972196

Banks in Camaret-sur-Mer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Camaret-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arvarus
Arvarus, brasserie incertaine
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie F-ORGE
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues

Stadiums & Teams in Camaret-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Camaret-sur-Mer

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Camaret-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Camaret-sur-Mer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Camaret-sur-Mer

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Rocamadour
Chapelle Saint-Julien
Église Saint-Rémi

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 Camaret-sur-Mer

What is the population of Camaret-sur-Mer?

Camaret-sur-Mer has a population of 2,612 residents and is located in France. The population density is 582 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Camaret-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,840, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Camaret-sur-Mer?

Camaret-sur-Mer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Camaret-sur-Mer?

The job market in Camaret-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Camaret-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Camaret-sur-Mer is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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