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Carantec, France

Brittany · France

Carantec is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,904. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,904 Population 835/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,549 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$29,549 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $613/mo rent

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About Carantec

Carantec

Carantec is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population2,904
Density835/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,549
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$122,600
Rent$613
Housing Units1,162
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population2,904
Population Density835 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates48.6677°, -3.9142°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$29,549

About Carantec

Carantec is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,904. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Carantec is $29,549, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Carantec vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$29,549
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above France avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below France avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Carantec is $122,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $613 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,162 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$613
47% below France avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,162

Property Tax

Carantec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density835/sq mi
Coordinates48.6677°N, 3.9142°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 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 M4.5 135 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 107 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 147 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 109 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 122 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 85 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 119 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 121 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 85 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 117 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 51 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 130 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 147 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 87 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 87 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 51 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 95 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 99 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 92 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Carantec has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Carantec

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Les Cormorans - - - -
École maternelle et primaire Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège des Deux Baies - - - -
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Radio Stations near Carantec

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Carantec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Kerjean
CIAP Les enclos
CIAP Maison Pénanault
Ker Dreger
Le Musée du Loup
Les vieilles soupapes
Librairie-boutique de Barnenez
Maison des Johnnies et de l'Oignon de Roscoff
Maison dite à lanterne
Maison Du Filet Brodé
Musée de Morlaix - Couvent des Jacobins
Musée Maritime
Musée rural de Guimaëc
Musée Yan' Dargent
MX Arts Tour - Obsidian

Libraries in Carantec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anjela Duval0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque « Les Ailes du Temps »0.0
Bibliothèque de la Boissière0.0
Bibliothèque de Plouezoc'h0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Morlaix0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Xavier Grall0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le chemin du livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Plougonven0.0
Médiathèque Imagine0.0
Médiathèque Jean Hamonou0.0
Médiathèque Les Ailes du Temps0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Grall0.0
Porz Ruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Carantec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La ferme du Troglo
Marché de Roscoff
Marche de Saint-Paul-de-Leon
Place Guével

Hotels in Carantec

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goélia
Hôtel de Carantec
Hôtel de la Baie de Morlaix
Hotels de Carantec

Cafes in Carantec

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Café Central

Cinemas in Carantec

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Étoile

Castles in Carantec

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château du Taureau

Dentists in Carantec

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Renaud Chapelain Cabinet d'implants dentaires

Gas Stations in Carantec

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

U Express

Banks in Carantec

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Carantec

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle Île aux Dames

Golf Courses in Carantec

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la baie de Morlaix
Pitch & Putt Golf de Carantec

Breweries in Carantec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Kerav'ale, Cidrerie Rosko
PAB
Penn ar Batz

Airports Near Carantec

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Carantec

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carantec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carantec

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Callot
Église Saint-Carantec

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Carantec

What is the population of Carantec?

Carantec has a population of 2,904 residents and is located in France. The population density is 835 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

Is Carantec expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,549, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Carantec?

Carantec has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carantec?

The job market in Carantec faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Carantec?

The median home value in Carantec is $122,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $613.

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