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Caudan, France

Brittany · France

Caudan is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 7,241. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,241 Population 440/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,996 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$25,996 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $685/mo rent

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About Caudan

Caudan

Caudan is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. The writer Yvonne Chauffin (1905–1995), laureate of the Prix Breizh in 1970, died in Caudan.

People

Population7,241
Density440/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,996
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$685
Housing Units2,896
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population7,241
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates47.8100°, -3.3426°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,996

About Caudan

Caudan is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 7,241. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Caudan is $25,996, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 434 business establishments.

Income: Caudan vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,996
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)434

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Caudan is $137,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $685 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,896 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,000
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$685
41% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,896

Property Tax

Caudan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.6 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates47.8100°N, 3.3426°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 74 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 41 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 127 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 10 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 16 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 20 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 36 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 66 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 105 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 27 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 112 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 103 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 150 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 60 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 133 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 105 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 99 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 85 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 26 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in

Caudan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Caudan

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint-Joseph - - - -
École Élémentaire et maternelle Saint-Joseph - - - -
École Maternelle Claude Débussy - - - -
École primaire Jules Verne - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Saint-Joseph - - - -
École primaire Sainte-Anne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caudan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA - UNKNOWN

Museums in Caudan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Ecomusée des Forges
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La Flore
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Archers
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Peintres
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Caudan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lignol0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Caudan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Place St-Michel
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Hotels in Caudan

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotelF1
Ibis Styles Lorient Caudan
Le Gabriel

Gas Stations in Caudan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Contact

Banks in Caudan

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Caudan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Caudan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caudan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caudan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caudan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caudan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Trescoët
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 Caudan

What is the population of Caudan?

Caudan has a population of 7,241 residents and is located in France. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 16.5 square miles.

Is Caudan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,996, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Caudan?

Caudan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in Caudan?

The job market in Caudan faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 434 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Caudan?

The median home value in Caudan is $137,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $685.

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