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Châteaulin, France

Brittany · France

Châteaulin is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 5,379. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,379 Population 670/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,630 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,630 median income, 12.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $672/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,379
Density670/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,630
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$134,400
Rent$672
Housing Units2,152
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population5,379
Population Density670 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates48.1952°, -4.0937°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.1 inches (1,449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,630

About Châteaulin

Châteaulin is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 5,379. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Châteaulin is $23,630, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 323 business establishments.

Income: Châteaulin vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,630
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Châteaulin is $134,400, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $672 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,152 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,400
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$672
42% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,152

Property Tax

Châteaulin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density670/sq mi
Coordinates48.1952°N, 4.0937°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 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 M4.6 144 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 110 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 77 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 82 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 51 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 39 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 138 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 111 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 77 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 33 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 78 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 33 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 106 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 51 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 14 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 110 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 136 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 63 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 109 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Châteaulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Châteaulin

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire et maternelle Pierre Perret
École des plumes vertes
Lycée Jean Moulin
Collège Jean Moulin
Lycée Saint-Louis
Collège Saint-Louis
Écoles (primaire et collège)
Skol Diwan Kastellin
École maternelle Kerneïs
École maternelle de Kerjean
École élémentaire publique Marie Curie
Lycée général et technologique privé Saint-Louis
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
Lycée agricole et horticole LEGTA de l'Aulne
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Radio Stations near Châteaulin

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 Châteaulin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Chaland Victor
Ecomusée des Monts d'Arrée
Écomusée du Youdig
Étables & écuries
Fournil et Grenier
La Maison du Parc
Maison "Bothorel"
Maison Cornec
Maison de la rivière - Écomusée
Maison du meunier
Maison Fagot
Maison Reserve Naturelle Du Venec
Manège à engrenages
Moulin du bas
Moulin du haut
Musée Breizh Odyssée
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale en Bretagne
Musée de l'Enclos
Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec
Musée de la Faïence de Quimper
Musée Départemental Breton
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Pilahouerien et du recteur
Musée des vieux métiers
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée Municipal
Musée Ti Gwechall
Museum-boats
Tannerie

Libraries in Châteaulin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ergué-Armel0.0
Bibliothèque de Ploéven0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Cornouaille0.0
Bibliothèque éphémère0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Ar Vuhez0.0
Bibliothey0.0
La Biblio0.0
La Maison du Cadran -Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Les Mille Feuilles0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Maison de l'enfance0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "An Ti Korn"0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque de Penhars0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathèque Janvec0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots d'Arrée0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathéque municipale de Châteaulin0.0
Médiathèque Youenn Gwernig0.0
Was:Bibliothèque du Pays Glazig0.0

Farmers Markets in Châteaulin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Halles de la Gare
Halles Saint-François
Marché à la ferme
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
Marché de Daoulas
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de la Providence
Marché de Tréboul
Marché du Braden
Marché du Samedi
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat
Place de la Liberté
Vente à la Ferme - Fromages, Viandes, Légumes

Cafes in Châteaulin

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Tabac PMU Le Vincennes
La Cave du Bistronome

Cinemas in Châteaulin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agora

Clinics in Châteaulin

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Kerfriden

Veterinaries in Châteaulin

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Saint Herbot

Train Stations in Châteaulin

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Châteaulin

Gas Stations in Châteaulin

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché
Station Service E. Leclerc

Banks in Châteaulin

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire Atlantique
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Châteaulin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Ar Vu Vihan
Brasserie de Trévarn
Brasserie du Bout du Monde
Plijadur

Stadiums & Teams in Châteaulin

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Châteaulin

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Châteaulin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Châteaulin
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Châteaulin

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes
IPIDV

Churches & Religious Organizations in Châteaulin

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de St Louis
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerluan
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Église Saint-Coulitz
Église Saint-Idunet
Église Saint-Nicolas

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 Châteaulin

What is the population of Châteaulin?

Châteaulin has a population of 5,379 residents and is located in France. The population density is 670 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

Is Châteaulin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,630, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,400 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Châteaulin?

Châteaulin 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 63°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.1 inches.

How is the job market in Châteaulin?

The job market in Châteaulin faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 323 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Châteaulin?

The median home value in Châteaulin is $134,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $672.

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