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Étel, France

Brittany · France

Étel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,068. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,068 Population 3,087/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,898 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,898 median income, 17.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $727/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,068
Density3,087/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$25,898
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$727
Housing Units827
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,068
Population Density3,087 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates47.6577°, -3.2010°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (892 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,898

About Étel

Étel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,068. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Étel is $25,898, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Étel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,898
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.9%
397% above France avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below France avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Étel is $145,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $727 (37% below the national average of $1,163). There are 827 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,400
48% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$727
37% below France avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units827

Property Tax

Étel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density3,087/sq mi
Coordinates47.6577°N, 3.2010°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 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 57 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 28 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 108 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 19 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 20 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 40 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 119 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 55 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 53 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 85 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 26 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 122 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 133 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 125 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 62 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 111 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 72 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 103 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 107 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in

Étel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Étel

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire de la Sainte-Famille - - - -
École élémentaire publique de La Barre - - - -
Collège de La Rivière d'Etel - - - -
École Maternelle Publique - - - -
Lycée des métiers du nautisme, Emile James - - - -
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne - - - -
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Radio Stations near Étel

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened - MP3 256 kbps
Radio BOA - UNKNOWN

Museums in Étel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Ecomusée des Forges
Expositions
La Flore
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h

Libraries in Étel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
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 Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Étel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Marché Couvert
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Hotels in Étel

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel-Restaurant Le Trianon
La Bulle d'Etel, chambres & Spa

Cafes in Étel

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café du port

Cinemas in Étel

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma La Rivière

Banks in Étel

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Pharmacie

Breweries in Étel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Étel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Étel

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium 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
Quily Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Étel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Étel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Sept Saint
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié
Chapelle Saint-Cornély
Chapelle Saint-Germain
Église Notre-Dame-des-Flots
Église Saint-Guénin

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 Étel

What is the population of Étel?

Étel has a population of 2,068 residents and is located in France. The population density is 3,087 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Étel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,898, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $145,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Étel?

Étel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.

How is the job market in Étel?

The job market in Étel faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Étel?

The median home value in Étel is $145,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $727.

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