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Fouesnant, France

Brittany · France

Fouesnant is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 8,722. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,722 Population 690/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
57.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,901 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,901 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, $698/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,722
Density690/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$28,901
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$698
Housing Units3,489
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population8,722
Population Density690 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates47.8934°, -4.0124°
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$28,901

About Fouesnant

Fouesnant is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 8,722. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 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 Fouesnant is $28,901, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 523 business establishments.

Income: Fouesnant vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$28,901
62% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)523

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fouesnant is $139,600, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $698 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,489 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,600
50% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$698
40% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,489

Property Tax

Fouesnant 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 217 feet.

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

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates47.8934°N, 4.0124°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above France avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 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 M4.6 123 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 91 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 61 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 66 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 37 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 146 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 147 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 48 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 78 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 15 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 63 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 44 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 25 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 123 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 78 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 45 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 7 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 50 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 60 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Fouesnant has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Fouesnant

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Saint Joseph
École Notre-Dame-d'Espérance
Lycée Agricole de Brehoulou
Collège de Kervihan
École primaire de Mousterlin
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Radio Stations near Fouesnant

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Fouesnant

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du marin Sainte-Marine
Manoir de Squividan
Marinarum
Musée bigouden
Musée Conserverie Le Gall
Musée de la Faïence de Quimper
Musée de la Pêche
Musée Départemental Breton
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Chemin de fer du Menez
Musée Municipal

Libraries in Fouesnant

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ergué-Armel0.0
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 municipale de l'Île-Tudy0.0
Bibliothèque Nathalie Le Mel0.0
LAC0.0
LAC0.0
Librairie Celtique0.0
Maison de l'enfance0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Alain Gérard0.0
Médiathèque de Combrit0.0
Médiathèque de Concarneau0.0
Médiathèque de l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque de l'Archipel0.0
Médiathèque de Penhars0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque Mouezh ar Galon0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Was:Bibliothèque du Pays Glazig0.0

Farmers Markets in Fouesnant

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Concarneau
Halles de Pont-l'Abbé
Halles Saint-François
Marché biologique de Kerfeunteun
Marché de Beg Meil
marché de Bénodet
Marché de La Forêt-Fouesnant
Marché de la Providence
Marché du Braden
Marché Hebdomaire de Guengat

Hotels in Fouesnant

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garrigae Cap Coz
Goélia
Hôtel Belle Vue
Hôtel de la Cale
Hôtel de la Pointe de Mousterlin
L'Orée du Bois
Le Roudou
Résidence Cap Azur

Cafes in Fouesnant

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café d'Arvor
LM Les Gourmandises

Castles in Fouesnant

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Penfoulic

Veterinaries in Fouesnant

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Ty Rhu

Gas Stations in Fouesnant

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour
Total

Banks in Fouesnant

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel
Société Generale

Gyms in Fouesnant

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Orange Bleue
Salle de sport

Breweries in Fouesnant

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Cornouaille
Brasserie Tri Martolod

Stadiums & Teams in Fouesnant

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fouesnant

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium 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 Fouesnant

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fouesnant
Relais Poste

Treatment Centers in Fouesnant

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cabinet masseurs-kinésithérapeuthes
IPIDV

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fouesnant

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Kerbader
Chapelle Saint-Guénolé
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
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 Fouesnant

What is the population of Fouesnant?

Fouesnant has a population of 8,722 residents and is located in France. The population density is 690 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

Is Fouesnant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,901, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,600 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fouesnant?

Fouesnant 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 Fouesnant?

The job market in Fouesnant faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 523 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fouesnant?

The median home value in Fouesnant is $139,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $698.

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