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Gaël, France

Brittany · France

Gaël is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,486. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,486 Population 211/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,993 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,993 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $561/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,486
Density211/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,993
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$561
Housing Units594
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population1,486
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates48.1326°, -2.2219°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$22,993

About Gaël

Gaël is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,486. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gaël is $22,993, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 89 business establishments.

Income: Gaël vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,993
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)89

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gaël is $112,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $561 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 594 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$561
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units594

Property Tax

Gaël experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates48.1326°N, 2.2219°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Sep 28, 2017.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 76 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 67 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 129 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 114 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 81 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 76 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 114 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 99 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 47 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 121 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 121 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 143 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 114 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 146 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 108 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 97 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 56 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 147 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 109 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Gaël has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gaël

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée St François - - - -
École primaire publique les Prés Verts - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gaël

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps
dubsideradio dub, reggae MP3 320 kbps
Timbre FM - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gaël

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Arthurien
Horloge astronomique
La Maison des Faluns
La Porte des Secrets
Maison d'école en Pays Gallo
Maison du patrimoine en Broceliande
Musée de l'Officier de l'Académie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
Musée de la Forge
Tous à vélo, avec Louison Bobet

Libraries in Gaël

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothèque de Brocéliande0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Espace Culturel0.0
L'école buissonnière0.0
Le Marque-page0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Maison du Pâtis0.0
Médiathèque communautaire0.0
Médiathèque de Merdrignac0.0
Médiathèque de Ploërmel0.0
Médiathèque Félix Trochu0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque L'Arc-en-ciel0.0
Médiathèque L'Hirondelle0.0
Médiathèque municipale Yves Delahaie0.0

Farmers Markets in Gaël

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Mauron
Le P'tit Marché
Le P'tit Marché de Paimpont
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal

Gas Stations in Gaël

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #881041283

Breweries in Gaël

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Ombre
Brasserie Kerpiton
Brasserie Oblique
L'Estaminet du Champ Commun
Nautica

Airports Near Gaël

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux-Small Airport
Amanlis Janzé Airfield-Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield-Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base-Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield-Small Airport
Dragey Airfield-Small Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu Airfield-Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield-Small Airport
La Cudelais Airfield-Small Airport
La Dominelais Airfield-Small Airport
Le Haut des Places Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Saint Michel Airfield-Small Airport
Nantes Héric Airfield-Small Airport
Neuville Airfield-Small Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Sulpice des Landes-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gaël

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gaël

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gaël

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Gaël

What is the population of Gaël?

Gaël has a population of 1,486 residents and is located in France. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Gaël expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,993, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $561 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gaël?

Gaël 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 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Gaël?

The job market in Gaël faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 89 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gaël?

The median home value in Gaël is $112,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $561.

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