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Glomel, France

Brittany · France

Glomel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,535. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,535 Population 50/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,162 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,162 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $564/mo rent

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About Glomel

Glomel

Glomel is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. The town is also home to the Guerphelès andalusite mine, the largest andalusite mining site in Europe.

People

Population1,535
Density50/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,162
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$564
Housing Units614
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population1,535
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates48.2229°, -3.3953°
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$22,162

About Glomel

Glomel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,535. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 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 Glomel is $22,162, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (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 92 business establishments.

Income: Glomel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,162
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Glomel is $112,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 614 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units614

Property Tax

Glomel 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 787 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

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area30.9 sq mi (79.9 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates48.2229°N, 3.3953°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 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 M4.6 107 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 73 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 143 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 46 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 48 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 32 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 126 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 146 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 110 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 88 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 69 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 47 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 113 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 80 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 141 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 92 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 64 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 49 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 65 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
February 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Glomel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Glomel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Publique Bod Lann - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glomel

4 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
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Glomel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de Découverte de la Forêt et du Bocage
Écomusée des Automates
Les Bains de la Reine
Maison du patrimoine
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée des arts africains
Musée des Peintres
Musée rural de l'éducation

Libraries in Glomel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Lignol0.0
Bibliothèque de Mellionnec0.0
Bibliothèque Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
La bibliothèque du Renard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gourin0.0
Médiathèque de la Trinité-Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Locmalo0.0
Médiathèque de Rostrenen0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hernin0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0

Farmers Markets in Glomel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché du terroir
Marché Bio de Restalgon
marché de Plouray
Marché des producteurs de Lescouët Gouarec

Cafes in Glomel

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Place des Ami·e·s
Pont Ar Len Café & Gîte

Castles in Glomel

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Coat-Couraval

Breweries in Glomel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Coreff
Brasserie La Grobul'Factory
Brasserie Les Fous
Grobul Factory

Airports Near Glomel

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight 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 Glomel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Communale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glomel

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Conogan
Chapelle Saint-Michel
Chapelle Sainte-Christine
Église Saint-Germain

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 Glomel

What is the population of Glomel?

Glomel has a population of 1,535 residents and is located in France. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 30.9 square miles.

Is Glomel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,162, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Glomel?

Glomel 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 Glomel?

The job market in Glomel faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Glomel?

The median home value in Glomel is $112,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $564.

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