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Gouesnou, France

Brittany · France

Gouesnou is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 6,388. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,388 Population 1,371/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$28,102 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,102 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, $716/mo rent

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About Gouesnou

Gouesnou

Gouesnou is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population6,388
Density1,371/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,102
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$716
Housing Units2,555
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population6,388
Population Density1,371 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates48.4530°, -4.4650°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$28,102

About Gouesnou

Gouesnou is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 6,388. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Gouesnou is $28,102, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 383 business establishments.

Income: Gouesnou vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,102
63% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above France avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below France avg
Establishments (County)383

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gouesnou is $143,200, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $716 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,555 total housing units in the city. 26.0% 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$143,200
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$716
38% below France avg
Rent Burden26.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,555

Property Tax

Climate in Gouesnou

Gouesnou has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Gouesnou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,371/sq mi
Coordinates48.4530°N, 4.4650°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 148 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 116 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 120 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 90 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 78 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 117 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 148 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 9 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 112 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 67 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 131 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 26 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 90 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 128 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 146 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 128 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 102 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 139 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 122 km
Jan 31, 1996 1 km WNW of Plouharnel, France M3.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in
February 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Gouesnou has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gouesnou

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pôle Formation UIMM de Bretagne Brest
École Primaire Saint-Joseph
École primaire du Moulin
École primaire Isabelle Autissier
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Radio Stations near Gouesnou

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 Gouesnou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Écomusée des Goémoniers et de l’Algue
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc pour la Culture
Fort Montbarey
L'Ancre An Eor
L’Histoire de Meneham en lien avec le monde
La Briqueterie
Le Musée du Folgoët
Maison de la photographie
Maison des Abers
Maison des Dunes
Maison des Minéraux
Musée Breizh Odyssée
Musée de l'Ecole Rurale en Bretagne
Musée de l’abbaye de Landévennec
Musée de la fraise
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des vieux métiers
Musée du Coquillage
Musée du Léon
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du Ponant
Musée national de la Marine
Musée Ti Gwechall
Ossuaire Saint-Cadou
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Gouesnou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste Le Breton0.0
Bibliothèque de Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Mat Da Lenn0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
Jacque Prevert0.0
L'Écume des Mer0.0
La Biblio0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Les Mille Feuilles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Renan0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque L'Awena0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente0.0
Médiathèque Les Trésors de Tolente0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Per Jakez Helias0.0
Médiathèque René Pétillon0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Saint pol roux0.0

Farmers Markets in Gouesnou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
Halles de Kerinou
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
La Ruche qui dit Oui!
Marché
Marché
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bourg-Blanc
Marché de Daoulas
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Landéda
Marché de Lannilis
Marché de Lesneven
Marché de Lilia
Marché de Plabennec
Marché de Ploudalmézeau
Marché de Plouguerneau
Marché de Plouguin
Marché de Plouzane
Marché de Saint-Marc
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Saint-Renan
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché du Samedi
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché saisonnier de Brignogan-Plages
Marché Sanquer
Place Polygone

Hotels in Gouesnou

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B HOTEL Brest Porte de Gouesnou
B&B Hôtel Kergaradec
Hôtel Campanile
Hôtel Oceania Aéroport
Hôtel Première Classe

Monuments in Gouesnou

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Souvenir du massacre de Penguerec (7 Aout 1944)

Castles in Gouesnou

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Mesléan
Manoir de Kerledan
Manoir du Bois

Dentists in Gouesnou

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3728869426
FR #531982259
Kersanté Brest Gouesnou

Veterinaries in Gouesnou

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Ty Loen

Bus Stations in Gouesnou

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Daguerre

Gas Stations in Gouesnou

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Total

Banks in Gouesnou

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Gouesnou

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
CrossFit
Myfit Brest
Physic Form

Breweries in Gouesnou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beg ar Mor
Brasserie Cézon
Brasserie D’istribilh
Brasserie de Trévarn
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie du Bout du Monde
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie Sklent
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues

Stadiums & Teams in Gouesnou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gouesnou

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gouesnou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gouesnou

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gouesnou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Église Saint-Gouesnou

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 Gouesnou

What is the population of Gouesnou?

Gouesnou has a population of 6,388 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,371 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is Gouesnou expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,102, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,200 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $716 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 Gouesnou?

Gouesnou 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 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Gouesnou?

The unemployment rate in Gouesnou is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 383 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gouesnou?

The median home value in Gouesnou is $143,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $716.

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