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Groix, France

Brittany · France

Groix is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,429. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,429 Population 425/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,030 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,030 median income, 13.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $770/mo rent

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About Groix

Groix

Groix is an island and a commune in the Morbihan department of the region of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population2,429
Density425/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,030
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$154,000
Rent$770
Housing Units972
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population2,429
Population Density425 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates47.6389°, -3.4543°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,030

About Groix

Groix is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,429. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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 36.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Groix is $24,030, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Groix vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,030
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Groix is $154,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below the national average of $1,163). There are 972 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,000
45% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units972

Property Tax

Groix 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 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 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 Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates47.6389°N, 3.4543°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 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 74 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 47 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 120 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 28 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 32 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 35 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 40 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 45 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 7 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 132 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 96 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 110 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 44 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 144 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 146 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 89 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 120 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 92 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 28 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 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) 4.7 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in

Groix has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Groix

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Tudy
Collège Saint-Tudy
École primaire publique de Groix
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Radio Stations near Groix

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
France Bleu Breizh Izel MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Groix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Ecomusée des Forges
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La Flore
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Archers
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h

Libraries in Groix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
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 Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Groix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Couvert
Marché de la Place St-Michel
Marché de Port-Louis
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Hotels in Groix

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café de l'escale
Hôtel de la Jetée
Hôtel Ty Mad
La marine

Cafes in Groix

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar de la Plage
Bleu Thé
Café le Triskell
L'ancre de la Marine
L'écume
Le Safran
Pop's tavern

Cinemas in Groix

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma des Familles

Monuments in Groix

13 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batterie
Fontaine
Fontaine
Fort du grognon
L’avoir
L’avoir
Lavoir
Lavoir
Lavoir
Lavoir
Lavoir des libellules
Lavoir du prat
Moulin en ruine

Castles in Groix

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Surville

Theme Parks in Groix

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parcabout Chien Noir

Veterinaries in Groix

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Vétérinaire de l'île

Gas Stations in Groix

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

S.A.R.L Boterf

Banks in Groix

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Groix

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Le grain du Ponant
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Groix

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Groix

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Groix

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Groix

Treatment Centers in Groix

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Groix

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Sainte Anne
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Plasmanec
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Calme
Chapelle Saint-Léonard
Église Saint-Tudy

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 Groix

What is the population of Groix?

Groix has a population of 2,429 residents and is located in France. The population density is 425 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is Groix expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,030, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $154,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Groix?

Groix 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 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Groix?

The job market in Groix faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Groix?

The median home value in Groix is $154,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $770.

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