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Hirel, France

Brittany · France

Hirel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,288. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,288 Population 1,140/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,181 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,181 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $608/mo rent

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About Hirel

Hirel

Hirel is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France.

People

Population1,288
Density1,140/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,181
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$608
Housing Units515
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,288
Population Density1,140 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates48.6058°, -1.8018°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (957 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$24,181

About Hirel

Hirel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,288. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Hirel is $24,181, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (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 77 business establishments.

Income: Hirel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,181
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hirel is $121,600, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 515 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 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,600
57% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units515

Property Tax

Hirel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,140/sq mi
Coordinates48.6058°N, 1.8018°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below France avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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 M4.6 136 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 127 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 135 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 63 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 131 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 139 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 76 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 147 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 38 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 91 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 62 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 82 km
Aug 8, 1998 1 km SE of Cairon, France M3.5 121 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 53 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 69 km
Dec 24, 1995 4 km NW of Noyen-sur-Sarthe, France M3.5 146 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 136 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 144 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 69 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Hirel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Hirel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique le Long Sillon
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Radio Stations near Hirel

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
dubsideradio dub, reggae MP3 320 kbps
KISS Pop Rock blues, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Univers jazz, poetry MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hirel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Manoli Musée Jardin Sculptures
Cathédraloscope
Centre Abbé Fouré
Château de Dinan
Jacques Cartier Museum
L'Halle au Blé
La demeure de Corsaire - Hôtel Magon
La Maison de la Rance
Le Moulin du Prat
Le Roc des Curiosités
Maison d'artiste de la Grande Vigne
Maison des Polders
Maison des produits du terroir et de la gastronomie
Maison du sabot
Mémorial 1939-1945
Musée Christian Dior
Musée d'art moderne Richard Anacréon
Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Granville
Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires de Cancale
Musée des Terre-neuvas
Musée du Cidre
Musée Jacques Cartier

Libraries in Hirel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Marcillé-Raoul0.0
Bibliothèque de Noyal-sous-Bazouges0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale André Grignon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Dinan0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Charles de la Morandière0.0
L'écume des livres0.0
L'Estuaire0.0
Le Relais des Voyageurs0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bazouges-la-Pérouse0.0
Médiathèque de Pleine-Fougères0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Malo0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque Simone Veil0.0
Point-Lecture d'Intra-Muros0.0

Farmers Markets in Hirel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle aux Blés
Halle aux Grains
Halle de Rocabey
La Criée
La place de la poissonnerie
Marché aux huîtres
Marché aux Légumes
Marché couvert
Marché de Paramé
Marché de Rocabey
Marché de Saint-Malo Saint-Servan
Marché de Saint-Servan
Place Saint-Méen

Hotels in Hirel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gîte Parfum d'Embruns

Breweries in Hirel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie PLOUC
Le Brasseur Bavarois
Les Brassins de Saint-Malo
Les Sirops du Barbu

Stadiums & Teams in Hirel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hirel

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
Granville AirportGFRMedium Airport
Jersey AirportJERMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Avranches Le Val-Saint-Père AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Dragey AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Landéan (Fougères) AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Lessay AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Portbail AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hirel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hirel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame

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 Hirel

What is the population of Hirel?

Hirel has a population of 1,288 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,140 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

Is Hirel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,181, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,600 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hirel?

Hirel 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 64°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hirel?

The unemployment rate in Hirel is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hirel?

The median home value in Hirel is $121,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $608.

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