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Josselin, France

Brittany · France

Josselin is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,756. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,756 Population 1,593/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,166 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,166 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $543/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,756
Density1,593/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,166
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,600
Rent$543
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population2,756
Population Density1,593 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates47.9561°, -2.5480°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (877 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,166

About Josselin

Josselin is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,756. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 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 34.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Josselin is $23,166, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Josselin vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,166
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Josselin is $108,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $543 (53% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,102 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$543
53% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,102

Property Tax

Josselin 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 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,593/sq mi
Coordinates47.9561°N, 2.5480°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 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 54 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 36 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 113 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 51 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 138 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 46 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 73 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 149 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 133 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 112 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 68 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 94 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 100 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 83 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 148 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 134 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 117 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 147 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 74 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 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 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Josselin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Josselin

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SEGPA du Collège Max Jacob — — — —
École primaire publique Suzanne Bourquin — — — —
Collège Max Jacob — — — —
Lycée professionnel Ampère — — — —
École maternelle Suzanne Bourquin — — — —
École primaire privée Notre-Dame du Roncier — — — —
Collège privé Sainte-Marguerite-Marie — — — —
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Radio Stations near Josselin

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bro Gwened — MP3 256 kbps
Carocelt — MP3 160 kbps
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps
Timbre FM — MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Josselin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée des vieux métiers
hangar nº 2
hangar nº 3
hangar nº 4
Horloge astronomique
Insectarium
Maison des chouans
Musée de la Résistance Bretonne
Musée de poupées et jouets
musée des carrières
Musée Régional Des Métiers

Libraries in Josselin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Le Pass Temps0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Loudéac0.0
Médiathèque de Merdrignac0.0
Médiathèque de Molac0.0
Médiathèque de Pleucadeuc0.0
Médiathèque de Ploërmel0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Yvonig Gicquel0.0
Salle Communale0.0

Farmers Markets in Josselin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Mangolérian
Marché de Gomené
Place du Marché

Hotels in Josselin

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de France
Hôtel du Château

Cafes in Josselin

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crêperie Ar Kastell
La Rotonde

Cinemas in Josselin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Beaumanoir

Theatres in Josselin

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de Verdure

Castles in Josselin

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Josselin
Château de Josselin
Château de Penhouët

Dentists in Josselin

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet de Chirurgie Dentaire et Implantaire

Gas Stations in Josselin

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E. Leclerc
Super U
Super U
U Ėnergie

Banks in Josselin

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Josselin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barque!
Brasserie Kerpiton
Brasserie Lancelot

Airports Near Josselin

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Aérodrome privé Le Quilloux—Small Airport
Campbon La Berthelière Airfield—Small Airport
Coëtquidan Air Base—Small Airport
Dinan-Trélivan Airfield—Small Airport
Frossay Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
La Bochet Airfield—Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield—Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield—Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield—Small Airport
Queneleuc Airfield—Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield—Small Airport
Quily Airfield—Small Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust Airfield—Small Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport
St Brévin les Pins Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Josselin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Josselin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Josselin

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame du Roncier
Chapelle de la Congrégation
Église Saint-Martin
Église Sainte-Croix

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 Josselin

What is the population of Josselin?

Josselin has a population of 2,756 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,593 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

Is Josselin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,166, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $543 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Josselin?

Josselin 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 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

How is the job market in Josselin?

The job market in Josselin faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Josselin?

The median home value in Josselin is $108,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $543.

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