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Le Brusquet, France

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Le Brusquet is a small town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France with a population of 1,003. Elevation: 2,556 ft (779 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,003 Population 117/sq mi density
2,556 ft Elevation 779 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,287 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,287 median income, 10.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $649/mo rent

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About Le Brusquet

Le Brusquet is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.

People

Population1,003
Density117/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,287
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$129,800
Rent$649
Housing Units401
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Population1,003
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Coordinates44.1613°, 6.3093°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (867 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,287

About Le Brusquet

Le Brusquet is a small town in France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) with a population of 1,003. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Brusquet is $26,287, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (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 60 business establishments.

Income: Le Brusquet vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,287
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Brusquet is $129,800, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $649 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 401 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 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,800
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$649
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units401

Property Tax

Le Brusquet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates44.1613°N, 6.3093°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,925 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 59 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 19 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 122 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 93 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 85 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 48 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 93 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 137 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 141 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 109 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 120 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 140 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 91 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 140 km
Jul 30, 2016 0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy M4.2 112 km
May 14, 2004 0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy M4.2 132 km
Jan 11, 1999 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France M4.2 116 km
Jun 10, 2003 1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy M4.2 125 km
Feb 26, 2012 13 km ESE of Embrun, France M4.2 50 km
May 16, 2023 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy M4.1 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 91 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 135 km
2004 MARSEILLES Meteorological 122 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Le Brusquet has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Le Brusquet

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de La Javie
École primaire de Barles
Groupe scolaire Marcel Roux
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Radio Stations near Le Brusquet

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio ISA MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Des Artistes Oubliés alternative, pop MP3
RDWA eclectic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Le Brusquet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cairn centre d'art
Ecomusee La Javie Autrefois
Exposition de Fossiles
Exposition en plein air
Galerie de l'Hubac
La Bugage
Maison Alexandra David Neel
Maison des remparts
Maison Du Bois
Maison du Mulet
Musée de la Distillerie
Musée de la Lavande
Musée de la minoterie
Musée de Montclar
Musée Gassendi
Musée Promenade
Samten Dzong

Libraries in Le Brusquet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Jean Ferrat0.0
Bibliothèque Marque Pages0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathéque0.0
Médiathèque départementale des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence0.0
Médiathèque François-Mitterrand PAA (Provence Alpes Agglomération)0.0
Médiathèque Michel Martin0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Brusquet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de producteurs exceptionnel
Marché de Saint-André-les-Alpes
Marché de Seyne
Place du Général de Gaulle
Place Edmond Jugy
Place Gassendi

Hotels in Le Brusquet

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Roman

Breweries in Le Brusquet

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Cordœil
Brasserie de l'Aubrée

Ski Resorts Near Le Brusquet

38 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lus la Jarjatte 0.0 $0
Vars 0.0 $0
Vars/Risoul 0.0 $0
Risoul 0.0 $0
Ancelle 0.0 $0
Ceillac en Queyras 0.0 $0
Laye 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes 0.0 $0
Dévoluy 0.0 $0
Serre Eyraud 0.0 $0
Station de ski de Reallon 0.0 $0
Chaillol 0.0 $0
Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran 0.0 $0
Orcières Merlette 0.0 $0
Ristolas en Queyras 0.0 $0
Aiguilles 0.0 $0
Arvieux 0.0 $0
Abriès 0.0 $0
Puy-Saint-Vincent 0.0 $0
Domaine Skiable Espace Lumière 0.0 $0
Gréolières-Les-Neiges 0.0 $0
La Colle Saint Michel 0.0 $0
Domaine skiable Valberg 0.0 $0
Val Pelens 0.0 $0
Ratery 0.0 $0
Le Seignus 0.0 $0
Auron 0.0 $0
Rassemblement cours ESF 0.0 $0
Le Grand Puy 0.0 $0
L'Audibergue 0.0 $0
Chabanon 0.0 $0
Argentera 0.0 $0
Montclar 0.0 $0
Larche 0.0 $0
Sainte-Anne la Condamine 0.0 $0
Les Orres 0.0 $0
Céüse 0.0 $0
Crévoux 0.0 $0

Airports Near Le Brusquet

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cannes Mandelieu AirportCEQMedium Airport
Altisurface de BanonSmall Airport
Altisurface du Grand TerrusSmall Airport
Aspres-sur-Buëch AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcelonnette - Saint-Pons AirfieldBAESmall Airport
Basse Maure AirfieldSmall Airport
Brue Auriac St Estève AirfieldSmall Airport
Château de Montmeilleur AirfieldSmall Airport
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban AirfieldSmall Airport
Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Clamensane AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Col de Lèques AirfieldSmall Airport
Colombe d'Eyguians AirfieldSmall Airport
Crots AirfieldSmall Airport
Cruis Mas des Grailles AirfieldSmall Airport
Fayence-Tourrettes AirfieldSmall Airport
Flayosc Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fréjus Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gap-Tallard AirfieldGATSmall Airport
Jouques Bèdes AirfieldSmall Airport
La Motte-du-Caire Glider FieldSmall Airport
La Mure-Argens AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Eyssagnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Les Valettes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Mens AirstripSmall Airport
Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin AirfieldSCPSmall Airport
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Oraison AirfieldSmall Airport
Pampelonne AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Pourrières AirfieldSmall Airport
Puimoisson AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurfaceSmall Airport
Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon AirfieldSmall Airport
Ségriès AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres - La Bâtie-Montsaléon AirfieldSmall Airport
Seyne les Alpes Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sistéron-Vaumeilh AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Basse AirfieldSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Chamatte AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Thorame-Haute Les Serres Altisurface (2)Small Airport
Valberg AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Vinon AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Le Brusquet

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Javie
Le Brusquet
Poste Annexe

Treatment Centers in Le Brusquet

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Brusquet

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle N.D. de Lauzière
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Colombe
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame
Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption
Église Saint-André
Église Saint-Étienne
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Maurice
Église Saint-Pierre-des-Auches
Église Saint-Pons
Eglise troglodite

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Le Brusquet

What is the population of Le Brusquet?

Le Brusquet has a population of 1,003 residents and is located in France. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Le Brusquet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,287, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,800 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Le Brusquet?

Le Brusquet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Le Brusquet?

The job market in Le Brusquet faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Brusquet?

The median home value in Le Brusquet is $129,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $649.

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