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Le Faouët, France

Brittany · France

Le Faouët is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 3,032. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,032 Population 267/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,939 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$22,939 median income, 11.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

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About Le Faouët

Le Faouët

Le Faouët is a commune in the Morbihan department of the region of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population3,032
Density267/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,939
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty17.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$126,000
Rent$630
Housing Units1,213
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population3,032
Population Density267 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates48.0330°, -3.4905°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,939

About Le Faouët

Le Faouët is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 3,032. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Le Faouët is $22,939, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 182 business establishments.

Income: Le Faouët vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,939
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above France avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above France avg
Establishments (County)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Le Faouët is $126,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,213 total housing units in the city. 28.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below France avg
Rent Burden28.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,213

Property Tax

Le Faouët experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates48.0330°N, 3.4905°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 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 97 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 62 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 31 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 35 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 147 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 10 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 105 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 47 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 28 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 88 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 131 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 134 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 81 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 145 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 70 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 62 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 113 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 27 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 48 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Le Faouët has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Le Faouët

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Sainte-Barbe — — — —
École du Sacré Coeur — — — —
Collège Jean Corentin Carré — — — —
École primaire publique Le Faouët — — — —
École primaire publique Le Faouët — — — —
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Radio Stations near Le Faouët

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel — MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOA — UNKNOWN
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Le Faouët

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Écomusée des Automates
Ecomusée des Forges
Gare de Guiscriff
Le Presidial
Maison des Archers
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée des arts africains
Musée des Peintres
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h

Libraries in Le Faouët

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lignol0.0
Bibliothèque de Mellionnec0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gourin0.0
Médiathèque de la Trinité-Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque de Rostrenen0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Hernin0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque Michel Thersiquel0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0

Farmers Markets in Le Faouët

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de la Place St-Michel
marché de Plouray
Marché des producteurs de Lescouët Gouarec

Hotels in Le Faouët

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Croix d'Or
Ty Blomen

Cafes in Le Faouët

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au pied de Sainte-Barbe
Bar le 769
Maison du gardien de Sainte-Barbe

Cinemas in Le Faouët

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Ellé

Castles in Le Faouët

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Kerihuel

Veterinaries in Le Faouët

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1026730004

Gas Stations in Le Faouët

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Armorine
Carrefour
Elan

Banks in Le Faouët

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Le Faouët

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Coreff
Brasserie de L'imprimerie
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie La Belle Joie
Brasserie La Grobul'Factory
Grobul Factory
Le grain du Ponant

Airports Near Le Faouët

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield—Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield—Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield—Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Le Faouët

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Le Faouët

Treatment Centers in Le Faouët

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Le Faouët

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Adrien
Chapelle Saint-Fiacre
Chapelle Saint-Guénolé
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

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 Faouët

What is the population of Le Faouët?

Le Faouët has a population of 3,032 residents and is located in France. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 11.4 square miles.

Is Le Faouët expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,939, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Le Faouët?

Le Faouët 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 63°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in Le Faouët?

The job market in Le Faouët faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Le Faouët?

The median home value in Le Faouët is $126,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $630.

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