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Mellac, France

Brittany · France

Mellac is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,432. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,432 Population 239/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,661 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,661 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

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About Mellac

Mellac

Mellac is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population2,432
Density239/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,661
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty6.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,800
Rent$569
Housing Units973
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population2,432
Population Density239 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates47.9039°, -3.5776°
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$25,661

About Mellac

Mellac is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,432. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 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 Mellac is $25,661, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Mellac vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,661
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above France avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below France avg
Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mellac is $113,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 973 total housing units in the city. 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below France avg
Rent Burden26.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units973

Property Tax

Mellac 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 308 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

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates47.9039°N, 3.5776°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 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 94 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 61 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 147 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 29 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 34 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 6 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 124 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 33 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 73 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 118 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 17 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 83 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 150 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 55 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 12 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 100 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 64 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 98 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 39 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Mellac has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Mellac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Pierre Jakez Hélias - - - -
École Maternelle Pierre Jakez Hélias - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mellac

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 Mellac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Gare de Guiscriff
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La Flore
Le Presidial
Maison des Archers
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée de Pont-Aven
Musée des arts africains
Musée des Peintres
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient

Libraries in Mellac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Espace Avalon0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Gourin0.0
Médiathèque de Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque Michel Thersiquel0.0
Médiathèque Mouezh ar Galon0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Mellac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de la Place St-Michel
marché de Plouray
Marché de Port-Louis
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Castles in Mellac

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Kernault

Breweries in Mellac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de L'imprimerie
Brasserie dubau
Le grain du Ponant

Stadiums & Teams in Mellac

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mellac

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium 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
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mellac

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mellac

Treatment Centers in Mellac

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mellac

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Cado
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens

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 Mellac

What is the population of Mellac?

Mellac has a population of 2,432 residents and is located in France. The population density is 239 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Mellac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,661, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mellac?

Mellac 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 Mellac?

The job market in Mellac faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mellac?

The median home value in Mellac is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.

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