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Melrand, France

Brittany · France

Melrand is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,631. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,631 Population 105/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,604 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,604 median income, 14.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $580/mo rent

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About Melrand

Melrand

Melrand is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population1,631
Density105/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,604
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$580
Housing Units652
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population1,631
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates47.9797°, -3.1110°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,002 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,604

About Melrand

Melrand is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,631. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 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 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Melrand is $22,604, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (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 98 business establishments.

Income: Melrand vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,604
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Melrand is $116,000, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $580 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 652 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 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,000
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$580
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units652

Property Tax

Melrand 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 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 Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates47.9797°N, 3.1110°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 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 73 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 38 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 132 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 18 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 17 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 31 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 140 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 87 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 53 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 52 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 112 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 90 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 108 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 125 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 116 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 85 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 75 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 90 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 47 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Melrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Melrand

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Gabriel-Louis Guilloux - - - -
École primaire privée Notre-Dame du Guelhouit - - - -
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Radio Stations near Melrand

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened - MP3 256 kbps
Carocelt - MP3 160 kbps
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps
Radio BOA - UNKNOWN
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Melrand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusée des Forges
Les Bains de la Reine
Les Forges des Salles
Musée de l'Electricité
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Melrand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Lignol0.0
Bibliothèque de Mellionnec0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Le Cosy0.0
Ludothèque Bibliothèque CyberCommune0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque de Locmalo0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque En F@im de Contes0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Melrand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché du terroir
Marché Couvert
Marché de Kergrist
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché des producteurs de Lescouët Gouarec
Marché médiéval de onu-Repos
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Breweries in Melrand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Guerlédan
Brasserie La Belle Joie
Brasserie La Grobul'Factory
Grobul Factory
L'âne Brasseur
Malterie-Brasserie Saint-Georges
Yermat bier

Airports Near Melrand

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfield-Small Airport
Ploërmel Loyat Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield-Small Airport
Quily Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Melrand

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Melrand

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melrand

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Madeleine
Chapelle de Locmaria
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Guelhouit
Chapelle Saint-Fiacre
Église Saint-Pierre

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 Melrand

What is the population of Melrand?

Melrand has a population of 1,631 residents and is located in France. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

Is Melrand expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,604, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Melrand?

Melrand 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

How is the job market in Melrand?

The job market in Melrand faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Melrand?

The median home value in Melrand is $116,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580.

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