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Merlevenez, France

Brittany · France

Merlevenez is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 2,457. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,457 Population 360/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,423 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,423 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$144,000 home value, $720/mo rent

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About Merlevenez

Merlevenez

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

People

Population2,457
Density360/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,423
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$144,000
Rent$720
Housing Units983
Rent Burden26.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,457
Population Density360 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates47.7367°, -3.2336°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,423

About Merlevenez

Merlevenez is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 2,457. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Merlevenez is $25,423, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: Merlevenez vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,423
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above France avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below France avg
Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Merlevenez is $144,000, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below the national average of $1,163). There are 983 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,000
49% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below France avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units983

Property Tax

Merlevenez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates47.7367°N, 3.2336°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 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 63 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 31 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 116 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 11 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 13 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 32 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 61 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 114 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 27 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 47 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 93 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 115 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 126 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 63 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 141 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 103 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 96 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 36 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 67 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Merlevenez has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Merlevenez

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Notre-Dame-de-Joie
École maternelle publique Les Mésanges Bleues
École élémentaire publique Les Mésanges Bleues
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Radio Stations near Merlevenez

4 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
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Merlevenez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Ecomusée des Forges
La Flore
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Mégalithes
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Merlevenez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Merlevenez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Couvert
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Gas Stations in Merlevenez

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3242417678

Breweries in Merlevenez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Merlevenez

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Airports Near Merlevenez

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Merlevenez

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merlevenez

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Efflam
Chapelle Saint-Fiacre
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine
Église Notre-Dame-de-Joie

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 Merlevenez

What is the population of Merlevenez?

Merlevenez has a population of 2,457 residents and is located in France. The population density is 360 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Merlevenez expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,423, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,000 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Merlevenez?

Merlevenez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Merlevenez?

The unemployment rate in Merlevenez is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 147 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Merlevenez?

The median home value in Merlevenez is $144,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $720.

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