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Mernel, France

Brittany · France

Mernel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 928. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
928 Population 36/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,803 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,803 median income, 9.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$115,200 home value, $576/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population928
Density36/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,803
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$576
Housing Units371
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population928
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates47.8979°, -1.9685°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$23,803

About Mernel

Mernel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 928. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Mernel is $23,803, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (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 56 business establishments.

Income: Mernel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,803
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mernel is $115,200, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $576 (50% below the national average of $1,163). There are 371 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 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,200
59% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$576
50% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units371

Property Tax

Climate in Mernel

Mernel has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 691 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 66.7
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F 2.9° / 10.2° 51.5
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.5° / 13.2° 48.9
Apr 11°C / 52°F 6° / 16° 51.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.3° 58.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.6° 50.8
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.7° / 24.8° 44.0
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.7° 43.5
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.9° 56.6
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.2° 73.0
Nov 9.2°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.5° 73.2
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F 3.6° / 9.6° 73.3
Mernel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates47.8979°N, 1.9685°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below France avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 61 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 68 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 105 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 93 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 140 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 88 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 135 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 124 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 116 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 143 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 102 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 122 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 147 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 137 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 77 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 94 km
Nov 25, 1997 0 km ENE of Tiffauges, France M3.7 118 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 127 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in

Mernel has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Mernel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Albert Poulain
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Radio Stations near Mernel

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
Timbre FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps
Fréquence Hit classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Mernel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Jan Brito
Centre Arthurien
La Maison des Énergies
La Porte des Secrets
Maison d'école en Pays Gallo
Maison du patrimoine en Broceliande
Maison Nature et Mégalithes
Manoir de l'automobile
Musée de l'Officier de l'Académie Militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
Musée de la Forge

Libraries in Mernel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothèque de Brocéliande0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Cintré0.0
Bibliothèque de Pierric0.0
Bibliothèque de Pont-Réan0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ganton0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Just0.0
Bibliothèque Mille Feuilles0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lohéac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Mernel0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Jakez Helias0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Bilbiothèque municipale de Saint-Senoux0.0
Espace culturel0.0
L'Autre Lieu0.0
L'école buissonnière0.0
Le Tempo0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Maison du Pâtis0.0
Médiathèque communautaire0.0
Médiathèque de Baulon0.0
Médiathèque de Guipry-Messac0.0
Médiathèque de La Chapelle-de-Brain0.0
Médiathèque de La Gacilly0.0
Médiathèque de Massérac0.0
Médiathèque de Renac0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Perreux0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Marie0.0
Médiathèque Félix Trochu0.0
Médiathèque Florence Arthaud0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Carentoir0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Michel Bollé0.0
Médiathèque Julien Gracq0.0
Médiathèque l'Agora0.0
Médiathèque L'Atelier des mots0.0
Médiathèque la Cédille0.0
Médiathèque La Girafe0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Le Grenier des Mots0.0
Médiathèque Ludothèque de Saint-Jacut-les-Pins0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Lassy0.0
Totems0.0

Farmers Markets in Mernel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de marché
Halles de Guichen
Halles de La Gacilly
Le P'tit Marché de Paimpont
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché alimentaire et de produits manufacturés
Marché Biologique et de commerce équitable
marché couvert
Marché d'intérêt régional
Marché de Guipry
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché municipal
Marché Municipal

Breweries in Mernel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l'Ombre
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie de la Bizhhh
Brasserie Oblique
Choque microbrasserie
La brasserie des Marais
La Détente
La Détente
Louarn
Smash
Smash

Airports Near Mernel

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airportDNRMedium Airport
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Dinan-Trélivan AirfieldSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Cudelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Haut des Places AirfieldSmall Airport
Mont Saint Michel AirfieldSmall Airport
Moulins le Haut Bois AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mernel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Étienne

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 Mernel

What is the population of Mernel?

Mernel has a population of 928 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.

Is Mernel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,803, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,200 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $576 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mernel?

Mernel 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 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mernel?

The job market in Mernel faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mernel?

The median home value in Mernel is $115,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $576.

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