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Moëlan-sur-Mer, France

Brittany · France

Moëlan-sur-Mer is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 6,984. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,984 Population 383/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,417 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$26,417 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $625/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,984
Density383/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,417
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$125,000
Rent$625
Housing Units2,794
Rent Burden26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population6,984
Population Density383 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates47.8140°, -3.6288°
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$26,417

About Moëlan-sur-Mer

Moëlan-sur-Mer is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 6,984. 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 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Moëlan-sur-Mer is $26,417, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 419 business establishments.

Income: Moëlan-sur-Mer vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,417
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above France avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below France avg
Establishments (County)419

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moëlan-sur-Mer is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,794 total housing units in the city. 26.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below France avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,794

Property Tax

Moëlan-sur-Mer 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 184 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

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates47.8140°N, 3.6288°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 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 93 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 61 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 143 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 32 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 37 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 17 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 119 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 17 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 128 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 63 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 24 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 87 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 45 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 36 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 89 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 5 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 110 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 68 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 34 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.1 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 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Moëlan-sur-Mer has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Moëlan-sur-Mer

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Immaculée-Conception — — — —
Collège Parc ar C'hoat - Yves Cotty — — — —
École maternelle — — — —
École élémentaire publique de Moëlan-sur-Mer — — — —
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Radio Stations near Moëlan-sur-Mer

3 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

Museums in Moëlan-sur-Mer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Écomusée
Gare de Guiscriff
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
La maison de Kerlard
Le Presidial
Maison des Archers
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de Pont-Aven
Musée des Peintres

Libraries in Moëlan-sur-Mer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
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 Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque Michel Thersiquel0.0
Médiathèque Mouezh ar Galon0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0

Farmers Markets in Moëlan-sur-Mer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de la Place St-Michel

Hotels in Moëlan-sur-Mer

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manoir de Kertalg
Moulin du Duc

Cafes in Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perrine & Onésime

Cinemas in Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Kerfany

Monuments in Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stèle du 19 Mars 1962

Clinics in Moëlan-sur-Mer

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cabinet médical du GUILY
Cabinet Médical Les Plages
Séverine Le Tellier - Calmette-Guerin SCM - Gaelle PENIN

Dentists in Moëlan-sur-Mer

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexandru Mihai
Cabinet dentaire des plages
Sylvie et Guillaume Beucher Esvan

Gas Stations in Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Moëlan-sur-Mer

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Moëlan-sur-Mer

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

Stadiums & Teams in Moëlan-sur-Mer

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moëlan-sur-Mer

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium 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 Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moëlan-sur-Mer

Treatment Centers in Moëlan-sur-Mer

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moëlan-sur-Mer

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Philibert et Saint-Roch
Église Saint-Melaine

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 Moëlan-sur-Mer

What is the population of Moëlan-sur-Mer?

Moëlan-sur-Mer has a population of 6,984 residents and is located in France. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.

Is Moëlan-sur-Mer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,417, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Moëlan-sur-Mer?

Moëlan-sur-Mer 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 Moëlan-sur-Mer?

The job market in Moëlan-sur-Mer faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 419 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moëlan-sur-Mer?

The median home value in Moëlan-sur-Mer is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $625.

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