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Morlaix, France

Brittany · France

Morlaix is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 17,516. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,516 Population 1,828/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$22,604 median income, 18.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $566/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,516
Density1,828/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$22,604
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty19.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$566
Housing Units7,006
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population17,516
Population Density1,828 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates48.5778°, -3.8279°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$22,604

About Morlaix

Morlaix is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 17,516. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Morlaix is $22,604, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,051 business establishments.

Income: Morlaix vs France

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.6%
417% above France avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,051

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Morlaix is $113,200, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $566 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,006 total housing units in the city. 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,200
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$566
51% below France avg
Rent Burden28.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,006

Property Tax

Climate in Morlaix

Morlaix has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 905 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F -2.1° / 13.3° 92.1
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F -0.6° / 15° 71.1
Mar 8.4°C / 47°F 0.5° / 17.2° 64.3
Apr 10°C / 50°F 1° / 20.3° 49.2
May 12.7°C / 55°F 4.9° / 22.4° 47.6
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 28° 67.4
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 10.2° / 30.9° 46.2
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 30° 49.7
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 8.1° / 28.6° 62.5
Oct 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 21.2° 125.6
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 2.8° / 16.7° 115.8
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -0.6° / 14.1° 114.0
Morlaix experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density1,828/sq mi
Coordinates48.5778°N, 3.8279°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 123 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 145 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 95 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 97 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 74 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 121 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 112 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 75 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 149 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 110 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 51 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 115 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 121 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 80 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 78 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 47 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 84 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 80 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 136 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Morlaix has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Morlaix

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Jean Jaurès - - - -
Skol Diwan Montroulez - - - -
École du Véléry - - - -
Collège Saint-Joseph - - - -
Lycée public Tristan Corbière - - - -
École primaire Gambetta - - - -
École primaire Jean Piaget - - - -
Lycée Notre Dame du Mur-Le Porsmeur - - - -
École maternelle du Poan Ben - - - -
Notre Dame des Anges - - - -
École maternelle Jean Jaurès - - - -
Collège Pierre Mendès France - - - -
École primaire Corentin Caër - - - -
École primaire Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège du Château - - - -
École élémentaire Poan Ben - - - -
Lycée professionnel privé Le Porsmeur - Lycée des métiers de la vente et du sanitaire et social - - - -
Maison Familiale Rurale de Morlaix - - - -
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Radio Stations near Morlaix

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Morlaix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CIAP Les enclos
CIAP Maison Pénanault
Ecomusée des Monts d'Arrée
Écomusée du Youdig
Étables & écuries
Fournil et Grenier
Ker Dreger
La Maison du Parc
Le Musée du Loup
Les vieilles soupapes
Librairie-boutique de Barnenez
Maison "Bothorel"
Maison Cornec
Maison des Johnnies et de l'Oignon de Roscoff
Maison dite à lanterne
Maison Du Filet Brodé
Maison du meunier
Maison Fagot
Maison Reserve Naturelle Du Venec
Manège à engrenages
Moulin du bas
Moulin du haut
Musée de l'Enclos
Musée de la mine
Musée de Morlaix - Couvent des Jacobins
Musée Maritime
Musée rural de Guimaëc
MX Arts Tour - Obsidian
Station LPO de l'Ile Grande
Tannerie

Libraries in Morlaix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anjela Duval0.0
Bibliothèque « Les Ailes du Temps »0.0
Bibliothèque de la Boissière0.0
Bibliothèque de Plouezoc'h0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Morlaix0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Xavier Grall0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Le chemin du livre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Plestin0.0
Médiathèque de Plougonven0.0
Médiathèque Imagine0.0
Médiathèque Les Ailes du Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots d'Arrée0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Grall0.0
Porz Ruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Morlaix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La ferme du Troglo
Le Marché de Locquirec
Les plaisirs de la terre
Marché de Guerlesquin
Marché de Plestin-les-Greves
Marché de Roscoff
Marche de Saint-Paul-de-Leon
Marché Place des Ïles
Place de la Liberté
Place Guével
Vente à la Ferme - Fromages, Viandes, Légumes

Hotels in Morlaix

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de l'Europe
Hôtel de la gare
Hôtel du Port
Hôtel Fontaine
L'Albatros

Cafes in Morlaix

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de l'Aurore
Le Celtique
Le Commerce
Le grand café de la terrasse
Touline

Cinemas in Morlaix

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Le Rialto

Theatres in Morlaix

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Awen
theatre du pays de Morlaix

Castles in Morlaix

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Keranroux, à Ploujean
Château de Kerozar
Château de Lannidy
Coat Amour
Manoir de Ker-Huella

Clinics in Morlaix

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique de la Baie

Dentists in Morlaix

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire Leopold
Cabinet Derrien Bertrand
Cabinet Gestin et Messager
Centre Dentaire Mutualiste
FR #10613824696

Veterinaries in Morlaix

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Paul Cézanne

Train Stations in Morlaix

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morlaix

Bus Stations in Morlaix

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #796307745
Gare routière centrale

Gas Stations in Morlaix

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AS 24
FR #7417337837
Intermarché Super
Station Service E.Leclerc

Banks in Morlaix

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque populaire Grand Ouest
BNP Paribas
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
LCL
Société Générale

Gyms in Morlaix

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11328144523
FR #11328166598
Ty Shala Yoga
Vital Club

Breweries in Morlaix

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie An Alarc'h
Brasserie Kerav'ale, Cidrerie Rosko
PAB
Penn ar Batz

Airports Near Morlaix

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Morlaix

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Morlaix
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morlaix

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle des Carmélites
Chapelle des Ursulines
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Clarté
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Église Cieux Ouverts
Église Saint-Martin
Église Saint-Mathieu
Église Saint-Mélaine
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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 Morlaix

What is the population of Morlaix?

Morlaix has a population of 17,516 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,828 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Morlaix expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,604, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,200 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $566 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Morlaix?

Morlaix has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Morlaix?

The job market in Morlaix faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,051 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Morlaix?

The median home value in Morlaix is $113,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $566.

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