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Ouessant, France

Brittany · France

Ouessant is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 883. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
883 Population 203/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,453 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,453 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $664/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population883
Density203/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,453
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$132,800
Rent$664
Housing Units353
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population883
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates48.4597°, -5.0862°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,453

About Ouessant

Ouessant is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 883. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Ouessant is $22,453, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (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 53 business establishments.

Income: Ouessant vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,453
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ouessant is $132,800, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $664 (43% below the national average of $1,163). There are 353 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 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,800
53% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$664
43% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units353

Property Tax

Climate in Ouessant

Ouessant has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Feb (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 828 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.6°C / 47°F 6.8° / 10.3° 98.3
Feb 8.4°C / 47°F 6.5° / 10.4° 73.5
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.5° 55.5
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F 8.2° / 13.2° 60.9
May 12.7°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.2° 54.4
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 12.3° / 17.5° 46.2
Jul 16.5°C / 62°F 13.8° / 19.2° 51.0
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 14.1° / 19.6° 60.1
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 13.2° / 18.3° 51.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 11.7° / 15.9° 81.0
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 9.4° / 13.1° 99.2
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 7.5° / 11.1° 96.4
Ouessant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates48.4597°N, 5.0862°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 129 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 149 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 48 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 134 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 65 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 125 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 138 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 96 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 142 km
Apr 5, 2002 0 km NNW of Gouézec, France M3.3 88 km
Apr 24, 2001 6 km ESE of Plouay, France M3.3 150 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 115 km
Sep 7, 2000 27 km S of Plogoff, France M3.2 79 km
Aug 29, 1999 74 km SW of Guilvinec, France M3.2 133 km
Jul 14, 1998 7 km NNE of Poullaouen, France M3.2 110 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 122 km
Sep 27, 2002 0 km SE of Clohars-Fouesnant, France M3.2 98 km
Feb 12, 1990 1 km N of Lanmeur, France M3.2 103 km
Apr 17, 1992 3 km SSE of Plounévez-Quintin, France M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Ouessant has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 47°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Ouessant

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège des Îles du Ponant — — — —
École primaire publique Jacques Burel — — — —
École primaire publique de la Mer d'Iroise — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ouessant

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ouessant

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association conservatoire de l'Abeille noire bretonne-Ouessant
Écomusée d’Ouessant
Musée des Phares et Balises
Musée du Drummond Castle
Phare du Stiff
Sémaphore

Libraries in Ouessant

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque0.0

Hotels in Ouessant

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel-restaurant de la Duchesse Anne
Le Fromveur
Roc’h ar Mor

Cafes in Ouessant

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Carole
Hippocampe Ouessant

Gas Stations in Ouessant

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fioul
TotalEnergies

Banks in Ouessant

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime

Breweries in Ouessant

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kailhou
La Brasserie des Maouts

Airports Near Ouessant

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base—Medium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ouessant

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Île de Molène
Ouessant

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ouessant

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Espérance
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage
Église Saint-Pol-Aurélien

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 Ouessant

What is the population of Ouessant?

Ouessant has a population of 883 residents and is located in France. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

Is Ouessant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,453, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,800 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $664 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ouessant?

Ouessant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ouessant?

The job market in Ouessant faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ouessant?

The median home value in Ouessant is $132,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $664.

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