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Paimpol, France

Brittany · France

Paimpol is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 8,603. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,603 Population 943/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,520 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,520 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$135,800 home value, $679/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,603
Density943/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$25,520
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$135,800
Rent$679
Housing Units3,441
Rent Burden27.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population8,603
Population Density943 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates48.7783°, -3.0466°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (931 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,520

About Paimpol

Paimpol is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 8,603. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Paimpol is $25,520, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 516 business establishments.

Income: Paimpol vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,520
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above France avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above France avg
Establishments (County)516

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Paimpol is $135,800, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $679 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,441 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,800
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$679
42% below France avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,441

Property Tax

Climate in Paimpol

Paimpol has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.8°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.9° 86.6
Feb 7.8°C / 46°F 5.4° / 10.2° 77.2
Mar 9.1°C / 48°F 6.5° / 11.7° 58.0
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.4° 68.1
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.9° / 15.7° 59.1
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 12.3° / 18.1° 49.8
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.1° 46.8
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 14.6° / 20.7° 50.3
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 13.4° / 19.2° 53.1
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 11.2° / 16.3° 94.1
Nov 10.6°C / 51°F 8.4° / 12.8° 100.3
Dec 8.4°C / 47°F 6.3° / 10.6° 109.4
Paimpol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates48.7783°N, 3.0466°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 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 M4.5 122 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 84 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 106 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 105 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 99 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 62 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 135 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 60 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 53 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 112 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 145 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 148 km
Jul 26, 1993 5 km ESE of Villedieu-les-Poêles, France M3.5 139 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 105 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 116 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 30 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 125 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 137 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Paimpol has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Paimpol

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Publique de Plounez - - - -
École de voile Les Glénans - - - -
École Diwan de Paimpol - - - -
Collège Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège Marie-José Chombart de Lauwe - - - -
Lycée polyvalent Kerraoul - - - -
Lycée professionnel Maritime Pierre Loti - - - -
École de Kerity - - - -
École élémentaire publique Le Bras - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paimpol

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bonheur - MP3 128 kbps
CanalBreizh breizh MP3 192 kbps
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Paimpol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Palacret
Le Petit Écho de la Mode
Maison d'Ernest Renan
Maison des Potiers
Maison des talus et des routoirs à lin
Mémoire d'Islande
Milmarin
Musée d'art et traditions populaires
Musée de la Mer
Musée des Forteresses Volantes

Libraries in Paimpol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Revel0.0
Bibliothèque La roche Derrien0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pedernec0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Bibliothèque pour tous0.0
Centre culturel0.0
Espace l'oiseau Lyre0.0
Le Marque Page0.0
Les Amis de la Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiatheque de l'Ic0.0

Farmers Markets in Paimpol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché à la ferme
Marché Buguéles
Marché de Paimpol
Marché du Vally
Marché producteurs Kerbiguet
Petit Marché
Place du Martray
Place Nd de Coat Colvezou

Hotels in Paimpol

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la Baie
Hôtel K'Loys
Inter-Hotel Le Goëlo
Le Terre Neuvas
Les Hauts de Kerano
Les Hauts de Kerano
Maison Saint-Michel

Cafes in Paimpol

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistrot des Délices
Café de Bretagne
Café des Marins
L'Atelier de Corentin
L'Herbe folle
La Saladerie
Le Cruckin
Le Marigny
Le P'tit bistrot
Les Chalutiers
Les copains d'abord
Vivres

Cinemas in Paimpol

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Breiz

Veterinaries in Paimpol

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire

Train Stations in Paimpol

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paimpol

Bus Stations in Paimpol

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Paimpol

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Carrefour
Station Service E. Leclerc
Total Access

Banks in Paimpol

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
Caisse d'Épargne
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Maritime
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
SG

Breweries in Paimpol

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galactique
Brasserie Uncle
La Bonne Humeur - Brasserie Artisanale de Paimpol
La Nordé
La Riposte
Philomenn - Brasserie Artisanale Touken
Philomenn - Brasserie Artisanale Touken

Stadiums & Teams in Paimpol

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paimpol

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guernsey AirportGCIMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Paimpol

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Paimpol
Poste Annexe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paimpol

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Lanvignec
Église Évangélique Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle
Église Saint-Pierre
Église Saint-Samson

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 Paimpol

What is the population of Paimpol?

Paimpol has a population of 8,603 residents and is located in France. The population density is 943 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

Is Paimpol expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,520, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,800 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $679 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Paimpol?

Paimpol has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Paimpol?

The job market in Paimpol faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 516 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Paimpol?

The median home value in Paimpol is $135,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $679.

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