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Plougrescant, France

Brittany · France

Plougrescant is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,462. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,462 Population 2,478/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,922 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,922 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent

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About Plougrescant

Plougrescant

Plougrescant is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.

People

Population1,462
Density2,478/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,922
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$650
Housing Units585
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population1,462
Population Density2,478 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates48.8403°, -3.2289°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,922

About Plougrescant

Plougrescant is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,462. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plougrescant is $23,922, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (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 88 business establishments.

Income: Plougrescant vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,922
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plougrescant is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). There are 585 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units585

Property Tax

Climate in Plougrescant

Plougrescant 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
Plougrescant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,478/sq mi
Coordinates48.8403°N, 3.2289°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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 M4.5 131 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 93 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 112 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 112 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 102 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 68 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 75 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 139 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 63 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 103 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 99 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 123 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 118 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 44 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 148 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 143 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 46 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Plougrescant has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Plougrescant

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique de Plougrescant
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Radio Stations near Plougrescant

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bonheur MP3 128 kbps
CanalBreizh breizh MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Plougrescant

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Palacret
Maison d'Ernest Renan
Maison des talus et des routoirs à lin
Mémoire d'Islande
Milmarin
Musée de l'histoire de Bretagne
Musée de la Mer
Musée des Forteresses Volantes

Libraries in Plougrescant

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antenne de Cavan0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-François Revel0.0
Bibliothèque La roche Derrien0.0
Bibliothèque Marianne Le druillenec0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Pedernec0.0
Bibliothèque Perros-Guirec0.0
Espace l'oiseau Lyre0.0
La page en cours0.0
Les Amis de la Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Chauvel0.0

Farmers Markets in Plougrescant

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles Centrales
Marché
Marché à la ferme
Marché Buguéles
Marché de La Clarté
Marché de Lannion
Marché de Paimpol
Marché de Perros-Guirec
Marché dominical de Lannion
Marché Penvénan
Marché Port-Blanc
Marché producteurs Kerbiguet
Petit Marché
Place du Martray
Place Nd de Coat Colvezou

Hotels in Plougrescant

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison Familiale de Vacances

Cafes in Plougrescant

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Ar Vag
Le Gavroche

Castles in Plougrescant

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Kergrec'h

Breweries in Plougrescant

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasstillerie KanArFoll
La Bonne Humeur - Brasserie Artisanale de Paimpol
Philomenn - Brasserie Artisanale Touken
Philomenn - Brasserie Artisanale Touken

Airports Near Plougrescant

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guernsey AirportGCIMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Kerfot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plougrescant

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Plougrescant

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plougrescant

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Aubin
Chapelle Saint-Gonéry
Chapelle Sainte-Eliboubane
Église Saint-Pierre
Temple protestant de Plougrescant

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 Plougrescant

What is the population of Plougrescant?

Plougrescant has a population of 1,462 residents and is located in France. The population density is 2,478 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Plougrescant expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,922, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Plougrescant?

Plougrescant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches.

How is the job market in Plougrescant?

The job market in Plougrescant faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plougrescant?

The median home value in Plougrescant is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650.

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