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Pont-Aven, France

Brittany · France

Pont-Aven is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 3,129. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,129 Population 283/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,505 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,505 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $569/mo rent

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About Pont-Aven

Pont-Aven

Pont-Aven is a commune in the Finistère department in the Brittany region in Northwestern France.

People

Population3,129
Density283/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,505
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty14.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$113,800
Rent$569
Housing Units1,252
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population3,129
Population Density283 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates47.8554°, -3.7480°
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$24,505

About Pont-Aven

Pont-Aven is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 3,129. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Pont-Aven is $24,505, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 188 business establishments.

Income: Pont-Aven vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,505
67% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above France avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above France avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pont-Aven is $113,800, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $569 (51% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,252 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,800
60% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$569
51% below France avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,252

Property Tax

Pont-Aven 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 33 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates47.8554°N, 3.7480°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 M4.6 103 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 71 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 41 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 46 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 19 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 7 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 32 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 68 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 132 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 129 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 78 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 44 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 86 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 M3.5 112 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 27 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 59 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 145 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 43 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Pont-Aven has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Pont-Aven

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Penanroz — — — —
Collège des Abbés Tanguy — — — —
École Saint Joseph - Saint Guénolé — — — —
École Publique Primaire de Nizon — — — —
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Radio Stations near Pont-Aven

4 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
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Pont-Aven

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
Gare de Guiscriff
Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu
Le Presidial
Maison des Archers
Marinarum
Musée de la Pêche
Musée de Pont-Aven

Libraries in Pont-Aven

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque associative0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
CDI du lycée Kerneuzec0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Concarneau0.0
Médiathèque de Quimperlé0.0
Médiathèque La Passerelle0.0
Médiathèque Michel Thersiquel0.0
Médiathèque Mouezh ar Galon0.0
Médiathèque Robert Badinter0.0
Mella'thèque0.0
MEM - Médiathèque Espace Mélanie0.0
Was:Bibliothèque du Pays Glazig0.0

Farmers Markets in Pont-Aven

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle Hervo
Halles de Concarneau
Marché Bio de Restalgon
Marché de Beg Meil
Marché de La Forêt-Fouesnant
Marché de la Place St-Michel

Hotels in Pont-Aven

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domaine de PontAven
Hôtel des Mimosas
La chaumière Roz Aven
Pension du Moulin - Hôtel

Cafes in Pont-Aven

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boucan
La Chocolaterie de Pont-Aven

Castles in Pont-Aven

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château du Hénant
Domaine de Keranperchec
Manoir de Lezaven

Theme Parks in Pont-Aven

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Aven parc

Veterinaries in Pont-Aven

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #12878984315

Gas Stations in Pont-Aven

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3040773138
FR #3040773140
Intermarché

Banks in Pont-Aven

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Gyms in Pont-Aven

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #3034698098

Breweries in Pont-Aven

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Cornouaille
Brasserie de L'imprimerie
Brasserie dubau
Brasserie Tri Martolod
Le grain du Ponant

Stadiums & Teams in Pont-Aven

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pont-Aven

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base—Medium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium 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
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield—Small Airport
Quiberon Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Pont-Aven

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Pont-Aven

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paul Pierquin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pont-Aven

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Trébellec
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Trémalo
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Trémor
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Kergornet
Chapelle Sainte Marguerite
Église Saint-Amet de Nizon
Église Saint-Joseph

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 Pont-Aven

What is the population of Pont-Aven?

Pont-Aven has a population of 3,129 residents and is located in France. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

Is Pont-Aven expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,505, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,800 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pont-Aven?

Pont-Aven 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 Pont-Aven?

The job market in Pont-Aven faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 188 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pont-Aven?

The median home value in Pont-Aven is $113,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $569.

Nearby Cities

Riec-sur-Belon 4,230 pop · 2.7 mi Névez 2,560 pop · 3.2 mi Trégunc 6,775 pop · 4.9 mi Melgven 3,115 pop · 5.4 mi Le Trévoux 1,374 pop · 5.6 mi Bannalec 5,068 pop · 5.8 mi Moëlan-sur-Mer 6,984 pop · 6.2 mi Concarneau 21,397 pop · 8.0 mi Rosporden 6,779 pop · 8.3 mi Clohars-Carnoët 4,085 pop · 8.6 mi Mellac 2,432 pop · 8.6 mi Quimperlé 12,312 pop · 9.3 mi Tréméven 2,125 pop · 10.4 mi La Forêt-Fouesnant 2,955 pop · 11.3 mi
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