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Pontivy, France

Brittany · France

Pontivy is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 16,752. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,752 Population 1,747/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,360 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$23,360 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $619/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,752
Density1,747/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,360
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty16.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$619
Housing Units6,701
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population16,752
Population Density1,747 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates48.0684°, -2.9665°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,002 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$23,360

About Pontivy

Pontivy is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 16,752. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Pontivy is $23,360, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,005 business establishments.

Income: Pontivy vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,360
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above France avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above France avg
Establishments (County)1,005

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pontivy is $123,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $619 (47% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,701 total housing units in the city. 28.2% 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$123,800
56% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$619
47% below France avg
Rent Burden28.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,701

Property Tax

Climate in Pontivy

Pontivy has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F -3.5° / 13.4° 78.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F -2.1° / 15.3° 64.5
Mar 8.3°C / 47°F -1.4° / 18.3° 60.1
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -0.7° / 21.5° 52.2
May 13.3°C / 56°F 3.7° / 24.1° 45.7
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 7.3° / 30.3° 63.9
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 9.3° / 32.8° 41.2
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 9.8° / 32.3° 47.9
Sep 17°C / 63°F 6.8° / 30.3° 55.7
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 5.4° / 22° 115.9
Nov 9.3°C / 49°F 0.7° / 17° 99.9
Dec 7.1°C / 45°F -1.8° / 14.2° 105.0
Pontivy 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

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 Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density1,747/sq mi
Coordinates48.0684°N, 2.9665°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above France avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 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 75 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 43 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 135 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 32 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 138 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 29 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 127 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 44 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 65 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 67 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 72 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 103 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 118 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 115 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 112 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 100 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 107 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 86 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 60 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
February 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Pontivy has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Pontivy

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Paul Langevin
École Jules Ferry
École maternelle publique Paul Langevin
École primaire privée Notre-Dame de la Joie Saint-Joseph
École primaire privée Diwan
Lycée professionnel Jeanne d'Arc Saint-Ivy
Collège Romain Rolland
Collège Charles Langlais
École de Stival
Groupe scolaire Marcel Collet
École Albert Camus
École primaire René-Guy Cadou
École privée Claude Marquet
SEGPA du Collège Romain Rolland
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph le Château
Lycée Joseph Loth
Collège des Saints-Anges
Lycée professionnel du Blavet
Lycée Jeanne-d'Arc
École élémentaire Paul Langevin
Lycée Le Gros Chêne
École élémentaire publique Marcel Collet
École maternelle publique Marcel Collet
Section professionnelle du Lycée Jeanne d'Arc-Saint-Ivy
École maternelle publique Albert Camus
SEGPA du Collège Les Saints Anges
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Radio Stations near Pontivy

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bonheur MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened MP3 256 kbps
CanalBreizh breizh MP3 192 kbps
Carocelt MP3 160 kbps
radio Activ' all of edm and all of music AAC 52 kbps
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Pontivy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Musée du Tissage
La Maison des Toiles
Les Bains de la Reine
Les Forges des Salles
Musée de l'Electricité
Village de l'An Mil

Libraries in Pontivy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Le Cosy0.0
Ludothèque Bibliothèque CyberCommune0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Locmalo0.0
Médiathèque de Loudéac0.0
Médiathèque En F@im de Contes0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque municipale de Locminé0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontivy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché du terroir
Marché de Kergrist
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché médiéval de onu-Repos

Hotels in Pontivy

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de l'Europe
Hôtel du Château
Hôtel Le Rohan
Hôtel Robic
Ibis
Ibis budget

Cafes in Pontivy

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand café
La Cantine
Plaza Café
Rendez-vous n'importe où

Cinemas in Pontivy

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Rex

Castles in Pontivy

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château des Rohan

Veterinaries in Pontivy

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Médico Chirurgical Sainte-Anne
Clinique Vétérinaire Le Cam & Guézénec

Train Stations in Pontivy

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pontivy

Gas Stations in Pontivy

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E.Leclerc
FR #119162252
FR #966262426
Netto
Total De Kerfourchette
Total Pontivy Nord

Banks in Pontivy

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AXA
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne
LCL
SG

Gyms in Pontivy

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit

Breweries in Pontivy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Guerlédan
L'âne Brasseur
Malterie-Brasserie Saint-Georges

Airports Near Pontivy

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Kerfot Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pontivy

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plateforme Courrier de Pontivy
Pontivy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontivy

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Joie
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Houssaye
Chapelle Saint-Ivy
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Saint-Mériadec-de-Stival
Sainte-Tréphine

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 Pontivy

What is the population of Pontivy?

Pontivy has a population of 16,752 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,747 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Pontivy expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,360, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $123,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $619 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 Pontivy?

Pontivy 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

How is the job market in Pontivy?

The job market in Pontivy faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,005 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pontivy?

The median home value in Pontivy is $123,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $619.

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