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Roscanvel, France

Brittany · France

Roscanvel is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,027. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,027 Population 229/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,719 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,719 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $628/mo rent

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About Roscanvel

Roscanvel

Roscanvel is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population1,027
Density229/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,719
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$125,600
Rent$628
Housing Units411
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population1,027
Population Density229 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates48.3152°, -4.5494°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$26,719

About Roscanvel

Roscanvel is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,027. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Roscanvel is $26,719, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.7% (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 62 business establishments.

Income: Roscanvel vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,719
64% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.7%
475% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roscanvel is $125,600, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 411 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 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,600
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units411

Property Tax

Climate in Roscanvel

Roscanvel has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Roscanvel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates48.3152°N, 4.5494°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 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 M4.5 146 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 113 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 118 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 86 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 109 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 138 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 72 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 10 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 100 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 115 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 57 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 84 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 137 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 23 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 99 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 121 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 125 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Baud, France M3.3 121 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 120 km
Jan 31, 1996 1 km WNW of Plouharnel, France M3.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in

Roscanvel has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Roscanvel

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Le Fret - Saint-Fiacre
École primaire publique Francis Mazé
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Radio Stations near Roscanvel

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Roscanvel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Boat Museum
Boat Museum
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Fort Montbarey
L'Ancre An Eor
Le Musée du Folgoët
Maison de l'Algue
Maison de la photographie
Maison des Minéraux
Maison-phare du Millier
Musée de la fraise
Musée de Saint-Mathieu
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des vieux métiers
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du phare
Musée du Ponant
Musée Mémoires 39-45
Musée national de la Marine
Museum-boats
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Roscanvel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste Le Breton0.0
Bibliothèque de Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
Jacque Prevert0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Ludothèque & Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Poullan-sur-Mer0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Marc0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Renan0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque Eugénie Le Bail0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathèque Georges Perros0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque L'Awena0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Arzel0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Saint pol roux0.0
Ty Boukin0.0

Farmers Markets in Roscanvel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Criée de Douarnenez - CCIMBO
Halle
Halles de Kerinou
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
La Ruche qui dit Oui!
Le marché de la ferme de Messouflin
Marché
Marché
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bourg-Blanc
Marché de Douarnenez
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Plabennec
Marché de Ploudalmézeau
Marché de Plouguin
Marché de Plouzane
Marché de Saint-Marc
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Saint-Renan
Marché de Tréboul
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché Sanquer
Place Polygone

Hotels in Roscanvel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belvédère Hotel

Breweries in Roscanvel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arvarus
Arvarus, brasserie incertaine
Beg ar Mor
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie F-ORGE
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues
Plijadur

Stadiums & Teams in Roscanvel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roscanvel

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Roscanvel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Roscanvel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roscanvel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Fiacre
Église Saint-Éloi

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 Roscanvel

What is the population of Roscanvel?

Roscanvel has a population of 1,027 residents and is located in France. The population density is 229 people per square mile, spread across 4.5 square miles.

Is Roscanvel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,719, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,600 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Roscanvel?

Roscanvel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Roscanvel?

The job market in Roscanvel faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roscanvel?

The median home value in Roscanvel is $125,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628.

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