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Roscoff, France

Brittany · France

Roscoff is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 3,772. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,772 Population 1,578/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$26,654 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,654 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$126,000 home value, $630/mo rent

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About Roscoff

Roscoff

Roscoff is a commune in the Finistère département of Brittany in northwestern France.

People

Population3,772
Density1,578/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$26,654
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty10.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$126,000
Rent$630
Housing Units1,509
Rent Burden27.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,772
Population Density1,578 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates48.7238°, -3.9871°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$26,654

About Roscoff

Roscoff is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 3,772. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Roscoff is $26,654, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 226 business establishments.

Income: Roscoff vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$26,654
65% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above France avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below France avg
Establishments (County)226

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roscoff is $126,000, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,509 total housing units in the city. 27.0% 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$126,000
55% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below France avg
Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,509

Property Tax

Roscoff experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,578/sq mi
Coordinates48.7238°N, 3.9871°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 M4.5 143 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 149 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 115 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 117 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 93 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 124 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 125 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 129 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 92 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 120 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 51 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 141 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 93 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 54 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 92 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 102 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 103 km
Jun 22, 1997 13 km SSE of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.4 149 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Roscoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Roscoff

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique Skol ar Vugale - - - -
Collège des Îles du Ponant - - - -
École primaire privée Ange Gardien - - - -
École Maternelle Les Moguerou - - - -
École primaire publique Les Moguerou - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roscoff

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 Roscoff

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Kerjean
CIAP Les enclos
CIAP Maison Pénanault
Le Musée du Loup
Les vieilles soupapes
Librairie-boutique de Barnenez
Maison des Johnnies et de l'Oignon de Roscoff
Maison dite à lanterne
Maison Du Filet Brodé
Musée de Morlaix - Couvent des Jacobins
Musée Maritime
Musée Yan' Dargent
MX Arts Tour - Obsidian

Libraries in Roscoff

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anjela Duval0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque « Les Ailes du Temps »0.0
Bibliothèque de la Boissière0.0
Bibliothèque de Plouezoc'h0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Morlaix0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Xavier Grall0.0
L'Atelier0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Lenn ha Dilenn0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Imagine0.0
Médiathèque Jean Hamonou0.0
Médiathèque Les Ailes du Temps0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Grall0.0
Porz Ruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Roscoff

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La ferme du Troglo
Marché de Roscoff
Marche de Saint-Paul-de-Leon
Place Guével

Hotels in Roscoff

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armen Le Triton
Aux Tamaris
Grand Hotel Morvan Restaurant
Hôtel "Le Gulf Stream"
Hôtel d'Angleterre
Hôtel du Centre
Hôtel Du Centre Chez Janie
Hôtel Le Bellevue
Hôtel Résidence des Artistes
Hôtel Valdys - Beau rivage
Ibis Roscoff
Le Brittany
Le Talabardon
Le temps de vivre
Les arcades
Les chardons bleus
Mercure
Thalasstonic

Cafes in Roscoff

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Gortozen Cafe
Tea Brao
Ty Pierre

Cinemas in Roscoff

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Sainte-Barbe

Monuments in Roscoff

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pyramide de sainte Barbe

Castles in Roscoff

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Kerestat
Château du Laber
Fort de Beg Séac'h

Zoos in Roscoff

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jardin Kerdilès

Clinics in Roscoff

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #11258113538
Maison Saint-Luc, Fondation ILDYS

Dentists in Roscoff

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Catherine Rolland

Gas Stations in Roscoff

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FR #72073155

Banks in Roscoff

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Roscoff

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Kerav'ale, Cidrerie Rosko
PAB
Penn ar Batz

Airports Near Roscoff

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base-Medium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield-Small Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Roscoff

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Île-de-Batz
Roscoff

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roscoff

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Anne
Chapelle Sainte-Barbe
Église Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours
Notre-Dame de Pitié
Temple protestant

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 Roscoff

What is the population of Roscoff?

Roscoff has a population of 3,772 residents and is located in France. The population density is 1,578 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

Is Roscoff expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,654, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $126,000 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $630 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 Roscoff?

Roscoff has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Roscoff?

The job market in Roscoff faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 226 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roscoff?

The median home value in Roscoff is $126,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $630.

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