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Rostrenen, France

Brittany · France

Rostrenen is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 4,011. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,011 Population 323/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$21,784 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$21,784 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $461/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,011
Density323/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$21,784
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$92,200
Rent$461
Housing Units1,604
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population4,011
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates48.2362°, -3.3172°
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$21,784

About Rostrenen

Rostrenen is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 4,011. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 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 Rostrenen is $21,784, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 241 business establishments.

Income: Rostrenen vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$21,784
71% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above France avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above France avg
Establishments (County)241

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rostrenen is $92,200, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $461 (60% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,604 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,200
67% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$461
60% below France avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,604

Property Tax

Rostrenen 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 722 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 Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates48.2362°N, 3.3172°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above France avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 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 M4.6 105 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 71 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 138 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 46 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 47 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 36 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 121 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 144 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 112 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 82 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 72 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 52 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 108 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 85 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 136 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 96 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 69 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 53 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 59 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Rostrenen has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Rostrenen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École publique élémentaire — — — —
École Notre-Dame — — — —
Collège Édouard Herriot — — — —
Lycée Rosa Parks — — — —
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Radio Stations near Rostrenen

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 Rostrenen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre de Découverte de la Forêt et du Bocage
Écomusée des Automates
Les Bains de la Reine
Les Forges des Salles
Maison du patrimoine
Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis
Musée de la Résistance en Argoat
Musée des arts africains
Musée des Peintres
Musée rural de l'éducation

Libraries in Rostrenen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Lignol0.0
Bibliothèque de Mellionnec0.0
Bibliothèque Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
La bibliothèque du Renard0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de la Trinité-Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Langonnet0.0
Médiathèque de Locmalo0.0
Médiathèque de Rostrenen0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0
Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan0.0

Farmers Markets in Rostrenen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Le Marché du terroir
Marché Bio de Restalgon
marché de Plouray
Marché des producteurs de Lescouët Gouarec
Marché médiéval de onu-Repos

Hotels in Rostrenen

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

À la Belle Étoile
À la Belle Étoile
A la Belle Étoile
Henri 4
Logis Hôtel & Spa Jeanne & Jules

Cafes in Rostrenen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar de la Zone
Folavoine
L'Unic K-fé
Le temps qu'il fait

Cinemas in Rostrenen

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Breiz

Veterinaries in Rostrenen

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du Kreiz Breizh
Clinique vétérinaire du Kreiz Breizh

Bus Stations in Rostrenen

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Place du Bourk Kozh

Gas Stations in Rostrenen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FR #1937935001
Intermarché

Banks in Rostrenen

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
Groupama

Breweries in Rostrenen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Coreff
Brasserie La Grobul'Factory
Brasserie Les Fous
Grobul Factory

Airports Near Rostrenen

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Saint-Brieuc-Armor AirportSBKMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer Airfield—Small Airport
Kerfot Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Mellac Ultralight Airfield—Small Airport
Pontivy Airfield—Small Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Rostrenen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste Rostrenen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rostrenen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jacques
Chapelle Saint-Lubin
Église Notre-Dame du Roncier
Église Saint-Claude
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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 Rostrenen

What is the population of Rostrenen?

Rostrenen has a population of 4,011 residents and is located in France. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

Is Rostrenen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,784, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $92,200 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $461 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rostrenen?

Rostrenen 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 Rostrenen?

The job market in Rostrenen faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 241 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rostrenen?

The median home value in Rostrenen is $92,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $461.

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