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Saint-Jean-la-Poterie, France

Brittany · France

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,453. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,453 Population 446/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,857 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,857 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $553/mo rent

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About Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population1,453
Density446/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,857
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$110,600
Rent$553
Housing Units581
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population1,453
Population Density446 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates47.6362°, -2.1260°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,857

About Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,453. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is $23,857, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (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 87 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Jean-la-Poterie vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,857
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is $110,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $553 (52% below the national average of $1,163). There are 581 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 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,600
61% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$553
52% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units581

Property Tax

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates47.6362°N, 2.1260°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 21, 2019.

Jun 8, 2001 France M5.0 136 km
Mar 13, 1993 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France M4.6 33 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 53 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 74 km
Jan 12, 1997 2 km E of Sainte-Hermine, France M4.3 147 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 84 km
Mar 14, 2002 2 km WSW of Chantonnay, France M4.1 133 km
Feb 12, 2018 3 km SSE of La Meilleraie-Tillay, France M4.1 142 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 79 km
Jun 21, 2019 2 km WSW of Vihiers, France M4.0 130 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 110 km
Jul 22, 2007 1 km SE of Les Lucs-sur-Boulogne, France M3.9 102 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 103 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 120 km
Dec 12, 1993 5 km NNW of Argenton-les-Vallées, France M3.8 141 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 129 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 106 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 70 km
May 5, 2003 1 km N of Torfou, France M3.7 100 km
Jun 24, 1995 1 km SE of Andouillé, France M3.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Joseph
École primaire publique de A à Z
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Caroline (GB) country, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline - La Radio de Bretagne chansons françaises, pop MP3 160 kbps
La Grosse Tambouille grosse tambouille, indépendante MP3 192 kbps
Radio La Belle Aventure chanson française, eclectic MP3 192 kbps
Canal B - 94Mhz alternative rock MP3
CanalB independent music MP3
Canal B MP3
France Bleu Armorique MP3 128 kbps
Lradio MP3 128 kbps
La Tribu AAC+ 88 kbps
Timbre FM MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline (48k AAC) (GB) rock AAC+ 52 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Jan Brito
Au Carrefour du Monde
Le Patiau
Maison Nature et Mégalithes
Maison Saint Gabriel
Manoir de l'automobile
Musée de la Vilaine Maritime
Naia Museum

Libraries in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accueil périscolaire0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Fégréac0.0
Bibliothèque de Férel0.0
Bibliothèque de Quilly0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ganton0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Jean-la-Poterie0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Just0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lohéac0.0
Bibliothèque pour Tous0.0
Maison Multi-Services0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Allaire0.0
Médiathèque de Campbon0.0
Médiathèque de La Chapelle-de-Brain0.0
Médiathèque de La Gacilly0.0
Médiathèque de Limerzel0.0
Médiathèque de Massérac0.0
Médiathèque de Plessé0.0
Médiathèque de Pleucadeuc0.0
Médiathèque de Renac0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Perreux0.0
Médiathèque de Sainte-Marie0.0
Médiathèque Départementale0.0
Médiathèque du récit à Rieux0.0
Médiathèque Gaston Leroux0.0
Médiathèque Hélène Cadou0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Carentoir0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Douy0.0
Médiathèque Jean-Michel Bollé0.0
Médiathèque L'Atelier des mots0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque L@ Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Le Grand Logis0.0
Médiathèque Ludothèque de Saint-Jacut-les-Pins0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de marché
Halles de La Gacilly
Les Halles
Les Halles
Marché de producteurs
Marché du terroir et de l'artisanat

Castles in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Bousselaie

Gas Stations in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station-service Intermarché

Breweries in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Bambelle
La brasserie des Marais

Airports Near Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Baule-Escoublac AirportLBYMedium Airport
Nantes Atlantique AirportNTEMedium Airport
Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium Airport
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSNRMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome privé Le QuillouxSmall Airport
Amanlis Janzé AirfieldSmall Airport
Beauvoir Fromentine AirfieldSmall Airport
Campbon La Berthelière AirfieldSmall Airport
Coëtquidan Air BaseSmall Airport
Frossay Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
La Baillée sous Champ Fleu AirfieldSmall Airport
La Bochet AirfieldSmall Airport
La Dominelais AirfieldSmall Airport
La Planche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Possardière AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantes Héric AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuville AirfieldSmall Airport
Pléchatel Faroulais AirfieldSmall Airport
Pleucadeuc private airfieldSmall Airport
Ploërmel Loyat AirfieldSmall Airport
Queneleuc AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport
Redon Bains-sur-Oust AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Philbert de Bouaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Sulpice des LandesSmall Airport
St Brévin les Pins AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Jean La Poterie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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 Saint-Jean-la-Poterie

What is the population of Saint-Jean-la-Poterie?

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie has a population of 1,453 residents and is located in France. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Saint-Jean-la-Poterie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,857, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $110,600 (61% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $553 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 Saint-Jean-la-Poterie?

Saint-Jean-la-Poterie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie?

The job market in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie?

The median home value in Saint-Jean-la-Poterie is $110,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $553.

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