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Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem, France

Brittany · France

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,959. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,959 Population 124/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$22,615 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,615 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $475/mo rent

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About Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.

People

Population1,959
Density124/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,615
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$95,000
Rent$475
Housing Units784
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population1,959
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates48.3128°, -3.1661°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$22,615

About Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,959. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is $22,615, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (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 118 business establishments.

Income: Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$22,615
70% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is $95,000, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $475 (59% below the national average of $1,163). There are 784 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 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$475
59% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units784

Property Tax

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates48.3128°N, 3.1661°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below France avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 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 M4.6 106 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 73 km
Apr 30, 1990 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey M4.2 124 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 54 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 54 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 108 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 49 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 66 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 148 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 123 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 68 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 83 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 95 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 95 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 110 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 128 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 45 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 80 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 83 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Sacré Coeur — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bonheur — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
CanalBreizh breizh MP3 192 kbps
Carocelt — MP3 160 kbps
Radio BOA — UNKNOWN
Radio Kreiz Breizh breton MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Petit Écho de la Mode
Les Bains de la Reine
Les Forges des Salles
Musée de l'Electricité
Musée de la Résistance en Argoat
Musée rural de l'éducation

Libraries in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Mellionnec0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Centre culturel0.0
La bibliothèque du Renard0.0
Ludothèque Bibliothèque CyberCommune0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Locmalo0.0
Médiathèque de Rostrenen0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut0.0
Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray0.0
Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

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

Cafes in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Isa

Gas Stations in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Super U
Total

Banks in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Guerlédan
Brasserie de La Ville Porte Amour
Brasserie La Grobul'Factory
Grobul Factory
L'âne Brasseur
La Riposte

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

11 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
Quily Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame
Chapelle Saint-Eloi
Chapelle Saint-Gildas
Église Saint-Nicolas
Église Saint-Pierre

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-Nicolas-du-Pélem

What is the population of Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem?

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem has a population of 1,959 residents and is located in France. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 15.9 square miles.

Is Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,615, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $95,000 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $475 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 Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem?

Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem 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 62°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem?

The job market in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem?

The median home value in Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem is $95,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $475.

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