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Sainte-Hélène, France

Brittany · France

Sainte-Hélène is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 1,050. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,050 Population 154/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$25,736 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,736 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $693/mo rent

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About Sainte-Hélène

Sainte-Hélène

Sainte-Hélène is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Sainte-Hélène are called in French Hélénois.

People

Population1,050
Density154/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,736
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$138,600
Rent$693
Housing Units420
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,050
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates47.7196°, -3.2046°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,736

About Sainte-Hélène

Sainte-Hélène is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 1,050. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Sainte-Hélène is $25,736, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (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 63 business establishments.

Income: Sainte-Hélène vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$25,736
66% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Hélène is $138,600, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $693 (40% below the national average of $1,163). There are 420 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 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,600
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$693
40% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units420

Property Tax

Sainte-Hélène experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below France avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates47.7196°N, 3.2046°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 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 60 km
Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 28 km
Jun 22, 2005 2 km E of La Guérinière, France M4.3 113 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 13 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 14 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 35 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 61 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 114 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 28 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 50 km
Apr 7, 2005 18 km WNW of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France M3.8 91 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 118 km
Sep 28, 2017 1 km WNW of Tresbœuf, France M3.6 124 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 64 km
Sep 17, 1996 3 km NW of Soullans, France M3.6 138 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 105 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 99 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 39 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 70 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Sainte-Hélène has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Sainte-Hélène

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire privée Saint-Joseph
École primaire publique Georges Morin
École primaire publique Arlecan
École primaire privée Sainte-Anne
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Hélène

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sympa chanson française, funk MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Breizh Izel MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bro Gwened MP3 256 kbps
Carocelt MP3 160 kbps
Radio BOA UNKNOWN

Museums in Sainte-Hélène

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly
Écomusée
Écomusée de Saint-Dégan
Ecomusée des Forges
Expositions
La Flore
Maison de l'Ile Kerner
Maison des Mégalithes
Maison du patrimoine
Musée de la Compagnie des Indes
Musée de la Marine
Musée des Guerres de l'Ouest
Musée des Thoniers
Musée interactif
Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient
Prehistory Museum of Carnac
Tour Saint-Nicolas
Tours Broërec'h

Libraries in Sainte-Hélène

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio plage0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Médiathèque0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Maria0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire0.0
Centre Socio Culturel0.0
Espace Culturel Passe Ouest0.0
Espace du Tilleul0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré0.0
Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque de Brec'h0.0
Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage0.0
Médiathèque de Pluvigner0.0
Médiathèque Élsa Triolet0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Le Passe Temps0.0
Médiathèque Les Sources0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry0.0
Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic0.0
Médiathèque Terraqué - Espace Culturel0.0
Service Historique de la Défense0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Hélène

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Merville
Halles provisoires de Merville
La Trinité-sur-Mer weekly market
Les Halles
Les Halles de l'Île
Marché Couvert
Marché de Port-Louis
Marché de producteur de Bubry
Marché de Saint Pierre Quiberon
Place des Halles Saint-Louis

Monuments in Sainte-Hélène

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calvaire

Gas Stations in Sainte-Hélène

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Sainte-Hélène

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Martitime
Crédit Mutuel

Breweries in Sainte-Hélène

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de l’Estran - Grand Coeff
Brasserie de la Presqu'ile de Quiberon
Brasserie de Quiberon
Brasserie La Belle Joie
La Déferle
Yermat bier

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Hélène

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sainte-Hélène

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) AirportLRTMedium Airport
Vannes-Meucon AirportVNEMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Belle ÎleBICSmall Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontivy AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport
Quiberon AirfieldSmall Airport
Quily AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Hélène

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Plouhinec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Hélène

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-pitié
Chapelle Sainte-Brigitte
Église Notre-Dame de Grâce
Église Sainte-Hélène

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 Sainte-Hélène

What is the population of Sainte-Hélène?

Sainte-Hélène has a population of 1,050 residents and is located in France. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Sainte-Hélène expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,736, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,600 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $693 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Hélène?

Sainte-Hélène has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sainte-Hélène?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Hélène is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Hélène?

The median home value in Sainte-Hélène is $138,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $693.

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