2026 comparison
Amiens vs Clermont-Ferrand: 2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand has more inhabitants than Amiens: 148,795 versus 139,183, or 6.9% more. Amiens covers a larger area (49.5 km² versus 42.7 km²), but Clermont-Ferrand is more densely populated: 3,487 inhabitants per km² versus 2,814.
The median apartment price is higher in Amiens: €2,656 per m² versus €2,143. The median standard of living is higher in Clermont-Ferrand (€22,640 a year versus €21,400).
The two cities are 461 km apart as the crow flies.
Amiens
City in Somme
- Population
- 139,183 inhab.
- 28th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 49.5 km²
- Density
- 2,814 per km²
Clermont-Ferrand
City in Puy-de-Dôme
FPuy-de-Dôme63Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 148,795 inhab.
- 25th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,487 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AmiensClermont-Ferrand
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clermont-Ferrand+7% | 139,183 | 148,795 | More populous: Clermont-Ferrand+7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Amiens+2.2 pts | +1.9% | −0.3% | Stronger growth: Amiens+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.6 pt | +2.8% | +3.5% | Stronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Clermont-Ferrand+24% | 2,814 | 3,487 | Denser: Clermont-Ferrand+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Amiens+1.8 pt | 16.2% | 14.4% | More young people: Amiens+1.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt | 16.2% | 17.0% | More seniors: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Amiens+0.15 | 1.91 | 1.76 | Larger households: Amiens+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Amiens+24% | 2,656 | 2,143 | More expensive: Amiens+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+7% | 2,322 | 2,489 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Amiens+7% | 13.4 | 12.5 | More expensive: Amiens+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Amiens+9% | 12.5 | 11.5 | More expensive: Amiens+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Clermont-Ferrand+0.7 pt | 30.8% | 31.6% | More homeowners: Clermont-Ferrand+0.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Amiens+17 pts | 33.7% | 16.3% | More houses: Amiens+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 37.5% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.8 pts | 2.8% | 5.6% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+0.4 pt | 9.3% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Amiens+6.1 pts | 56.00% | 49.88% | Higher rate: Amiens+6.1 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+6% | 21,400 | 22,640 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Amiens+2.3 pts | 29.3% | 27.0% | Higher: Amiens+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+4% | €24,991 | €25,966 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts | 39% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.4 pt | 67.1% | 68.5% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Amiens+3.4 pts | 18.8% | 15.4% | Higher: Amiens+3.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Fauvet | Julien Bony | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Amiens+0.3 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Amiens+0.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+29% | 54.3756 in total | 70.01,042 in total | More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+29% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+15% | 16.7232 in total | 19.1284 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+57% | 32.2448 in total | 50.5751 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+57% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Amiens+11% | 19.7274 in total | 17.7263 in total | More per capita: Amiens+11% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Amiens+23% | 2.230 in total | 1.726 in total | More per capita: Amiens+23% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.0 times as high | 1.521 in total | 3.045 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Clermont-Ferrand+1 | 2 | 3 | More stations: Clermont-Ferrand+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Amiens+45% | 5.9 | 4.1 | Better access: Amiens+45% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Amiens+54% | 12.6176 in total | 8.2122 in total | More per capita: Amiens+54% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+4% | 26.8373 in total | 28.0416 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+67% | 5.070 in total | 8.4125 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+67% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+6% | 3.346 in total | 3.552 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Amiens+2 | 18 | 16 | More facilities: Amiens+2 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Amiens+15 | 86 | 71 | More schools: Amiens+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Amiens+5 | 21 | 16 | More middle schools: Amiens+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Amiens+4 | 27 | 23 | More high schools: Amiens+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+6 | 37 | 43 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clermont-Ferrand3.2 times as high | 2.1 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand3.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Amiens+4% | 16.5 | 15.9 | Higher rate: Amiens+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Amiens+24% | 5.3 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Amiens+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Amiens+3% | 1.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Amiens+3% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Amiens+19% | 15.0 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Amiens+19% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 °C | 11.1°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+11% | 1,761 | 1,958 | Sunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+11% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Amiens+15% | 647 | 563 | Wetter: Amiens+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Amiens+28 days/year | 115 | 87 | More rainy days: Amiens+28 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+10 days/year | 45 | 56 | More frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+15 days/year | 8 | 22 | More hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+15 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+10 | 14 | 24 | More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Amiens+16% | 49.5 | 42.7 | Larger: Amiens+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+371 m | 33 m | 404 m | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+371 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Somme (80) | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Amiens Métropole | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand | |
| Functional area | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Amiens vs Clermont-Ferrand at a glance
| Criterion | Amiens | Clermont-Ferrand |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 139,183 | 148,795 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,814 | 3,487 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,656 | 2,143 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,322 | 2,489 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.00% | 49.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,400 | 22,640 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.8% | 15.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,761 | 1,958 |
| Area km² | 49.5 | 42.7 |
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FAQ
Amiens vs Clermont-Ferrand: your questions
Which is the larger city, Amiens or Clermont-Ferrand?
By population, Clermont-Ferrand: 148,795 inhabitants versus 139,183 for Amiens (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clermont-Ferrand is the 25th largest city in France, Amiens the 28th. By area, Amiens is the larger (49.5 km²).
How far is Amiens from Clermont-Ferrand?
Amiens and Clermont-Ferrand are 461 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Amiens or Clermont-Ferrand?
To buy an apartment, Amiens is more expensive: €2,656 per m² (median price), versus €2,143 in Clermont-Ferrand (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Amiens or Clermont-Ferrand?
In Clermont-Ferrand, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,640 a year, versus €21,400 in Amiens (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Amiens or Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand: 1,958 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,761 in Amiens (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures