2026 comparison
Angers vs Cholet: 2026 comparison
Angers has more inhabitants than Cholet: 162,290 versus 56,363, or 2.9 times as many. Cholet covers a larger area (87.5 km² versus 42.7 km²), but Angers is more densely populated: 3,800 inhabitants per km² versus 644.
The median apartment price is higher in Angers: €3,163 per m² versus €2,001. The median standard of living is higher in Cholet (€25,020 a year versus €23,930).
The two cities are 55 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Angers
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 162,290 inhab.
- 18th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,800 per km²
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Cholet
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 56,363 inhab.
- 112th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 87.5 km²
- Density
- 644 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AngersCholet
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Angers2.9 times as high | 162,290 | 56,363 | More populous: Angers2.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Angers+2.5 pts | +2.9% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Angers+2.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Angers+5.0 pts | +5.9% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Angers+5.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Angers5.9 times as high | 3,800 | 644 | Denser: Angers5.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cholet+2.1 pts | 14.7% | 16.8% | More young people: Cholet+2.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cholet+5.1 pts | 17.9% | 23.0% | More seniors: Cholet+5.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cholet+0.22 | 1.81 | 2.03 | Larger households: Cholet+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Angers+58% | 3,163 | 2,001 | More expensive: Angers+58% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Angers+54% | 3,292 | 2,141 | More expensive: Angers+54% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+24% | 14.6 | 11.7 | More expensive: Angers+24% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+35% | 13.3 | 9.8 | More expensive: Angers+35% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cholet+24 pts | 31.6% | 55.9% | More homeowners: Cholet+24 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cholet+37 pts | 21.7% | 58.7% | More houses: Cholet+37 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Angers+16 pts | 38.6% | 22.7% | More social housing: Angers+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Angers+1.4 pt | 3.4% | 2.1% | More second homes: Angers+1.4 pt |
| Vacant homesTie | 5.9% | 5.9% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Angers+5.6 pts | 56.65% | 51.04% | Higher rate: Angers+5.6 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 | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cholet+5% | 23,930 | 25,020 | Higher: Cholet+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Angers+6.2 pts | 22.0% | 15.8% | Higher: Angers+6.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cholet+9% | €28,236 | €30,684 | Higher: Cholet+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cholet+1.0 pt | 44% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Cholet+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cholet+5.6 pts | 71.0% | 76.6% | Higher: Cholet+5.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Angers+3.2 pts | 15.4% | 12.2% | Higher: Angers+3.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Béchu | Isabelle Leroy | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous centre | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cholet+0.5 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Cholet+0.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cholet+37% | 60.7985 in total | 83.0468 in total | More shops per capita: Cholet+37% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+20% | 16.9274 in total | 20.2114 in total | More per capita: Cholet+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+17% | 33.7547 in total | 28.9163 in total | More per capita: Angers+17% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+43% | 18.4299 in total | 26.3148 in total | More per capita: Cholet+43% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+55% | 1.626 in total | 2.514 in total | More per capita: Cholet+55% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+71% | 1.727 in total | 2.816 in total | More per capita: Cholet+71% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Angers+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Angers+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Angers+58% | 6.0 | 3.8 | Better access: Angers+58% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers2.5 times as high | 15.3248 in total | 6.034 in total | More per capita: Angers2.5 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+15% | 22.4364 in total | 19.5110 in total | More per capita: Angers+15% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+33% | 5.995 in total | 7.844 in total | More per capita: Cholet+33% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+7% | 2.643 in total | 2.816 in total | More per capita: Cholet+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Angers+10 | 19 | 9 | More facilities: Angers+10 |
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 | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Angers+40 | 74 | 34 | More schools: Angers+40 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Angers+16 | 27 | 11 | More middle schools: Angers+16 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Angers+8 | 21 | 13 | More high schools: Angers+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Angers+40 | 49 | 9 | More facilities: Angers+40 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cholet2.6 times as high | 1.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Cholet2.6 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers2.1 times as high | 13.1 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Angers2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers+10% | 3.6 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Angers+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cholet+11% | 1.2 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Cholet+11% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers+21% | 11.0 | 9.1 | Higher rate: Angers+21% |
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 | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Angers+0.3 °C | 12.6°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Angers+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cholet+9% | 709 | 773 | Wetter: Cholet+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cholet+4 days/year | 111 | 115 | More rainy days: Cholet+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cholet+2 days/year | 32 | 34 | More frost days: Cholet+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Angers+3 days/year | 14 | 11 | More hot days: Angers+3 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 | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Angers+7 | 23 | 16 | More declarations: Angers+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Angers+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Angers+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cholet2.0 times as high | 42.7 | 87.5 | Larger: Cholet2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cholet+37 m | 44 m | 80 m | Higher: Cholet+37 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Angers Loire Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Cholet Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Angers | Cholet | |
| Functional area | Angers | Cholet |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Angers vs Cholet at a glance
| Criterion | Angers | Cholet |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 162,290 | 56,363 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.9% | +1.0% |
| Density per km² | 3,800 | 644 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,163 | 2,001 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,292 | 2,141 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.6 | 11.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.65% | 51.04% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,930 | 25,020 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 12.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.0 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | — |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 87.5 |
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FAQ
Angers vs Cholet: your questions
Which is the larger city, Angers or Cholet?
By population, Angers: 162,290 inhabitants versus 56,363 for Cholet (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Angers is the 18th largest city in France, Cholet the 112th. By area, Cholet is the larger (87.5 km²).
How far is Angers from Cholet?
Angers and Cholet are 55 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Maine-et-Loire).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Angers or Cholet?
To buy an apartment, Angers is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €2,001 in Cholet (+58%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Angers or Cholet?
In Cholet, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,020 a year, versus €23,930 in Angers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Angers and Cholet in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Maine-et-Loire (49), in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures