2026 comparison
Anglet vs La Teste-de-Buch: 2026 comparison
Anglet has more inhabitants than La Teste-de-Buch: 44,406 versus 27,909, or 59% more. La Teste-de-Buch covers a larger area (180 km² versus 26.9 km²), but Anglet is more densely populated: 1,649 inhabitants per km² versus 155.
The median apartment price is higher in Anglet: €5,144 per m² versus €4,810. The median standard of living is higher in Anglet (€28,510 a year versus €27,940).
The two cities are 125 km apart as the crow flies.
Anglet
City in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
FPyrénées-Atlantiques64Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 44,406 inhab.
- 169th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 26.9 km²
- Density
- 1,649 per km²
La Teste-de-Buch
City in Gironde
- Population
- 27,909 inhab.
- 319th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 180 km²
- Density
- 155 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AngletLa Teste-de-Buch
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Anglet+59% | 44,406 | 27,909 | More populous: Anglet+59% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Anglet+4.2 pts | +9.3% | +5.0% | Stronger growth: Anglet+4.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Anglet+2.7 pts | +10.4% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Anglet+2.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Anglet11 times as high | 1,649 | 155 | Denser: Anglet11 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: La Teste-de-Buch+0.3 pt | 11.4% | 11.7% | More young people: La Teste-de-Buch+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Teste-de-Buch+2.9 pts | 29.8% | 32.6% | More seniors: La Teste-de-Buch+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Teste-de-Buch+0.08 | 1.81 | 1.89 | Larger households: La Teste-de-Buch+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Anglet+7% | 5,144 | 4,810 | More expensive: Anglet+7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Anglet+24% | 6,869 | 5,537 | More expensive: Anglet+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Anglet+2% | 15.2 | 15.0 | More expensive: Anglet+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Anglet+15% | 17.1 | 14.9 | More expensive: Anglet+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Teste-de-Buch+3.2 pts | 54.0% | 57.2% | More homeowners: La Teste-de-Buch+3.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Teste-de-Buch+36 pts | 32.4% | 68.0% | More houses: La Teste-de-Buch+36 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Anglet+1.1 pt | 16.9% | 15.8% | More social housing: Anglet+1.1 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Teste-de-Buch+10 pts | 15.4% | 25.9% | More second homes: La Teste-de-Buch+10 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Teste-de-Buch+0.6 pt | 3.1% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: La Teste-de-Buch+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+5.0 pts | 35.76% | 40.72% | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+5.0 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 | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Anglet+2% | 28,510 | 27,940 | Higher: Anglet+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.7 pt | 10.9% | 11.6% | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Anglet+2% | €38,141 | €37,380 | Higher: Anglet+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Anglet+1.0 pt | 55% | 54% | More taxpaying households: Anglet+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+2.7 pts | 74.8% | 77.5% | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+2.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.6 pt | 10.8% | 11.5% | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Claude Olive | Thierry Gouaichault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Anglet+3.5 pts | 97% | 94% | Better covered: Anglet+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+36% | 80.2356 in total | 108.9304 in total | More shops per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+30% | 22.5100 in total | 29.482 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+0.8% | 52.2232 in total | 52.7147 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+0.8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Anglet+69% | 25.4113 in total | 15.042 in total | More per capita: Anglet+69% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch3.2 times as high | 0.73 in total | 2.16 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch3.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+59% | 2.310 in total | 3.610 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+59% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: La Teste-de-Buch+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: La Teste-de-Buch+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Anglet+17% | 6.5 | 5.5 | Better access: Anglet+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Anglet+50% | 20.993 in total | 14.039 in total | More per capita: Anglet+50% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+72% | 14.062 in total | 24.067 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+72% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Anglet+10% | 11.049 in total | 10.028 in total | More per capita: Anglet+10% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 3.214 in total | 3.29 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Teste-de-Buch+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: La Teste-de-Buch+3 |
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 | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Anglet+11 | 20 | 9 | More schools: Anglet+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Anglet+1 | 2 | 1 | More middle schools: Anglet+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Anglet+5 | 5 | 0 | More high schools: Anglet+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Anglet+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Anglet+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+34% | 5.0 | 6.7 | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+34% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+6% | 8.4 | 8.9 | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+6% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+66% | 2.0 | 3.3 | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+66% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Anglet+44% | 2.2 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Anglet+44% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+4% | 9.5 | 9.9 | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+4% |
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 | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Anglet+0.8 °C | 14.5°C | 13.7°C | Warmer: Anglet+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: La Teste-de-Buch+10% | 1,921 | 2,121 | Sunnier: La Teste-de-Buch+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Anglet+55% | 1,474 | 948 | Wetter: Anglet+55% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Anglet+16 days/year | 141 | 125 | More rainy days: Anglet+16 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: La Teste-de-Buch+19 days/year | 15 | 35 | More frost days: La Teste-de-Buch+19 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Teste-de-Buch+9 days/year | 12 | 21 | More hot days: La Teste-de-Buch+9 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 | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Anglet+5 | 19 | 14 | More declarations: Anglet+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Teste-de-Buch+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: La Teste-de-Buch+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low, with aggravating factors | Low, with aggravating factors | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Teste-de-Buch6.7 times as high | 26.9 | 180 | Larger: La Teste-de-Buch6.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Anglet+19 m | 24 m | 4 m | Higher: Anglet+19 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea, lake) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) | Gironde (33) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque | Communauté d'agglomération Bassin d'Arcachon Sud (COBAS) | |
| Urban unit | Bayonne (partie française) | La Teste-de-Buch-Arcachon | |
| Functional area | Bayonne (partie française) | Arcachon - La Teste-de-Buch |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Anglet vs La Teste-de-Buch at a glance
| Criterion | Anglet | La Teste-de-Buch |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,406 | 27,909 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 1,649 | 155 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,144 | 4,810 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,869 | 5,537 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 35.76% | 40.72% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,510 | 27,940 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C | 13.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,921 | 2,121 |
| Area km² | 26.9 | 180 |
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FAQ
Anglet vs La Teste-de-Buch: your questions
Which is the larger city, Anglet or La Teste-de-Buch?
By population, Anglet: 44,406 inhabitants versus 27,909 for La Teste-de-Buch (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Anglet is the 169th largest city in France, La Teste-de-Buch the 319th. By area, La Teste-de-Buch is the larger (180 km²).
How far is Anglet from La Teste-de-Buch?
Anglet and La Teste-de-Buch are 125 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Anglet or La Teste-de-Buch?
To buy an apartment, Anglet is more expensive: €5,144 per m² (median price), versus €4,810 in La Teste-de-Buch (+7%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Anglet or La Teste-de-Buch?
In Anglet, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,510 a year, versus €27,940 in La Teste-de-Buch (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Anglet or La Teste-de-Buch?
La Teste-de-Buch: 2,121 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,921 in Anglet (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