2026 comparison
Aurillac vs Clermont-Ferrand: 2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand has more inhabitants than Aurillac: 148,795 versus 27,578, or 5.4 times as many. Clermont-Ferrand is both larger (42.7 km² versus 28.8 km²) and more densely populated (3,487 inhabitants per km² versus 959).
The median apartment price is higher in Clermont-Ferrand: €2,143 per m² versus €1,292. The median standard of living is higher in Aurillac (€24,630 a year versus €22,640).
The two cities are 109 km apart as the crow flies.
Aurillac
City in Cantal
- Population
- 27,578 inhab.
- 326th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 28.8 km²
- Density
- 959 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
AurillacClermont-Ferrand
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clermont-Ferrand5.4 times as high | 27,578 | 148,795 | More populous: Clermont-Ferrand5.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aurillac+2.9 pts | +2.7% | −0.3% | Stronger growth: Aurillac+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+4.8 pts | −1.3% | +3.5% | Stronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+4.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clermont-Ferrand3.6 times as high | 959 | 3,487 | Denser: Clermont-Ferrand3.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts | 11.8% | 14.4% | More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aurillac+11 pts | 28.0% | 17.0% | More seniors: Aurillac+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Clermont-Ferrand+0.05 | 1.71 | 1.76 | Larger households: Clermont-Ferrand+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+66% | 1,292 | 2,143 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+66% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+43% | 1,735 | 2,489 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+43% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+31% | 9.5 | 12.5 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+31% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+26% | 9.1 | 11.5 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aurillac+17 pts | 48.8% | 31.6% | More homeowners: Aurillac+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aurillac+12 pts | 28.6% | 16.3% | More houses: Aurillac+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 31.5% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt | 4.7% | 5.6% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aurillac+3.7 pts | 13.4% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Aurillac+3.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aurillac+3.6 pts | 53.50% | 49.88% | Higher rate: Aurillac+3.6 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 | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aurillac+9% | 24,630 | 22,640 | Higher: Aurillac+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+8.7 pts | 18.3% | 27.0% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+8.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+0.1% | €25,946 | €25,966 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+0.1% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 44% | 44% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aurillac+3.7 pts | 72.1% | 68.5% | Higher: Aurillac+3.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+4.9 pts | 10.5% | 15.4% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrick Casagrande | Julien Bony | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aurillac+0.9 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Aurillac+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aurillac+96% | 137.4379 in total | 70.01,042 in total | More shops per capita: Aurillac+96% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+82% | 34.896 in total | 19.1284 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+82% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+35% | 37.3103 in total | 50.5751 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+35% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+68% | 29.782 in total | 17.7263 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+68% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac2.1 times as high | 3.610 in total | 1.726 in total | More per capita: Aurillac2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+44% | 4.412 in total | 3.045 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+44% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Clermont-Ferrand+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Clermont-Ferrand+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aurillac+21% | 5.0 | 4.1 | Better access: Aurillac+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+42% | 11.632 in total | 8.2122 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+7% | 26.172 in total | 28.0416 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+7% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+47% | 12.334 in total | 8.4125 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+47% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aurillac+35% | 4.713 in total | 3.552 in total | More per capita: Aurillac+35% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+10 | 6 | 16 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+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 | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clermont-Ferrand+58 | 13 | 71 | More schools: Clermont-Ferrand+58 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+10 | 6 | 16 | More middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+14 | 9 | 23 | More high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+31 | 12 | 43 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+31 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clermont-Ferrand4.0 times as high | 1.7 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand4.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+79% | 8.9 | 15.9 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+79% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aurillac+5% | 4.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Aurillac+5% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+95% | 0.8 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+95% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+11% | 11.3 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+11% |
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 | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Clermont-Ferrand+0.9 °C | 11.2°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Clermont-Ferrand+0.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Aurillac+10% | 2,146 | 1,958 | Sunnier: Aurillac+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Aurillac2.3 times as high | 1,309 | 563 | Wetter: Aurillac2.3 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Aurillac+48 days/year | 135 | 87 | More rainy days: Aurillac+48 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aurillac+8 days/year | 64 | 56 | More frost days: Aurillac+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+6 days/year | 17 | 22 | More hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+6 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 | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+7 | 17 | 24 | More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aurillac+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Aurillac+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clermont-Ferrand+48% | 28.8 | 42.7 | Larger: Clermont-Ferrand+48% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aurillac+219 m | 624 m | 404 m | Higher: Aurillac+219 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Cantal (15) | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Aurillac Agglomération | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand | |
| Functional area | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aurillac vs Clermont-Ferrand at a glance
| Criterion | Aurillac | Clermont-Ferrand |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,578 | 148,795 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.3% | +3.5% |
| Density per km² | 959 | 3,487 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,292 | 2,143 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,735 | 2,489 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 53.50% | 49.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,630 | 22,640 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 15.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,146 | 1,958 |
| Area km² | 28.8 | 42.7 |
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FAQ
Aurillac vs Clermont-Ferrand: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand?
By population, Clermont-Ferrand: 148,795 inhabitants versus 27,578 for Aurillac (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clermont-Ferrand is the 25th largest city in France, Aurillac the 326th. By area, Clermont-Ferrand is also the larger (42.7 km²).
How far is Aurillac from Clermont-Ferrand?
Aurillac and Clermont-Ferrand are 109 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand?
To buy an apartment, Clermont-Ferrand is more expensive: €2,143 per m² (median price), versus €1,292 in Aurillac (+66%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand?
In Aurillac, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,630 a year, versus €22,640 in Clermont-Ferrand (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aurillac or Clermont-Ferrand?
Aurillac: 2,146 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,958 in Clermont-Ferrand (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