2026 comparison
Auxerre vs Dijon: 2026 comparison
Dijon has more inhabitants than Auxerre: 164,963 versus 36,245, or 4.6 times as many. Auxerre covers a larger area (50.0 km² versus 40.4 km²), but Dijon is more densely populated: 4,082 inhabitants per km² versus 726.
The median apartment price is higher in Dijon: €2,714 per m² versus €1,562. The median standard of living is higher in Dijon (€25,140 a year versus €22,700).
The two cities are 120 km apart as the crow flies.
Auxerre
City in Yonne
FYonne89Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Population
- 36,245 inhab.
- 234th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 50.0 km²
- Density
- 726 per km²
Dijon
City in Côte-d'Or
FCôte-d'Or21Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Population
- 164,963 inhab.
- 16th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 40.4 km²
- Density
- 4,082 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AuxerreDijon
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Dijon4.6 times as high | 36,245 | 164,963 | More populous: Dijon4.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Dijon+2.2 pts | +1.0% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Dijon+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Dijon+5.1 pts | +0.7% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Dijon+5.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Dijon5.6 times as high | 726 | 4,082 | Denser: Dijon5.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Auxerre+2.6 pts | 15.3% | 12.7% | More young people: Auxerre+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Auxerre+6.2 pts | 24.1% | 17.9% | More seniors: Auxerre+6.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Auxerre+0.08 | 1.81 | 1.73 | Larger households: Auxerre+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Dijon+74% | 1,562 | 2,714 | More expensive: Dijon+74% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Dijon+77% | 1,852 | 3,283 | More expensive: Dijon+77% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Dijon+15% | 11.6 | 13.3 | More expensive: Dijon+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Dijon+33% | 9.8 | 13.1 | More expensive: Dijon+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Auxerre+1.0 pt | 39.9% | 38.9% | More homeowners: Auxerre+1.0 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Auxerre+20 pts | 34.1% | 13.8% | More houses: Auxerre+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Auxerre+12 pts | 33.8% | 22.1% | More social housing: Auxerre+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Dijon+1.0 pt | 3.1% | 4.1% | More second homes: Dijon+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Auxerre+5.6 pts | 13.0% | 7.3% | More vacant homes: Auxerre+5.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Auxerre+2.5 pts | 54.58% | 52.05% | Higher rate: Auxerre+2.5 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 | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Dijon+11% | 22,700 | 25,140 | Higher: Dijon+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Auxerre+4.6 pts | 23.8% | 19.2% | Higher: Auxerre+4.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Dijon+12% | €26,660 | €29,796 | Higher: Dijon+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Dijon+8.1 pts | 42% | 50% | More taxpaying households: Dijon+8.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Auxerre+1.6 pt | 72.7% | 71.1% | Higher: Auxerre+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Auxerre+2.8 pts | 15.6% | 12.9% | Higher: Auxerre+2.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mathieu Debain | Nathalie Koenders | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | Socialist Party | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Auxerre+1.8 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Auxerre+1.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Auxerre+49% | 88.3320 in total | 59.1975 in total | More shops per capita: Auxerre+49% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dijon+2% | 18.266 in total | 18.5306 in total | More per capita: Dijon+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Auxerre+0.8% | 39.2142 in total | 38.9641 in total | More per capita: Auxerre+0.8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Auxerre+41% | 27.098 in total | 19.2317 in total | More per capita: Auxerre+41% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Auxerre+87% | 3.914 in total | 2.134 in total | More per capita: Auxerre+87% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dijon+61% | 1.76 in total | 2.744 in total | More per capita: Dijon+61% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Dijon+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Dijon+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Dijon+34% | 3.4 | 4.5 | Better access: Dijon+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dijon+16% | 9.735 in total | 11.2184 in total | More per capita: Dijon+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dijon+41% | 37.5136 in total | 52.9873 in total | More per capita: Dijon+41% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Auxerre+0.4% | 8.330 in total | 8.2136 in total | More per capita: Auxerre+0.4% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dijon+25% | 2.59 in total | 3.151 in total | More per capita: Dijon+25% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Dijon+11 | 12 | 23 | More facilities: Dijon+11 |
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 | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Dijon+67 | 21 | 88 | More schools: Dijon+67 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Dijon+16 | 7 | 23 | More middle schools: Dijon+16 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Dijon+8 | 6 | 14 | More high schools: Dijon+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Dijon+42 | 10 | 52 | More facilities: Dijon+42 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Auxerre+55% | 6.6 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Auxerre+55% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dijon+9% | 12.8 | 14.0 | Higher rate: Dijon+9% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Auxerre+68% | 7.1 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Auxerre+68% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Auxerre2.2 times as high | 2.3 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Auxerre2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Auxerre+53% | 15.8 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Auxerre+53% |
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 | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Auxerre+0.1 °C | 11.6°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Auxerre+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,890 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Dijon+4% | 740 | 772 | Wetter: Dijon+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Auxerre+3 days/year | 122 | 119 | More rainy days: Auxerre+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Dijon+2 days/year | 65 | 66 | More frost days: Dijon+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 23 | 23 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Auxerre+10 | 21 | 11 | More declarations: Auxerre+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Auxerre+24% | 50.0 | 40.4 | Larger: Auxerre+24% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Dijon+117 m | 128 m | 245 m | Higher: Dijon+117 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Yonne (89) | Côte-d'Or (21) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de l'Auxerrois | Dijon Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Auxerre | Dijon | |
| Functional area | Auxerre | Dijon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Auxerre vs Dijon at a glance
| Criterion | Auxerre | Dijon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 36,245 | 164,963 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.7% | +5.8% |
| Density per km² | 726 | 4,082 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,562 | 2,714 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,852 | 3,283 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.58% | 52.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,700 | 25,140 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,890 |
| Area km² | 50.0 | 40.4 |
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FAQ
Auxerre vs Dijon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Auxerre or Dijon?
By population, Dijon: 164,963 inhabitants versus 36,245 for Auxerre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Dijon is the 16th largest city in France, Auxerre the 234th. By area, Auxerre is the larger (50.0 km²).
How far is Auxerre from Dijon?
Auxerre and Dijon are 120 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Auxerre or Dijon?
To buy an apartment, Dijon is more expensive: €2,714 per m² (median price), versus €1,562 in Auxerre (+74%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Auxerre or Dijon?
In Dijon, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,140 a year, versus €22,700 in Auxerre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Auxerre and Dijon in the same department?
No: Auxerre is in Yonne (89), and Dijon in Côte-d'Or (21), both in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures