2026 comparison
Avignon vs Orange: 2026 comparison
Avignon has more inhabitants than Orange: 93,567 versus 30,314, or 3.1 times as many. Orange covers a larger area (74.2 km² versus 64.9 km²), but Avignon is more densely populated: 1,441 inhabitants per km² versus 409.
The median apartment price is higher in Avignon: €2,287 per m² versus €1,774. The median standard of living is higher in Orange (€22,620 a year versus €19,500).
The two cities are 21 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Avignon).
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Avignon
City in Vaucluse
FVaucluse84Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 93,567 inhab.
- 49th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 64.9 km²
- Density
- 1,441 per km²
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Orange
City in Vaucluse
FVaucluse84Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 30,314 inhab.
- 290th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 74.2 km²
- Density
- 409 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AvignonOrange
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Avignon3.1 times as high | 93,567 | 30,314 | More populous: Avignon3.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Orange+2.2 pts | +0.5% | +2.7% | Stronger growth: Orange+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Avignon+0.3 pt | +2.1% | +1.8% | Stronger growth: Avignon+0.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Avignon3.5 times as high | 1,441 | 409 | Denser: Avignon3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Avignon+2.2 pts | 18.6% | 16.5% | More young people: Avignon+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Orange+4.8 pts | 19.6% | 24.4% | More seniors: Orange+4.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Orange+0.02 | 2.03 | 2.05 | Larger households: Orange+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Avignon+29% | 2,287 | 1,774 | More expensive: Avignon+29% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Avignon+0.6% | 2,556 | 2,540 | More expensive: Avignon+0.6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Avignon+9% | 12.3 | 11.2 | More expensive: Avignon+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Avignon+2% | 11.5 | 11.2 | More expensive: Avignon+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Orange+12 pts | 36.1% | 48.1% | More homeowners: Orange+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Orange+24 pts | 26.4% | 50.0% | More houses: Orange+24 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Avignon+9.2 pts | 32.5% | 23.3% | More social housing: Avignon+9.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Avignon+4.3 pts | 5.9% | 1.6% | More second homes: Avignon+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Avignon+4.8 pts | 14.3% | 9.5% | More vacant homes: Avignon+4.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Avignon+7.6 pts | 44.51% | 36.87% | Higher rate: Avignon+7.6 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 | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Orange+16% | 19,500 | 22,620 | Higher: Orange+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Avignon+9.5 pts | 34.9% | 25.4% | Higher: Avignon+9.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Orange+20% | €22,029 | €26,436 | Higher: Orange+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Orange+5.5 pts | 34% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Orange+5.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Orange+5.2 pts | 68.5% | 73.7% | Higher: Orange+5.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Avignon+4.0 pts | 20.0% | 16.0% | Higher: Avignon+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Galzi | Jean-Dominique Artaud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Orange+13 pts | 83% | 96% | Better covered: Orange+13 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Avignon+4% | 101.0945 in total | 97.3295 in total | More shops per capita: Avignon+4% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+20% | 31.0290 in total | 25.778 in total | More per capita: Avignon+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+56% | 66.3620 in total | 42.6129 in total | More per capita: Avignon+56% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orange+53% | 18.3171 in total | 28.085 in total | More per capita: Orange+53% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+62% | 3.735 in total | 2.37 in total | More per capita: Avignon+62% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orange+31% | 5.047 in total | 6.620 in total | More per capita: Orange+31% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Avignon+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Avignon+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Avignon+52% | 4.3 | 2.8 | Better access: Avignon+52% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+70% | 9.084 in total | 5.316 in total | More per capita: Avignon+70% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+28% | 27.4256 in total | 21.465 in total | More per capita: Avignon+28% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+68% | 8.983 in total | 5.316 in total | More per capita: Avignon+68% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+3% | 3.735 in total | 3.611 in total | More per capita: Avignon+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Avignon+9 | 14 | 5 | More facilities: Avignon+9 |
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 | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Avignon+41 | 61 | 20 | More schools: Avignon+41 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Avignon+10 | 15 | 5 | More middle schools: Avignon+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Avignon+10 | 15 | 5 | More high schools: Avignon+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Avignon+20 | 22 | 2 | More facilities: Avignon+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Avignon+47% | 7.8 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Avignon+47% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon2.3 times as high | 19.2 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Avignon2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+72% | 6.1 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Avignon+72% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+94% | 2.8 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Avignon+94% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+36% | 12.6 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Avignon+36% |
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 | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Orange+0.2 °C | 14.6°C | 14.8°C | Warmer: Orange+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,835 | 2,835 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Orange+7% | 673 | 720 | Wetter: Orange+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Orange+2 days/year | 63 | 65 | More rainy days: Orange+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Avignon+6 days/year | 36 | 29 | More frost days: Avignon+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Orange+2 days/year | 53 | 55 | More hot days: Orange+2 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 | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Avignon+6 | 24 | 18 | More declarations: Avignon+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Orange+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Orange+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Orange+14% | 64.9 | 74.2 | Larger: Orange+14% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Orange+20 m | 23 m | 43 m | Higher: Orange+20 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Vaucluse (84) | Vaucluse (84) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon (COGA) | Communauté de communes Pays d'Orange en Provence | |
| Urban unitSame | Avignon | Avignon | Same |
| Functional area | Avignon | Orange |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Avignon vs Orange at a glance
| Criterion | Avignon | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 93,567 | 30,314 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.1% | +1.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,441 | 409 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,287 | 1,774 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,556 | 2,540 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.3 | 11.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.51% | 36.87% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,500 | 22,620 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.0% | 16.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 83% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| Average temperature | 14.6°C | 14.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,835 | 2,835 |
| Area km² | 64.9 | 74.2 |
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FAQ
Avignon vs Orange: your questions
Which is the larger city, Avignon or Orange?
By population, Avignon: 93,567 inhabitants versus 30,314 for Orange (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Avignon is the 49th largest city in France, Orange the 290th. By area, Orange is the larger (74.2 km²).
How far is Avignon from Orange?
Avignon and Orange are 21 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Vaucluse).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Avignon or Orange?
To buy an apartment, Avignon is more expensive: €2,287 per m² (median price), versus €1,774 in Orange (+29%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Avignon or Orange?
In Orange, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,620 a year, versus €19,500 in Avignon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Avignon and Orange in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Vaucluse (84), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures