2026 comparison
Bayonne vs La Teste-de-Buch: 2026 comparison
Bayonne has more inhabitants than La Teste-de-Buch: 55,590 versus 27,909, or 2.0 times as many. La Teste-de-Buch covers a larger area (180 km² versus 21.7 km²), but Bayonne is more densely populated: 2,564 inhabitants per km² versus 155.
The median apartment price is higher in La Teste-de-Buch: €4,810 per m² versus €4,056. The median standard of living is higher in La Teste-de-Buch (€27,940 a year versus €24,810).
The two cities are 125 km apart as the crow flies.
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Bayonne
City in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
FPyrénées-Atlantiques64Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 55,590 inhab.
- 114th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 21.7 km²
- Density
- 2,564 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
BayonneLa Teste-de-Buch
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bayonne+99% | 55,590 | 27,909 | More populous: Bayonne+99% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bayonne+0.6 pt | +5.6% | +5.0% | Stronger growth: Bayonne+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bayonne+6.6 pts | +14.3% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Bayonne+6.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bayonne17 times as high | 2,564 | 155 | Denser: Bayonne17 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Bayonne+1.3 pt | 13.0% | 11.7% | More young people: Bayonne+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Teste-de-Buch+11 pts | 21.4% | 32.6% | More seniors: La Teste-de-Buch+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Teste-de-Buch+0.14 | 1.75 | 1.89 | Larger households: La Teste-de-Buch+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+19% | 4,056 | 4,810 | More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+18% | 4,697 | 5,537 | More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+9% | 13.8 | 15.0 | More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+1% | 14.7 | 14.9 | More expensive: La Teste-de-Buch+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Teste-de-Buch+21 pts | 36.1% | 57.2% | More homeowners: La Teste-de-Buch+21 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Teste-de-Buch+56 pts | 12.4% | 68.0% | More houses: La Teste-de-Buch+56 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bayonne+11 pts | 26.5% | 15.8% | More social housing: Bayonne+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Teste-de-Buch+21 pts | 4.4% | 25.9% | More second homes: La Teste-de-Buch+21 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bayonne+1.0 pt | 4.7% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Bayonne+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+2.7 pts | 38.01% | 40.72% | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch+2.7 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 | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Teste-de-Buch+13% | 24,810 | 27,940 | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+13% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bayonne+6.5 pts | 18.1% | 11.6% | Higher: Bayonne+6.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Teste-de-Buch+35% | €27,792 | €37,380 | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+35% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Teste-de-Buch+6.8 pts | 47% | 54% | More taxpaying households: La Teste-de-Buch+6.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+1.0 pt | 76.5% | 77.5% | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+1.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.3 pt | 11.1% | 11.5% | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+0.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-René Etchegaray | Thierry Gouaichault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bayonne+3.8 pts | 97% | 94% | Better covered: Bayonne+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+18% | 92.1512 in total | 108.9304 in total | More shops per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+18% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+14% | 25.7143 in total | 29.482 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+8% | 56.8316 in total | 52.7147 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+94% | 29.1162 in total | 15.042 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+94% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+9% | 2.313 in total | 2.16 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+9% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+5% | 3.419 in total | 3.610 in total | More per capita: La Teste-de-Buch+5% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bayonne+20% | 6.7 | 5.5 | Better access: Bayonne+20% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+21% | 16.994 in total | 14.039 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+21% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne5.1 times as high | 123.6687 in total | 24.067 in total | More per capita: Bayonne5.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+26% | 12.670 in total | 10.028 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+26% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+23% | 4.022 in total | 3.29 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+23% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bayonne+5 | 8 | 3 | More facilities: Bayonne+5 |
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 | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bayonne+21 | 30 | 9 | More schools: Bayonne+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bayonne+9 | 10 | 1 | More middle schools: Bayonne+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bayonne+10 | 10 | 0 | More high schools: Bayonne+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bayonne+13 | 15 | 2 | More facilities: Bayonne+13 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Teste-de-Buch2.2 times as high | 3.1 | 6.7 | Higher rate: La Teste-de-Buch2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne3.1 times as high | 27.9 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Bayonne3.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne+53% | 5.0 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Bayonne+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne+58% | 2.5 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Bayonne+58% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne+43% | 14.1 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Bayonne+43% |
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 | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bayonne+0.8 °C | 14.5°C | 13.7°C | Warmer: Bayonne+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: La Teste-de-Buch+10% | 1,921 | 2,121 | Sunnier: La Teste-de-Buch+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bayonne+55% | 1,474 | 948 | Wetter: Bayonne+55% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bayonne+16 days/year | 141 | 125 | More rainy days: Bayonne+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 | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bayonne+11 | 25 | 14 | More declarations: Bayonne+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Teste-de-Buch+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: La Teste-de-Buch+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Teste-de-Buch8.3 times as high | 21.7 | 180 | Larger: La Teste-de-Buch8.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Teste-de-Buch+1 m | 3 m | 4 m | Higher: La Teste-de-Buch+1 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (estuary) | 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
Bayonne vs La Teste-de-Buch at a glance
| Criterion | Bayonne | La Teste-de-Buch |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 55,590 | 27,909 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.3% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 2,564 | 155 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,056 | 4,810 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,697 | 5,537 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.01% | 40.72% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,810 | 27,940 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C | 13.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,921 | 2,121 |
| Area km² | 21.7 | 180 |
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FAQ
Bayonne vs La Teste-de-Buch: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bayonne or La Teste-de-Buch?
By population, Bayonne: 55,590 inhabitants versus 27,909 for La Teste-de-Buch (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bayonne is the 114th largest city in France, La Teste-de-Buch the 319th. By area, La Teste-de-Buch is the larger (180 km²).
How far is Bayonne from La Teste-de-Buch?
Bayonne 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 Bayonne or La Teste-de-Buch?
To buy an apartment, La Teste-de-Buch is more expensive: €4,810 per m² (median price), versus €4,056 in Bayonne (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bayonne or La Teste-de-Buch?
In La Teste-de-Buch, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,940 a year, versus €24,810 in Bayonne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bayonne or La Teste-de-Buch?
La Teste-de-Buch: 2,121 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,921 in Bayonne (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