2026 comparison
Bayonne vs Mont-de-Marsan: 2026 comparison
Bayonne has more inhabitants than Mont-de-Marsan: 55,590 versus 32,981, or 69% more. Mont-de-Marsan covers a larger area (36.9 km² versus 21.7 km²), but Bayonne is more densely populated: 2,564 inhabitants per km² versus 894.
The median apartment price is higher in Bayonne: €4,056 per m² versus €2,103. The median standard of living is higher in Bayonne (€24,810 a year versus €24,650).
The two cities are 90 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
Mont-de-Marsan
City in Landes
- Population
- 32,981 inhab.
- 255th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 36.9 km²
- Density
- 894 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BayonneMont-de-Marsan
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bayonne+69% | 55,590 | 32,981 | More populous: Bayonne+69% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Mont-de-Marsan+0.8 pt | +5.6% | +6.4% | Stronger growth: Mont-de-Marsan+0.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bayonne+14 pts | +14.3% | +0.8% | Stronger growth: Bayonne+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bayonne2.9 times as high | 2,564 | 894 | Denser: Bayonne2.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+1.0 pt | 13.0% | 14.0% | More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+1.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mont-de-Marsan+0.7 pt | 21.4% | 22.1% | More seniors: Mont-de-Marsan+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.13 | 1.75 | 1.88 | Larger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bayonne+93% | 4,056 | 2,103 | More expensive: Bayonne+93% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bayonne2.2 times as high | 4,697 | 2,132 | More expensive: Bayonne2.2 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bayonne+26% | 13.8 | 11.0 | More expensive: Bayonne+26% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bayonne+39% | 14.7 | 10.6 | More expensive: Bayonne+39% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+12 pts | 36.1% | 48.4% | More homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mont-de-Marsan+43 pts | 12.4% | 55.3% | More houses: Mont-de-Marsan+43 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bayonne+5.8 pts | 26.5% | 20.7% | More social housing: Bayonne+5.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bayonne+1.5 pt | 4.4% | 2.9% | More second homes: Bayonne+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mont-de-Marsan+2.2 pts | 4.7% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Mont-de-Marsan+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+5.5 pts | 38.01% | 43.48% | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+5.5 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 | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bayonne+0.6% | 24,810 | 24,650 | Higher: Bayonne+0.6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bayonne+0.7 pt | 18.1% | 17.4% | Higher: Bayonne+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bayonne+3% | €27,792 | €26,882 | Higher: Bayonne+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bayonne+1.0 pt | 47% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Bayonne+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bayonne+4.5 pts | 76.5% | 72.0% | Higher: Bayonne+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+0.2 pt | 11.1% | 11.3% | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+0.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-René Etchegaray | Frédéric Dutin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bayonne+44% | 92.1512 in total | 64.0211 in total | More shops per capita: Bayonne+44% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+73% | 25.7143 in total | 14.949 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+73% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+74% | 56.8316 in total | 32.7108 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+74% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+58% | 29.1162 in total | 18.561 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+58% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+29% | 2.313 in total | 1.86 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+29% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+13% | 3.419 in total | 3.010 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+13% |
| 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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bayonne+51% | 6.7 | 4.4 | Better access: Bayonne+51% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne2.1 times as high | 16.994 in total | 8.227 in total | More per capita: Bayonne2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne24 times as high | 123.6687 in total | 5.217 in total | More per capita: Bayonne24 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bayonne+98% | 12.670 in total | 6.421 in total | More per capita: Bayonne+98% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+15% | 4.022 in total | 4.515 in total | More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bayonne+4 | 8 | 4 | More facilities: Bayonne+4 |
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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bayonne+12 | 30 | 18 | More schools: Bayonne+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bayonne+6 | 10 | 4 | More middle schools: Bayonne+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bayonne+5 | 10 | 5 | More high schools: Bayonne+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bayonne+5 | 15 | 10 | More facilities: Bayonne+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mont-de-Marsan2.1 times as high | 3.1 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne2.2 times as high | 27.9 | 12.4 | Higher rate: Bayonne2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+42% | 5.0 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+42% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne+30% | 2.5 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Bayonne+30% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bayonne+24% | 14.1 | 11.4 | Higher rate: Bayonne+24% |
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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bayonne+0.7 °C | 14.5°C | 13.8°C | Warmer: Bayonne+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mont-de-Marsan+1% | 1,921 | 1,942 | Sunnier: Mont-de-Marsan+1% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bayonne+61% | 1,474 | 918 | Wetter: Bayonne+61% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bayonne+22 days/year | 141 | 119 | More rainy days: Bayonne+22 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+31 days/year | 15 | 46 | More frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+31 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+20 days/year | 12 | 32 | More hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+20 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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bayonne+14 | 25 | 11 | More declarations: Bayonne+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bayonne+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Bayonne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mont-de-Marsan+70% | 21.7 | 36.9 | Larger: Mont-de-Marsan+70% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+36 m | 3 m | 39 m | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+36 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (estuary) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) | Landes (40) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque | Mont de Marsan Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Bayonne (partie française) | Mont-de-Marsan | |
| Functional area | Bayonne (partie française) | Mont-de-Marsan |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bayonne vs Mont-de-Marsan at a glance
| Criterion | Bayonne | Mont-de-Marsan |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 55,590 | 32,981 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.3% | +0.8% |
| Density per km² | 2,564 | 894 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,056 | 2,103 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,697 | 2,132 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.01% | 43.48% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,810 | 24,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.1% | 11.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.7 | 4.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Average temperature | 14.5°C | 13.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,921 | 1,942 |
| Area km² | 21.7 | 36.9 |
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FAQ
Bayonne vs Mont-de-Marsan: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bayonne or Mont-de-Marsan?
By population, Bayonne: 55,590 inhabitants versus 32,981 for Mont-de-Marsan (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bayonne is the 114th largest city in France, Mont-de-Marsan the 255th. By area, Mont-de-Marsan is the larger (36.9 km²).
How far is Bayonne from Mont-de-Marsan?
Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan are 90 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bayonne or Mont-de-Marsan?
To buy an apartment, Bayonne is more expensive: €4,056 per m² (median price), versus €2,103 in Mont-de-Marsan (+93%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bayonne or Mont-de-Marsan?
In Bayonne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,810 a year, versus €24,650 in Mont-de-Marsan (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bayonne or Mont-de-Marsan?
Mont-de-Marsan: 1,942 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