2026 comparison
Beaupréau-en-Mauges vs Laval: 2026 comparison
Laval has more inhabitants than Beaupréau-en-Mauges: 51,719 versus 24,720, or 2.1 times as many. Beaupréau-en-Mauges covers a larger area (230 km² versus 34.2 km²), but Laval is more densely populated: 1,511 inhabitants per km² versus 107.
The median apartment price is higher in Laval: €2,000 per m² versus €1,615. The median standard of living is higher in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (€25,400 a year versus €24,120).
The two cities are 96 km apart as the crow flies.
Beaupréau-en-Mauges
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 24,720 inhab.
- 374th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 230 km²
- Density
- 107 per km²
Laval
City in Mayenne
- Population
- 51,719 inhab.
- 130th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 34.2 km²
- Density
- 1,511 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Beaupréau-en-MaugesLaval
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Laval2.1 times as high | 24,720 | 51,719 | More populous: Laval2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2.8 pts | +2.5% | −0.3% | Stronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+8.8 pts | +6.7% | −2.1% | Stronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+8.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Laval14 times as high | 107 | 1,511 | Denser: Laval14 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+3.9 pts | 19.7% | 15.8% | More young people: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+3.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Laval+1.8 pt | 20.8% | 22.7% | More seniors: Laval+1.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.51 | 2.34 | 1.83 | Larger households: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.51 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Laval+24% | 1,615 | 2,000 | More expensive: Laval+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Laval+20% | 1,838 | 2,211 | More expensive: Laval+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Laval+13% | 9.9 | 11.2 | More expensive: Laval+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Laval+11% | 8.4 | 9.3 | More expensive: Laval+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+33 pts | 74.7% | 41.9% | More homeowners: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+33 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+54 pts | 91.6% | 37.7% | More houses: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+54 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Laval+20 pts | 12.8% | 32.4% | More social housing: Laval+20 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Laval+2.0 pt | 1.2% | 3.2% | More second homes: Laval+2.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Laval+4.0 pts | 5.3% | 9.3% | More vacant homes: Laval+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Laval+3.5 pts | 42.78% | 46.31% | Higher rate: Laval+3.5 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 | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+5% | 25,400 | 24,120 | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Laval+13 pts | 7.2% | 20.3% | Higher: Laval+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+7% | €30,513 | €28,639 | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Laval+2.2 pts | 43% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Laval+2.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+6.9 pts | 80.5% | 73.6% | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+6.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Laval+6.6 pts | 5.8% | 12.4% | Higher: Laval+6.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Regis Lebrun | Florian Bercault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+1.2 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+1.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Laval2.1 times as high | 36.891 in total | 75.8392 in total | More shops per capita: Laval2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval+78% | 12.130 in total | 21.7112 in total | More per capita: Laval+78% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval2.8 times as high | 10.927 in total | 30.7159 in total | More per capita: Laval2.8 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+27% | 31.177 in total | 24.6127 in total | More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+27% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+64% | 4.411 in total | 2.714 in total | More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+64% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval5.7 times as high | 0.41 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Laval5.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Laval+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Laval+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Laval+38% | 2.8 | 3.9 | Better access: Laval+38% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval+8% | 6.516 in total | 7.036 in total | More per capita: Laval+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval6.1 times as high | 2.87 in total | 17.289 in total | More per capita: Laval6.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval+58% | 4.010 in total | 6.433 in total | More per capita: Laval+58% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Laval+9% | 2.87 in total | 3.116 in total | More per capita: Laval+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Laval+8 | 1 | 9 | More facilities: Laval+8 |
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 | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Laval+19 | 17 | 36 | More schools: Laval+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Laval+10 | 2 | 12 | More middle schools: Laval+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Laval+10 | 4 | 14 | More high schools: Laval+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Laval+13 | 1 | 14 | More facilities: Laval+13 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Laval2.2 times as high | 2.7 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Laval2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Laval5.9 times as high | 1.6 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Laval5.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Laval3.8 times as high | 1.0 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Laval3.8 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Laval+80% | 0.7 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Laval+80% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Laval2.2 times as high | 4.8 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Laval2.2 times as high |
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 | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.4 °C | 12.3°C | 11.9°C | Warmer: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.4 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2% | 773 | 757 | Wetter: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Laval+3 days/year | 115 | 118 | More rainy days: Laval+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 34 | 34 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2 days/year | 11 | 9 | More hot days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+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 | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+1 | 23 | 22 | More declarations: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Laval+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Laval+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Beaupréau-en-Mauges6.7 times as high | 230 | 34.2 | Larger: Beaupréau-en-Mauges6.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+49 m | 104 m | 56 m | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+49 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Rural town | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Mayenne (53) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Mauges Communauté | Communauté d'agglomération Laval Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval | |
| Functional area | Cholet | Laval |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Beaupréau-en-Mauges vs Laval at a glance
| Criterion | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Laval |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 24,720 | 51,719 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.7% | −2.1% |
| Density per km² | 107 | 1,511 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,615 | 2,000 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,838 | 2,211 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.78% | 46.31% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,400 | 24,120 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.9°C |
| Area km² | 230 | 34.2 |
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FAQ
Beaupréau-en-Mauges vs Laval: your questions
Which is the larger city, Beaupréau-en-Mauges or Laval?
By population, Laval: 51,719 inhabitants versus 24,720 for Beaupréau-en-Mauges (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Laval is the 130th largest city in France, Beaupréau-en-Mauges the 374th. By area, Beaupréau-en-Mauges is the larger (230 km²).
How far is Beaupréau-en-Mauges from Laval?
Beaupréau-en-Mauges and Laval are 96 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Beaupréau-en-Mauges or Laval?
To buy an apartment, Laval is more expensive: €2,000 per m² (median price), versus €1,615 in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Beaupréau-en-Mauges or Laval?
In Beaupréau-en-Mauges, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,400 a year, versus €24,120 in Laval (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Beaupréau-en-Mauges and Laval in the same department?
No: Beaupréau-en-Mauges is in Maine-et-Loire (49), and Laval in Mayenne (53), both in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures