2026 comparison
Beauvais vs Compiègne: 2026 comparison
Beauvais has more inhabitants than Compiègne: 56,934 versus 41,774, or 36% more. Compiègne covers a larger area (53.1 km² versus 33.3 km²), but Beauvais is more densely populated: 1,709 inhabitants per km² versus 787.
The median apartment price is higher in Compiègne: €2,388 per m² versus €1,754. The median standard of living is higher in Compiègne (€23,310 a year versus €21,400).
The two cities are 56 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Beauvais
City in Oise
- Population
- 56,934 inhab.
- 110th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 33.3 km²
- Density
- 1,709 per km²
Compiègne
City in Oise
- Population
- 41,774 inhab.
- 188th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 53.1 km²
- Density
- 787 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BeauvaisCompiègne
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Beauvais+36% | 56,934 | 41,774 | More populous: Beauvais+36% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Compiègne+2.4 pts | −1.9% | +0.5% | Stronger growth: Compiègne+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Compiègne+0.3 pt | +0.5% | +0.8% | Stronger growth: Compiègne+0.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Beauvais2.2 times as high | 1,709 | 787 | Denser: Beauvais2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Beauvais+1.1 pt | 18.3% | 17.2% | More young people: Beauvais+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Compiègne+0.8 pt | 18.3% | 19.1% | More seniors: Compiègne+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Beauvais+0.06 | 2.05 | 1.99 | Larger households: Beauvais+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Compiègne+36% | 1,754 | 2,388 | More expensive: Compiègne+36% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Compiègne+36% | 2,211 | 3,000 | More expensive: Compiègne+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Compiègne+15% | 12.8 | 14.7 | More expensive: Compiègne+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Compiègne+10% | 12.2 | 13.4 | More expensive: Compiègne+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Beauvais+1.5 pt | 35.9% | 34.4% | More homeowners: Beauvais+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Beauvais+11 pts | 32.7% | 21.7% | More houses: Beauvais+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Beauvais+4.1 pts | 46.1% | 42.0% | More social housing: Beauvais+4.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Compiègne+0.6 pt | 1.6% | 2.2% | More second homes: Compiègne+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Beauvais+0.5 pt | 9.6% | 9.1% | More vacant homes: Beauvais+0.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Beauvais+9.1 pts | 58.53% | 49.47% | Higher rate: Beauvais+9.1 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 | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Compiègne+9% | 21,400 | 23,310 | Higher: Compiègne+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Beauvais+2.9 pts | 27.3% | 24.4% | Higher: Beauvais+2.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Compiègne+34% | €23,615 | €31,569 | Higher: Compiègne+34% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Compiègne+4.4 pts | 39% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Compiègne+4.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Compiègne+0.0 pt | 68.4% | 68.5% | Higher: Compiègne+0.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Beauvais+3.3 pts | 19.0% | 15.7% | Higher: Beauvais+3.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Franck Pia | Philippe Marini | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Beauvais+3% | 80.3457 in total | 77.8325 in total | More shops per capita: Beauvais+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+15% | 19.8113 in total | 22.795 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+12% | 42.5242 in total | 38.1159 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+71% | 24.6140 in total | 14.460 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+71% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+9% | 2.615 in total | 2.912 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+9% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+9% | 2.615 in total | 2.912 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+9% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Beauvais+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Beauvais+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Beauvais+38% | 4.9 | 3.6 | Better access: Beauvais+38% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+20% | 11.867 in total | 14.159 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+48% | 20.6117 in total | 30.4127 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+48% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+13% | 8.146 in total | 9.138 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+7% | 2.816 in total | 2.611 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Compiègne+1 | 6 | 7 | More facilities: Compiègne+1 |
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 | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Beauvais+13 | 43 | 30 | More schools: Beauvais+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Beauvais+1 | 10 | 9 | More middle schools: Beauvais+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Compiègne+1 | 10 | 11 | More high schools: Compiègne+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Beauvais+8 | 13 | 5 | More facilities: Beauvais+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Beauvais+79% | 4.4 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Beauvais+79% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais+25% | 12.4 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Beauvais+25% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais2.2 times as high | 7.0 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Beauvais2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais+26% | 1.9 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Beauvais+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais+2% | 10.2 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Beauvais+2% |
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 | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Compiègne+0.2 °C | 11.0°C | 11.2°C | Warmer: Compiègne+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,682 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Beauvais+3% | 656 | 634 | Wetter: Beauvais+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Beauvais+2 days/year | 115 | 113 | More rainy days: Beauvais+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Beauvais+9 days/year | 53 | 44 | More frost days: Beauvais+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Beauvais+4 | 16 | 12 | More declarations: Beauvais+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Compiègne+59% | 33.3 | 53.1 | Larger: Compiègne+59% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Beauvais+25 m | 67 m | 42 m | Higher: Beauvais+25 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Oise (60) | Oise (60) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Beauvaisis | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région de Compiègne et de la Basse Automne | |
| Urban unit | Beauvais | Compiègne | |
| Functional area | Beauvais | Compiègne |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Beauvais vs Compiègne at a glance
| Criterion | Beauvais | Compiègne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 56,934 | 41,774 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.5% | +0.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,709 | 787 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,754 | 2,388 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,211 | 3,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 58.53% | 49.47% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,400 | 23,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.0% | 15.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 11.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,682 | — |
| Area km² | 33.3 | 53.1 |
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FAQ
Beauvais vs Compiègne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Beauvais or Compiègne?
By population, Beauvais: 56,934 inhabitants versus 41,774 for Compiègne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Beauvais is the 110th largest city in France, Compiègne the 188th. By area, Compiègne is the larger (53.1 km²).
How far is Beauvais from Compiègne?
Beauvais and Compiègne are 56 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Beauvais or Compiègne?
To buy an apartment, Compiègne is more expensive: €2,388 per m² (median price), versus €1,754 in Beauvais (+36%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Beauvais or Compiègne?
In Compiègne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,310 a year, versus €21,400 in Beauvais (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Beauvais and Compiègne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Oise (60), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures