2026 comparison
Beauvais vs Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône: 2026 comparison
Beauvais has more inhabitants than Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône: 56,934 versus 25,699, or 2.2 times as many. Beauvais covers a larger area (33.3 km² versus 12.2 km²), but Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is more densely populated: 2,105 inhabitants per km² versus 1,709.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône: €3,198 per m² versus €1,754. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône (€23,920 a year versus €21,400).
The two cities are 44 km apart as the crow flies.
Beauvais
City in Oise
- Population
- 56,934 inhab.
- 110th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 33.3 km²
- Density
- 1,709 per km²
Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 25,699 inhab.
- 361st in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 2,105 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BeauvaisSaint-Ouen-l'Aumône
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Beauvais2.2 times as high | 56,934 | 25,699 | More populous: Beauvais2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+6.8 pts | −1.9% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+6.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+7.4 pts | +0.5% | +7.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+7.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+23% | 1,709 | 2,105 | Denser: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+23% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+3.9 pts | 18.3% | 22.1% | More young people: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+3.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Beauvais+5.8 pts | 18.3% | 12.5% | More seniors: Beauvais+5.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+0.34 | 2.05 | 2.39 | Larger households: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+0.34 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+82% | 1,754 | 3,198 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+82% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+57% | 2,211 | 3,469 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+57% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+43% | 12.8 | 18.4 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+43% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+29% | 12.2 | 15.6 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+29% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+11 pts | 35.9% | 47.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Beauvais+3.9 pts | 32.7% | 28.8% | More houses: Beauvais+3.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Beauvais+11 pts | 46.1% | 35.5% | More social housing: Beauvais+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Beauvais+1.0 pt | 1.6% | 0.6% | More second homes: Beauvais+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Beauvais+6.2 pts | 9.6% | 3.3% | More vacant homes: Beauvais+6.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Beauvais+14 pts | 58.53% | 44.37% | Higher rate: Beauvais+14 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 | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+12% | 21,400 | 23,920 | Higher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Beauvais+4.8 pts | 27.3% | 22.5% | Higher: Beauvais+4.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+15% | €23,615 | €27,042 | Higher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+5.7 pts | 39% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+5.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+7.9 pts | 68.4% | 76.4% | Higher: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+7.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Beauvais+6.6 pts | 19.0% | 12.3% | Higher: Beauvais+6.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Franck Pia | Laurent Linquette | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Beauvais+2.4 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Beauvais+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Beauvais+64% | 80.3457 in total | 49.0126 in total | More shops per capita: Beauvais+64% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+24% | 19.8113 in total | 16.041 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+24% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+56% | 42.5242 in total | 27.270 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+56% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+37% | 24.6140 in total | 17.946 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+37% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais2.3 times as high | 2.615 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Beauvais2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+35% | 2.615 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+35% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+4 | 1 | 5 | More stations: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Beauvais+46% | 4.9 | 3.4 | Better access: Beauvais+46% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+3% | 11.867 in total | 12.131 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+89% | 20.6117 in total | 10.928 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+89% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+89% | 8.146 in total | 4.311 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+89% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beauvais+20% | 2.816 in total | 2.36 in total | More per capita: Beauvais+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Beauvais+5 | 6 | 1 | More facilities: Beauvais+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 | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Beauvais+30 | 43 | 13 | More schools: Beauvais+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Beauvais+6 | 10 | 4 | More middle schools: Beauvais+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Beauvais+5 | 10 | 5 | More high schools: Beauvais+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Beauvais+12 | 13 | 1 | More facilities: Beauvais+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+50% | 4.4 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+50% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais2.1 times as high | 12.4 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Beauvais2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais2.7 times as high | 7.0 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Beauvais2.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône2.2 times as high | 1.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Beauvais+51% | 10.2 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Beauvais+51% |
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 | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+1.5 °C | 11.0°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Beauvais+3% | 1,682 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Beauvais+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+2% | 656 | 667 | Wetter: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 115 | 115 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Beauvais+18 days/year | 53 | 35 | More frost days: Beauvais+18 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+9 days/year | 9 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+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 | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Beauvais+7 | 16 | 9 | More declarations: Beauvais+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Beauvais2.7 times as high | 33.3 | 12.2 | Larger: Beauvais2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Beauvais+42 m | 67 m | 25 m | Higher: Beauvais+42 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Oise (60) | Val-d'Oise (95) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Beauvaisis | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | |
| Urban unit | Beauvais | Paris | |
| Functional area | Beauvais | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Beauvais vs Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône at a glance
| Criterion | Beauvais | Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 56,934 | 25,699 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.5% | +7.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,709 | 2,105 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,754 | 3,198 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,211 | 3,469 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.8 | 18.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 58.53% | 44.37% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,400 | 23,920 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.0% | 12.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,682 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 33.3 | 12.2 |
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FAQ
Beauvais vs Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône: your questions
Which is the larger city, Beauvais or Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône?
By population, Beauvais: 56,934 inhabitants versus 25,699 for Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Beauvais is the 110th largest city in France, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône the 361st. By area, Beauvais is also the larger (33.3 km²).
How far is Beauvais from Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône?
Beauvais and Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône are 44 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Beauvais or Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône is more expensive: €3,198 per m² (median price), versus €1,754 in Beauvais (+82%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Beauvais or Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône?
In Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,920 a year, versus €21,400 in Beauvais (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Beauvais or Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône?
Beauvais: 1,682 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône (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