2026 comparison
Bègles vs Talence: 2026 comparison
Talence has more inhabitants than Bègles: 47,340 versus 32,221, or 47% more. Bègles covers a larger area (10.0 km² versus 8.4 km²), but Talence is more densely populated: 5,669 inhabitants per km² versus 3,235.
The median apartment price is higher in Talence: €3,924 per m² versus €3,396. The median standard of living is higher in Talence (€26,650 a year versus €26,340).
The two cities are 3.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Bordeaux).
Bègles
City in Gironde
- Population
- 32,221 inhab.
- 262nd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 10.0 km²
- Density
- 3,235 per km²
Talence
City in Gironde
- Population
- 47,340 inhab.
- 149th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 8.4 km²
- Density
- 5,669 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BèglesTalence
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Talence+47% | 32,221 | 47,340 | More populous: Talence+47% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Talence+1.2 pt | +7.3% | +8.5% | Stronger growth: Talence+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bègles+10 pts | +21.9% | +11.6% | Stronger growth: Bègles+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Talence+75% | 3,235 | 5,669 | Denser: Talence+75% |
| Under 15More young people: Bègles+3.1 pts | 16.4% | 13.3% | More young people: Bègles+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bègles+1.9 pt | 15.9% | 14.0% | More seniors: Bègles+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bègles+0.21 | 2.02 | 1.81 | Larger households: Bègles+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Talence+16% | 3,396 | 3,924 | More expensive: Talence+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Talence+9% | 4,254 | 4,621 | More expensive: Talence+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Talence+7% | 14.5 | 15.6 | More expensive: Talence+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Talence+3% | 14.5 | 15.0 | More expensive: Talence+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bègles+14 pts | 46.4% | 32.4% | More homeowners: Bègles+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bègles+17 pts | 44.8% | 27.3% | More houses: Bègles+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bègles+1.3 pt | 28.8% | 27.6% | More social housing: Bègles+1.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Talence+2.2 pts | 2.2% | 4.4% | More second homes: Talence+2.2 pts |
| Vacant homesTie | 5.8% | 5.8% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bègles+1.7 pt | 52.43% | 50.75% | Higher rate: Bègles+1.7 pt |
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 | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Talence+1% | 26,340 | 26,650 | Higher: Talence+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Talence+4.0 pts | 16.4% | 20.4% | Higher: Talence+4.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Talence+0.3% | €29,816 | €29,912 | Higher: Talence+0.3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bègles+2.6 pts | 51% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Bègles+2.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bègles+13 pts | 80.1% | 67.1% | Higher: Bègles+13 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Talence+2.4 pts | 11.4% | 13.8% | Higher: Talence+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christian Bagate | Emmanuel Sallaberry | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Talence+1.3 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Talence+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bègles3.2 times as high | 79.1255 in total | 24.9118 in total | More shops per capita: Bègles3.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles+97% | 19.663 in total | 9.947 in total | More per capita: Bègles+97% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles+68% | 36.9119 in total | 22.0104 in total | More per capita: Bègles+68% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Talence+50% | 7.825 in total | 11.655 in total | More per capita: Talence+50% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles+5% | 1.65 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Bègles+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles2.2 times as high | 0.93 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Bègles2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bègles+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Bègles+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Talence+15% | 5.7 | 6.5 | Better access: Talence+15% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles+71% | 11.236 in total | 6.531 in total | More per capita: Bègles+71% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Talence2.1 times as high | 9.330 in total | 19.693 in total | More per capita: Talence2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Talence+32% | 5.016 in total | 6.531 in total | More per capita: Talence+32% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bègles+63% | 3.110 in total | 1.99 in total | More per capita: Bègles+63% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Talence+1 | 2 | 3 | More facilities: Talence+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 | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Talence+2 | 16 | 18 | More schools: Talence+2 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Talence+3 | 3 | 6 | More high schools: Talence+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Talence+18 | 5 | 23 | More facilities: Talence+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bègles+0.8% | 8.5 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Bègles+0.8% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bègles+54% | 15.5 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Bègles+54% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bègles+30% | 3.3 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Bègles+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bègles2.1 times as high | 2.7 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Bègles2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bègles+48% | 16.1 | 10.9 | Higher rate: Bègles+48% |
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 | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 14.3°C | 14.3°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,070 | 2,070 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bègles+2% | 904 | 884 | Wetter: Bègles+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bègles+1 days/year | 125 | 124 | More rainy days: Bègles+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Talence+3 days/year | 23 | 26 | More frost days: Talence+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Talence+3 days/year | 28 | 31 | More hot days: Talence+3 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 | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bègles+8 | 36 | 28 | More declarations: Bègles+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bègles+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Bègles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bègles+19% | 9.96 | 8.35 | Larger: Bègles+19% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Talence+7 m | 6 m | 13 m | Higher: Talence+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Gironde (33) | Gironde (33) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Bordeaux Métropole | Bordeaux Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bègles vs Talence at a glance
| Criterion | Bègles | Talence |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 32,221 | 47,340 |
| Change over 10 years | +21.9% | +11.6% |
| Density per km² | 3,235 | 5,669 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,396 | 3,924 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,254 | 4,621 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.43% | 50.75% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,340 | 26,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Average temperature | 14.3°C | 14.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,070 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 9.96 | 8.35 |
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FAQ
Bègles vs Talence: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bègles or Talence?
By population, Talence: 47,340 inhabitants versus 32,221 for Bègles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Talence is the 149th largest city in France, Bègles the 262nd. By area, Bègles is the larger (10.0 km²).
How far is Bègles from Talence?
Bègles and Talence are 3.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Gironde).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bègles or Talence?
To buy an apartment, Talence is more expensive: €3,924 per m² (median price), versus €3,396 in Bègles (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bègles or Talence?
In Talence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,650 a year, versus €26,340 in Bègles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bègles and Talence in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Gironde (33), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures