2026 comparison
Blois vs Joué-lès-Tours: 2026 comparison
Blois has more inhabitants than Joué-lès-Tours: 48,742 versus 38,836, or 26% more. Blois is both larger (37.5 km² versus 32.4 km²) and more densely populated (1,301 inhabitants per km² versus 1,198).
The median apartment price is higher in Joué-lès-Tours: €2,141 per m² versus €1,808. The median standard of living is higher in Joué-lès-Tours (€23,890 a year versus €21,640).
The two cities are 56 km apart as the crow flies.
Blois
City in Loir-et-Cher
FLoir-et-Cher41Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 48,742 inhab.
- 140th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 37.5 km²
- Density
- 1,301 per km²
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Joué-lès-Tours
City in Indre-et-Loire
FIndre-et-Loire37Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 38,836 inhab.
- 207th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 32.4 km²
- Density
- 1,198 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BloisJoué-lès-Tours
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Blois+26% | 48,742 | 38,836 | More populous: Blois+26% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Blois+2.5 pts | +2.9% | +0.5% | Stronger growth: Blois+2.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Blois+1.8 pt | +3.7% | +1.9% | Stronger growth: Blois+1.8 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Blois+9% | 1,301 | 1,198 | Denser: Blois+9% |
| Under 15More young people: Blois+1.2 pt | 18.2% | 17.0% | More young people: Blois+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+2.9 pts | 20.2% | 23.1% | More seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.06 | 1.99 | 2.05 | Larger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+18% | 1,808 | 2,141 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+18% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+31% | 1,971 | 2,588 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+31% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+10% | 11.6 | 12.8 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+24% | 9.4 | 11.7 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+14 pts | 37.5% | 51.1% | More homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Joué-lès-Tours+9.6 pts | 32.4% | 42.0% | More houses: Joué-lès-Tours+9.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Blois+8.6 pts | 38.4% | 29.8% | More social housing: Blois+8.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Blois+3.3 pts | 4.4% | 1.0% | More second homes: Blois+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Blois+6.0 pts | 11.6% | 5.7% | More vacant homes: Blois+6.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Blois+20 pts | 57.70% | 37.76% | Higher rate: Blois+20 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 | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+10% | 21,640 | 23,890 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Blois+7.3 pts | 28.0% | 20.7% | Higher: Blois+7.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+12% | €24,995 | €28,061 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+5.6 pts | 40% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+5.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+4.2 pts | 70.4% | 74.6% | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+4.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Blois+3.1 pts | 17.6% | 14.6% | Higher: Blois+3.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Marc Gricourt | Frédéric Augis | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Joué-lès-Tours+1.2 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Joué-lès-Tours+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 | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Blois+88% | 66.7325 in total | 35.5138 in total | More shops per capita: Blois+88% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+71% | 21.1103 in total | 12.448 in total | More per capita: Blois+71% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois2.3 times as high | 41.6203 in total | 17.869 in total | More per capita: Blois2.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+57% | 25.9126 in total | 16.564 in total | More per capita: Blois+57% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+82% | 3.316 in total | 1.87 in total | More per capita: Blois+82% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois2.1 times as high | 4.924 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: Blois2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Joué-lès-Tours+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Joué-lès-Tours+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Joué-lès-Tours+19% | 3.3 | 4.0 | Better access: Joué-lès-Tours+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+35% | 8.240 in total | 11.143 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+35% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+2% | 8.642 in total | 8.834 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+2% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+45% | 6.431 in total | 4.417 in total | More per capita: Blois+45% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+26% | 2.311 in total | 2.811 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+26% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Blois+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Blois+3 |
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 | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Blois+23 | 40 | 17 | More schools: Blois+23 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Blois+6 | 13 | 7 | More middle schools: Blois+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Blois+7 | 12 | 5 | More high schools: Blois+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Blois+11 | 12 | 1 | More facilities: Blois+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Joué-lès-Tours+24% | 5.4 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Joué-lès-Tours+24% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois2.2 times as high | 12.5 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Blois2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois+92% | 5.5 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Blois+92% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois3.5 times as high | 3.9 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Blois3.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois+44% | 11.7 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Blois+44% |
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 | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Joué-lès-Tours+0.1 °C | 11.8°C | 11.9°C | Warmer: Joué-lès-Tours+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Joué-lès-Tours+4% | 1,813 | 1,885 | Sunnier: Joué-lès-Tours+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Joué-lès-Tours+7% | 676 | 726 | Wetter: Joué-lès-Tours+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+3 days/year | 110 | 114 | More rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Blois+13 days/year | 59 | 45 | More frost days: Blois+13 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Blois+3 days/year | 18 | 15 | More hot days: Blois+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 | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Joué-lès-Tours+3 | 17 | 20 | More declarations: Joué-lès-Tours+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Blois+16% | 37.5 | 32.4 | Larger: Blois+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Blois+3 m | 81 m | 78 m | Higher: Blois+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Loir-et-Cher (41) | Indre-et-Loire (37) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Blois «Agglopolys» | Tours Métropole Val de Loire | |
| Urban unit | Blois | Tours | |
| Functional area | Blois | Tours |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Blois vs Joué-lès-Tours at a glance
| Criterion | Blois | Joué-lès-Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,742 | 38,836 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.7% | +1.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,301 | 1,198 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,808 | 2,141 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,971 | 2,588 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 57.70% | 37.76% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,640 | 23,890 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,813 | 1,885 |
| Area km² | 37.5 | 32.4 |
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FAQ
Blois vs Joué-lès-Tours: your questions
Which is the larger city, Blois or Joué-lès-Tours?
By population, Blois: 48,742 inhabitants versus 38,836 for Joué-lès-Tours (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Blois is the 140th largest city in France, Joué-lès-Tours the 207th. By area, Blois is also the larger (37.5 km²).
How far is Blois from Joué-lès-Tours?
Blois and Joué-lès-Tours are 56 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Blois or Joué-lès-Tours?
To buy an apartment, Joué-lès-Tours is more expensive: €2,141 per m² (median price), versus €1,808 in Blois (+18%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Blois or Joué-lès-Tours?
In Joué-lès-Tours, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,890 a year, versus €21,640 in Blois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Blois or Joué-lès-Tours?
Joué-lès-Tours: 1,885 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,813 in Blois (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