2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Orléans: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Orléans: 120,206 versus 118,788, or 1.2% more. Orléans covers a larger area (27.5 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 4,323.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €2,577. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €23,630).
The two cities are 110 km apart as the crow flies.
Boulogne-Billancourt
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 120,206 inhab.
- 34th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 19,482 per km²
Orléans
City in Loiret
- Population
- 118,788 inhab.
- 36th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 4,323 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtOrléans
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+1% | 120,206 | 118,788 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Orléans+2.0 pts | −1.9% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Orléans+2.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.2 pt | +1.9% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.5 times as high | 19,482 | 4,323 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Orléans+1.7 pt | 15.7% | 17.4% | More young people: Orléans+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.6 pt | 17.4% | 16.8% | More seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.02 | 1.97 | 1.95 | Larger households: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt3.4 times as high | 8,735 | 2,577 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt3.4 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt5.0 times as high | 13,092 | 2,634 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt5.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.1 times as high | 29.7 | 14.3 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.1 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high | 27.5 | 11.5 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+6.9 pts | 43.5% | 36.6% | More homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+6.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Orléans+21 pts | 2.2% | 22.8% | More houses: Orléans+21 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Orléans+11 pts | 16.0% | 27.4% | More social housing: Orléans+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.9 pt | 5.9% | 4.0% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Orléans+3.1 pts | 7.2% | 10.3% | More vacant homes: Orléans+3.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Orléans+39 pts | 15.80% | 54.70% | Higher rate: Orléans+39 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+69% | 40,000 | 23,630 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+69% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Orléans+13 pts | 10.4% | 23.3% | Higher: Orléans+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high | €68,518 | €29,200 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+22 pts | 69% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+22 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+7.6 pts | 81.4% | 73.8% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+7.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Orléans+5.9 pts | 8.7% | 14.6% | Higher: Orléans+5.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Serge Grouard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+6.0 pts | 98% | 92% | Better covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+6.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Orléans+3% | 61.6740 in total | 63.3752 in total | More shops per capita: Orléans+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% | 19.9239 in total | 17.9213 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+32% | 46.9564 in total | 35.5422 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+32% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+64% | 8.3100 in total | 13.6162 in total | More per capita: Orléans+64% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+38% | 1.619 in total | 2.226 in total | More per capita: Orléans+38% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+26% | 1.720 in total | 2.125 in total | More per capita: Orléans+26% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Orléans+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Orléans+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-Billancourt+3% | 3.1 | 3.0 | Better access: Boulogne-Billancourt+3% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+80% | 12.7153 in total | 7.184 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+80% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high | 25.3304 in total | 10.7127 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+46% | 11.8142 in total | 8.196 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+46% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% | 2.834 in total | 2.125 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+1 | 9 | 8 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Orléans+32 | 37 | 69 | More schools: Orléans+32 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Orléans+8 | 10 | 18 | More middle schools: Orléans+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Orléans+9 | 8 | 17 | More high schools: Orléans+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Orléans+16 | 12 | 28 | More facilities: Orléans+16 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Orléans+25% | 2.6 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Orléans+25% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% | 14.1 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orléans3.2 times as high | 1.7 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Orléans3.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high | 1.9 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+8% | 7.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+8% |
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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.6 °C | 12.3°C | 11.7°C | Warmer: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Orléans+6% | 1,717 | 1,823 | Sunnier: Orléans+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Orléans+28% | 571 | 729 | Wetter: Orléans+28% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Orléans+11 days/year | 106 | 117 | More rainy days: Orléans+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Orléans+12 days/year | 43 | 55 | More frost days: Orléans+12 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Orléans+1 days/year | 16 | 17 | More hot days: Orléans+1 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Orléans+12 | 7 | 19 | More declarations: Orléans+12 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Orléans4.5 times as high | 6.17 | 27.5 | Larger: Orléans4.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Orléans+77 m | 35 m | 112 m | Higher: Orléans+77 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Loiret (45) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Orléans Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Orléans | |
| Functional area | Paris | Orléans |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Orléans at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Orléans |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 118,788 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +1.7% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 4,323 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 2,577 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 2,634 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 54.70% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 23,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,823 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 27.5 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Orléans: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Orléans?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 118,788 for Orléans (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Orléans the 36th. By area, Orléans is the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Orléans?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Orléans are 110 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Orléans?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €2,577 in Orléans (+239%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Orléans?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €23,630 in Orléans (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Boulogne-Billancourt or Orléans?
Orléans: 1,823 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Boulogne-Billancourt (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