2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Décines-Charpieu: 2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse has more inhabitants than Décines-Charpieu: 43,961 versus 30,064, or 46% more. Bourg-en-Bresse is both larger (23.9 km² versus 17.0 km²) and more densely populated (1,842 inhabitants per km² versus 1,767).
The median apartment price is higher in Décines-Charpieu: €3,425 per m² versus €1,964. The median standard of living is higher in Décines-Charpieu (€24,770 a year versus €22,480).
The two cities are 52 km apart as the crow flies.
Bourg-en-Bresse
City in Ain
- Population
- 43,961 inhab.
- 174th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 23.9 km²
- Density
- 1,842 per km²
Décines-Charpieu
City in Rhône
- Population
- 30,064 inhab.
- 294th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 17.0 km²
- Density
- 1,767 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourg-en-BresseDécines-Charpieu
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+46% | 43,961 | 30,064 | More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Décines-Charpieu+1.7 pt | +2.7% | +4.5% | Stronger growth: Décines-Charpieu+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Décines-Charpieu+6.7 pts | +4.6% | +11.4% | Stronger growth: Décines-Charpieu+6.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% | 1,842 | 1,767 | Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% |
| Under 15More young people: Décines-Charpieu+2.1 pts | 16.3% | 18.4% | More young people: Décines-Charpieu+2.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+4.3 pts | 23.0% | 18.7% | More seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+4.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Décines-Charpieu+0.36 | 1.93 | 2.29 | Larger households: Décines-Charpieu+0.36 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+74% | 1,964 | 3,425 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+74% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+82% | 2,326 | 4,241 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+82% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Décines-Charpieu+28% | 12.0 | 15.3 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+28% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Décines-Charpieu+36% | 10.9 | 14.8 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+36% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Décines-Charpieu+15 pts | 37.2% | 52.7% | More homeowners: Décines-Charpieu+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Décines-Charpieu+10 pts | 20.4% | 30.6% | More houses: Décines-Charpieu+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bourg-en-Bresse+16 pts | 40.2% | 24.6% | More social housing: Bourg-en-Bresse+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.5 pt | 2.5% | 1.0% | More second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.9 pts | 9.6% | 5.7% | More vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.9 pt | 40.24% | 38.38% | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.9 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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Décines-Charpieu+10% | 22,480 | 24,770 | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.9 pts | 24.7% | 18.8% | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Décines-Charpieu+13% | €25,722 | €28,964 | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Décines-Charpieu+5.1 pts | 42% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Décines-Charpieu+5.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Décines-Charpieu+4.5 pts | 71.0% | 75.5% | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.9 pt | 14.9% | 13.0% | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-François Debat | Laurence Fautra | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+86% | 84.6372 in total | 45.6137 in total | More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+86% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+1% | 20.992 in total | 20.662 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+29% | 50.3221 in total | 38.9117 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high | 30.0132 in total | 12.337 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high | 3.214 in total | 1.34 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+37% | 1.88 in total | 1.34 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+37% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bourg-en-Bresse+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Bourg-en-Bresse+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% | 3.2 | 2.7 | Better access: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+4% | 7.131 in total | 7.322 in total | More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+38% | 33.0145 in total | 23.972 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+38% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+10% | 8.437 in total | 7.723 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+10% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+11% | 3.013 in total | 2.78 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+8 | 8 | 0 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+8 |
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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 | 20 | 14 | More schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+2 | 8 | 6 | More middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 | 10 | 4 | More high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+12 | 13 | 1 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+36% | 8.7 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+36% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+12% | 13.2 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+9% | 4.9 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu2.5 times as high | 1.5 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+41% | 13.0 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+41% |
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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Décines-Charpieu+1.3 °C | 11.7°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Décines-Charpieu+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Décines-Charpieu+3% | 1,989 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Décines-Charpieu+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bourg-en-Bresse+26% | 1,033 | 821 | Wetter: Bourg-en-Bresse+26% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bourg-en-Bresse+20 days/year | 123 | 103 | More rainy days: Bourg-en-Bresse+20 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bourg-en-Bresse+23 days/year | 65 | 42 | More frost days: Bourg-en-Bresse+23 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Décines-Charpieu+11 days/year | 20 | 31 | More hot days: Décines-Charpieu+11 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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Décines-Charpieu+5 | 13 | 18 | More declarations: Décines-Charpieu+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+40% | 23.9 | 17.0 | Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+40% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+41 m | 229 m | 188 m | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+41 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Ain (01) | Rhône (69) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse | Métropole de Lyon | |
| Urban unit | Bourg-en-Bresse | Lyon | |
| Functional area | Bourg-en-Bresse | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Décines-Charpieu at a glance
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Décines-Charpieu |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,961 | 30,064 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.6% | +11.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,842 | 1,767 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,964 | 3,425 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,326 | 4,241 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.24% | 38.38% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,480 | 24,770 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,989 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 23.9 | 17.0 |
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FAQ
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Décines-Charpieu: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourg-en-Bresse or Décines-Charpieu?
By population, Bourg-en-Bresse: 43,961 inhabitants versus 30,064 for Décines-Charpieu (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bourg-en-Bresse is the 174th largest city in France, Décines-Charpieu the 294th. By area, Bourg-en-Bresse is also the larger (23.9 km²).
How far is Bourg-en-Bresse from Décines-Charpieu?
Bourg-en-Bresse and Décines-Charpieu are 52 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Décines-Charpieu?
To buy an apartment, Décines-Charpieu is more expensive: €3,425 per m² (median price), versus €1,964 in Bourg-en-Bresse (+74%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Décines-Charpieu?
In Décines-Charpieu, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,770 a year, versus €22,480 in Bourg-en-Bresse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bourg-en-Bresse or Décines-Charpieu?
Décines-Charpieu: 2,050 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,989 in Bourg-en-Bresse (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