2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Meyzieu: 2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse has more inhabitants than Meyzieu: 43,961 versus 37,006, or 19% more. Bourg-en-Bresse is both larger (23.9 km² versus 23.0 km²) and more densely populated (1,842 inhabitants per km² versus 1,608).
The median apartment price is higher in Meyzieu: €3,535 per m² versus €1,964. The median standard of living is higher in Meyzieu (€27,130 a year versus €22,480).
The two cities are 51 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
Meyzieu
City in Rhône
- Population
- 37,006 inhab.
- 222nd in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 23.0 km²
- Density
- 1,608 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourg-en-BresseMeyzieu
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+19% | 43,961 | 37,006 | More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+19% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Meyzieu+4.7 pts | +2.7% | +7.4% | Stronger growth: Meyzieu+4.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Meyzieu+12 pts | +4.6% | +16.7% | Stronger growth: Meyzieu+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse+15% | 1,842 | 1,608 | Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Meyzieu+5.0 pts | 16.3% | 21.3% | More young people: Meyzieu+5.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.6 pts | 23.0% | 17.4% | More seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Meyzieu+0.53 | 1.93 | 2.46 | Larger households: Meyzieu+0.53 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Meyzieu+80% | 1,964 | 3,535 | More expensive: Meyzieu+80% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Meyzieu+77% | 2,326 | 4,110 | More expensive: Meyzieu+77% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Meyzieu+26% | 12.0 | 15.1 | More expensive: Meyzieu+26% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Meyzieu+37% | 10.9 | 14.9 | More expensive: Meyzieu+37% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Meyzieu+25 pts | 37.2% | 61.9% | More homeowners: Meyzieu+25 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Meyzieu+31 pts | 20.4% | 50.9% | More houses: Meyzieu+31 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bourg-en-Bresse+18 pts | 40.2% | 22.0% | More social housing: Bourg-en-Bresse+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.9 pt | 2.5% | 1.6% | More second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.5 pts | 9.6% | 4.1% | More vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.6 pts | 40.24% | 34.68% | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.6 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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Meyzieu+21% | 22,480 | 27,130 | Higher: Meyzieu+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+11 pts | 24.7% | 14.0% | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Meyzieu+36% | €25,722 | €35,092 | Higher: Meyzieu+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Meyzieu+9.9 pts | 42% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Meyzieu+9.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Meyzieu+5.8 pts | 71.0% | 76.8% | Higher: Meyzieu+5.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+4.5 pts | 14.9% | 10.4% | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+4.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-François Debat | Issam Benzeghiba | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| 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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse3.3 times as high | 84.6372 in total | 25.494 in total | More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse3.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.2 times as high | 20.992 in total | 9.535 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.2 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.5 times as high | 50.3221 in total | 20.074 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.5 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse3.8 times as high | 30.0132 in total | 7.829 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse3.8 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.9 times as high | 3.214 in total | 1.14 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.9 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+35% | 1.88 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+35% |
| 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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Meyzieu+53% | 3.2 | 4.9 | Better access: Meyzieu+53% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meyzieu+3% | 7.131 in total | 7.327 in total | More per capita: Meyzieu+3% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse11 times as high | 33.0145 in total | 3.011 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse11 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.2 times as high | 8.437 in total | 3.814 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+9% | 3.013 in total | 2.710 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+7 | 8 | 1 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+7 |
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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+9 | 20 | 11 | More schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+4 | 8 | 4 | More middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+7 | 10 | 3 | More high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+13 | 13 | 0 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+13 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Meyzieu+51% | 8.7 | 13.2 | Higher rate: Meyzieu+51% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% | 13.2 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+53% | 4.9 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meyzieu2.2 times as high | 1.5 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Meyzieu2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+61% | 13.0 | 8.0 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+61% |
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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Meyzieu+1.3 °C | 11.7°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Meyzieu+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Meyzieu+3% | 1,989 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Meyzieu+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: Meyzieu+11 days/year | 20 | 31 | More hot days: Meyzieu+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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meyzieu+7 | 13 | 20 | More declarations: Meyzieu+7 |
| 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 | Meyzieu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% | 23.9 | 23.0 | Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+26 m | 229 m | 203 m | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+26 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 Meyzieu at a glance
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Meyzieu |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,961 | 37,006 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.6% | +16.7% |
| Density per km² | 1,842 | 1,608 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,964 | 3,535 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,326 | 4,110 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.24% | 34.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,480 | 27,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 10.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 13.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,989 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 23.9 | 23.0 |
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FAQ
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Meyzieu: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourg-en-Bresse or Meyzieu?
By population, Bourg-en-Bresse: 43,961 inhabitants versus 37,006 for Meyzieu (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bourg-en-Bresse is the 174th largest city in France, Meyzieu the 222nd. By area, Bourg-en-Bresse is also the larger (23.9 km²).
How far is Bourg-en-Bresse from Meyzieu?
Bourg-en-Bresse and Meyzieu are 51 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Meyzieu?
To buy an apartment, Meyzieu is more expensive: €3,535 per m² (median price), versus €1,964 in Bourg-en-Bresse (+80%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Meyzieu?
In Meyzieu, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,130 a year, versus €22,480 in Bourg-en-Bresse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bourg-en-Bresse or Meyzieu?
Meyzieu: 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