2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Oyonnax: 2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse has more inhabitants than Oyonnax: 43,961 versus 22,923, or 92% more. Oyonnax covers a larger area (36.2 km² versus 23.9 km²), but Bourg-en-Bresse is more densely populated: 1,842 inhabitants per km² versus 634.
The median apartment price is higher in Bourg-en-Bresse: €1,964 per m² versus €1,375. The median standard of living is higher in Bourg-en-Bresse (€22,480 a year versus €20,260).
The two cities are 32 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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
Oyonnax
City in Ain
- Population
- 22,923 inhab.
- 406th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 36.2 km²
- Density
- 634 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourg-en-BresseOyonnax
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+92% | 43,961 | 22,923 | More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+92% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+2.1 pts | +2.7% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.7 pts | +4.6% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse2.9 times as high | 1,842 | 634 | Denser: Bourg-en-Bresse2.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Oyonnax+4.2 pts | 16.3% | 20.5% | More young people: Oyonnax+4.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.8 pts | 23.0% | 19.2% | More seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+3.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Oyonnax+0.39 | 1.93 | 2.32 | Larger households: Oyonnax+0.39 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+43% | 1,964 | 1,375 | More expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+43% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% | 2,326 | 1,963 | More expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 12.0 | 12.0 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+3% | 10.9 | 10.6 | More expensive: Bourg-en-Bresse+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Oyonnax+0.4 pt | 37.2% | 37.6% | More homeowners: Oyonnax+0.4 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Oyonnax+7.7 pts | 20.4% | 28.1% | More houses: Oyonnax+7.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Oyonnax+7.7 pts | 40.2% | 47.9% | More social housing: Oyonnax+7.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.3 pt | 2.5% | 2.1% | More second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Oyonnax+3.4 pts | 9.6% | 13.0% | More vacant homes: Oyonnax+3.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Oyonnax+2.7 pts | 40.24% | 42.93% | Higher rate: Oyonnax+2.7 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 | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+11% | 22,480 | 20,260 | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Oyonnax+6.6 pts | 24.7% | 31.3% | Higher: Oyonnax+6.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.3% | €25,722 | €25,645 | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bourg-en-Bresse+6.3 pts | 42% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Bourg-en-Bresse+6.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.7 pt | 71.0% | 70.3% | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Oyonnax+0.8 pt | 14.9% | 15.7% | Higher: Oyonnax+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-François Debat | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Oyonnax+1.1 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Oyonnax+1.1 pt |
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 | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+10% | 84.6372 in total | 76.8176 in total | More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Oyonnax+19% | 20.992 in total | 24.957 in total | More per capita: Oyonnax+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+58% | 50.3221 in total | 31.873 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+58% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+68% | 30.0132 in total | 17.941 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+68% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% | 3.214 in total | 3.17 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% | 1.88 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+4% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bourg-en-Bresse+41% | 3.2 | 2.3 | Better access: Bourg-en-Bresse+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+47% | 7.131 in total | 4.811 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+47% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+64% | 33.0145 in total | 20.146 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+64% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+93% | 8.437 in total | 4.410 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+93% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Oyonnax+18% | 3.013 in total | 3.58 in total | More per capita: Oyonnax+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+6 |
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 | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+2 | 20 | 18 | More schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+2 |
| 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+11 | 13 | 2 | More facilities: Bourg-en-Bresse+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+93% | 8.7 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+93% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse2.7 times as high | 13.2 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse2.7 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% | 4.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+89% | 1.5 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+89% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% | 13.0 | 10.9 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+18% |
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 | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.7 °C | 11.7°C | 10.0°C | Warmer: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,989 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Oyonnax+45% | 1,033 | 1,496 | Wetter: Oyonnax+45% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Oyonnax+15 days/year | 123 | 138 | More rainy days: Oyonnax+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Oyonnax+42 days/year | 65 | 107 | More frost days: Oyonnax+42 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bourg-en-Bresse+1 days/year | 20 | 19 | More hot days: Bourg-en-Bresse+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 | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bourg-en-Bresse+7 | 13 | 6 | More declarations: Bourg-en-Bresse+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 | Oyonnax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Oyonnax+52% | 23.9 | 36.2 | Larger: Oyonnax+52% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Oyonnax+314 m | 229 m | 543 m | Higher: Oyonnax+314 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Ain (01) | Ain (01) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse | Communauté d'agglomération Haut - Bugey Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax | |
| Functional area | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Oyonnax at a glance
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Oyonnax |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,961 | 22,923 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.6% | +1.0% |
| Density per km² | 1,842 | 634 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,964 | 1,375 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,326 | 1,963 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.24% | 42.93% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,480 | 20,260 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 15.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 10.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,989 | — |
| Area km² | 23.9 | 36.2 |
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FAQ
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Oyonnax: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourg-en-Bresse or Oyonnax?
By population, Bourg-en-Bresse: 43,961 inhabitants versus 22,923 for Oyonnax (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bourg-en-Bresse is the 174th largest city in France, Oyonnax the 406th. By area, Oyonnax is the larger (36.2 km²).
How far is Bourg-en-Bresse from Oyonnax?
Bourg-en-Bresse and Oyonnax are 32 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Ain).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Oyonnax?
To buy an apartment, Bourg-en-Bresse is more expensive: €1,964 per m² (median price), versus €1,375 in Oyonnax (+43%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Oyonnax?
In Bourg-en-Bresse, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,480 a year, versus €20,260 in Oyonnax (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bourg-en-Bresse and Oyonnax in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Ain (01), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures