2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Rillieux-la-Pape: 2026 comparison
Bourg-en-Bresse has more inhabitants than Rillieux-la-Pape: 43,961 versus 31,691, or 39% more. Bourg-en-Bresse covers a larger area (23.9 km² versus 14.5 km²), but Rillieux-la-Pape is more densely populated: 2,189 inhabitants per km² versus 1,842.
The median apartment price is higher in Rillieux-la-Pape: €3,351 per m² versus €1,964. The median standard of living is higher in Bourg-en-Bresse (€22,480 a year versus €22,200).
The two cities are 50 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
© Mairie Rillieux-la-Pape, CC BY-SA 4.0
Rillieux-la-Pape
City in Rhône
- Population
- 31,691 inhab.
- 268th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 14.5 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourg-en-BresseRillieux-la-Pape
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+39% | 43,961 | 31,691 | More populous: Bourg-en-Bresse+39% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.5 pt | +2.7% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+2.2 pts | +4.6% | +2.4% | Stronger growth: Bourg-en-Bresse+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% | 1,842 | 2,189 | Denser: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% |
| Under 15More young people: Rillieux-la-Pape+6.3 pts | 16.3% | 22.6% | More young people: Rillieux-la-Pape+6.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.7 pts | 23.0% | 17.3% | More seniors: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.58 | 1.93 | 2.51 | Larger households: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.58 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+71% | 1,964 | 3,351 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+71% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+82% | 2,326 | 4,242 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+82% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+28% | 12.0 | 15.3 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+28% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+34% | 10.9 | 14.6 | More expensive: Rillieux-la-Pape+34% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.4 pts | 37.2% | 42.6% | More homeowners: Rillieux-la-Pape+5.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+4.2 pts | 20.4% | 24.5% | More houses: Rillieux-la-Pape+4.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+13 pts | 40.2% | 53.2% | More social housing: Rillieux-la-Pape+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.8 pt | 2.5% | 0.6% | More second homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.4 pt | 9.6% | 8.2% | More vacant homes: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+5.6 pts | 40.24% | 34.69% | 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bourg-en-Bresse+1% | 22,480 | 22,200 | Higher: Bourg-en-Bresse+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.3 pt | 24.7% | 26.0% | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+15% | €25,722 | €29,573 | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.6 pt | 42% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Bourg-en-Bresse+1.6 pt |
| 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: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.9 pt | 14.9% | 15.8% | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-François Debat | Alexandre Vincendet | |
| 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high | 84.6372 in total | 35.7113 in total | More shops per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+58% | 20.992 in total | 13.342 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+58% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high | 50.3221 in total | 21.167 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+87% | 30.0132 in total | 16.151 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+87% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+68% | 3.214 in total | 1.96 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+68% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse5.8 times as high | 1.88 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse5.8 times as high |
| 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% | 3.2 | 3.8 | Better access: Rillieux-la-Pape+20% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+43% | 7.131 in total | 10.132 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+43% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+4% | 33.0145 in total | 34.4109 in total | More per capita: Rillieux-la-Pape+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+40% | 8.437 in total | 6.019 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+40% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+17% | 3.013 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Bourg-en-Bresse+17% |
| 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+3 | 20 | 17 | More schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+4 | 8 | 4 | More middle schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+5 | 10 | 5 | More high schools: Bourg-en-Bresse+5 |
| 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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+74% | 8.7 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse+74% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse2.0 times as high | 13.2 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Bourg-en-Bresse2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+8% | 4.9 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+33% | 1.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+33% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% | 13.0 | 15.5 | Higher rate: Rillieux-la-Pape+19% |
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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.3 °C | 11.7°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Rillieux-la-Pape+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Rillieux-la-Pape+3% | 1,989 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Rillieux-la-Pape+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: Rillieux-la-Pape+11 days/year | 20 | 31 | More hot days: Rillieux-la-Pape+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 | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 13 | 14 | More declarations: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rillieux-la-Pape+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Rillieux-la-Pape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% | 23.9 | 14.5 | Larger: Bourg-en-Bresse+65% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rillieux-la-Pape+63 m | 229 m | 292 m | Higher: Rillieux-la-Pape+63 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 Rillieux-la-Pape at a glance
| Criterion | Bourg-en-Bresse | Rillieux-la-Pape |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,961 | 31,691 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.6% | +2.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,842 | 2,189 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,964 | 3,351 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,326 | 4,242 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.24% | 34.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,480 | 22,200 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.9% | 15.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,989 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 23.9 | 14.5 |
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FAQ
Bourg-en-Bresse vs Rillieux-la-Pape: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourg-en-Bresse or Rillieux-la-Pape?
By population, Bourg-en-Bresse: 43,961 inhabitants versus 31,691 for Rillieux-la-Pape (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bourg-en-Bresse is the 174th largest city in France, Rillieux-la-Pape the 268th. By area, Bourg-en-Bresse is also the larger (23.9 km²).
How far is Bourg-en-Bresse from Rillieux-la-Pape?
Bourg-en-Bresse and Rillieux-la-Pape are 50 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Rillieux-la-Pape?
To buy an apartment, Rillieux-la-Pape is more expensive: €3,351 per m² (median price), versus €1,964 in Bourg-en-Bresse (+71%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourg-en-Bresse or Rillieux-la-Pape?
In Bourg-en-Bresse, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,480 a year, versus €22,200 in Rillieux-la-Pape (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bourg-en-Bresse or Rillieux-la-Pape?
Rillieux-la-Pape: 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