2026 comparison
Bourg-lès-Valence vs Montélimar: 2026 comparison
Montélimar has more inhabitants than Bourg-lès-Valence: 41,752 versus 20,405, or 2.0 times as many. Montélimar covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 20.3 km²), but Bourg-lès-Valence is more densely populated: 1,005 inhabitants per km² versus 892.
The median apartment price is higher in Bourg-lès-Valence: €1,846 per m² versus €1,778. The median standard of living is higher in Bourg-lès-Valence (€24,730 a year versus €23,850).
The two cities are 47 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Bourg-lès-Valence
City in Drôme
- Population
- 20,405 inhab.
- 484th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 20.3 km²
- Density
- 1,005 per km²
Montélimar
City in Drôme
- Population
- 41,752 inhab.
- 189th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 892 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bourg-lès-ValenceMontélimar
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montélimar2.0 times as high | 20,405 | 41,752 | More populous: Montélimar2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Montélimar+2.5 pts | +0.5% | +3.0% | Stronger growth: Montélimar+2.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montélimar+7.5 pts | +3.3% | +10.8% | Stronger growth: Montélimar+7.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bourg-lès-Valence+13% | 1,005 | 892 | Denser: Bourg-lès-Valence+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Montélimar+0.5 pt | 17.0% | 17.5% | More young people: Montélimar+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Montélimar+0.6 pt | 22.5% | 23.1% | More seniors: Montélimar+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bourg-lès-Valence+0.07 | 2.10 | 2.03 | Larger households: Bourg-lès-Valence+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+4% | 1,846 | 1,778 | More expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+5% | 2,558 | 2,433 | More expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+0.3% | 11.7 | 11.6 | More expensive: Bourg-lès-Valence+0.3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montélimar+7% | 10.7 | 11.5 | More expensive: Montélimar+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bourg-lès-Valence+12 pts | 60.9% | 48.5% | More homeowners: Bourg-lès-Valence+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bourg-lès-Valence+1.6 pt | 47.6% | 46.0% | More houses: Bourg-lès-Valence+1.6 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montélimar+0.6 pt | 20.3% | 20.9% | More social housing: Montélimar+0.6 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Montélimar+1.5 pt | 1.2% | 2.7% | More second homes: Montélimar+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Montélimar+2.9 pts | 6.3% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Montélimar+2.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montélimar+1.0 pt | 38.89% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Montélimar+1.0 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-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bourg-lès-Valence+4% | 24,730 | 23,850 | Higher: Bourg-lès-Valence+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Montélimar+4.4 pts | 17.0% | 21.4% | Higher: Montélimar+4.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montélimar+2% | €28,034 | €28,725 | Higher: Montélimar+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bourg-lès-Valence+2.9 pts | 46% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Bourg-lès-Valence+2.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bourg-lès-Valence+3.4 pts | 77.0% | 73.6% | Higher: Bourg-lès-Valence+3.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Montélimar+3.8 pts | 12.3% | 16.1% | Higher: Montélimar+3.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Marlène Mourier | Julien Cornillet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Montélimar2.1 times as high | 54.4111 in total | 112.8471 in total | More shops per capita: Montélimar2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar+23% | 24.550 in total | 30.2126 in total | More per capita: Montélimar+23% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar2.0 times as high | 24.049 in total | 49.1205 in total | More per capita: Montélimar2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+47% | 22.546 in total | 15.364 in total | More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+47% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar+95% | 1.02 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Montélimar+95% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+59% | 3.47 in total | 2.29 in total | More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+59% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Montélimar+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Montélimar+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bourg-lès-Valence+16% | 3.9 | 3.3 | Better access: Bourg-lès-Valence+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar3.9 times as high | 2.04 in total | 7.732 in total | More per capita: Montélimar3.9 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar39 times as high | 0.51 in total | 19.280 in total | More per capita: Montélimar39 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montélimar+73% | 5.411 in total | 9.339 in total | More per capita: Montélimar+73% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+10% | 3.47 in total | 3.113 in total | More per capita: Bourg-lès-Valence+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montélimar+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Montélimar+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-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Montélimar+5 | 15 | 20 | More schools: Montélimar+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montélimar+4 | 2 | 6 | More middle schools: Montélimar+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montélimar+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Montélimar+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bourg-lès-Valence+6% | 7.1 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Bourg-lès-Valence+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montélimar+84% | 6.1 | 11.2 | Higher rate: Montélimar+84% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montélimar2.5 times as high | 2.1 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Montélimar2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montélimar+51% | 2.2 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Montélimar+51% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montélimar+60% | 8.4 | 13.4 | Higher rate: Montélimar+60% |
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-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Montélimar+0.9 °C | 13.3°C | 14.2°C | Warmer: Montélimar+0.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,441 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montélimar+5% | 874 | 920 | Wetter: Montélimar+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bourg-lès-Valence+11 days/year | 88 | 78 | More rainy days: Bourg-lès-Valence+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bourg-lès-Valence+21 days/year | 45 | 24 | More frost days: Bourg-lès-Valence+21 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Montélimar+2 days/year | 41 | 43 | More hot days: Montélimar+2 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-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Montélimar+14 | 9 | 23 | More declarations: Montélimar+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Montélimar2.3 times as high | 20.3 | 46.8 | Larger: Montélimar2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bourg-lès-Valence+32 m | 114 m | 82 m | Higher: Bourg-lès-Valence+32 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Drôme (26) | Drôme (26) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Valence Romans Agglo | Communauté d'agglomération Montélimar Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Valence | Montélimar | |
| Functional area | Valence | Montélimar |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bourg-lès-Valence vs Montélimar at a glance
| Criterion | Bourg-lès-Valence | Montélimar |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 20,405 | 41,752 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | +10.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,005 | 892 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,846 | 1,778 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,558 | 2,433 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.89% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,730 | 23,850 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C | 14.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,441 |
| Area km² | 20.3 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Bourg-lès-Valence vs Montélimar: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourg-lès-Valence or Montélimar?
By population, Montélimar: 41,752 inhabitants versus 20,405 for Bourg-lès-Valence (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montélimar is the 189th largest city in France, Bourg-lès-Valence the 484th. By area, Montélimar is also the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Bourg-lès-Valence from Montélimar?
Bourg-lès-Valence and Montélimar are 47 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Drôme).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourg-lès-Valence or Montélimar?
To buy an apartment, Bourg-lès-Valence is more expensive: €1,846 per m² (median price), versus €1,778 in Montélimar (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourg-lès-Valence or Montélimar?
In Bourg-lès-Valence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,730 a year, versus €23,850 in Montélimar (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bourg-lès-Valence and Montélimar in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Drôme (26), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures