2026 comparison
Bourges vs Ivry-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Bourges has more inhabitants than Ivry-sur-Seine: 66,155 versus 65,263, or 1.4% more. Bourges covers a larger area (68.7 km² versus 6.1 km²), but Ivry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 10,699 inhabitants per km² versus 962.
The median apartment price is higher in Ivry-sur-Seine: €5,134 per m² versus €1,530. The median standard of living is higher in Bourges (€24,230 a year versus €22,210).
The two cities are 193 km apart as the crow flies.
Bourges
City in Cher
- Population
- 66,155 inhab.
- 82nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 68.7 km²
- Density
- 962 per km²
Ivry-sur-Seine
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 65,263 inhab.
- 85th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 6.1 km²
- Density
- 10,699 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BourgesIvry-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bourges+1% | 66,155 | 65,263 | More populous: Bourges+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.5 pts | −0.7% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+15 pts | −4.5% | +10.4% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine11 times as high | 962 | 10,699 | Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine11 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.6 pt | 15.5% | 17.1% | More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bourges+11 pts | 23.2% | 11.9% | More seniors: Bourges+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.16 | 1.89 | 2.05 | Larger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine3.4 times as high | 1,530 | 5,134 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine3.4 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high | 1,761 | 6,453 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine3.7 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 11.4 | 23.6 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 9.6 | 20.2 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bourges+24 pts | 48.4% | 24.9% | More homeowners: Bourges+24 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bourges+39 pts | 44.3% | 5.4% | More houses: Bourges+39 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+12 pts | 31.7% | 44.2% | More social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.1 pt | 3.2% | 4.3% | More second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bourges+5.4 pts | 11.6% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Bourges+5.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.6 pts | 45.92% | 48.53% | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.6 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 | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bourges+9% | 24,230 | 22,210 | Higher: Bourges+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.4 pts | 21.6% | 28.0% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bourges+4% | €26,872 | €25,926 | Higher: Bourges+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bourges+1.8 pt | 45% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Bourges+1.8 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.2 pt | 71.8% | 72.0% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.3 pt | 14.0% | 14.3% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Yann Galut | Philippe Bouyssou | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bourges+8.9 pts | 98% | 89% | Better covered: Bourges+8.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bourges+72% | 73.3485 in total | 42.6278 in total | More shops per capita: Bourges+72% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+4% | 22.2147 in total | 21.3139 in total | More per capita: Bourges+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+31% | 40.4267 in total | 52.9345 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+65% | 20.7137 in total | 12.682 in total | More per capita: Bourges+65% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+87% | 2.919 in total | 1.510 in total | More per capita: Bourges+87% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges2.4 times as high | 2.617 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Bourges2.4 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 | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ivry-sur-Seine+36% | 3.3 | 4.4 | Better access: Ivry-sur-Seine+36% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+68% | 7.046 in total | 4.127 in total | More per capita: Bourges+68% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+15% | 8.657 in total | 7.549 in total | More per capita: Bourges+15% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+78% | 7.147 in total | 4.026 in total | More per capita: Bourges+78% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bourges+29% | 3.221 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Bourges+29% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bourges+5 | 8 | 3 | More facilities: Bourges+5 |
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 | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bourges+7 | 37 | 30 | More schools: Bourges+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bourges+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: Bourges+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bourges+10 | 15 | 5 | More high schools: Bourges+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bourges+6 | 17 | 11 | More facilities: Bourges+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bourges+91% | 9.5 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Bourges+91% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high | 9.2 | 20.0 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% | 3.9 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+92% | 1.9 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+92% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bourges+39% | 15.9 | 11.5 | Higher rate: Bourges+39% |
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 | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.7 °C | 12.1°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Bourges+10% | 1,889 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Bourges+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bourges+17% | 743 | 634 | Wetter: Bourges+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bourges+8 days/year | 117 | 109 | More rainy days: Bourges+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bourges+24 days/year | 45 | 21 | More frost days: Bourges+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bourges+4 days/year | 18 | 14 | More hot days: Bourges+4 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 | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bourges+4 | 15 | 11 | More declarations: Bourges+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bourges11 times as high | 68.7 | 6.10 | Larger: Bourges11 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bourges+120 m | 154 m | 34 m | Higher: Bourges+120 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Cher (18) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Bourges Plus | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Bourges | Paris | |
| Functional area | Bourges | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bourges vs Ivry-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Bourges | Ivry-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 66,155 | 65,263 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.5% | +10.4% |
| Density per km² | 962 | 10,699 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,530 | 5,134 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,761 | 6,453 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.4 | 23.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.92% | 48.53% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,230 | 22,210 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 89% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,889 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 68.7 | 6.10 |
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FAQ
Bourges vs Ivry-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bourges or Ivry-sur-Seine?
By population, Bourges: 66,155 inhabitants versus 65,263 for Ivry-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bourges is the 82nd largest city in France, Ivry-sur-Seine the 85th. By area, Bourges is also the larger (68.7 km²).
How far is Bourges from Ivry-sur-Seine?
Bourges and Ivry-sur-Seine are 193 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bourges or Ivry-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Ivry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €5,134 per m² (median price), versus €1,530 in Bourges (+236%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bourges or Ivry-sur-Seine?
In Bourges, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,230 a year, versus €22,210 in Ivry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bourges or Ivry-sur-Seine?
Bourges: 1,889 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Ivry-sur-Seine (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