2026 comparison
Bressuire vs Niort: 2026 comparison
Niort has more inhabitants than Bressuire: 61,675 versus 21,034, or 2.9 times as many. Bressuire covers a larger area (181 km² versus 68.2 km²), but Niort is more densely populated: 904 inhabitants per km² versus 116.
The median apartment price is higher in Niort: €1,923 per m² versus €1,594. The median standard of living is higher in Niort (€25,970 a year versus €24,130).
The two cities are 60 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Bressuire
City in Deux-Sèvres
FDeux-Sèvres79Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 21,034 inhab.
- 458th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 181 km²
- Density
- 116 per km²
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Niort
City in Deux-Sèvres
FDeux-Sèvres79Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 61,675 inhab.
- 95th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 68.2 km²
- Density
- 904 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BressuireNiort
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Niort2.9 times as high | 21,034 | 61,675 | More populous: Niort2.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Niort+0.1 pt | +1.2% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Niort+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bressuire+1.0 pt | +5.3% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Bressuire+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Niort7.8 times as high | 116 | 904 | Denser: Niort7.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Bressuire+4.0 pts | 18.7% | 14.6% | More young people: Bressuire+4.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Niort+0.9 pt | 21.9% | 22.8% | More seniors: Niort+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bressuire+0.33 | 2.16 | 1.83 | Larger households: Bressuire+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Niort+21% | 1,594 | 1,923 | More expensive: Niort+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Niort+35% | 1,480 | 2,000 | More expensive: Niort+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Niort+1% | 11.4 | 11.6 | More expensive: Niort+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Niort+21% | 8.2 | 9.9 | More expensive: Niort+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bressuire+13 pts | 62.2% | 49.5% | More homeowners: Bressuire+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bressuire+20 pts | 77.9% | 57.7% | More houses: Bressuire+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Niort+11 pts | 12.8% | 24.2% | More social housing: Niort+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Niort+1.5 pt | 1.8% | 3.3% | More second homes: Niort+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Niort+3.7 pts | 4.2% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Niort+3.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Niort+4.0 pts | 45.43% | 49.39% | Higher rate: Niort+4.0 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 | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Niort+8% | 24,130 | 25,970 | Higher: Niort+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Niort+0.4 pt | 16.0% | 16.4% | Higher: Niort+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bressuire+1% | €30,692 | €30,378 | Higher: Bressuire+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Niort+7.8 pts | 42% | 50% | More taxpaying households: Niort+7.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bressuire+0.7 pt | 77.9% | 77.2% | Higher: Bressuire+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Niort+0.4 pt | 11.1% | 11.5% | Higher: Niort+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Emmanuelle Ménard | Jérôme Baloge | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Niort+5.5 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Niort+5.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Niort+6% | 71.8151 in total | 76.0469 in total | More shops per capita: Niort+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+4% | 20.042 in total | 20.8128 in total | More per capita: Niort+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+64% | 19.541 in total | 31.9197 in total | More per capita: Niort+64% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bressuire+59% | 39.082 in total | 24.5151 in total | More per capita: Bressuire+59% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bressuire+68% | 5.712 in total | 3.421 in total | More per capita: Bressuire+68% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort2.2 times as high | 1.43 in total | 3.119 in total | More per capita: Niort2.2 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 | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Niort+3% | 3.8 | 3.9 | Better access: Niort+3% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+9% | 9.019 in total | 9.961 in total | More per capita: Niort+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort2.5 times as high | 10.522 in total | 26.4163 in total | More per capita: Niort2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+26% | 4.810 in total | 6.037 in total | More per capita: Niort+26% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+17% | 3.37 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Niort+17% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Niort+9 | 1 | 10 | More facilities: Niort+9 |
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 | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Niort+17 | 20 | 37 | More schools: Niort+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Niort+10 | 3 | 13 | More middle schools: Niort+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Niort+4 | 6 | 10 | More high schools: Niort+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Niort+15 | 0 | 15 | More facilities: Niort+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Niort2.5 times as high | 4.2 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Niort2.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Niort+99% | 4.3 | 8.5 | Higher rate: Niort+99% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Niort+34% | 3.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Niort+34% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Niort2.4 times as high | 0.7 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Niort2.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Niort+67% | 5.9 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Niort+67% |
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 | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Niort+0.8 °C | 12.0°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Niort+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,006 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bressuire+0.7% | 852 | 847 | Wetter: Bressuire+0.7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bressuire+5 days/year | 123 | 118 | More rainy days: Bressuire+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bressuire+4 days/year | 40 | 35 | More frost days: Bressuire+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Niort+3 days/year | 16 | 18 | More hot days: Niort+3 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 | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Niort+5 | 21 | 26 | More declarations: Niort+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Niort+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Niort+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bressuire2.6 times as high | 181 | 68.2 | Larger: Bressuire2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bressuire+160 m | 186 m | 26 m | Higher: Bressuire+160 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Rural town | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Deux-Sèvres (79) | Deux-Sèvres (79) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Bocage Bressuirais | Communauté d'agglomération du Niortais | |
| Urban unit | Bressuire | Niort | |
| Functional area | Bressuire | Niort |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bressuire vs Niort at a glance
| Criterion | Bressuire | Niort |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 21,034 | 61,675 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.3% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 116 | 904 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,594 | 1,923 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,480 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.43% | 49.39% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,130 | 25,970 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.2 | 10.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.0°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,006 |
| Area km² | 181 | 68.2 |
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FAQ
Bressuire vs Niort: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bressuire or Niort?
By population, Niort: 61,675 inhabitants versus 21,034 for Bressuire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Niort is the 95th largest city in France, Bressuire the 458th. By area, Bressuire is the larger (181 km²).
How far is Bressuire from Niort?
Bressuire and Niort are 60 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Deux-Sèvres).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bressuire or Niort?
To buy an apartment, Niort is more expensive: €1,923 per m² (median price), versus €1,594 in Bressuire (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bressuire or Niort?
In Niort, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,970 a year, versus €24,130 in Bressuire (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bressuire and Niort in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Deux-Sèvres (79), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures