2026 comparison
Bruz vs Fougères: 2026 comparison
Fougères has more inhabitants than Bruz: 20,946 versus 20,113, or 4.1% more. Bruz covers a larger area (30.0 km² versus 10.5 km²), but Fougères is more densely populated: 2,002 inhabitants per km² versus 672.
The median apartment price is higher in Bruz: €3,125 per m² versus €1,740. The median standard of living is higher in Bruz (€28,230 a year versus €23,330).
The two cities are 55 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Bruz
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 20,113 inhab.
- 491st in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 30.0 km²
- Density
- 672 per km²
Fougères
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 20,946 inhab.
- 464th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 10.5 km²
- Density
- 2,002 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BruzFougères
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fougères+4% | 20,113 | 20,946 | More populous: Fougères+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bruz+7.4 pts | +6.3% | −1.1% | Stronger growth: Bruz+7.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bruz+16 pts | +16.8% | +0.7% | Stronger growth: Bruz+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fougères3.0 times as high | 672 | 2,002 | Denser: Fougères3.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Bruz+4.6 pts | 17.7% | 13.2% | More young people: Bruz+4.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fougères+11 pts | 15.7% | 26.8% | More seniors: Fougères+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bruz+0.30 | 2.08 | 1.78 | Larger households: Bruz+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bruz+80% | 3,125 | 1,740 | More expensive: Bruz+80% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bruz+67% | 3,169 | 1,901 | More expensive: Bruz+67% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bruz+20% | 12.7 | 10.6 | More expensive: Bruz+20% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bruz+20% | 11.1 | 9.2 | More expensive: Bruz+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bruz+10 pts | 52.4% | 42.4% | More homeowners: Bruz+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bruz+5.2 pts | 45.7% | 40.5% | More houses: Bruz+5.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fougères+11 pts | 20.5% | 31.4% | More social housing: Fougères+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bruz+2.7 pts | 4.7% | 2.0% | More second homes: Bruz+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fougères+4.5 pts | 4.3% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Fougères+4.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fougères+3.4 pts | 47.38% | 50.82% | Higher rate: Fougères+3.4 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 | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bruz+21% | 28,230 | 23,330 | Higher: Bruz+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fougères+8.0 pts | 11.0% | 19.0% | Higher: Fougères+8.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bruz+64% | €40,775 | €24,873 | Higher: Bruz+64% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bruz+15 pts | 55% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Bruz+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fougères+2.1 pts | 72.4% | 74.6% | Higher: Fougères+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fougères+4.3 pts | 9.3% | 13.5% | Higher: Fougères+4.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-René Houssin | Alice Lebret | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | 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 | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fougères2.1 times as high | 40.381 in total | 86.4181 in total | More shops per capita: Fougères2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères2.1 times as high | 12.425 in total | 25.854 in total | More per capita: Fougères2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+49% | 26.453 in total | 39.182 in total | More per capita: Fougères+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+99% | 14.429 in total | 28.660 in total | More per capita: Fougères+99% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+68% | 2.04 in total | 3.37 in total | More per capita: Fougères+68% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+20% | 2.04 in total | 2.45 in total | More per capita: Fougères+20% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bruz+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Bruz+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bruz2.3 times as high | 4.1 | 1.8 | Better access: Bruz2.3 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bruz+89% | 9.920 in total | 5.311 in total | More per capita: Bruz+89% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+53% | 26.854 in total | 41.186 in total | More per capita: Fougères+53% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+12% | 8.918 in total | 10.021 in total | More per capita: Fougères+12% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+44% | 3.06 in total | 4.39 in total | More per capita: Fougères+44% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fougères+4 | 1 | 5 | More facilities: Fougères+4 |
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 | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fougères+7 | 5 | 12 | More schools: Fougères+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fougères+2 | 3 | 5 | More middle schools: Fougères+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fougères+3 | 3 | 6 | More high schools: Fougères+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bruz+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Bruz+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bruz2.5 times as high | 6.7 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Bruz2.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bruz+18% | 6.9 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Bruz+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fougères+99% | 2.1 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Fougères+99% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fougères+10% | 1.9 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Fougères+10% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fougères2.5 times as high | 5.6 | 14.4 | Higher rate: Fougères2.5 times as high |
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 | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bruz+0.5 °C | 12.4°C | 11.9°C | Warmer: Bruz+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,762 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fougères+36% | 691 | 939 | Wetter: Fougères+36% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fougères+26 days/year | 115 | 140 | More rainy days: Fougères+26 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bruz+2 days/year | 30 | 28 | More frost days: Bruz+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bruz+4 days/year | 9 | 5 | More hot days: Bruz+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 | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bruz+6 | 14 | 8 | More declarations: Bruz+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bruz+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Bruz+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bruz2.9 times as high | 30.0 | 10.5 | Larger: Bruz2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fougères+89 m | 42 m | 131 m | Higher: Fougères+89 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Rennes Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Fougères Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Rennes | Fougères | |
| Functional area | Rennes | Fougères |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bruz vs Fougères at a glance
| Criterion | Bruz | Fougères |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 20,113 | 20,946 |
| Change over 10 years | +16.8% | +0.7% |
| Density per km² | 672 | 2,002 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,125 | 1,740 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,169 | 1,901 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.38% | 50.82% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,230 | 23,330 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 2.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,762 | — |
| Area km² | 30.0 | 10.5 |
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FAQ
Bruz vs Fougères: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bruz or Fougères?
By population, Fougères: 20,946 inhabitants versus 20,113 for Bruz (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fougères is the 464th largest city in France, Bruz the 491st. By area, Bruz is the larger (30.0 km²).
How far is Bruz from Fougères?
Bruz and Fougères are 55 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Ille-et-Vilaine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bruz or Fougères?
To buy an apartment, Bruz is more expensive: €3,125 per m² (median price), versus €1,740 in Fougères (+80%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bruz or Fougères?
In Bruz, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,230 a year, versus €23,330 in Fougères (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bruz and Fougères in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Ille-et-Vilaine (35), in the Brittany region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures