2026 comparison
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: 2026 comparison
Caluire-et-Cuire has more inhabitants than Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: 44,139 versus 23,514, or 88% more. Caluire-et-Cuire is both larger (10.5 km² versus 7.8 km²) and more densely populated (4,224 inhabitants per km² versus 3,018).
The median apartment price is higher in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: €4,302 per m² versus €4,056. The median standard of living is higher in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (€32,750 a year versus €30,790).
The two cities are 8.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lyon).
Caluire-et-Cuire
City in Rhône
- Population
- 44,139 inhab.
- 172nd in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 10.5 km²
- Density
- 4,224 per km²
Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
City in Rhône
- Population
- 23,514 inhab.
- 393rd in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 3,018 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Caluire-et-CuireTassin-la-Demi-Lune
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Caluire-et-Cuire+88% | 44,139 | 23,514 | More populous: Caluire-et-Cuire+88% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.8 pt | +1.8% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+7.6 pts | +2.4% | +9.9% | Stronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+7.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+40% | 4,224 | 3,018 | Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+40% |
| Under 15More young people: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.2 pt | 16.7% | 17.9% | More young people: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.4 pts | 22.7% | 20.4% | More seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.05 | 2.05 | 2.10 | Larger households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% | 4,056 | 4,302 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+6% | 6,410 | 6,048 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1% | 15.9 | 16.1 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+2% | 16.8 | 16.4 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.0 pt | 55.4% | 54.4% | More homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.0 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+4.1 pts | 14.6% | 18.7% | More houses: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+4.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Caluire-et-Cuire+4.7 pts | 21.4% | 16.7% | More social housing: Caluire-et-Cuire+4.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.2 pt | 2.1% | 3.3% | More second homes: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.3 pts | 7.4% | 5.1% | More vacant homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+7.1 pts | 37.24% | 30.19% | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+7.1 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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% | 30,790 | 32,750 | Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+3.2 pts | 12.8% | 9.6% | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+3.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+1% | €50,156 | €49,642 | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+4.4 pts | 60% | 64% | More taxpaying households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+4.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.2 pt | 79.6% | 78.4% | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.9 pt | 8.9% | 9.8% | Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bastien Joint | Pascal Charmot | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3.2 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+48% | 39.2173 in total | 57.8136 in total | More shops per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+48% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+24% | 12.756 in total | 15.737 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+24% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+0.9% | 20.289 in total | 20.047 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+0.9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+76% | 7.232 in total | 12.830 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+76% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+33% | 1.15 in total | 0.92 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+33% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+88% | 0.94 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+88% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% | 4.5 | 4.8 | Better access: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+11% | 10.446 in total | 9.422 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+11% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire3.1 times as high | 55.7246 in total | 17.942 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire3.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+61% | 6.328 in total | 10.224 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+61% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+33% | 3.415 in total | 2.66 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 |
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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+11 | 22 | 11 | More schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+3 | 5 | 2 | More middle schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 | 3 | 1 | More high schools: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Caluire-et-Cuire+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+8% | 7.3 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+8% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+45% | 9.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+45% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+3% | 2.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+27% | 2.2 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+11% | 9.0 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+11% |
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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Caluire-et-Cuire+0.2 °C | 13.0°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Caluire-et-Cuire+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,050 | 2,050 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Caluire-et-Cuire+5% | 821 | 783 | Wetter: Caluire-et-Cuire+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 days/year | 103 | 100 | More rainy days: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1 days/year | 42 | 44 | More frost days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2 days/year | 31 | 33 | More hot days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+8 | 11 | 19 | More declarations: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Caluire-et-Cuire+2 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Caluire-et-Cuire+34% | 10.5 | 7.79 | Larger: Caluire-et-Cuire+34% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+14 m | 234 m | 220 m | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+14 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Rhône (69) | Rhône (69) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole de Lyon | Métropole de Lyon | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune at a glance
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,139 | 23,514 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.4% | +9.9% |
| Density per km² | 4,224 | 3,018 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,056 | 4,302 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,410 | 6,048 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.24% | 30.19% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 30,790 | 32,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.9% | 9.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 10.5 | 7.79 |
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FAQ
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: your questions
Which is the larger city, Caluire-et-Cuire or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
By population, Caluire-et-Cuire: 44,139 inhabitants versus 23,514 for Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Caluire-et-Cuire is the 172nd largest city in France, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune the 393rd. By area, Caluire-et-Cuire is also the larger (10.5 km²).
How far is Caluire-et-Cuire from Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
Caluire-et-Cuire and Tassin-la-Demi-Lune are 8.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Caluire-et-Cuire or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
To buy an apartment, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune is more expensive: €4,302 per m² (median price), versus €4,056 in Caluire-et-Cuire (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Caluire-et-Cuire or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
In Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,750 a year, versus €30,790 in Caluire-et-Cuire (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Caluire-et-Cuire and Tassin-la-Demi-Lune in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Rhône (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures