2026 comparison
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Vaulx-en-Velin: 2026 comparison
Vaulx-en-Velin has more inhabitants than Caluire-et-Cuire: 53,281 versus 44,139, or 21% more. Vaulx-en-Velin covers a larger area (21.0 km² versus 10.5 km²), but Caluire-et-Cuire is more densely populated: 4,224 inhabitants per km² versus 2,543.
The median apartment price is higher in Caluire-et-Cuire: €4,056 per m² versus €2,870. The median standard of living is higher in Caluire-et-Cuire (€30,790 a year versus €18,700).
The two cities are 6.3 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
Vaulx-en-Velin
City in Rhône
- Population
- 53,281 inhab.
- 122nd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 21.0 km²
- Density
- 2,543 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Caluire-et-CuireVaulx-en-Velin
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+21% | 44,139 | 53,281 | More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+21% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.7 pts | +1.8% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+18 pts | +2.4% | +20.4% | Stronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+18 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+66% | 4,224 | 2,543 | Denser: Caluire-et-Cuire+66% |
| Under 15More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+7.9 pts | 16.7% | 24.5% | More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+7.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+10 pts | 22.7% | 12.6% | More seniors: Caluire-et-Cuire+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.63 | 2.05 | 2.68 | Larger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.63 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+41% | 4,056 | 2,870 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+41% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+81% | 6,410 | 3,547 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+81% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+2% | 15.9 | 15.6 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+12% | 16.8 | 15.0 | More expensive: Caluire-et-Cuire+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+18 pts | 55.4% | 37.6% | More homeowners: Caluire-et-Cuire+18 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.7 pts | 14.6% | 17.2% | More houses: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vaulx-en-Velin+31 pts | 21.4% | 52.0% | More social housing: Vaulx-en-Velin+31 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.5 pt | 2.1% | 0.6% | More second homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.3 pt | 7.4% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Caluire-et-Cuire+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.4 pts | 37.24% | 39.59% | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+2.4 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 | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+65% | 30,790 | 18,700 | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+65% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vaulx-en-Velin+24 pts | 12.8% | 36.3% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+24 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire2.4 times as high | €50,156 | €20,680 | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire2.4 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Caluire-et-Cuire+29 pts | 60% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Caluire-et-Cuire+29 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+13 pts | 79.6% | 67.0% | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+13 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+9.8 pts | 8.9% | 18.7% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+9.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bastien Joint | Abdelkader Lahmar | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.4 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.4 pt |
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 | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+20% | 39.2173 in total | 47.1251 in total | More shops per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+20% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+38% | 12.756 in total | 17.593 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+38% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+38% | 20.289 in total | 27.8148 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+38% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin2.2 times as high | 7.232 in total | 15.884 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+66% | 1.15 in total | 1.910 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+66% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.4 times as high | 0.94 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Caluire-et-Cuire+15% | 4.5 | 3.9 | Better access: Caluire-et-Cuire+15% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+23% | 10.446 in total | 8.445 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+23% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire23 times as high | 55.7246 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire23 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.8 times as high | 6.328 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire2.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% | 3.415 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Caluire-et-Cuire+39% |
| 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 | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+12 | 22 | 34 | More schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+3 | 1 | 4 | More facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+85% | 7.3 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Caluire-et-Cuire+85% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+71% | 9.6 | 16.4 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+71% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.3 times as high | 2.3 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+89% | 2.2 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+89% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+20% | 9.0 | 10.8 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+20% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vaulx-en-Velin+2 | 11 | 13 | More declarations: Vaulx-en-Velin+2 |
| 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 | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vaulx-en-Velin2.0 times as high | 10.5 | 21.0 | Larger: Vaulx-en-Velin2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Caluire-et-Cuire+63 m | 234 m | 171 m | Higher: Caluire-et-Cuire+63 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 Vaulx-en-Velin at a glance
| Criterion | Caluire-et-Cuire | Vaulx-en-Velin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,139 | 53,281 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.4% | +20.4% |
| Density per km² | 4,224 | 2,543 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,056 | 2,870 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,410 | 3,547 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.24% | 39.59% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 30,790 | 18,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.3 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 10.5 | 21.0 |
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FAQ
Caluire-et-Cuire vs Vaulx-en-Velin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Caluire-et-Cuire or Vaulx-en-Velin?
By population, Vaulx-en-Velin: 53,281 inhabitants versus 44,139 for Caluire-et-Cuire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vaulx-en-Velin is the 122nd largest city in France, Caluire-et-Cuire the 172nd. By area, Vaulx-en-Velin is also the larger (21.0 km²).
How far is Caluire-et-Cuire from Vaulx-en-Velin?
Caluire-et-Cuire and Vaulx-en-Velin are 6.3 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 Vaulx-en-Velin?
To buy an apartment, Caluire-et-Cuire is more expensive: €4,056 per m² (median price), versus €2,870 in Vaulx-en-Velin (+41%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Caluire-et-Cuire or Vaulx-en-Velin?
In Caluire-et-Cuire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €30,790 a year, versus €18,700 in Vaulx-en-Velin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Caluire-et-Cuire and Vaulx-en-Velin 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