2026 comparison
Chartres vs Dreux: 2026 comparison
Chartres has more inhabitants than Dreux: 39,318 versus 32,045, or 23% more. Dreux covers a larger area (24.3 km² versus 16.9 km²), but Chartres is more densely populated: 2,333 inhabitants per km² versus 1,320.
The median apartment price is higher in Chartres: €2,466 per m² versus €1,453. The median standard of living is higher in Chartres (€25,220 a year versus €19,770).
The two cities are 35 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Chartres
City in Eure-et-Loir
FEure-et-Loir28Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 39,318 inhab.
- 203rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 16.9 km²
- Density
- 2,333 per km²
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Dreux
City in Eure-et-Loir
FEure-et-Loir28Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 32,045 inhab.
- 265th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 24.3 km²
- Density
- 1,320 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChartresDreux
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Chartres+23% | 39,318 | 32,045 | More populous: Chartres+23% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Dreux+3.1 pts | −0.3% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Dreux+3.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Dreux+1.9 pt | −1.3% | +0.5% | Stronger growth: Dreux+1.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Chartres+77% | 2,333 | 1,320 | Denser: Chartres+77% |
| Under 15More young people: Dreux+7.6 pts | 15.5% | 23.2% | More young people: Dreux+7.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chartres+5.9 pts | 23.2% | 17.3% | More seniors: Chartres+5.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Dreux+0.55 | 1.85 | 2.40 | Larger households: Dreux+0.55 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chartres+70% | 2,466 | 1,453 | More expensive: Chartres+70% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chartres+28% | 2,536 | 1,984 | More expensive: Chartres+28% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chartres+4% | 13.1 | 12.6 | More expensive: Chartres+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chartres+6% | 11.7 | 11.1 | More expensive: Chartres+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Dreux+0.7 pt | 40.9% | 41.6% | More homeowners: Dreux+0.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Dreux+14 pts | 27.7% | 41.9% | More houses: Dreux+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Dreux+9.4 pts | 30.0% | 39.5% | More social housing: Dreux+9.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chartres+2.5 pts | 4.0% | 1.5% | More second homes: Chartres+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chartres+1.9 pt | 10.9% | 9.1% | More vacant homes: Chartres+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chartres+6.1 pts | 56.10% | 49.96% | Higher rate: Chartres+6.1 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 | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chartres+28% | 25,220 | 19,770 | Higher: Chartres+28% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Dreux+12 pts | 18.7% | 31.1% | Higher: Dreux+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chartres+36% | €30,484 | €22,348 | Higher: Chartres+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chartres+17 pts | 50% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Chartres+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chartres+8.6 pts | 77.1% | 68.4% | Higher: Chartres+8.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Dreux+7.0 pts | 12.5% | 19.5% | Higher: Dreux+7.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ladislas Vergne | Abdel-Kader Guerza | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Dreux+2.1 pts | 94% | 96% | Better covered: Dreux+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chartres+4% | 82.4324 in total | 79.6255 in total | More shops per capita: Chartres+4% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dreux+4% | 21.484 in total | 22.271 in total | More per capita: Dreux+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres+13% | 47.8188 in total | 42.1135 in total | More per capita: Chartres+13% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dreux+67% | 19.677 in total | 32.8105 in total | More per capita: Dreux+67% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres+28% | 2.811 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Chartres+28% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres+47% | 4.618 in total | 3.110 in total | More per capita: Chartres+47% |
| 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 | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Chartres+10% | 2.5 | 2.3 | Better access: Chartres+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres2.9 times as high | 5.321 in total | 1.96 in total | More per capita: Chartres2.9 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres2.1 times as high | 20.982 in total | 10.032 in total | More per capita: Chartres2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres+19% | 10.441 in total | 8.728 in total | More per capita: Chartres+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chartres+9% | 3.112 in total | 2.89 in total | More per capita: Chartres+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Dreux+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Dreux+1 |
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 | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Dreux+1 | 22 | 23 | More schools: Dreux+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Dreux+1 | 7 | 8 | More middle schools: Dreux+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 8 | 8 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chartres+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Chartres+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Dreux2.0 times as high | 3.7 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Dreux2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chartres+72% | 12.1 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Chartres+72% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dreux+8% | 5.2 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Dreux+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chartres+13% | 1.6 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Chartres+13% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chartres+19% | 11.2 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Chartres+19% |
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 | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Chartres+0.3 °C | 11.4°C | 11.1°C | Warmer: Chartres+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,787 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chartres+6% | 606 | 572 | Wetter: Chartres+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Chartres+2 days/year | 109 | 106 | More rainy days: Chartres+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Dreux+4 days/year | 45 | 49 | More frost days: Dreux+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Dreux+1 days/year | 12 | 13 | More hot days: Dreux+1 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 | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Chartres+3 | 12 | 9 | More declarations: Chartres+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Dreux+3 | 1 | 4 | More plans: Dreux+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Dreux+44% | 16.9 | 24.3 | Larger: Dreux+44% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chartres+66 m | 154 m | 88 m | Higher: Chartres+66 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Eure-et-Loir (28) | Eure-et-Loir (28) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Chartres Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Agglo du Pays de Dreux | |
| Urban unit | Chartres | Dreux | |
| Functional area | Chartres | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Chartres vs Dreux at a glance
| Criterion | Chartres | Dreux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,318 | 32,045 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.3% | +0.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,333 | 1,320 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,466 | 1,453 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,536 | 1,984 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.10% | 49.96% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,220 | 19,770 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.5% | 19.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 7.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,787 | — |
| Area km² | 16.9 | 24.3 |
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FAQ
Chartres vs Dreux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chartres or Dreux?
By population, Chartres: 39,318 inhabitants versus 32,045 for Dreux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Chartres is the 203rd largest city in France, Dreux the 265th. By area, Dreux is the larger (24.3 km²).
How far is Chartres from Dreux?
Chartres and Dreux are 35 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Eure-et-Loir).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chartres or Dreux?
To buy an apartment, Chartres is more expensive: €2,466 per m² (median price), versus €1,453 in Dreux (+70%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chartres or Dreux?
In Chartres, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,220 a year, versus €19,770 in Dreux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chartres and Dreux in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Eure-et-Loir (28), in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures