2026 comparison
Cholet vs Rezé: 2026 comparison
Cholet has more inhabitants than Rezé: 56,363 versus 44,286, or 27% more. Cholet covers a larger area (87.5 km² versus 13.8 km²), but Rezé is more densely populated: 3,214 inhabitants per km² versus 644.
The median apartment price is higher in Rezé: €2,734 per m² versus €2,001. The median standard of living is higher in Rezé (€26,580 a year versus €25,020).
The two cities are 54 km apart as the crow flies.
Cholet
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 56,363 inhab.
- 112th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 87.5 km²
- Density
- 644 per km²
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Rezé
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 44,286 inhab.
- 170th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.8 km²
- Density
- 3,214 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CholetRezé
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cholet+27% | 56,363 | 44,286 | More populous: Cholet+27% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rezé+2.4 pts | +0.4% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Rezé+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rezé+9.1 pts | +1.0% | +10.1% | Stronger growth: Rezé+9.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rezé5.0 times as high | 644 | 3,214 | Denser: Rezé5.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rezé+0.5 pt | 16.8% | 17.4% | More young people: Rezé+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cholet+4.5 pts | 23.0% | 18.5% | More seniors: Cholet+4.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rezé+0.01 | 2.03 | 2.04 | Larger households: Rezé+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+37% | 2,001 | 2,734 | More expensive: Rezé+37% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+67% | 2,141 | 3,584 | More expensive: Rezé+67% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rezé+14% | 11.7 | 13.4 | More expensive: Rezé+14% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rezé+26% | 9.8 | 12.4 | More expensive: Rezé+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rezé+2.2 pts | 55.9% | 58.1% | More homeowners: Rezé+2.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cholet+12 pts | 58.7% | 46.6% | More houses: Cholet+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rezé+2.4 pts | 22.7% | 25.0% | More social housing: Rezé+2.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cholet+0.1 pt | 2.1% | 2.0% | More second homes: Cholet+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cholet+0.4 pt | 5.9% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Cholet+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rezé+5.3 pts | 51.04% | 56.32% | Higher rate: Rezé+5.3 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 | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rezé+6% | 25,020 | 26,580 | Higher: Rezé+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cholet+1.7 pt | 15.8% | 14.1% | Higher: Cholet+1.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cholet+2% | €30,684 | €30,094 | Higher: Cholet+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rezé+5.3 pts | 45% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Rezé+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rezé+2.4 pts | 76.6% | 79.0% | Higher: Rezé+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cholet+3.0 pts | 12.2% | 9.2% | Higher: Cholet+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Isabelle Leroy | Agnès Bourgeais | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rezé+0.9 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Rezé+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cholet+51% | 83.0468 in total | 54.9243 in total | More shops per capita: Cholet+51% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+38% | 20.2114 in total | 14.765 in total | More per capita: Cholet+38% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+54% | 28.9163 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: Cholet+54% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+40% | 26.3148 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: Cholet+40% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.2 times as high | 2.514 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.5 times as high | 2.816 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.5 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 | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rezé+46% | 3.8 | 5.5 | Better access: Rezé+46% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé3.0 times as high | 6.034 in total | 18.381 in total | More per capita: Rezé3.0 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet3.0 times as high | 19.5110 in total | 6.529 in total | More per capita: Cholet3.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+16% | 7.844 in total | 9.040 in total | More per capita: Rezé+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+14% | 2.816 in total | 2.511 in total | More per capita: Cholet+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cholet+6 | 9 | 3 | More facilities: Cholet+6 |
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 | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cholet+14 | 34 | 20 | More schools: Cholet+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cholet+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: Cholet+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cholet+9 | 13 | 4 | More high schools: Cholet+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cholet+3 | 9 | 6 | More facilities: Cholet+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rezé+61% | 4.4 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Rezé+61% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+44% | 6.3 | 9.1 | Higher rate: Rezé+44% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cholet+20% | 3.3 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Cholet+20% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé2.8 times as high | 1.3 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Rezé2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cholet+2% | 9.1 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Cholet+2% |
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 | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rezé+0.4 °C | 12.3°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Rezé+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,873 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Rezé+6% | 773 | 820 | Wetter: Rezé+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Rezé+5 days/year | 115 | 120 | More rainy days: Rezé+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cholet+5 days/year | 34 | 29 | More frost days: Cholet+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rezé+0 days/year | 11 | 12 | More hot days: Rezé+0 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 | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cholet+4 | 16 | 12 | More declarations: Cholet+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rezé+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rezé+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cholet6.3 times as high | 87.5 | 13.8 | Larger: Cholet6.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cholet+69 m | 80 m | 11 m | Higher: Cholet+69 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cholet Agglomération | Nantes Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Cholet | Nantes | |
| Functional area | Cholet | Nantes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cholet vs Rezé at a glance
| Criterion | Cholet | Rezé |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 56,363 | 44,286 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.0% | +10.1% |
| Density per km² | 644 | 3,214 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,001 | 2,734 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,141 | 3,584 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.04% | 56.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,020 | 26,580 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 87.5 | 13.8 |
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FAQ
Cholet vs Rezé: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cholet or Rezé?
By population, Cholet: 56,363 inhabitants versus 44,286 for Rezé (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cholet is the 112th largest city in France, Rezé the 170th. By area, Cholet is also the larger (87.5 km²).
How far is Cholet from Rezé?
Cholet and Rezé are 54 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cholet or Rezé?
To buy an apartment, Rezé is more expensive: €2,734 per m² (median price), versus €2,001 in Cholet (+37%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cholet or Rezé?
In Rezé, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,580 a year, versus €25,020 in Cholet (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cholet and Rezé in the same department?
No: Cholet is in Maine-et-Loire (49), and Rezé in Loire-Atlantique (44), both in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures