2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand vs Cournon-d'Auvergne: 2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand has more inhabitants than Cournon-d'Auvergne: 148,795 versus 20,341, or 7.3 times as many. Clermont-Ferrand is both larger (42.7 km² versus 18.6 km²) and more densely populated (3,487 inhabitants per km² versus 1,095).
The median apartment price is higher in Cournon-d'Auvergne: €2,191 per m² versus €2,143. The median standard of living is higher in Cournon-d'Auvergne (€26,840 a year versus €22,640).
The two cities are 7.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Clermont-Ferrand).
Clermont-Ferrand
City in Puy-de-Dôme
FPuy-de-Dôme63Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 148,795 inhab.
- 25th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,487 per km²
Cournon-d'Auvergne
City in Puy-de-Dôme
FPuy-de-Dôme63Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 20,341 inhab.
- 485th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 18.6 km²
- Density
- 1,095 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clermont-FerrandCournon-d'Auvergne
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clermont-Ferrand7.3 times as high | 148,795 | 20,341 | More populous: Clermont-Ferrand7.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt | −0.3% | −1.0% | Smaller decline: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.0 pt | +3.5% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Clermont-Ferrand3.2 times as high | 3,487 | 1,095 | Denser: Clermont-Ferrand3.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cournon-d'Auvergne+1.6 pt | 14.4% | 15.9% | More young people: Cournon-d'Auvergne+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9.9 pts | 17.0% | 26.8% | More seniors: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cournon-d'Auvergne+0.30 | 1.76 | 2.06 | Larger households: Cournon-d'Auvergne+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cournon-d'Auvergne+2% | 2,143 | 2,191 | More expensive: Cournon-d'Auvergne+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+4% | 2,489 | 2,393 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9% | 12.5 | 13.6 | More expensive: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+3% | 11.5 | 11.2 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cournon-d'Auvergne+34 pts | 31.6% | 65.4% | More homeowners: Cournon-d'Auvergne+34 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cournon-d'Auvergne+46 pts | 16.3% | 61.8% | More houses: Cournon-d'Auvergne+46 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts | 5.6% | 1.4% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.7 pts | 9.7% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+1.7 pt | 49.88% | 51.60% | Higher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+1.7 pt |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+19% | 22,640 | 26,840 | Higher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+14 pts | 27.0% | 13.0% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+22% | €25,966 | €31,749 | Higher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9.0 pts | 44% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Cournon-d'Auvergne+9.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+7.3 pts | 68.5% | 75.8% | Higher: Cournon-d'Auvergne+7.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+5.7 pts | 15.4% | 9.7% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+5.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julien Bony | Yanik Prière | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | UDI | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+29% | 70.01,042 in total | 54.1110 in total | More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+29% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+55% | 19.1284 in total | 12.325 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+55% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.7 times as high | 50.5751 in total | 18.738 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+8% | 17.7263 in total | 19.239 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+69% | 1.726 in total | 2.96 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+69% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand3.1 times as high | 3.045 in total | 1.02 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand3.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Clermont-Ferrand+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Clermont-Ferrand+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cournon-d'Auvergne+11% | 4.1 | 4.6 | Better access: Cournon-d'Auvergne+11% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+14% | 8.2122 in total | 9.319 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+14% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+23% | 28.0416 in total | 34.470 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+23% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+70% | 8.4125 in total | 14.329 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+70% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+13% | 3.552 in total | 3.98 in total | More per capita: Cournon-d'Auvergne+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+16 | 16 | 0 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+16 |
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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clermont-Ferrand+63 | 71 | 8 | More schools: Clermont-Ferrand+63 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+13 | 16 | 3 | More middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+22 | 23 | 1 | More high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+22 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+43 | 43 | 0 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+43 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+49% | 6.9 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+49% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand3.9 times as high | 15.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand3.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand2.3 times as high | 4.3 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+29% | 1.6 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Cournon-d'Auvergne+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+73% | 12.6 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+73% |
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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+6 | 24 | 18 | More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cournon-d'Auvergne+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Cournon-d'Auvergne+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.3 times as high | 42.7 | 18.6 | Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationTie | 404 m | 404 m | Tie |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Clermont-Ferrand | Clermont-Ferrand | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Clermont-Ferrand | Clermont-Ferrand | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Clermont-Ferrand vs Cournon-d'Auvergne at a glance
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Cournon-d'Auvergne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 148,795 | 20,341 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.5% | +3.4% |
| Density per km² | 3,487 | 1,095 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,143 | 2,191 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,489 | 2,393 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.88% | 51.60% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,640 | 26,840 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 10.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,958 | 1,958 |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 18.6 |
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FAQ
Clermont-Ferrand vs Cournon-d'Auvergne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clermont-Ferrand or Cournon-d'Auvergne?
By population, Clermont-Ferrand: 148,795 inhabitants versus 20,341 for Cournon-d'Auvergne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clermont-Ferrand is the 25th largest city in France, Cournon-d'Auvergne the 485th. By area, Clermont-Ferrand is also the larger (42.7 km²).
How far is Clermont-Ferrand from Cournon-d'Auvergne?
Clermont-Ferrand and Cournon-d'Auvergne are 7.7 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Puy-de-Dôme).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Clermont-Ferrand or Cournon-d'Auvergne?
To buy an apartment, Cournon-d'Auvergne is more expensive: €2,191 per m² (median price), versus €2,143 in Clermont-Ferrand (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clermont-Ferrand or Cournon-d'Auvergne?
In Cournon-d'Auvergne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,840 a year, versus €22,640 in Clermont-Ferrand (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Clermont-Ferrand and Cournon-d'Auvergne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Puy-de-Dôme (63), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures