2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand vs Roanne: 2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand has more inhabitants than Roanne: 148,795 versus 36,067, or 4.1 times as many. Clermont-Ferrand is both larger (42.7 km² versus 16.1 km²) and more densely populated (3,487 inhabitants per km² versus 2,237).
The median apartment price is higher in Clermont-Ferrand: €2,143 per m² versus €1,224. The median standard of living is higher in Clermont-Ferrand (€22,640 a year versus €21,580).
The two cities are 80 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Roanne
City in Loire
- Population
- 36,067 inhab.
- 235th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 16.1 km²
- Density
- 2,237 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clermont-FerrandRoanne
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clermont-Ferrand4.1 times as high | 148,795 | 36,067 | More populous: Clermont-Ferrand4.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Roanne+4.4 pts | −0.3% | +4.1% | Stronger growth: Roanne+4.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+3.7 pts | +3.5% | −0.3% | Stronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+3.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clermont-Ferrand+56% | 3,487 | 2,237 | Denser: Clermont-Ferrand+56% |
| Under 15More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt | 14.4% | 13.6% | More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Roanne+9.8 pts | 17.0% | 26.8% | More seniors: Roanne+9.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Clermont-Ferrand+0.03 | 1.76 | 1.73 | Larger households: Clermont-Ferrand+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+75% | 2,143 | 1,224 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+75% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+40% | 2,489 | 1,776 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+40% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+31% | 12.5 | 9.5 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+31% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+25% | 11.5 | 9.2 | More expensive: Clermont-Ferrand+25% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Roanne+7.0 pts | 31.6% | 38.5% | More homeowners: Roanne+7.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Roanne+4.8 pts | 16.3% | 21.1% | More houses: Roanne+4.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 31.2% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts | 5.6% | 3.1% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Roanne+2.0 pt | 9.7% | 11.6% | More vacant homes: Roanne+2.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+8.6 pts | 49.88% | 41.32% | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+8.6 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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+5% | 22,640 | 21,580 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt | 27.0% | 26.0% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+17% | €25,966 | €22,160 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+6.7 pts | 44% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+6.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Roanne+0.7 pt | 68.5% | 69.1% | Higher: Roanne+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Roanne+2.0 pts | 15.4% | 17.4% | Higher: Roanne+2.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julien Bony | Yves Nicolin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Roanne+2.1 pts | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Roanne+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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Roanne+40% | 70.01,042 in total | 97.9353 in total | More shops per capita: Roanne+40% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+34% | 19.1284 in total | 25.592 in total | More per capita: Roanne+34% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+32% | 50.5751 in total | 38.3138 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+32% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+21% | 17.7263 in total | 21.377 in total | More per capita: Roanne+21% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+27% | 1.726 in total | 2.28 in total | More per capita: Roanne+27% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.2 times as high | 3.045 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.2 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 | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Clermont-Ferrand+24% | 4.1 | 3.3 | Better access: Clermont-Ferrand+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+28% | 8.2122 in total | 10.538 in total | More per capita: Roanne+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+4% | 28.0416 in total | 29.1105 in total | More per capita: Roanne+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+42% | 8.4125 in total | 11.943 in total | More per capita: Roanne+42% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roanne+3% | 3.552 in total | 3.613 in total | More per capita: Roanne+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+11 | 16 | 5 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+11 |
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 | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clermont-Ferrand+55 | 71 | 16 | More schools: Clermont-Ferrand+55 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+9 | 16 | 7 | More middle schools: Clermont-Ferrand+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+13 | 23 | 10 | More high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+13 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+39 | 43 | 4 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+39 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clermont-Ferrand2.6 times as high | 6.9 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand2.6 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+44% | 15.9 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+44% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roanne+52% | 4.3 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Roanne+52% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+28% | 1.6 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+28% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roanne+13% | 12.6 | 14.2 | Higher rate: Roanne+13% |
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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Roanne+0.2 °C | 12.1°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Roanne+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,958 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Roanne+26% | 563 | 711 | Wetter: Roanne+26% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Roanne+20 days/year | 87 | 107 | More rainy days: Roanne+20 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Roanne+6 days/year | 56 | 61 | More frost days: Roanne+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Roanne+8 days/year | 22 | 30 | More hot days: Roanne+8 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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+9 | 24 | 15 | More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Clermont-Ferrand+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Clermont-Ferrand+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.6 times as high | 42.7 | 16.1 | Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+128 m | 404 m | 276 m | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+128 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | Loire (42) | |
| Intercommunality | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Roannais Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne | |
| Functional area | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Clermont-Ferrand vs Roanne at a glance
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Roanne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 148,795 | 36,067 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.5% | −0.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,487 | 2,237 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,143 | 1,224 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,489 | 1,776 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.5 | 9.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.88% | 41.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,640 | 21,580 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 2.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,958 | — |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 16.1 |
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FAQ
Clermont-Ferrand vs Roanne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clermont-Ferrand or Roanne?
By population, Clermont-Ferrand: 148,795 inhabitants versus 36,067 for Roanne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clermont-Ferrand is the 25th largest city in France, Roanne the 235th. By area, Clermont-Ferrand is also the larger (42.7 km²).
How far is Clermont-Ferrand from Roanne?
Clermont-Ferrand and Roanne are 80 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Clermont-Ferrand or Roanne?
To buy an apartment, Clermont-Ferrand is more expensive: €2,143 per m² (median price), versus €1,224 in Roanne (+75%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clermont-Ferrand or Roanne?
In Clermont-Ferrand, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,640 a year, versus €21,580 in Roanne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Clermont-Ferrand and Roanne in the same department?
No: Clermont-Ferrand is in Puy-de-Dôme (63), and Roanne in Loire (42), both in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures