2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand vs Tours: 2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand has more inhabitants than Tours: 148,795 versus 141,746, or 5.0% more. Clermont-Ferrand covers a larger area (42.7 km² versus 34.7 km²), but Tours is more densely populated: 4,088 inhabitants per km² versus 3,487.
The median apartment price is higher in Tours: €2,892 per m² versus €2,143. The median standard of living is higher in Tours (€23,390 a year versus €22,640).
The two cities are 257 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
Tours
City in Indre-et-Loire
FIndre-et-Loire37Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 141,746 inhab.
- 27th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 34.7 km²
- Density
- 4,088 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clermont-FerrandTours
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clermont-Ferrand+5% | 148,795 | 141,746 | More populous: Clermont-Ferrand+5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Tours+2.3 pts | −0.3% | +2.0% | Stronger growth: Tours+2.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.1 pt | +3.5% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Clermont-Ferrand+0.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Tours+17% | 3,487 | 4,088 | Denser: Tours+17% |
| Under 15More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+0.3 pt | 14.4% | 14.0% | More young people: Clermont-Ferrand+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Tours+2.1 pts | 17.0% | 19.1% | More seniors: Tours+2.1 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 | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Tours+35% | 2,143 | 2,892 | More expensive: Tours+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Tours+36% | 2,489 | 3,391 | More expensive: Tours+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Tours+8% | 12.5 | 13.5 | More expensive: Tours+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Tours+12% | 11.5 | 12.8 | More expensive: Tours+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Tours+0.5 pt | 31.6% | 32.1% | More homeowners: Tours+0.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Tours+1.8 pt | 16.3% | 18.1% | More houses: Tours+1.8 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 28.1% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+1.9 pt | 5.6% | 3.8% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Tours+1.5 pt | 9.7% | 11.2% | More vacant homes: Tours+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+5.8 pts | 49.88% | 44.11% | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+5.8 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 | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Tours+3% | 22,640 | 23,390 | Higher: Tours+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+2.9 pts | 27.0% | 24.1% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+2.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Tours+4% | €25,966 | €26,965 | Higher: Tours+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Tours+1.1 pt | 44% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Tours+1.1 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Tours+3.6 pts | 68.5% | 72.0% | Higher: Tours+3.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt | 15.4% | 14.4% | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julien Bony | Emmanuel Denis | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Tours+0.5 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Tours+0.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+3% | 70.01,042 in total | 68.3968 in total | More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+4% | 19.1284 in total | 18.3260 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+15% | 50.5751 in total | 44.0623 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+23% | 17.7263 in total | 14.3203 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+23% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tours+17% | 1.726 in total | 2.029 in total | More per capita: Tours+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tours+14% | 3.045 in total | 3.549 in total | More per capita: Tours+14% |
| 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 | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Tours+19% | 4.1 | 4.9 | Better access: Tours+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tours+31% | 8.2122 in total | 10.7152 in total | More per capita: Tours+31% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+33% | 28.0416 in total | 21.1299 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+33% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+24% | 8.4125 in total | 6.896 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+24% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+3% | 3.552 in total | 3.448 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+6 | 16 | 10 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clermont-Ferrand+3 | 71 | 68 | More schools: Clermont-Ferrand+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Tours+8 | 16 | 24 | More middle schools: Tours+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Tours+1 | 23 | 24 | More high schools: Tours+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+7 | 43 | 36 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+33% | 6.9 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+33% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tours+8% | 15.9 | 17.2 | Higher rate: Tours+8% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tours+21% | 4.3 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Tours+21% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tours+8% | 1.6 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Tours+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+24% | 12.6 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+24% |
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 | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Tours+0.1 °C | 12.1°C | 12.2°C | Warmer: Tours+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+4% | 1,958 | 1,885 | Sunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Tours+20% | 563 | 678 | Wetter: Tours+20% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Tours+22 days/year | 87 | 109 | More rainy days: Tours+22 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+19 days/year | 56 | 36 | More frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+19 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+8 days/year | 22 | 14 | More hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+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 | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Tours+2 | 24 | 26 | More declarations: Tours+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clermont-Ferrand+23% | 42.7 | 34.7 | Larger: Clermont-Ferrand+23% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+356 m | 404 m | 49 m | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+356 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | Indre-et-Loire (37) | |
| Intercommunality | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | Tours Métropole Val de Loire | |
| Urban unit | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours | |
| Functional area | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Clermont-Ferrand vs Tours at a glance
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 148,795 | 141,746 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.5% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,487 | 4,088 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,143 | 2,892 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,489 | 3,391 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.88% | 44.11% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,640 | 23,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 14.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,958 | 1,885 |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 34.7 |
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FAQ
Clermont-Ferrand vs Tours: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clermont-Ferrand or Tours?
By population, Clermont-Ferrand: 148,795 inhabitants versus 141,746 for Tours (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clermont-Ferrand is the 25th largest city in France, Tours the 27th. By area, Clermont-Ferrand is also the larger (42.7 km²).
How far is Clermont-Ferrand from Tours?
Clermont-Ferrand and Tours are 257 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Clermont-Ferrand or Tours?
To buy an apartment, Tours is more expensive: €2,892 per m² (median price), versus €2,143 in Clermont-Ferrand (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clermont-Ferrand or Tours?
In Tours, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,390 a year, versus €22,640 in Clermont-Ferrand (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Clermont-Ferrand or Tours?
Clermont-Ferrand: 1,958 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,885 in Tours (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures