2026 comparison
Colomiers vs Muret: 2026 comparison
Colomiers has more inhabitants than Muret: 41,337 versus 26,618, or 55% more. Muret covers a larger area (57.8 km² versus 20.8 km²), but Colomiers is more densely populated: 1,984 inhabitants per km² versus 460.
The median apartment price is higher in Colomiers: €2,591 per m² versus €2,131. The median standard of living is higher in Colomiers (€26,390 a year versus €25,050).
The two cities are 19 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Toulouse).
Colomiers
City in Haute-Garonne
- Population
- 41,337 inhab.
- 193rd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 20.8 km²
- Density
- 1,984 per km²
Muret
City in Haute-Garonne
- Population
- 26,618 inhab.
- 344th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 57.8 km²
- Density
- 460 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ColomiersMuret
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colomiers+55% | 41,337 | 26,618 | More populous: Colomiers+55% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Muret+0.5 pt | +4.6% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Muret+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Colomiers+1.3 pt | +6.7% | +5.5% | Stronger growth: Colomiers+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Colomiers4.3 times as high | 1,984 | 460 | Denser: Colomiers4.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Colomiers+2.2 pts | 18.8% | 16.6% | More young people: Colomiers+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Muret+4.7 pts | 16.4% | 21.1% | More seniors: Muret+4.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Colomiers+0.04 | 2.15 | 2.11 | Larger households: Colomiers+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Colomiers+22% | 2,591 | 2,131 | More expensive: Colomiers+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Colomiers+18% | 3,134 | 2,667 | More expensive: Colomiers+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colomiers+14% | 13.1 | 11.5 | More expensive: Colomiers+14% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colomiers+2% | 12.1 | 11.9 | More expensive: Colomiers+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Muret+3.7 pts | 48.0% | 51.7% | More homeowners: Muret+3.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Muret+10 pts | 41.6% | 52.0% | More houses: Muret+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colomiers+2.0 pts | 27.3% | 25.3% | More social housing: Colomiers+2.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Muret+0.2 pt | 1.6% | 1.7% | More second homes: Muret+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Muret+6.3 pts | 1.1% | 7.4% | More vacant homes: Muret+6.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colomiers+4.9 pts | 56.07% | 51.17% | Higher rate: Colomiers+4.9 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 | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Colomiers+5% | 26,390 | 25,050 | Higher: Colomiers+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Muret+0.6 pt | 18.1% | 18.7% | Higher: Muret+0.6 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Colomiers+15% | €32,629 | €28,480 | Higher: Colomiers+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Colomiers+7.0 pts | 52% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Colomiers+7.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Colomiers+3.9 pts | 76.7% | 72.8% | Higher: Colomiers+3.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Muret+0.8 pt | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher: Muret+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Karine Traval-Michelet | André Mandement | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Colomiers+1.2 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Colomiers+1.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Muret+37% | 44.0182 in total | 60.5161 in total | More shops per capita: Muret+37% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+52% | 12.652 in total | 19.251 in total | More per capita: Muret+52% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+25% | 27.6114 in total | 34.692 in total | More per capita: Muret+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+51% | 17.472 in total | 26.370 in total | More per capita: Muret+51% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colomiers+7% | 1.25 in total | 1.13 in total | More per capita: Colomiers+7% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+4% | 0.73 in total | 0.82 in total | More per capita: Muret+4% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colomiers+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Colomiers+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Muret+21% | 4.7 | 5.7 | Better access: Muret+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+9% | 12.150 in total | 13.135 in total | More per capita: Muret+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret5.4 times as high | 11.146 in total | 60.1160 in total | More per capita: Muret5.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+85% | 7.531 in total | 13.937 in total | More per capita: Muret+85% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Muret+27% | 2.711 in total | 3.49 in total | More per capita: Muret+27% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Muret+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Muret+2 |
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 | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colomiers+2 | 17 | 15 | More schools: Colomiers+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colomiers+4 | 8 | 4 | More middle schools: Colomiers+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colomiers+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Colomiers+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colomiers+6% | 7.9 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Colomiers+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colomiers+12% | 9.2 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Colomiers+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colomiers+6% | 3.7 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Colomiers+6% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Muret+43% | 1.9 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Muret+43% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colomiers+5% | 9.2 | 8.7 | Higher rate: Colomiers+5% |
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 | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Colomiers+0.6 °C | 14.2°C | 13.6°C | Warmer: Colomiers+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,075 | 2,075 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Colomiers+1% | 627 | 620 | Wetter: Colomiers+1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Colomiers+1 days/year | 96 | 95 | More rainy days: Colomiers+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Muret+13 days/year | 27 | 39 | More frost days: Muret+13 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 33 | 33 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Muret+9 | 22 | 31 | More declarations: Muret+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Muret2.8 times as high | 20.8 | 57.8 | Larger: Muret2.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colomiers+17 m | 181 m | 164 m | Higher: Colomiers+17 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Haute-Garonne (31) | Haute-Garonne (31) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Toulouse Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Le Muretain Agglo | |
| Urban unitSame | Toulouse | Toulouse | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Toulouse | Toulouse | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Colomiers vs Muret at a glance
| Criterion | Colomiers | Muret |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,337 | 26,618 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.7% | +5.5% |
| Density per km² | 1,984 | 460 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,591 | 2,131 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,134 | 2,667 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.1 | 11.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.07% | 51.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,390 | 25,050 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.8% | 13.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C | 13.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,075 | 2,075 |
| Area km² | 20.8 | 57.8 |
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FAQ
Colomiers vs Muret: your questions
Which is the larger city, Colomiers or Muret?
By population, Colomiers: 41,337 inhabitants versus 26,618 for Muret (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colomiers is the 193rd largest city in France, Muret the 344th. By area, Muret is the larger (57.8 km²).
How far is Colomiers from Muret?
Colomiers and Muret are 19 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haute-Garonne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Colomiers or Muret?
To buy an apartment, Colomiers is more expensive: €2,591 per m² (median price), versus €2,131 in Muret (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colomiers or Muret?
In Colomiers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,390 a year, versus €25,050 in Muret (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Colomiers and Muret in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haute-Garonne (31), in the Occitanie region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures