2026 comparison
Compiègne vs Nogent-sur-Oise: 2026 comparison
Compiègne has more inhabitants than Nogent-sur-Oise: 41,774 versus 22,177, or 88% more. Compiègne covers a larger area (53.1 km² versus 7.5 km²), but Nogent-sur-Oise is more densely populated: 2,973 inhabitants per km² versus 787.
The median apartment price is higher in Compiègne: €2,388 per m² versus €1,471. The median standard of living is higher in Compiègne (€23,310 a year versus €19,370).
The two cities are 31 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Compiègne
City in Oise
- Population
- 41,774 inhab.
- 188th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 53.1 km²
- Density
- 787 per km²
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Nogent-sur-Oise
City in Oise
- Population
- 22,177 inhab.
- 424th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.5 km²
- Density
- 2,973 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CompiègneNogent-sur-Oise
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Compiègne+88% | 41,774 | 22,177 | More populous: Compiègne+88% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nogent-sur-Oise+7.4 pts | +0.5% | +7.9% | Stronger growth: Nogent-sur-Oise+7.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nogent-sur-Oise+16 pts | +0.8% | +16.8% | Stronger growth: Nogent-sur-Oise+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nogent-sur-Oise3.8 times as high | 787 | 2,973 | Denser: Nogent-sur-Oise3.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Nogent-sur-Oise+6.9 pts | 17.2% | 24.1% | More young people: Nogent-sur-Oise+6.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Compiègne+4.9 pts | 19.1% | 14.2% | More seniors: Compiègne+4.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Nogent-sur-Oise+0.64 | 1.99 | 2.63 | Larger households: Nogent-sur-Oise+0.64 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Compiègne+62% | 2,388 | 1,471 | More expensive: Compiègne+62% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Compiègne+36% | 3,000 | 2,212 | More expensive: Compiègne+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Compiègne+3% | 14.7 | 14.3 | More expensive: Compiègne+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Compiègne+17% | 13.4 | 11.5 | More expensive: Compiègne+17% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Nogent-sur-Oise+4.1 pts | 34.4% | 38.5% | More homeowners: Nogent-sur-Oise+4.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nogent-sur-Oise+16 pts | 21.7% | 38.0% | More houses: Nogent-sur-Oise+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nogent-sur-Oise+8.3 pts | 42.0% | 50.3% | More social housing: Nogent-sur-Oise+8.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Compiègne+1.5 pt | 2.2% | 0.7% | More second homes: Compiègne+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Compiègne+3.6 pts | 9.1% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Compiègne+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+17 pts | 49.47% | 66.93% | Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+17 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 | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Compiègne+20% | 23,310 | 19,370 | Higher: Compiègne+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nogent-sur-Oise+8.2 pts | 24.4% | 32.6% | Higher: Nogent-sur-Oise+8.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Compiègne+45% | €31,569 | €21,736 | Higher: Compiègne+45% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Compiègne+12 pts | 43% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Compiègne+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Compiègne+2.3 pts | 68.5% | 66.2% | Higher: Compiègne+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nogent-sur-Oise+3.0 pts | 15.7% | 18.7% | Higher: Nogent-sur-Oise+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Marini | Badia Zrari | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Compiègne+3.5 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Compiègne+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Compiègne2.3 times as high | 77.8325 in total | 33.474 in total | More shops per capita: Compiègne2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne2.4 times as high | 22.795 in total | 9.521 in total | More per capita: Compiègne2.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+80% | 38.1159 in total | 21.247 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+80% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Oise+57% | 14.460 in total | 22.550 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Oise+57% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne6.4 times as high | 2.912 in total | 0.51 in total | More per capita: Compiègne6.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne+2.9 | 2.912 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Compiègne+2.9 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Compiègne+31% | 3.6 | 2.7 | Better access: Compiègne+31% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne5.2 times as high | 14.159 in total | 2.76 in total | More per capita: Compiègne5.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne5.2 times as high | 30.4127 in total | 5.913 in total | More per capita: Compiègne5.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Compiègne5.0 times as high | 9.138 in total | 1.84 in total | More per capita: Compiègne5.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Oise+3% | 2.611 in total | 2.76 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Oise+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Compiègne+7 | 7 | 0 | More facilities: Compiègne+7 |
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 | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Compiègne+17 | 30 | 13 | More schools: Compiègne+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Compiègne+6 | 9 | 3 | More middle schools: Compiègne+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Compiègne+9 | 11 | 2 | More high schools: Compiègne+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Compiègne+4 | 5 | 1 | More facilities: Compiègne+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+84% | 2.4 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+84% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Compiègne+55% | 10.0 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Compiègne+55% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Compiègne+7% | 3.2 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Compiègne+7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+56% | 1.5 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Oise+56% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Compiègne+60% | 10.0 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Compiègne+60% |
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 | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 11.2°C | 11.2°C | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nogent-sur-Oise+5% | 634 | 662 | Wetter: Nogent-sur-Oise+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nogent-sur-Oise+5 days/year | 113 | 118 | More rainy days: Nogent-sur-Oise+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nogent-sur-Oise+7 days/year | 44 | 51 | More frost days: Nogent-sur-Oise+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Nogent-sur-Oise+1 days/year | 9 | 10 | More hot days: Nogent-sur-Oise+1 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 | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Compiègne+3 | 12 | 9 | More declarations: Compiègne+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Compiègne7.1 times as high | 53.1 | 7.46 | Larger: Compiègne7.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Compiègne+7 m | 42 m | 35 m | Higher: Compiègne+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Oise (60) | Oise (60) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région de Compiègne et de la Basse Automne | Communauté d'agglomération Creil Sud Oise | |
| Urban unit | Compiègne | Creil | |
| Functional area | Compiègne | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Compiègne vs Nogent-sur-Oise at a glance
| Criterion | Compiègne | Nogent-sur-Oise |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,774 | 22,177 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.8% | +16.8% |
| Density per km² | 787 | 2,973 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,388 | 1,471 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,000 | 2,212 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.47% | 66.93% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,310 | 19,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.7% | 18.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.4 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 11.2°C |
| Area km² | 53.1 | 7.46 |
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FAQ
Compiègne vs Nogent-sur-Oise: your questions
Which is the larger city, Compiègne or Nogent-sur-Oise?
By population, Compiègne: 41,774 inhabitants versus 22,177 for Nogent-sur-Oise (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Compiègne is the 188th largest city in France, Nogent-sur-Oise the 424th. By area, Compiègne is also the larger (53.1 km²).
How far is Compiègne from Nogent-sur-Oise?
Compiègne and Nogent-sur-Oise are 31 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Compiègne or Nogent-sur-Oise?
To buy an apartment, Compiègne is more expensive: €2,388 per m² (median price), versus €1,471 in Nogent-sur-Oise (+62%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Compiègne or Nogent-sur-Oise?
In Compiègne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,310 a year, versus €19,370 in Nogent-sur-Oise (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Compiègne and Nogent-sur-Oise in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Oise (60), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures