2026 comparison
Évreux vs Vernon (27): 2026 comparison
Évreux has more inhabitants than Vernon: 50,601 versus 25,873, or 2.0 times as many. Vernon covers a larger area (34.9 km² versus 26.5 km²), but Évreux is more densely populated: 1,912 inhabitants per km² versus 741.
The median apartment price is higher in Vernon: €2,913 per m² versus €1,769. The median standard of living is higher in Vernon (€23,540 a year versus €20,290).
The two cities are 26 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Évreux
City in Eure
- Population
- 50,601 inhab.
- 136th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 26.5 km²
- Density
- 1,912 per km²
Vernon
City in Eure
- Population
- 25,873 inhab.
- 359th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 34.9 km²
- Density
- 741 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ÉvreuxVernon
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Évreux+96% | 50,601 | 25,873 | More populous: Évreux+96% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vernon+0.7 pt | +5.7% | +6.4% | Stronger growth: Vernon+0.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vernon+5.8 pts | −0.7% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Vernon+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Évreux2.6 times as high | 1,912 | 741 | Denser: Évreux2.6 times as high |
| Under 15Tie | 19.2% | 19.2% | Tie |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vernon+2.0 pts | 17.8% | 19.9% | More seniors: Vernon+2.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vernon+0.15 | 2.00 | 2.15 | Larger households: Vernon+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vernon+65% | 1,769 | 2,913 | More expensive: Vernon+65% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vernon+26% | 2,045 | 2,583 | More expensive: Vernon+26% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vernon+8% | 12.5 | 13.5 | More expensive: Vernon+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vernon+33% | 10.7 | 14.2 | More expensive: Vernon+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vernon+11 pts | 31.3% | 42.7% | More homeowners: Vernon+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vernon+12 pts | 29.1% | 41.4% | More houses: Vernon+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Évreux+13 pts | 48.1% | 34.7% | More social housing: Évreux+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Évreux+0.2 pt | 1.7% | 1.5% | More second homes: Évreux+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vernon+1.3 pt | 9.5% | 10.7% | More vacant homes: Vernon+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Évreux+3.7 pts | 59.68% | 56.03% | Higher rate: Évreux+3.7 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 | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vernon+16% | 20,290 | 23,540 | Higher: Vernon+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Évreux+7.5 pts | 31.0% | 23.5% | Higher: Évreux+7.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vernon+29% | €22,200 | €28,729 | Higher: Vernon+29% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vernon+8.7 pts | 36% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Vernon+8.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vernon+3.2 pts | 70.6% | 73.8% | Higher: Vernon+3.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Évreux+4.9 pts | 20.1% | 15.2% | Higher: Évreux+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Guy Lefrand | François Ouzilleau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Évreux+1.4 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Évreux+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vernon+5% | 65.4331 in total | 68.8178 in total | More shops per capita: Vernon+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux+2% | 22.1112 in total | 21.656 in total | More per capita: Évreux+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+4% | 32.8166 in total | 34.088 in total | More per capita: Vernon+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux2.0 times as high | 34.4174 in total | 17.044 in total | More per capita: Évreux2.0 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux+2% | 2.814 in total | 2.77 in total | More per capita: Évreux+2% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux7.2 times as high | 2.814 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Évreux7.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Évreux+9% | 2.6 | 2.3 | Better access: Évreux+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux+57% | 7.940 in total | 5.013 in total | More per capita: Évreux+57% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évreux2.5 times as high | 41.3209 in total | 16.643 in total | More per capita: Évreux2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+4% | 6.734 in total | 7.018 in total | More per capita: Vernon+4% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+4% | 3.015 in total | 3.18 in total | More per capita: Vernon+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Évreux+6 | 11 | 5 | More facilities: Évreux+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 | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Évreux+13 | 30 | 17 | More schools: Évreux+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Évreux+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: Évreux+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Évreux+8 | 12 | 4 | More high schools: Évreux+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Évreux+5 | 9 | 4 | More facilities: Évreux+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Évreux+9% | 4.7 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Évreux+9% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Évreux+33% | 9.2 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Évreux+33% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Évreux+46% | 6.0 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Évreux+46% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 1.7 | 1.7 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vernon+0.9% | 9.4 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Vernon+0.9% |
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 | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vernon+0.4 °C | 11.2°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Vernon+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,690 | 1,690 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vernon+7% | 601 | 642 | Wetter: Vernon+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vernon+3 days/year | 113 | 115 | More rainy days: Vernon+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Évreux+5 days/year | 45 | 40 | More frost days: Évreux+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vernon+5 days/year | 8 | 12 | More hot days: Vernon+5 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 | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Évreux+16 | 27 | 11 | More declarations: Évreux+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vernon+32% | 26.5 | 34.9 | Larger: Vernon+32% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Évreux+45 m | 64 m | 20 m | Higher: Évreux+45 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Eure (27) | Eure (27) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Evreux Portes de Normandie | Communauté d'agglomération Seine Normandie Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Évreux | Vernon | |
| Functional area | Évreux | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Évreux vs Vernon (27) at a glance
| Criterion | Évreux | Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 50,601 | 25,873 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.7% | +5.1% |
| Density per km² | 1,912 | 741 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,769 | 2,913 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,045 | 2,583 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 59.68% | 56.03% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,290 | 23,540 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.1% | 15.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,690 | 1,690 |
| Area km² | 26.5 | 34.9 |
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FAQ
Évreux vs Vernon (27): your questions
Which is the larger city, Évreux or Vernon?
By population, Évreux: 50,601 inhabitants versus 25,873 for Vernon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Évreux is the 136th largest city in France, Vernon the 359th. By area, Vernon is the larger (34.9 km²).
How far is Évreux from Vernon?
Évreux and Vernon are 26 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Eure).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Évreux or Vernon?
To buy an apartment, Vernon is more expensive: €2,913 per m² (median price), versus €1,769 in Évreux (+65%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Évreux or Vernon?
In Vernon, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,540 a year, versus €20,290 in Évreux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Évreux and Vernon in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Eure (27), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures