2026 comparison
Eysines vs Mérignac (33): 2026 comparison
Mérignac has more inhabitants than Eysines: 78,946 versus 25,154, or 3.1 times as many. Mérignac covers a larger area (48.2 km² versus 12.0 km²), but Eysines is more densely populated: 2,094 inhabitants per km² versus 1,639.
The median apartment price is higher in Mérignac: €3,524 per m² versus €3,519. The median standard of living is higher in Mérignac (€27,750 a year versus €27,210).
The two cities are 5.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Bordeaux).
Eysines
City in Gironde
- Population
- 25,154 inhab.
- 369th in France · 14th in its department
- Area
- 12.0 km²
- Density
- 2,094 per km²
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Mérignac
City in Gironde
- Population
- 78,946 inhab.
- 64th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 48.2 km²
- Density
- 1,639 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
EysinesMérignac
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mérignac3.1 times as high | 25,154 | 78,946 | More populous: Mérignac3.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+7.3 pts | +3.0% | +10.3% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+7.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+0.1 pt | +14.1% | +14.2% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+0.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Eysines+28% | 2,094 | 1,639 | Denser: Eysines+28% |
| Under 15More young people: Eysines+2.7 pts | 18.7% | 16.1% | More young people: Eysines+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Eysines+0.6 pt | 18.3% | 17.7% | More seniors: Eysines+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Eysines+0.13 | 2.10 | 1.97 | Larger households: Eysines+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Mérignac+0.1% | 3,519 | 3,524 | More expensive: Mérignac+0.1% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Mérignac+11% | 3,815 | 4,248 | More expensive: Mérignac+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Mérignac+4% | 14.3 | 14.8 | More expensive: Mérignac+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Mérignac+4% | 13.8 | 14.4 | More expensive: Mérignac+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Eysines+3.8 pts | 50.4% | 46.6% | More homeowners: Eysines+3.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Eysines+17 pts | 51.9% | 34.5% | More houses: Eysines+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Eysines+7.0 pts | 30.1% | 23.1% | More social housing: Eysines+7.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Mérignac+3.1 pts | 1.2% | 4.3% | More second homes: Mérignac+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Eysines+1.6 pt | 5.2% | 3.6% | More vacant homes: Eysines+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Eysines+1.2 pt | 48.43% | 47.24% | Higher rate: Eysines+1.2 pt |
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 | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Mérignac+2% | 27,210 | 27,750 | Higher: Mérignac+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Eysines+0.1 pt | 13.7% | 13.6% | Higher: Eysines+0.1 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mérignac+7% | €31,486 | €33,598 | Higher: Mérignac+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mérignac+2.8 pts | 53% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Mérignac+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Eysines+0.5 pt | 80.4% | 79.9% | Higher: Eysines+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mérignac+0.6 pt | 10.2% | 10.7% | Higher: Mérignac+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christine Bost | Thierry Trijoulet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mérignac+76% | 37.895 in total | 66.4524 in total | More shops per capita: Mérignac+76% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Eysines+11% | 15.138 in total | 13.6107 in total | More per capita: Eysines+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+58% | 21.554 in total | 33.9268 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+58% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Eysines+35% | 11.930 in total | 8.970 in total | More per capita: Eysines+35% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Eysines+26% | 1.64 in total | 1.310 in total | More per capita: Eysines+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+51% | 1.64 in total | 2.419 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+51% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Mérignac+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Mérignac+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Eysines+63% | 6.8 | 4.2 | Better access: Eysines+63% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Eysines2.2 times as high | 31.078 in total | 13.8109 in total | More per capita: Eysines2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac9.2 times as high | 3.69 in total | 32.9260 in total | More per capita: Mérignac9.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+53% | 6.416 in total | 9.877 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+53% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.87 in total | 2.822 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mérignac+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Mérignac+1 |
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 | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mérignac+17 | 12 | 29 | More schools: Mérignac+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mérignac+3 | 2 | 5 | More middle schools: Mérignac+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mérignac+1 | 1 | 2 | More high schools: Mérignac+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mérignac+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Mérignac+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Eysines+66% | 14.1 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Eysines+66% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+32% | 7.1 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Mérignac+32% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Eysines+46% | 3.0 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Eysines+46% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+26% | 1.9 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Mérignac+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+5% | 9.5 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Mérignac+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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Mérignac+19 | 24 | 43 | More declarations: Mérignac+19 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Eysines+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Eysines+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mérignac4.0 times as high | 12.0 | 48.2 | Larger: Mérignac4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mérignac+15 m | 25 m | 41 m | Higher: Mérignac+15 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Gironde (33) | Gironde (33) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Bordeaux Métropole | Bordeaux Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Eysines vs Mérignac (33) at a glance
| Criterion | Eysines | Mérignac |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 25,154 | 78,946 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.1% | +14.2% |
| Density per km² | 2,094 | 1,639 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,519 | 3,524 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,815 | 4,248 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.43% | 47.24% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,210 | 27,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 14.1 | 8.4 |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,070 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 12.0 | 48.2 |
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FAQ
Eysines vs Mérignac (33): your questions
Which is the larger city, Eysines or Mérignac?
By population, Mérignac: 78,946 inhabitants versus 25,154 for Eysines (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mérignac is the 64th largest city in France, Eysines the 369th. By area, Mérignac is also the larger (48.2 km²).
How far is Eysines from Mérignac?
Eysines and Mérignac are 5.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Gironde).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Eysines or Mérignac?
To buy an apartment, Mérignac is more expensive: €3,524 per m² (median price), versus €3,519 in Eysines (+0%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Eysines or Mérignac?
In Mérignac, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,750 a year, versus €27,210 in Eysines (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Eysines and Mérignac in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Gironde (33), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures