2026 comparison
Fleury-les-Aubrais vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 2026 comparison
Saint-Jean-de-Braye has more inhabitants than Fleury-les-Aubrais: 23,773 versus 22,020, or 8.0% more. Saint-Jean-de-Braye covers a larger area (13.7 km² versus 10.1 km²), but Fleury-les-Aubrais is more densely populated: 2,176 inhabitants per km² versus 1,735.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Jean-de-Braye: €1,981 per m² versus €1,787. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Jean-de-Braye (€24,550 a year versus €23,650).
The two cities are 4.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Orléans).
Fleury-les-Aubrais
City in Loiret
- Population
- 22,020 inhab.
- 429th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 10.1 km²
- Density
- 2,176 per km²
Saint-Jean-de-Braye
City in Loiret
- Population
- 23,773 inhab.
- 386th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 13.7 km²
- Density
- 1,735 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Fleury-les-AubraisSaint-Jean-de-Braye
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+8% | 22,020 | 23,773 | More populous: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6.5 pts | +3.5% | +9.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13 pts | +5.5% | +18.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fleury-les-Aubrais+25% | 2,176 | 1,735 | Denser: Fleury-les-Aubrais+25% |
| Under 15More young people: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.8 pt | 21.6% | 20.8% | More young people: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1.9 pt | 18.4% | 16.4% | More seniors: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.04 | 2.27 | 2.23 | Larger households: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+11% | 1,787 | 1,981 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2% | 2,300 | 2,344 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2% | 13.1 | 12.8 | More expensive: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fleury-les-Aubrais+11% | 11.8 | 10.6 | More expensive: Fleury-les-Aubrais+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.2 pt | 51.2% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.2 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2.4 pts | 48.4% | 46.0% | More houses: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fleury-les-Aubrais+8.1 pts | 31.4% | 23.4% | More social housing: Fleury-les-Aubrais+8.1 pts |
| Second homesTie | 1.2% | 1.2% | Tie |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.3 pt | 5.1% | 5.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+6.5 pts | 62.52% | 56.05% | Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+6.5 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 | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% | 23,650 | 24,550 | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+3.0 pts | 20.6% | 17.6% | Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+3.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6% | €27,412 | €29,065 | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.8 pts | 46% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.3 pt | 76.1% | 75.8% | Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2.0 pts | 13.7% | 11.7% | Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+2.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Carole Canette | Cédric Gourin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1.1 pt | 100% | 98% | Better covered: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1.1 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.1 times as high | 45.9101 in total | 22.353 in total | More shops per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+42% | 13.229 in total | 9.322 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+42% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+11% | 17.739 in total | 16.038 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+31% | 15.434 in total | 20.248 in total | More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+31% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.2 times as high | 1.84 in total | 0.82 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye2.8 times as high | 0.51 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Fleury-les-Aubrais+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fleury-les-Aubrais+19% | 3.1 | 2.6 | Better access: Fleury-les-Aubrais+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+37% | 6.414 in total | 4.611 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+37% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais6.1 times as high | 7.717 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais6.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+39% | 1.84 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+39% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+73% | 3.68 in total | 2.15 in total | More per capita: Fleury-les-Aubrais+73% |
| HospitalsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
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 | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 12 | 12 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1 | 2 | 3 | More high schools: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+19% | 6.1 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.3 times as high | 9.2 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% | 4.1 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+59% | 1.5 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+59% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+31% | 7.6 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Fleury-les-Aubrais+31% |
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 | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4 | 11 | 15 | More declarations: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+35% | 10.1 | 13.7 | Larger: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+35% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+16 m | 120 m | 104 m | Higher: Fleury-les-Aubrais+16 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Loiret (45) | Loiret (45) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Orléans Métropole | Orléans Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Orléans | Orléans | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Orléans | Orléans | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fleury-les-Aubrais vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye at a glance
| Criterion | Fleury-les-Aubrais | Saint-Jean-de-Braye |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 22,020 | 23,773 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.5% | +18.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,176 | 1,735 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,787 | 1,981 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,300 | 2,344 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 62.52% | 56.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,650 | 24,550 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.7% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 11.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,823 | 1,823 |
| Area km² | 10.1 | 13.7 |
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FAQ
Fleury-les-Aubrais vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fleury-les-Aubrais or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
By population, Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 23,773 inhabitants versus 22,020 for Fleury-les-Aubrais (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Jean-de-Braye is the 386th largest city in France, Fleury-les-Aubrais the 429th. By area, Saint-Jean-de-Braye is also the larger (13.7 km²).
How far is Fleury-les-Aubrais from Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
Fleury-les-Aubrais and Saint-Jean-de-Braye are 4.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Loiret).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fleury-les-Aubrais or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Jean-de-Braye is more expensive: €1,981 per m² (median price), versus €1,787 in Fleury-les-Aubrais (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fleury-les-Aubrais or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
In Saint-Jean-de-Braye, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,550 a year, versus €23,650 in Fleury-les-Aubrais (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fleury-les-Aubrais and Saint-Jean-de-Braye in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Loiret (45), in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures