2026 comparison
Joué-lès-Tours vs Le Mans: 2026 comparison
Le Mans has more inhabitants than Joué-lès-Tours: 148,876 versus 38,836, or 3.8 times as many. Le Mans is both larger (52.8 km² versus 32.4 km²) and more densely populated (2,819 inhabitants per km² versus 1,198).
The median apartment price is higher in Joué-lès-Tours: €2,141 per m² versus €1,875. The median standard of living is higher in Joué-lès-Tours (€23,890 a year versus €23,610).
The two cities are 79 km apart as the crow flies.
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Joué-lès-Tours
City in Indre-et-Loire
FIndre-et-Loire37Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 38,836 inhab.
- 207th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 32.4 km²
- Density
- 1,198 per km²
Le Mans
City in Sarthe
- Population
- 148,876 inhab.
- 24th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 52.8 km²
- Density
- 2,819 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Joué-lès-ToursLe Mans
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Mans3.8 times as high | 38,836 | 148,876 | More populous: Le Mans3.8 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Mans+1.6 pt | +0.5% | +2.1% | Stronger growth: Le Mans+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Joué-lès-Tours+0.5 pt | +1.9% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Joué-lès-Tours+0.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Mans2.4 times as high | 1,198 | 2,819 | Denser: Le Mans2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Joué-lès-Tours+0.7 pt | 17.0% | 16.3% | More young people: Joué-lès-Tours+0.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+0.9 pt | 23.1% | 22.2% | More seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.13 | 2.05 | 1.92 | Larger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+14% | 2,141 | 1,875 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+14% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+20% | 2,588 | 2,153 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+9% | 12.8 | 11.8 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+20% | 11.7 | 9.8 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+6.4 pts | 51.1% | 44.7% | More homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+6.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Joué-lès-Tours+1.4 pt | 42.0% | 40.6% | More houses: Joué-lès-Tours+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 29.8% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Mans+2.4 pts | 1.0% | 3.4% | More second homes: Le Mans+2.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Mans+3.8 pts | 5.7% | 9.5% | More vacant homes: Le Mans+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Mans+10 pts | 37.76% | 47.80% | Higher rate: Le Mans+10 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 | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+1% | 23,890 | 23,610 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Mans+2.2 pts | 20.7% | 22.9% | Higher: Le Mans+2.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+5% | €28,061 | €26,832 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+2.4 pts | 46% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+1.5 pt | 74.6% | 73.1% | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+1.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Mans+1.2 pt | 14.6% | 15.7% | Higher: Le Mans+1.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Augis | Stéphane Le Foll | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Socialist Party | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Mans+45% | 35.5138 in total | 51.7769 in total | More shops per capita: Le Mans+45% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Mans+34% | 12.448 in total | 16.6247 in total | More per capita: Le Mans+34% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Mans+44% | 17.869 in total | 25.7382 in total | More per capita: Le Mans+44% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Mans+27% | 16.564 in total | 20.9311 in total | More per capita: Le Mans+27% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+17% | 1.87 in total | 1.523 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+19% | 2.39 in total | 1.929 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+19% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Joué-lès-Tours+19% | 4.0 | 3.3 | Better access: Joué-lès-Tours+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+89% | 11.143 in total | 5.887 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+89% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Mans2.7 times as high | 8.834 in total | 23.3347 in total | More per capita: Le Mans2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Mans+30% | 4.417 in total | 5.785 in total | More per capita: Le Mans+30% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.811 in total | 2.842 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Mans+15 | 2 | 17 | More facilities: Le Mans+15 |
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 | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Mans+69 | 17 | 86 | More schools: Le Mans+69 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Mans+20 | 7 | 27 | More middle schools: Le Mans+20 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Mans+14 | 5 | 19 | More high schools: Le Mans+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Mans+26 | 1 | 27 | More facilities: Le Mans+26 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Mans+7% | 6.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Le Mans+7% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Mans+71% | 5.8 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Le Mans+71% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Mans+71% | 2.9 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Le Mans+71% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Mans+31% | 1.1 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Le Mans+31% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Mans+18% | 8.1 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Le Mans+18% |
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 | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Mans+0.5 °C | 11.9°C | 12.4°C | Warmer: Le Mans+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Joué-lès-Tours+4% | 1,885 | 1,809 | Sunnier: Joué-lès-Tours+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Joué-lès-Tours+5% | 726 | 693 | Wetter: Joué-lès-Tours+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+2 days/year | 114 | 112 | More rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Joué-lès-Tours+6 days/year | 45 | 40 | More frost days: Joué-lès-Tours+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Mans+9 | 20 | 29 | More declarations: Le Mans+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Mans+63% | 32.4 | 52.8 | Larger: Le Mans+63% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+15 m | 78 m | 64 m | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+15 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Indre-et-Loire (37) | Sarthe (72) | |
| Intercommunality | Tours Métropole Val de Loire | Communauté urbaine Le Mans Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Tours | Le Mans | |
| Functional area | Tours | Le Mans |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Joué-lès-Tours vs Le Mans at a glance
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 38,836 | 148,876 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +1.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,198 | 2,819 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,141 | 1,875 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,588 | 2,153 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.76% | 47.80% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 23,610 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 12.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,885 | 1,809 |
| Area km² | 32.4 | 52.8 |
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FAQ
Joué-lès-Tours vs Le Mans: your questions
Which is the larger city, Joué-lès-Tours or Le Mans?
By population, Le Mans: 148,876 inhabitants versus 38,836 for Joué-lès-Tours (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Mans is the 24th largest city in France, Joué-lès-Tours the 207th. By area, Le Mans is also the larger (52.8 km²).
How far is Joué-lès-Tours from Le Mans?
Joué-lès-Tours and Le Mans are 79 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Joué-lès-Tours or Le Mans?
To buy an apartment, Joué-lès-Tours is more expensive: €2,141 per m² (median price), versus €1,875 in Le Mans (+14%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Joué-lès-Tours or Le Mans?
In Joué-lès-Tours, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,890 a year, versus €23,610 in Le Mans (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Joué-lès-Tours or Le Mans?
Joué-lès-Tours: 1,885 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,809 in Le Mans (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures