2026 comparison
Joué-lès-Tours vs Poitiers: 2026 comparison
Poitiers has more inhabitants than Joué-lès-Tours: 92,187 versus 38,836, or 2.4 times as many. Poitiers is both larger (42.1 km² versus 32.4 km²) and more densely populated (2,189 inhabitants per km² versus 1,198).
The median apartment price is higher in Poitiers: €2,203 per m² versus €2,141. The median standard of living is higher in Joué-lès-Tours (€23,890 a year versus €22,350).
The two cities are 86 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
Poitiers
City in Vienne
- Population
- 92,187 inhab.
- 50th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Joué-lès-ToursPoitiers
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Poitiers2.4 times as high | 38,836 | 92,187 | More populous: Poitiers2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Poitiers+1.0 pt | +0.5% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Poitiers+1.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Poitiers+0.9 pt | +1.9% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Poitiers+0.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Poitiers+83% | 1,198 | 2,189 | Denser: Poitiers+83% |
| Under 15More young people: Joué-lès-Tours+3.1 pts | 17.0% | 13.9% | More young people: Joué-lès-Tours+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+7.3 pts | 23.1% | 15.8% | More seniors: Joué-lès-Tours+7.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.33 | 2.05 | 1.72 | Larger households: Joué-lès-Tours+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Poitiers+3% | 2,141 | 2,203 | More expensive: Poitiers+3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+23% | 2,588 | 2,100 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+23% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+5% | 12.8 | 12.2 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+18% | 11.7 | 9.9 | More expensive: Joué-lès-Tours+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+21 pts | 51.1% | 30.0% | More homeowners: Joué-lès-Tours+21 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Joué-lès-Tours+13 pts | 42.0% | 28.6% | More houses: Joué-lès-Tours+13 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Poitiers+4.9 pts | 29.8% | 34.7% | More social housing: Poitiers+4.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Poitiers+2.6 pts | 1.0% | 3.6% | More second homes: Poitiers+2.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Poitiers+3.6 pts | 5.7% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Poitiers+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Poitiers+17 pts | 37.76% | 54.92% | Higher rate: Poitiers+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 | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+7% | 23,890 | 22,350 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Poitiers+6.7 pts | 20.7% | 27.4% | Higher: Poitiers+6.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Joué-lès-Tours+17% | €28,061 | €23,979 | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+6.3 pts | 46% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Joué-lès-Tours+6.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+12 pts | 74.6% | 63.1% | Higher: Joué-lès-Tours+12 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Poitiers+1.0 pt | 14.6% | 15.6% | Higher: Poitiers+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Augis | Anthony Brottier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Joué-lès-Tours+2.7 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Joué-lès-Tours+2.7 pts |
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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Poitiers+88% | 35.5138 in total | 66.8616 in total | More shops per capita: Poitiers+88% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+53% | 12.448 in total | 18.9174 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+53% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+93% | 17.869 in total | 34.3316 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+93% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+17% | 16.564 in total | 19.3178 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+75% | 1.87 in total | 3.129 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+75% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+12% | 2.39 in total | 2.624 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+12% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Joué-lès-Tours+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Joué-lès-Tours+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Poitiers+19% | 4.0 | 4.7 | Better access: Poitiers+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+1% | 11.143 in total | 11.0101 in total | More per capita: Joué-lès-Tours+1% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high | 8.834 in total | 22.0203 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+31% | 4.417 in total | 5.753 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+31% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+11% | 2.811 in total | 3.129 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Poitiers+9 | 2 | 11 | More facilities: Poitiers+9 |
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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Poitiers+30 | 17 | 47 | More schools: Poitiers+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Poitiers+5 | 7 | 12 | More middle schools: Poitiers+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Poitiers+11 | 5 | 16 | More high schools: Poitiers+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Poitiers+32 | 1 | 33 | More facilities: Poitiers+32 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Joué-lès-Tours+44% | 6.7 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Joué-lès-Tours+44% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers2.5 times as high | 5.8 | 14.4 | Higher rate: Poitiers2.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers2.0 times as high | 2.9 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Poitiers2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+82% | 1.1 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Poitiers+82% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+66% | 8.1 | 13.5 | Higher rate: Poitiers+66% |
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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Poitiers+0.3 °C | 11.9°C | 12.2°C | Warmer: Poitiers+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Poitiers+3% | 1,885 | 1,941 | Sunnier: Poitiers+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Joué-lès-Tours+4% | 726 | 695 | Wetter: Joué-lès-Tours+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+4 days/year | 114 | 109 | More rainy days: Joué-lès-Tours+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Poitiers+0 days/year | 45 | 46 | More frost days: Poitiers+0 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Poitiers+1 days/year | 15 | 16 | More hot days: Poitiers+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 | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Poitiers+7 | 20 | 27 | More declarations: Poitiers+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Poitiers+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Poitiers+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Poitiers+30% | 32.4 | 42.1 | Larger: Poitiers+30% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Poitiers+36 m | 78 m | 114 m | Higher: Poitiers+36 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Indre-et-Loire (37) | Vienne (86) | |
| Intercommunality | Tours Métropole Val de Loire | Communauté urbaine du Grand Poitiers | |
| Urban unit | Tours | Poitiers | |
| Functional area | Tours | Poitiers |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Joué-lès-Tours vs Poitiers at a glance
| Criterion | Joué-lès-Tours | Poitiers |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 38,836 | 92,187 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +2.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,198 | 2,189 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,141 | 2,203 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,588 | 2,100 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.76% | 54.92% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 22,350 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 12.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,885 | 1,941 |
| Area km² | 32.4 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Joué-lès-Tours vs Poitiers: your questions
Which is the larger city, Joué-lès-Tours or Poitiers?
By population, Poitiers: 92,187 inhabitants versus 38,836 for Joué-lès-Tours (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Poitiers is the 50th largest city in France, Joué-lès-Tours the 207th. By area, Poitiers is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Joué-lès-Tours from Poitiers?
Joué-lès-Tours and Poitiers are 86 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Joué-lès-Tours or Poitiers?
To buy an apartment, Poitiers is more expensive: €2,203 per m² (median price), versus €2,141 in Joué-lès-Tours (+3%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Joué-lès-Tours or Poitiers?
In Joué-lès-Tours, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,890 a year, versus €22,350 in Poitiers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Joué-lès-Tours or Poitiers?
Poitiers: 1,941 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,885 in Joué-lès-Tours (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