2026 comparison
La Roche-sur-Yon vs Rezé: 2026 comparison
La Roche-sur-Yon has more inhabitants than Rezé: 57,683 versus 44,286, or 30% more. La Roche-sur-Yon covers a larger area (87.5 km² versus 13.8 km²), but Rezé is more densely populated: 3,214 inhabitants per km² versus 659.
The median apartment price is higher in Rezé: €2,734 per m² versus €2,417. The median standard of living is higher in Rezé (€26,580 a year versus €25,090).
The two cities are 57 km apart as the crow flies.
La Roche-sur-Yon
City in Vendée
- Population
- 57,683 inhab.
- 106th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 87.5 km²
- Density
- 659 per km²
Rezé
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 44,286 inhab.
- 170th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.8 km²
- Density
- 3,214 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Roche-sur-YonRezé
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Roche-sur-Yon+30% | 57,683 | 44,286 | More populous: La Roche-sur-Yon+30% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rezé+2.7 pts | +0.2% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Rezé+2.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rezé+6.1 pts | +4.0% | +10.1% | Stronger growth: Rezé+6.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rezé4.9 times as high | 659 | 3,214 | Denser: Rezé4.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rezé+2.8 pts | 14.5% | 17.4% | More young people: Rezé+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.5 pts | 23.0% | 18.5% | More seniors: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rezé+0.16 | 1.88 | 2.04 | Larger households: Rezé+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+13% | 2,417 | 2,734 | More expensive: Rezé+13% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+49% | 2,403 | 3,584 | More expensive: Rezé+49% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rezé+13% | 11.8 | 13.4 | More expensive: Rezé+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rezé+15% | 10.8 | 12.4 | More expensive: Rezé+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rezé+9.7 pts | 48.5% | 58.1% | More homeowners: Rezé+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Roche-sur-Yon+3.4 pts | 50.0% | 46.6% | More houses: La Roche-sur-Yon+3.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.8 pts | 29.8% | 25.0% | More social housing: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.7 pt | 3.7% | 2.0% | More second homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.1 pt | 6.6% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rezé+5.3 pts | 51.05% | 56.32% | Higher rate: Rezé+5.3 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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rezé+6% | 25,090 | 26,580 | Higher: Rezé+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.5 pt | 15.6% | 14.1% | Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+1.5 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rezé+3% | €29,192 | €30,094 | Higher: Rezé+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rezé+4.6 pts | 46% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Rezé+4.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rezé+6.2 pts | 72.8% | 79.0% | Higher: Rezé+6.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.1 pts | 11.3% | 9.2% | Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Romain Bossis | Agnès Bourgeais | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rezé+3.8 pts | 95% | 99% | Better covered: Rezé+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+39% | 76.5441 in total | 54.9243 in total | More shops per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+39% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+18% | 17.3100 in total | 14.765 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+18% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+59% | 29.8172 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+59% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+38% | 25.8149 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+38% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+100% | 2.313 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+100% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+69% | 1.911 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+69% |
| 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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rezé+47% | 3.7 | 5.5 | Better access: Rezé+47% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé2.2 times as high | 8.348 in total | 18.381 in total | More per capita: Rezé2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon3.7 times as high | 24.3140 in total | 6.529 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon3.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+4% | 9.454 in total | 9.040 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+4% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+12% | 2.816 in total | 2.511 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 | 10 | 3 | More facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 |
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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+16 | 36 | 20 | More schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+12 | 16 | 4 | More high schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+13 | 19 | 6 | More facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+13 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rezé+52% | 4.6 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Rezé+52% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+4% | 9.5 | 9.1 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+74% | 4.8 | 2.7 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+74% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé2.6 times as high | 1.4 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Rezé2.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+28% | 11.4 | 8.9 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+28% |
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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rezé+0.3 °C | 12.4°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Rezé+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: La Roche-sur-Yon+3% | 1,922 | 1,873 | Sunnier: La Roche-sur-Yon+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: La Roche-sur-Yon+8% | 886 | 820 | Wetter: La Roche-sur-Yon+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: La Roche-sur-Yon+2 days/year | 122 | 120 | More rainy days: La Roche-sur-Yon+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: La Roche-sur-Yon+4 days/year | 33 | 29 | More frost days: La Roche-sur-Yon+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rezé+0 days/year | 11 | 12 | More hot days: Rezé+0 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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 | 19 | 12 | More declarations: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rezé+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Rezé+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Roche-sur-Yon6.4 times as high | 87.5 | 13.8 | Larger: La Roche-sur-Yon6.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Roche-sur-Yon+60 m | 71 m | 11 m | Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+60 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Vendée (85) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération La Roche-sur-Yon Agglomération | Nantes Métropole | |
| Urban unit | La Roche-sur-Yon | Nantes | |
| Functional area | La Roche-sur-Yon | Nantes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
La Roche-sur-Yon vs Rezé at a glance
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Rezé |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,683 | 44,286 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.0% | +10.1% |
| Density per km² | 659 | 3,214 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,417 | 2,734 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,403 | 3,584 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.05% | 56.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,090 | 26,580 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,922 | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 87.5 | 13.8 |
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FAQ
La Roche-sur-Yon vs Rezé: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Roche-sur-Yon or Rezé?
By population, La Roche-sur-Yon: 57,683 inhabitants versus 44,286 for Rezé (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Roche-sur-Yon is the 106th largest city in France, Rezé the 170th. By area, La Roche-sur-Yon is also the larger (87.5 km²).
How far is La Roche-sur-Yon from Rezé?
La Roche-sur-Yon and Rezé are 57 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Roche-sur-Yon or Rezé?
To buy an apartment, Rezé is more expensive: €2,734 per m² (median price), versus €2,417 in La Roche-sur-Yon (+13%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Roche-sur-Yon or Rezé?
In Rezé, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,580 a year, versus €25,090 in La Roche-sur-Yon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, La Roche-sur-Yon or Rezé?
La Roche-sur-Yon: 1,922 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,873 in Rezé (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