2026 comparison
La Roche-sur-Yon vs Sèvremoine: 2026 comparison
La Roche-sur-Yon has more inhabitants than Sèvremoine: 57,683 versus 26,473, or 2.2 times as many. Sèvremoine covers a larger area (213 km² versus 87.5 km²), but La Roche-sur-Yon is more densely populated: 659 inhabitants per km² versus 124.
The median apartment price is higher in La Roche-sur-Yon: €2,417 per m² versus €964. The median standard of living is higher in Sèvremoine (€26,070 a year versus €25,090).
The two cities are 53 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
Sèvremoine
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 26,473 inhab.
- 348th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 213 km²
- Density
- 124 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Roche-sur-YonSèvremoine
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Roche-sur-Yon2.2 times as high | 57,683 | 26,473 | More populous: La Roche-sur-Yon2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sèvremoine+1.7 pt | +0.2% | +1.8% | Stronger growth: Sèvremoine+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Roche-sur-Yon+0.7 pt | +4.0% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: La Roche-sur-Yon+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: La Roche-sur-Yon5.3 times as high | 659 | 124 | Denser: La Roche-sur-Yon5.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Sèvremoine+5.3 pts | 14.5% | 19.8% | More young people: Sèvremoine+5.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.2 pts | 23.0% | 18.8% | More seniors: La Roche-sur-Yon+4.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sèvremoine+0.51 | 1.88 | 2.39 | Larger households: Sèvremoine+0.51 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon2.5 times as high | 2,417 | 964 | More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon2.5 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+24% | 2,403 | 1,941 | More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+24% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+10% | 11.8 | 10.7 | More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+18% | 10.8 | 9.1 | More expensive: La Roche-sur-Yon+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sèvremoine+29 pts | 48.5% | 77.4% | More homeowners: Sèvremoine+29 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sèvremoine+46 pts | 50.0% | 95.7% | More houses: Sèvremoine+46 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Roche-sur-Yon+19 pts | 29.8% | 10.5% | More social housing: La Roche-sur-Yon+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.6 pts | 3.7% | 1.1% | More second homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.1 pts | 6.6% | 4.5% | More vacant homes: La Roche-sur-Yon+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+8.5 pts | 51.05% | 42.51% | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+8.5 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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sèvremoine+4% | 25,090 | 26,070 | Higher: Sèvremoine+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Roche-sur-Yon+9.4 pts | 15.6% | 6.2% | Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+9.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sèvremoine+9% | €29,192 | €31,805 | Higher: Sèvremoine+9% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 46% | 46% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sèvremoine+9.6 pts | 72.8% | 82.4% | Higher: Sèvremoine+9.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+5.8 pts | 11.3% | 5.5% | Higher: La Roche-sur-Yon+5.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Romain Bossis | Richard Cesbron | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sèvremoine+3.8 pts | 95% | 99% | Better covered: Sèvremoine+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 | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon2.7 times as high | 76.5441 in total | 28.776 in total | More shops per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon2.7 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+48% | 17.3100 in total | 11.731 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+48% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon3.4 times as high | 29.8172 in total | 8.723 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon3.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+7% | 25.8149 in total | 24.264 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sèvremoine2.0 times as high | 2.313 in total | 4.512 in total | More per capita: Sèvremoine2.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon5.0 times as high | 1.911 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon5.0 times as high |
| 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 | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Roche-sur-Yon+33% | 3.7 | 2.8 | Better access: La Roche-sur-Yon+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sèvremoine+9% | 8.348 in total | 9.124 in total | More per capita: Sèvremoine+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+24.3 | 24.3140 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+24.3 |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+46% | 9.454 in total | 6.417 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+46% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+5% | 2.816 in total | 2.67 in total | More per capita: La Roche-sur-Yon+5% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+9 | 10 | 1 | More facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+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 | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+18 | 36 | 18 | More schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 | 11 | 4 | More middle schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+15 | 16 | 1 | More high schools: La Roche-sur-Yon+15 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+19 | 19 | 0 | More facilities: La Roche-sur-Yon+19 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon7.5 times as high | 9.5 | 1.3 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon7.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon3.7 times as high | 4.8 | 1.3 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon3.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+81% | 1.4 | 0.8 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon+81% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon2.6 times as high | 11.4 | 4.3 | Higher rate: La Roche-sur-Yon2.6 times as high |
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 | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Roche-sur-Yon+0.1 °C | 12.4°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: La Roche-sur-Yon+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,922 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: La Roche-sur-Yon+15% | 886 | 773 | Wetter: La Roche-sur-Yon+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 days/year | 122 | 115 | More rainy days: La Roche-sur-Yon+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Sèvremoine+1 days/year | 33 | 34 | More frost days: Sèvremoine+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 11 | 11 | Tie |
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 | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sèvremoine+7 | 19 | 26 | More declarations: Sèvremoine+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sèvremoine+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Sèvremoine+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sèvremoine2.4 times as high | 87.5 | 213 | Larger: Sèvremoine2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sèvremoine+30 m | 71 m | 102 m | Higher: Sèvremoine+30 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Rural town | |
| Department | Vendée (85) | Maine-et-Loire (49) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération La Roche-sur-Yon Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Mauges Communauté | |
| Urban unit | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine | |
| Functional area | La Roche-sur-Yon | Cholet |
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 Sèvremoine at a glance
| Criterion | La Roche-sur-Yon | Sèvremoine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,683 | 26,473 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.0% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 659 | 124 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,417 | 964 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,403 | 1,941 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.8 | 10.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.05% | 42.51% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,090 | 26,070 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,922 | — |
| Area km² | 87.5 | 213 |
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FAQ
La Roche-sur-Yon vs Sèvremoine: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Roche-sur-Yon or Sèvremoine?
By population, La Roche-sur-Yon: 57,683 inhabitants versus 26,473 for Sèvremoine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Roche-sur-Yon is the 106th largest city in France, Sèvremoine the 348th. By area, Sèvremoine is the larger (213 km²).
How far is La Roche-sur-Yon from Sèvremoine?
La Roche-sur-Yon and Sèvremoine are 53 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 Sèvremoine?
To buy an apartment, La Roche-sur-Yon is more expensive: €2,417 per m² (median price), versus €964 in Sèvremoine (+151%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Roche-sur-Yon or Sèvremoine?
In Sèvremoine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,070 a year, versus €25,090 in La Roche-sur-Yon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Roche-sur-Yon and Sèvremoine in the same department?
No: La Roche-sur-Yon is in Vendée (85), and Sèvremoine in Maine-et-Loire (49), both in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures