2026 comparison
Levallois-Perret vs Pessac: 2026 comparison
Levallois-Perret has more inhabitants than Pessac: 68,620 versus 68,102, or 0.8% more. Pessac covers a larger area (38.8 km² versus 2.4 km²), but Levallois-Perret is more densely populated: 28,473 inhabitants per km² versus 1,754.
The median apartment price is higher in Levallois-Perret: €9,412 per m² versus €3,569. The median standard of living is higher in Levallois-Perret (€39,630 a year versus €28,840).
The two cities are 510 km apart as the crow flies.
Levallois-Perret
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 68,620 inhab.
- 75th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 2.4 km²
- Density
- 28,473 per km²
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Pessac
City in Gironde
- Population
- 68,102 inhab.
- 78th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 38.8 km²
- Density
- 1,754 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Levallois-PerretPessac
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Levallois-Perret+0.8% | 68,620 | 68,102 | More populous: Levallois-Perret+0.8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pessac+1.1 pt | +3.5% | +4.6% | Stronger growth: Pessac+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pessac+6.5 pts | +4.3% | +10.8% | Stronger growth: Pessac+6.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Levallois-Perret16 times as high | 28,473 | 1,754 | Denser: Levallois-Perret16 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Levallois-Perret+2.2 pts | 17.5% | 15.4% | More young people: Levallois-Perret+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pessac+2.3 pts | 15.3% | 17.6% | More seniors: Pessac+2.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Levallois-Perret+0.01 | 2.03 | 2.02 | Larger households: Levallois-Perret+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Levallois-Perret2.6 times as high | 9,412 | 3,569 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret2.6 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Levallois-Perret3.1 times as high | 12,500 | 4,096 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret3.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Levallois-Perret2.0 times as high | 30.7 | 15.3 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret2.0 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Levallois-Perret+68% | 24.0 | 14.3 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret+68% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pessac+9.0 pts | 37.8% | 46.8% | More homeowners: Pessac+9.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pessac+45 pts | 0.8% | 45.6% | More houses: Pessac+45 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Pessac+11 pts | 20.4% | 31.8% | More social housing: Pessac+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Levallois-Perret+1.9 pt | 4.6% | 2.7% | More second homes: Levallois-Perret+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Levallois-Perret+1.8 pt | 5.5% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Levallois-Perret+1.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pessac+25 pts | 23.64% | 48.44% | Higher rate: Pessac+25 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 | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Levallois-Perret+37% | 39,630 | 28,840 | Higher: Levallois-Perret+37% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Pessac+5.1 pts | 9.7% | 14.8% | Higher: Pessac+5.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Levallois-Perret+85% | €67,184 | €36,348 | Higher: Levallois-Perret+85% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Levallois-Perret+15 pts | 69% | 54% | More taxpaying households: Levallois-Perret+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Levallois-Perret+12 pts | 82.6% | 70.9% | Higher: Levallois-Perret+12 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Pessac+3.1 pts | 8.6% | 11.7% | Higher: Pessac+3.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Agnès Pottier-Dumas | Franck Raynal | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Pessac+1.5 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Pessac+1.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Levallois-Perret2.1 times as high | 74.9514 in total | 35.5242 in total | More shops per capita: Levallois-Perret2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+94% | 23.3160 in total | 12.082 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+94% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.8 times as high | 67.5463 in total | 24.4166 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.8 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+9% | 8.558 in total | 9.363 in total | More per capita: Pessac+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+34% | 0.96 in total | 1.28 in total | More per capita: Pessac+34% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.8 times as high | 2.517 in total | 0.96 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Pessac+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Pessac+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Levallois-Perret+22% | 5.0 | 4.1 | Better access: Levallois-Perret+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+9% | 8.961 in total | 9.766 in total | More per capita: Pessac+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+49% | 16.2111 in total | 24.1164 in total | More per capita: Pessac+49% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+92% | 13.089 in total | 6.846 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+92% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+11% | 2.819 in total | 2.517 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Pessac+5 | 3 | 8 | More facilities: Pessac+5 |
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 | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Pessac+6 | 25 | 31 | More schools: Pessac+6 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Levallois-Perret+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Levallois-Perret+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Pessac+12 | 6 | 18 | More facilities: Pessac+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pessac4.5 times as high | 2.3 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Pessac4.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret2.1 times as high | 17.8 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+8% | 1.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+76% | 1.6 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+76% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+2% | 9.0 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+2% |
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 | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pessac+1.8 °C | 12.5°C | 14.3°C | Warmer: Pessac+1.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Pessac+21% | 1,717 | 2,070 | Sunnier: Pessac+21% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Pessac+38% | 639 | 884 | Wetter: Pessac+38% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Pessac+11 days/year | 113 | 124 | More rainy days: Pessac+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Levallois-Perret+10 days/year | 36 | 26 | More frost days: Levallois-Perret+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Pessac+11 days/year | 20 | 31 | More hot days: Pessac+11 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 | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Pessac+24 | 8 | 32 | More declarations: Pessac+24 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Levallois-Perret+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Levallois-Perret+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Pessac16 times as high | 2.41 | 38.8 | Larger: Pessac16 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pessac+4 m | 32 m | 35 m | Higher: Pessac+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Gironde (33) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Bordeaux Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Bordeaux | |
| Functional area | Paris | Bordeaux |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Levallois-Perret vs Pessac at a glance
| Criterion | Levallois-Perret | Pessac |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,620 | 68,102 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.3% | +10.8% |
| Density per km² | 28,473 | 1,754 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 9,412 | 3,569 |
| Median house price €/m² | 12,500 | 4,096 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 30.7 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 23.64% | 48.44% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 39,630 | 28,840 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.6% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.3 | 10.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 14.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 2.41 | 38.8 |
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FAQ
Levallois-Perret vs Pessac: your questions
Which is the larger city, Levallois-Perret or Pessac?
By population, Levallois-Perret: 68,620 inhabitants versus 68,102 for Pessac (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Levallois-Perret is the 75th largest city in France, Pessac the 78th. By area, Pessac is the larger (38.8 km²).
How far is Levallois-Perret from Pessac?
Levallois-Perret and Pessac are 510 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Levallois-Perret or Pessac?
To buy an apartment, Levallois-Perret is more expensive: €9,412 per m² (median price), versus €3,569 in Pessac (+164%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Levallois-Perret or Pessac?
In Levallois-Perret, half of the residents have a standard of living above €39,630 a year, versus €28,840 in Pessac (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Levallois-Perret or Pessac?
Pessac: 2,070 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Levallois-Perret (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