2026 comparison
Lorient vs Neuilly-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Neuilly-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Lorient: 60,515 versus 59,856, or 1.1% more. Lorient covers a larger area (17.5 km² versus 3.7 km²), but Neuilly-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 16,224 inhabitants per km² versus 3,424.
The median apartment price is higher in Neuilly-sur-Seine: €10,840 per m² versus €2,499. The median standard of living is higher in Neuilly-sur-Seine (€56,030 a year versus €23,810).
The two cities are 436 km apart as the crow flies.
Lorient
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 59,856 inhab.
- 100th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.5 km²
- Density
- 3,424 per km²
Neuilly-sur-Seine
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 60,515 inhab.
- 97th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 3.7 km²
- Density
- 16,224 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
LorientNeuilly-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1% | 59,856 | 60,515 | More populous: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Lorient+2.9 pts | +2.2% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Lorient+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Lorient+5.1 pts | +0.6% | −4.5% | Stronger growth: Lorient+5.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Neuilly-sur-Seine4.7 times as high | 3,424 | 16,224 | Denser: Neuilly-sur-Seine4.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2.5 pts | 13.8% | 16.3% | More young people: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Lorient+0.2 pt | 22.8% | 22.6% | More seniors: Lorient+0.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.29 | 1.76 | 2.05 | Larger households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine4.3 times as high | 2,499 | 10,840 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine4.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine5.9 times as high | 2,906 | 17,287 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine5.9 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 13.4 | 34.1 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 12.6 | 26.2 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Neuilly-sur-Seine+9.8 pts | 42.7% | 52.5% | More homeowners: Neuilly-sur-Seine+9.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lorient+23 pts | 25.2% | 2.5% | More houses: Lorient+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 31.2% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6.6 pts | 3.8% | 10.4% | More second homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.7 pt | 7.4% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lorient+34 pts | 48.61% | 15.06% | Higher rate: Lorient+34 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 | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.4 times as high | 23,810 | 56,030 | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.4 times as high |
| Poverty rateHigher: Lorient+14 pts | 21.5% | 7.5% | Higher: Lorient+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Neuilly-sur-Seine6.0 times as high | €26,017 | €156,122 | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine6.0 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+27 pts | 44% | 71% | More taxpaying households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+27 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+5.2 pts | 72.0% | 77.2% | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+5.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Lorient+5.9 pts | 14.1% | 8.1% | Higher: Lorient+5.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Fabrice Loher | Jean-Christophe Fromantin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2.3 pts | 96% | 98% | Better covered: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lorient+32% | 97.6584 in total | 73.9447 in total | More shops per capita: Lorient+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+19% | 23.9143 in total | 20.2122 in total | More per capita: Lorient+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+2% | 41.9251 in total | 41.1249 in total | More per capita: Lorient+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient2.1 times as high | 19.9119 in total | 9.457 in total | More per capita: Lorient2.1 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+44% | 1.710 in total | 1.27 in total | More per capita: Lorient+44% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+90% | 2.515 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Lorient+90% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Lorient+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Lorient+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lorient+7% | 4.5 | 4.2 | Better access: Lorient+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+33% | 10.261 in total | 13.682 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine5.1 times as high | 16.599 in total | 84.4511 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine5.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+39% | 10.764 in total | 14.990 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+39% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+11% | 3.823 in total | 3.521 in total | More per capita: Lorient+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Lorient+4 | 11 | 7 | More facilities: Lorient+4 |
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 | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Lorient+9 | 28 | 19 | More schools: Lorient+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2 | 7 | 9 | More middle schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Lorient+12 | 16 | 4 | More facilities: Lorient+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3% | 3.7 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+10% | 12.5 | 13.7 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+10% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient4.7 times as high | 5.9 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Lorient4.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+25% | 1.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+25% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+32% | 13.8 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Lorient+32% |
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 | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.3 °C | 12.2°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Lorient+9% | 1,865 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Lorient+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Lorient+48% | 943 | 639 | Wetter: Lorient+48% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Lorient+17 days/year | 130 | 113 | More rainy days: Lorient+17 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Neuilly-sur-Seine+14 days/year | 22 | 36 | More frost days: Neuilly-sur-Seine+14 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Neuilly-sur-Seine+17 days/year | 3 | 20 | More hot days: Neuilly-sur-Seine+17 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 | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2 | 8 | 10 | More declarations: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Lorient4.7 times as high | 17.5 | 3.73 | Larger: Lorient4.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+29 m | 6 m | 34 m | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+29 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Morbihan (56) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Lorient | Paris | |
| Functional area | Lorient | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lorient vs Neuilly-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Lorient | Neuilly-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,856 | 60,515 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.6% | −4.5% |
| Density per km² | 3,424 | 16,224 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,499 | 10,840 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,906 | 17,287 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 34.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.61% | 15.06% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,810 | 56,030 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.1% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,865 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 17.5 | 3.73 |
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FAQ
Lorient vs Neuilly-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lorient or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
By population, Neuilly-sur-Seine: 60,515 inhabitants versus 59,856 for Lorient (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Neuilly-sur-Seine is the 97th largest city in France, Lorient the 100th. By area, Lorient is the larger (17.5 km²).
How far is Lorient from Neuilly-sur-Seine?
Lorient and Neuilly-sur-Seine are 436 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lorient or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Neuilly-sur-Seine is more expensive: €10,840 per m² (median price), versus €2,499 in Lorient (+334%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lorient or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
In Neuilly-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €56,030 a year, versus €23,810 in Lorient (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Lorient or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
Lorient: 1,865 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Neuilly-sur-Seine (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