2026 comparison
Millau vs Rodez: 2026 comparison
Rodez has more inhabitants than Millau: 25,685 versus 22,678, or 13% more. Millau covers a larger area (168 km² versus 11.2 km²), but Rodez is more densely populated: 2,297 inhabitants per km² versus 135.
The median apartment price is higher in Rodez: €2,052 per m² versus €1,650. The median standard of living is higher in Rodez (€24,800 a year versus €23,950).
The two cities are 52 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Millau
City in Aveyron
- Population
- 22,678 inhab.
- 410th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 168 km²
- Density
- 135 per km²
Rodez
City in Aveyron
- Population
- 25,685 inhab.
- 362nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 11.2 km²
- Density
- 2,297 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MillauRodez
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rodez+13% | 22,678 | 25,685 | More populous: Rodez+13% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Millau+1.6 pt | +0.2% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Millau+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rodez+1.7 pt | −0.7% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Rodez+1.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Rodez17 times as high | 135 | 2,297 | Denser: Rodez17 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Millau+2.4 pts | 14.5% | 12.1% | More young people: Millau+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Millau+3.6 pts | 27.1% | 23.5% | More seniors: Millau+3.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Millau+0.28 | 1.96 | 1.68 | Larger households: Millau+0.28 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rodez+24% | 1,650 | 2,052 | More expensive: Rodez+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Millau+18% | 2,437 | 2,069 | More expensive: Millau+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rodez+3% | 10.3 | 10.6 | More expensive: Rodez+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rodez+0.9% | 9.1 | 9.2 | More expensive: Rodez+0.9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Millau+17 pts | 60.2% | 43.2% | More homeowners: Millau+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Millau+30 pts | 46.9% | 17.2% | More houses: Millau+30 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 15.3% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Millau+5.2 pts | 9.5% | 4.3% | More second homes: Millau+5.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rodez+3.8 pts | 10.1% | 14.0% | More vacant homes: Rodez+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Millau+7.6 pts | 53.73% | 46.12% | Higher rate: Millau+7.6 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 | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rodez+4% | 23,950 | 24,800 | Higher: Rodez+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rodez+0.2 pt | 17.2% | 17.4% | Higher: Rodez+0.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rodez+6% | €26,980 | €28,643 | Higher: Rodez+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rodez+6.7 pts | 41% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Rodez+6.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Millau+0.6 pt | 74.3% | 73.7% | Higher: Millau+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Millau+1.7 pt | 12.0% | 10.3% | Higher: Millau+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Saint-Pierre | Stéphane Mazars | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rodez+1.6 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Rodez+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rodez+0.5% | 99.2225 in total | 99.7256 in total | More shops per capita: Rodez+0.5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Millau+13% | 24.756 in total | 21.856 in total | More per capita: Millau+13% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rodez+31% | 40.692 in total | 53.3137 in total | More per capita: Rodez+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Millau+25% | 31.772 in total | 25.365 in total | More per capita: Millau+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rodez+32% | 2.66 in total | 3.59 in total | More per capita: Rodez+32% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Millau+6% | 6.615 in total | 6.216 in total | More per capita: Millau+6% |
| 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 | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Millau+17% | 4.5 | 3.8 | Better access: Millau+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Millau+49% | 11.025 in total | 7.419 in total | More per capita: Millau+49% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rodez3.3 times as high | 7.116 in total | 23.460 in total | More per capita: Rodez3.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rodez+30% | 9.321 in total | 12.131 in total | More per capita: Rodez+30% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rodez+6% | 4.410 in total | 4.712 in total | More per capita: Rodez+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rodez+4 | 6 | 10 | More facilities: Rodez+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 | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rodez+2 | 12 | 14 | More schools: Rodez+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rodez+2 | 3 | 5 | More middle schools: Rodez+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rodez+6 | 4 | 10 | More high schools: Rodez+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rodez+11 | 3 | 14 | More facilities: Rodez+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Millau+86% | 3.3 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Millau+86% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Millau+61% | 9.6 | 6.0 | Higher rate: Millau+61% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rodez+74% | 2.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Rodez+74% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rodez+38% | 0.7 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Rodez+38% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rodez+6% | 9.6 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Rodez+6% |
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 | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | — | 11.0°C | |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,193 | |
| Rainfall mm/year | — | 902 | |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mm | — | 117 | |
| Frost days days/year | — | 71 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 20 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Millau+13 | 19 | 6 | More declarations: Millau+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Millau+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Millau+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Millau15 times as high | 168 | 11.2 | Larger: Millau15 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rodez+261 m | 373 m | 634 m | Higher: Rodez+261 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Aveyron (12) | Aveyron (12) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de Millau Grands Causses | Communauté d'agglomération Rodez Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Millau | Rodez | |
| Functional area | Millau | Rodez |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Millau vs Rodez at a glance
| Criterion | Millau | Rodez |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 22,678 | 25,685 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.7% | +1.0% |
| Density per km² | 135 | 2,297 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,650 | 2,052 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,437 | 2,069 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 53.73% | 46.12% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,950 | 24,800 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.0% | 10.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Average temperature | — | 11.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,193 |
| Area km² | 168 | 11.2 |
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FAQ
Millau vs Rodez: your questions
Which is the larger city, Millau or Rodez?
By population, Rodez: 25,685 inhabitants versus 22,678 for Millau (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rodez is the 362nd largest city in France, Millau the 410th. By area, Millau is the larger (168 km²).
How far is Millau from Rodez?
Millau and Rodez are 52 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Aveyron).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Millau or Rodez?
To buy an apartment, Rodez is more expensive: €2,052 per m² (median price), versus €1,650 in Millau (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Millau or Rodez?
In Rodez, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,800 a year, versus €23,950 in Millau (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Millau and Rodez in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Aveyron (12), in the Occitanie region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures