2026 comparison
Mont-de-Marsan vs Tarbes: 2026 comparison
Tarbes has more inhabitants than Mont-de-Marsan: 45,361 versus 32,981, or 38% more. Mont-de-Marsan covers a larger area (36.9 km² versus 15.3 km²), but Tarbes is more densely populated: 2,959 inhabitants per km² versus 894.
The median apartment price is higher in Mont-de-Marsan: €2,103 per m² versus €1,387. The median standard of living is higher in Mont-de-Marsan (€24,650 a year versus €21,050).
The two cities are 86 km apart as the crow flies.
Mont-de-Marsan
City in Landes
- Population
- 32,981 inhab.
- 255th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 36.9 km²
- Density
- 894 per km²
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Tarbes
City in Hautes-Pyrénées
- Population
- 45,361 inhab.
- 164th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.3 km²
- Density
- 2,959 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Mont-de-MarsanTarbes
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Tarbes+38% | 32,981 | 45,361 | More populous: Tarbes+38% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Mont-de-Marsan+1.8 pt | +6.4% | +4.7% | Stronger growth: Mont-de-Marsan+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Tarbes+7.3 pts | +0.8% | +8.1% | Stronger growth: Tarbes+7.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Tarbes3.3 times as high | 894 | 2,959 | Denser: Tarbes3.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+0.9 pt | 14.0% | 13.2% | More young people: Mont-de-Marsan+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Tarbes+1.2 pt | 22.1% | 23.4% | More seniors: Tarbes+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.22 | 1.88 | 1.66 | Larger households: Mont-de-Marsan+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+52% | 2,103 | 1,387 | More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+52% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+27% | 2,132 | 1,685 | More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+27% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+6% | 11.0 | 10.3 | More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+7% | 10.6 | 9.9 | More expensive: Mont-de-Marsan+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+14 pts | 48.4% | 34.0% | More homeowners: Mont-de-Marsan+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mont-de-Marsan+32 pts | 55.3% | 23.7% | More houses: Mont-de-Marsan+32 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Tarbes+8.8 pts | 20.7% | 29.5% | More social housing: Tarbes+8.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Mont-de-Marsan+0.6 pt | 2.9% | 2.2% | More second homes: Mont-de-Marsan+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Tarbes+6.8 pts | 6.8% | 13.7% | More vacant homes: Tarbes+6.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Tarbes+13 pts | 43.48% | 56.13% | Higher rate: Tarbes+13 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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+17% | 24,650 | 21,050 | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+17% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Tarbes+12 pts | 17.4% | 29.0% | Higher: Tarbes+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mont-de-Marsan+28% | €26,882 | €21,041 | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+28% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mont-de-Marsan+9.3 pts | 46% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Mont-de-Marsan+9.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+7.3 pts | 72.0% | 64.7% | Higher: Mont-de-Marsan+7.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Tarbes+6.8 pts | 11.3% | 18.1% | Higher: Tarbes+6.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Dutin | Pascal Claverie | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Tarbes+0.1 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Tarbes+0.1 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Tarbes+23% | 64.0211 in total | 78.7357 in total | More shops per capita: Tarbes+23% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes+84% | 14.949 in total | 27.3124 in total | More per capita: Tarbes+84% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes+26% | 32.7108 in total | 41.2187 in total | More per capita: Tarbes+26% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes+38% | 18.561 in total | 25.6116 in total | More per capita: Tarbes+38% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes+94% | 1.86 in total | 3.516 in total | More per capita: Tarbes+94% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+6% | 3.010 in total | 2.913 in total | More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Mont-de-Marsan+14% | 4.4 | 3.9 | Better access: Mont-de-Marsan+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+9% | 8.227 in total | 7.534 in total | More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes5.3 times as high | 5.217 in total | 27.3124 in total | More per capita: Tarbes5.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tarbes2.0 times as high | 6.421 in total | 12.858 in total | More per capita: Tarbes2.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+3% | 4.515 in total | 4.420 in total | More per capita: Mont-de-Marsan+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Tarbes+8 | 4 | 12 | More facilities: Tarbes+8 |
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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Tarbes+6 | 18 | 24 | More schools: Tarbes+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Tarbes+7 | 4 | 11 | More middle schools: Tarbes+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Tarbes+9 | 5 | 14 | More high schools: Tarbes+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Tarbes+14 | 10 | 24 | More facilities: Tarbes+14 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+33% | 6.4 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+33% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tarbes+11% | 12.4 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Tarbes+11% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+26% | 7.1 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+26% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+22% | 1.9 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Mont-de-Marsan+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Tarbes+13% | 11.4 | 12.9 | Higher rate: Tarbes+13% |
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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mont-de-Marsan+1.0 °C | 13.8°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Mont-de-Marsan+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Tarbes+1% | 1,942 | 1,964 | Sunnier: Tarbes+1% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Tarbes+18% | 918 | 1,081 | Wetter: Tarbes+18% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Tarbes+3 days/year | 119 | 122 | More rainy days: Tarbes+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+7 days/year | 46 | 39 | More frost days: Mont-de-Marsan+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+17 days/year | 32 | 15 | More hot days: Mont-de-Marsan+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 | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Tarbes+5 | 11 | 16 | More declarations: Tarbes+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Tarbes+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Tarbes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mont-de-Marsan2.4 times as high | 36.9 | 15.3 | Larger: Mont-de-Marsan2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Tarbes+271 m | 39 m | 311 m | Higher: Tarbes+271 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| Department | Landes (40) | Hautes-Pyrénées (65) | |
| Intercommunality | Mont de Marsan Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées | |
| Urban unit | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes | |
| Functional area | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mont-de-Marsan vs Tarbes at a glance
| Criterion | Mont-de-Marsan | Tarbes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 32,981 | 45,361 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.8% | +8.1% |
| Density per km² | 894 | 2,959 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,103 | 1,387 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,132 | 1,685 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.48% | 56.13% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,650 | 21,050 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 18.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 13.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,942 | 1,964 |
| Area km² | 36.9 | 15.3 |
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FAQ
Mont-de-Marsan vs Tarbes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mont-de-Marsan or Tarbes?
By population, Tarbes: 45,361 inhabitants versus 32,981 for Mont-de-Marsan (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Tarbes is the 164th largest city in France, Mont-de-Marsan the 255th. By area, Mont-de-Marsan is the larger (36.9 km²).
How far is Mont-de-Marsan from Tarbes?
Mont-de-Marsan and Tarbes are 86 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Mont-de-Marsan or Tarbes?
To buy an apartment, Mont-de-Marsan is more expensive: €2,103 per m² (median price), versus €1,387 in Tarbes (+52%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mont-de-Marsan or Tarbes?
In Mont-de-Marsan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,650 a year, versus €21,050 in Tarbes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Mont-de-Marsan or Tarbes?
Tarbes: 1,964 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,942 in Mont-de-Marsan (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