2026 comparison
Orléans vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 2026 comparison
Orléans has more inhabitants than Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 118,788 versus 23,773, or 5.0 times as many. Orléans is both larger (27.5 km² versus 13.7 km²) and more densely populated (4,323 inhabitants per km² versus 1,735).
The median apartment price is higher in Orléans: €2,577 per m² versus €1,981. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Jean-de-Braye (€24,550 a year versus €23,630).
The two cities are 6.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Orléans).
Orléans
City in Loiret
- Population
- 118,788 inhab.
- 36th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 4,323 per km²
Saint-Jean-de-Braye
City in Loiret
- Population
- 23,773 inhab.
- 386th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 13.7 km²
- Density
- 1,735 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
OrléansSaint-Jean-de-Braye
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Orléans5.0 times as high | 118,788 | 23,773 | More populous: Orléans5.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+9.8 pts | +0.1% | +9.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+9.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+17 pts | +1.7% | +18.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Orléans2.5 times as high | 4,323 | 1,735 | Denser: Orléans2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+3.4 pts | 17.4% | 20.8% | More young people: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+3.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Orléans+0.3 pt | 16.8% | 16.4% | More seniors: Orléans+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.28 | 1.95 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.28 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Orléans+30% | 2,577 | 1,981 | More expensive: Orléans+30% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Orléans+12% | 2,634 | 2,344 | More expensive: Orléans+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Orléans+11% | 14.3 | 12.8 | More expensive: Orléans+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Orléans+8% | 11.5 | 10.6 | More expensive: Orléans+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+15 pts | 36.6% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+23 pts | 22.8% | 46.0% | More houses: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Orléans+4.0 pts | 27.4% | 23.4% | More social housing: Orléans+4.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Orléans+2.8 pts | 4.0% | 1.2% | More second homes: Orléans+2.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Orléans+4.9 pts | 10.3% | 5.4% | More vacant homes: Orléans+4.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1.3 pt | 54.70% | 56.05% | Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1.3 pt |
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 | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% | 23,630 | 24,550 | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Orléans+5.7 pts | 23.3% | 17.6% | Higher: Orléans+5.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Orléans+0.5% | €29,200 | €29,065 | Higher: Orléans+0.5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.5 pts | 47% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.0 pt | 73.8% | 75.8% | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Orléans+2.9 pts | 14.6% | 11.7% | Higher: Orléans+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Serge Grouard | Cédric Gourin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6.9 pts | 92% | 98% | Better covered: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Orléans2.8 times as high | 63.3752 in total | 22.353 in total | More shops per capita: Orléans2.8 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+94% | 17.9213 in total | 9.322 in total | More per capita: Orléans+94% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans2.2 times as high | 35.5422 in total | 16.038 in total | More per capita: Orléans2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+48% | 13.6162 in total | 20.248 in total | More per capita: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+48% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans2.6 times as high | 2.226 in total | 0.82 in total | More per capita: Orléans2.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+67% | 2.125 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Orléans+67% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Orléans+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Orléans+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Orléans+17% | 3.0 | 2.6 | Better access: Orléans+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans+53% | 7.184 in total | 4.611 in total | More per capita: Orléans+53% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans8.5 times as high | 10.7127 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Orléans8.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Orléans3.2 times as high | 8.196 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Orléans3.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.125 in total | 2.15 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Orléans+5 | 8 | 3 | More facilities: Orléans+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 | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Orléans+57 | 69 | 12 | More schools: Orléans+57 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Orléans+15 | 18 | 3 | More middle schools: Orléans+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Orléans+14 | 17 | 3 | More high schools: Orléans+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Orléans+28 | 28 | 0 | More facilities: Orléans+28 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+60% | 3.2 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+60% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orléans2.8 times as high | 11.1 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Orléans2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orléans+25% | 5.3 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Orléans+25% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+38% | 0.7 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+38% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Orléans+24% | 7.2 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Orléans+24% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Orléans+4 | 19 | 15 | More declarations: Orléans+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Orléans2.0 times as high | 27.5 | 13.7 | Larger: Orléans2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Orléans+8 m | 112 m | 104 m | Higher: Orléans+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Loiret (45) | Loiret (45) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Orléans Métropole | Orléans Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Orléans | Orléans | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Orléans | Orléans | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Orléans vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye at a glance
| Criterion | Orléans | Saint-Jean-de-Braye |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 118,788 | 23,773 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.7% | +18.3% |
| Density per km² | 4,323 | 1,735 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,577 | 1,981 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,634 | 2,344 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.70% | 56.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,630 | 24,550 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.2 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 11.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,823 | 1,823 |
| Area km² | 27.5 | 13.7 |
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FAQ
Orléans vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: your questions
Which is the larger city, Orléans or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
By population, Orléans: 118,788 inhabitants versus 23,773 for Saint-Jean-de-Braye (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Orléans is the 36th largest city in France, Saint-Jean-de-Braye the 386th. By area, Orléans is also the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is Orléans from Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
Orléans and Saint-Jean-de-Braye are 6.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Loiret).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Orléans or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
To buy an apartment, Orléans is more expensive: €2,577 per m² (median price), versus €1,981 in Saint-Jean-de-Braye (+30%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Orléans or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
In Saint-Jean-de-Braye, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,550 a year, versus €23,630 in Orléans (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Orléans and Saint-Jean-de-Braye in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Loiret (45), in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures