2026 comparison
Pessac vs Villenave-d'Ornon: 2026 comparison
Pessac has more inhabitants than Villenave-d'Ornon: 68,102 versus 42,858, or 59% more. Pessac covers a larger area (38.8 km² versus 21.3 km²), but Villenave-d'Ornon is more densely populated: 2,016 inhabitants per km² versus 1,754.
The median apartment price is higher in Pessac: €3,569 per m² versus €3,381. The median standard of living is higher in Pessac (€28,840 a year versus €26,470).
The two cities are 10 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Bordeaux).
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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
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Villenave-d'Ornon
City in Gironde
- Population
- 42,858 inhab.
- 183rd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 21.3 km²
- Density
- 2,016 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
PessacVillenave-d'Ornon
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Pessac+59% | 68,102 | 42,858 | More populous: Pessac+59% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villenave-d'Ornon+16 pts | +4.6% | +20.6% | Stronger growth: Villenave-d'Ornon+16 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villenave-d'Ornon+28 pts | +10.8% | +38.8% | Stronger growth: Villenave-d'Ornon+28 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Villenave-d'Ornon+15% | 1,754 | 2,016 | Denser: Villenave-d'Ornon+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.6 pt | 15.4% | 16.0% | More young people: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pessac+0.4 pt | 17.6% | 17.2% | More seniors: Pessac+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Pessac+0.01 | 2.02 | 2.01 | Larger households: Pessac+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pessac+6% | 3,569 | 3,381 | More expensive: Pessac+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pessac+11% | 4,096 | 3,690 | More expensive: Pessac+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pessac+9% | 15.3 | 14.1 | More expensive: Pessac+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pessac+7% | 14.3 | 13.3 | More expensive: Pessac+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pessac+2.3 pts | 46.8% | 44.5% | More homeowners: Pessac+2.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villenave-d'Ornon+1.4 pt | 45.6% | 47.0% | More houses: Villenave-d'Ornon+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Pessac+7.2 pts | 31.8% | 24.6% | More social housing: Pessac+7.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Pessac+1.5 pt | 2.7% | 1.3% | More second homes: Pessac+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.2 pt | 3.7% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.3 pt | 48.44% | 48.73% | Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+0.3 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 | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pessac+9% | 28,840 | 26,470 | Higher: Pessac+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Pessac+0.8 pt | 14.8% | 14.0% | Higher: Pessac+0.8 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pessac+21% | €36,348 | €29,995 | Higher: Pessac+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pessac+2.1 pts | 54% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Pessac+2.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villenave-d'Ornon+9.6 pts | 70.9% | 80.5% | Higher: Villenave-d'Ornon+9.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Pessac+1.8 pt | 11.7% | 9.8% | Higher: Pessac+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Franck Raynal | Michel Poignonec | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Pessac+1.7 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Pessac+1.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Pessac+9% | 35.5242 in total | 32.7140 in total | More shops per capita: Pessac+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+3% | 12.082 in total | 11.750 in total | More per capita: Pessac+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+11% | 24.4166 in total | 21.994 in total | More per capita: Pessac+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villenave-d'Ornon+21% | 9.363 in total | 11.248 in total | More per capita: Villenave-d'Ornon+21% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+26% | 1.28 in total | 0.94 in total | More per capita: Pessac+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villenave-d'Ornon+85% | 0.96 in total | 1.67 in total | More per capita: Villenave-d'Ornon+85% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Pessac+1 | 2 | 1 | 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 | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villenave-d'Ornon2.1 times as high | 4.1 | 8.7 | Better access: Villenave-d'Ornon2.1 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+12% | 9.766 in total | 8.637 in total | More per capita: Pessac+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac4.9 times as high | 24.1164 in total | 4.921 in total | More per capita: Pessac4.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+11% | 6.846 in total | 6.126 in total | More per capita: Pessac+11% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+7% | 2.517 in total | 2.310 in total | More per capita: Pessac+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Pessac+5 | 8 | 3 | 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 | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Pessac+11 | 31 | 20 | More schools: Pessac+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Pessac+3 | 6 | 3 | More middle schools: Pessac+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Pessac+1 | 2 | 1 | More high schools: Pessac+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Pessac+17 | 18 | 1 | More facilities: Pessac+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pessac+65% | 10.2 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Pessac+65% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pessac+21% | 8.4 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Pessac+21% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+57% | 1.6 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+57% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon2.5 times as high | 0.9 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+7% | 8.9 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Villenave-d'Ornon+7% |
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 | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 14.3°C | 14.3°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,070 | 2,070 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villenave-d'Ornon+2% | 884 | 904 | Wetter: Villenave-d'Ornon+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Villenave-d'Ornon+1 days/year | 124 | 125 | More rainy days: Villenave-d'Ornon+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Pessac+3 days/year | 26 | 23 | More frost days: Pessac+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Pessac+3 days/year | 31 | 28 | More hot days: Pessac+3 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 | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villenave-d'Ornon+3 | 32 | 35 | More declarations: Villenave-d'Ornon+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Villenave-d'Ornon+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Villenave-d'Ornon+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Pessac+83% | 38.8 | 21.3 | Larger: Pessac+83% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pessac+26 m | 35 m | 10 m | Higher: Pessac+26 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Gironde (33) | Gironde (33) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Bordeaux Métropole | Bordeaux Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Bordeaux | Bordeaux | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Pessac vs Villenave-d'Ornon at a glance
| Criterion | Pessac | Villenave-d'Ornon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,102 | 42,858 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.8% | +38.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,754 | 2,016 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,569 | 3,381 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,096 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.44% | 48.73% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,840 | 26,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.7% | 9.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 8.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.2 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 14.3°C | 14.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,070 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 38.8 | 21.3 |
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FAQ
Pessac vs Villenave-d'Ornon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Pessac or Villenave-d'Ornon?
By population, Pessac: 68,102 inhabitants versus 42,858 for Villenave-d'Ornon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Pessac is the 78th largest city in France, Villenave-d'Ornon the 183rd. By area, Pessac is also the larger (38.8 km²).
How far is Pessac from Villenave-d'Ornon?
Pessac and Villenave-d'Ornon are 10 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Gironde).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Pessac or Villenave-d'Ornon?
To buy an apartment, Pessac is more expensive: €3,569 per m² (median price), versus €3,381 in Villenave-d'Ornon (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Pessac or Villenave-d'Ornon?
In Pessac, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,840 a year, versus €26,470 in Villenave-d'Ornon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Pessac and Villenave-d'Ornon in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Gironde (33), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures