2026 comparison
Toulouse vs Tournefeuille: 2026 comparison
Toulouse has more inhabitants than Tournefeuille: 519,940 versus 30,774, or 17 times as many. Toulouse is both larger (118 km² versus 18.2 km²) and more densely populated (4,395 inhabitants per km² versus 1,694).
The median apartment price is higher in Toulouse: €3,295 per m² versus €3,020. The median standard of living is higher in Tournefeuille (€32,540 a year versus €24,500).
The two cities are 8.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Toulouse).
Toulouse
City in Haute-Garonne
- Population
- 519,940 inhab.
- 4th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 118 km²
- Density
- 4,395 per km²
Tournefeuille
City in Haute-Garonne
- Population
- 30,774 inhab.
- 281st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.2 km²
- Density
- 1,694 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ToulouseTournefeuille
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Toulouse17 times as high | 519,940 | 30,774 | More populous: Toulouse17 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Tournefeuille+3.2 pts | +5.7% | +9.0% | Stronger growth: Tournefeuille+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Tournefeuille+2.8 pts | +12.3% | +15.1% | Stronger growth: Tournefeuille+2.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Toulouse2.6 times as high | 4,395 | 1,694 | Denser: Toulouse2.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Tournefeuille+4.9 pts | 13.8% | 18.7% | More young people: Tournefeuille+4.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Tournefeuille+5.5 pts | 13.0% | 18.5% | More seniors: Tournefeuille+5.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Tournefeuille+0.39 | 1.78 | 2.17 | Larger households: Tournefeuille+0.39 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Toulouse+9% | 3,295 | 3,020 | More expensive: Toulouse+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Toulouse+10% | 3,800 | 3,448 | More expensive: Toulouse+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Toulouse+4% | 14.0 | 13.4 | More expensive: Toulouse+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Toulouse+5% | 12.9 | 12.2 | More expensive: Toulouse+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Tournefeuille+23 pts | 32.2% | 55.6% | More homeowners: Tournefeuille+23 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Tournefeuille+42 pts | 15.0% | 57.2% | More houses: Tournefeuille+42 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Toulouse+3.0 pts | 22.1% | 19.1% | More social housing: Toulouse+3.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Toulouse+1.3 pt | 4.0% | 2.7% | More second homes: Toulouse+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Toulouse+4.3 pts | 8.2% | 4.0% | More vacant homes: Toulouse+4.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Tournefeuille+12 pts | 49.67% | 61.97% | Higher rate: Tournefeuille+12 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 | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Tournefeuille+33% | 24,500 | 32,540 | Higher: Tournefeuille+33% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Toulouse+13 pts | 24.0% | 10.7% | Higher: Toulouse+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Tournefeuille+56% | €29,462 | €45,961 | Higher: Tournefeuille+56% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Tournefeuille+14 pts | 47% | 61% | More taxpaying households: Tournefeuille+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Tournefeuille+6.4 pts | 72.8% | 79.2% | Higher: Tournefeuille+6.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Toulouse+4.4 pts | 14.3% | 9.8% | Higher: Toulouse+4.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Luc Moudenc | Frédéric Parre | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Tournefeuille+5.3 pts | 93% | 99% | Better covered: Tournefeuille+5.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Toulouse+78% | 56.72,946 in total | 31.898 in total | More shops per capita: Toulouse+78% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulouse+59% | 19.1995 in total | 12.037 in total | More per capita: Toulouse+59% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulouse2.6 times as high | 47.32,460 in total | 18.557 in total | More per capita: Toulouse2.6 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tournefeuille+9% | 16.1838 in total | 17.554 in total | More per capita: Tournefeuille+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tournefeuille+24% | 1.368 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Tournefeuille+24% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulouse+1.9 | 1.999 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Toulouse+1.9 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Toulouse+10 | 10 | 0 | More stations: Toulouse+10 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Tournefeuille+5% | 4.4 | 4.6 | Better access: Tournefeuille+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulouse+58% | 10.8559 in total | 6.821 in total | More per capita: Toulouse+58% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulouse3.2 times as high | 26.31,366 in total | 8.125 in total | More per capita: Toulouse3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tournefeuille+56% | 9.3486 in total | 14.645 in total | More per capita: Tournefeuille+56% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.9152 in total | 2.99 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Toulouse+41 | 41 | 0 | More facilities: Toulouse+41 |
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 | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Toulouse+209 | 221 | 12 | More schools: Toulouse+209 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Toulouse+49 | 51 | 2 | More middle schools: Toulouse+49 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Toulouse+62 | 64 | 2 | More high schools: Toulouse+62 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Toulouse+169 | 169 | 0 | More facilities: Toulouse+169 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Tournefeuille+87% | 6.4 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Tournefeuille+87% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulouse2.8 times as high | 20.5 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Toulouse2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulouse2.5 times as high | 5.0 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Toulouse2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulouse+74% | 2.1 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Toulouse+74% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulouse+58% | 11.5 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Toulouse+58% |
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 | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Toulouse+21 | 48 | 27 | More declarations: Toulouse+21 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Toulouse+2 | 4 | 2 | More plans: Toulouse+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Toulouse6.5 times as high | 118 | 18.2 | Larger: Toulouse6.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Tournefeuille+14 m | 143 m | 157 m | Higher: Tournefeuille+14 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Haute-Garonne (31) | Haute-Garonne (31) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Toulouse Métropole | Toulouse Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Toulouse | Toulouse | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Toulouse | Toulouse | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Toulouse vs Tournefeuille at a glance
| Criterion | Toulouse | Tournefeuille |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 519,940 | 30,774 |
| Change over 10 years | +12.3% | +15.1% |
| Density per km² | 4,395 | 1,694 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,295 | 3,020 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,800 | 3,448 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.67% | 61.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,500 | 32,540 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 9.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.4 | 11.9 |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,075 | 2,075 |
| Area km² | 118 | 18.2 |
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FAQ
Toulouse vs Tournefeuille: your questions
Which is the larger city, Toulouse or Tournefeuille?
By population, Toulouse: 519,940 inhabitants versus 30,774 for Tournefeuille (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Toulouse is the 4th largest city in France, Tournefeuille the 281st. By area, Toulouse is also the larger (118 km²).
How far is Toulouse from Tournefeuille?
Toulouse and Tournefeuille are 8.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haute-Garonne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Toulouse or Tournefeuille?
To buy an apartment, Toulouse is more expensive: €3,295 per m² (median price), versus €3,020 in Tournefeuille (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Toulouse or Tournefeuille?
In Tournefeuille, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,540 a year, versus €24,500 in Toulouse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Toulouse and Tournefeuille in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haute-Garonne (31), in the Occitanie region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures