2026 comparison
Valence (26) vs Vénissieux: 2026 comparison
Vénissieux has more inhabitants than Valence: 65,689 versus 65,647, or 0.1% more. Valence covers a larger area (36.7 km² versus 15.3 km²), but Vénissieux is more densely populated: 4,285 inhabitants per km² versus 1,789.
The median apartment price is higher in Vénissieux: €2,846 per m² versus €2,085. The median standard of living is higher in Valence (€22,790 a year versus €18,980).
The two cities are 87 km apart as the crow flies.
Valence
City in Drôme
- Population
- 65,647 inhab.
- 84th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 36.7 km²
- Density
- 1,789 per km²
Vénissieux
City in Rhône
- Population
- 65,689 inhab.
- 83rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 15.3 km²
- Density
- 4,285 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ValenceVénissieux
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vénissieux+0.1% | 65,647 | 65,689 | More populous: Vénissieux+0.1% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Valence+2.0 pts | −0.4% | −2.4% | Smaller decline: Valence+2.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vénissieux+1.9 pt | +4.4% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Vénissieux+1.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vénissieux2.4 times as high | 1,789 | 4,285 | Denser: Vénissieux2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vénissieux+7.4 pts | 15.6% | 23.0% | More young people: Vénissieux+7.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Valence+7.8 pts | 22.3% | 14.5% | More seniors: Valence+7.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vénissieux+0.49 | 1.89 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vénissieux+0.49 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vénissieux+36% | 2,085 | 2,846 | More expensive: Vénissieux+36% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vénissieux+37% | 2,627 | 3,598 | More expensive: Vénissieux+37% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vénissieux+23% | 11.9 | 14.7 | More expensive: Vénissieux+23% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vénissieux+18% | 11.4 | 13.5 | More expensive: Vénissieux+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Valence+13 pts | 44.0% | 31.2% | More homeowners: Valence+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Valence+9.1 pts | 22.4% | 13.4% | More houses: Valence+9.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vénissieux+23 pts | 28.1% | 50.8% | More social housing: Vénissieux+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Valence+1.9 pt | 3.3% | 1.4% | More second homes: Valence+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Valence+2.5 pts | 11.5% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Valence+2.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Valence+8.2 pts | 45.36% | 37.18% | Higher rate: Valence+8.2 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 | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Valence+20% | 22,790 | 18,980 | Higher: Valence+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vénissieux+11 pts | 24.1% | 35.2% | Higher: Vénissieux+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Valence+30% | €27,472 | €21,200 | Higher: Valence+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Valence+9.3 pts | 42% | 33% | More taxpaying households: Valence+9.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Valence+5.1 pts | 73.4% | 68.2% | Higher: Valence+5.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vénissieux+3.5 pts | 15.3% | 18.8% | Higher: Vénissieux+3.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Daragon | Idir Boumertit | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Valence+4.4 pts | 96% | 92% | Better covered: Valence+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Valence3.6 times as high | 100.7661 in total | 28.0184 in total | More shops per capita: Valence3.6 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.4 times as high | 25.0164 in total | 10.569 in total | More per capita: Valence2.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+65% | 45.9301 in total | 27.9183 in total | More per capita: Valence+65% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.1 times as high | 23.3153 in total | 11.072 in total | More per capita: Valence2.1 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high | 2.416 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence4.2 times as high | 3.221 in total | 0.85 in total | More per capita: Valence4.2 times as high |
| 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 | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vénissieux+29% | 3.6 | 4.7 | Better access: Vénissieux+29% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+13% | 9.462 in total | 8.455 in total | More per capita: Valence+13% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+27% | 21.3140 in total | 16.7110 in total | More per capita: Valence+27% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high | 7.650 in total | 3.322 in total | More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+32% | 3.825 in total | 2.919 in total | More per capita: Valence+32% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Valence+4 | 9 | 5 | More facilities: Valence+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 | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Valence+5 | 45 | 40 | More schools: Valence+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vénissieux+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Vénissieux+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Valence+8 | 13 | 5 | More high schools: Valence+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Valence+24 | 25 | 1 | More facilities: Valence+24 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vénissieux+12% | 5.5 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+12% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+6% | 15.8 | 16.7 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+6% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+26% | 5.1 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+26% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+59% | 2.7 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+59% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+36% | 11.8 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+36% |
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 | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Valence+0.3 °C | 13.3°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Valence+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,050 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Valence+6% | 874 | 821 | Wetter: Valence+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vénissieux+15 days/year | 88 | 103 | More rainy days: Vénissieux+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Valence+3 days/year | 45 | 42 | More frost days: Valence+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Valence+11 days/year | 41 | 31 | More hot days: Valence+11 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 | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vénissieux+1 | 10 | 11 | More declarations: Vénissieux+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Valence+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Valence+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Valence2.4 times as high | 36.7 | 15.3 | Larger: Valence2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vénissieux+60 m | 128 m | 189 m | Higher: Vénissieux+60 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Drôme (26) | Rhône (69) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Valence Romans Agglo | Métropole de Lyon | |
| Urban unit | Valence | Lyon | |
| Functional area | Valence | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Valence (26) vs Vénissieux at a glance
| Criterion | Valence | Vénissieux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 65,647 | 65,689 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.4% | +6.3% |
| Density per km² | 1,789 | 4,285 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,085 | 2,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,627 | 3,598 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.36% | 37.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,790 | 18,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 36.7 | 15.3 |
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FAQ
Valence (26) vs Vénissieux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Valence or Vénissieux?
By population, Vénissieux: 65,689 inhabitants versus 65,647 for Valence (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vénissieux is the 83rd largest city in France, Valence the 84th. By area, Valence is the larger (36.7 km²).
How far is Valence from Vénissieux?
Valence and Vénissieux are 87 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Valence or Vénissieux?
To buy an apartment, Vénissieux is more expensive: €2,846 per m² (median price), versus €2,085 in Valence (+36%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Valence or Vénissieux?
In Valence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,790 a year, versus €18,980 in Vénissieux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Valence and Vénissieux in the same department?
No: Valence is in Drôme (26), and Vénissieux in Rhône (69), both in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures