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2026 ranking · median standard of living

The poorest towns in Centre-Val de Loire in 2026: median standard of living

Montargis (Loiret) is the poorest town in Centre-Val de Loire: its median standard of living is just €18,280 a year. Next come Champillet (Indre, €18,310) and Châlette-sur-Loing (Loiret, €19,020).

1,681 towns ranked out of 1,754

Montargis, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stMontargis 18,280€/year Loiret
  2. 2ndChampillet 18,310€/year Indre
  3. 3rdChâlette-sur-Loing 19,020€/year Loiret

This ranking covers 1,681 of the 1,754 towns in Centre-Val de Loire. Not ranked: towns for which INSEE does not publish the standard of living (statistical confidentiality, mostly small towns). At the other end of the ranking, Combleux (Loiret) comes last with €37,450.

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: poorest towns in Centre-Val de Loire

Rank Town Department Median standard of living (€/year) Proportional bar Population
1 Montargis Loiret (45) 18,280 15,193
2 Champillet Indre (36) 18,310 137
3 Châlette-sur-Loing Loiret (45) 19,020 12,883
4 Dreux Eure-et-Loir (28) 19,770 32,045
5 Sazeray Indre (36) 19,780 302
6 Chazelet Indre (36) 19,850 126
7 Vesdun Cher (18) 19,890 549
8 Lourdoueix-Saint-Michel Indre (36) 20,180 299
9 Le Châtelet Cher (18) 20,230 928
10 Grossouvre Cher (18) 20,330 266
11 Givardon Cher (18) 20,360 303
12 Pithiviers Loiret (45) 20,380 8,989
13 Pérassay Indre (36) 20,420 421
14 Bazaiges Indre (36) 20,430 232
15 Marcilly-sur-Maulne Indre-et-Loire (37) 20,510 225
16 Reigny Cher (18) 20,580 237
17 Saint-Civran Indre (36) 20,720 138
18 Orsennes Indre (36) 20,840 705
19 Saulnay Indre (36) 20,880 169
20 Morlac Cher (18) 20,910 272
21 tied Saulzais-le-Potier Cher (18) 20,920 484
21 tied Cornusse Cher (18) 20,920 226
23 Urciers Indre (36) 21,030 241
24 tied Sancoins Cher (18) 21,140 2,987
24 tied Saint-Priest-la-Marche Cher (18) 21,140 241
26 Vierzon Cher (18) 21,170 25,527
27 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,210 16,124
28 La Guerche Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,230 179
29 Lignerolles Indre (36) 21,240 118
30 Humbligny Cher (18) 21,250 176
31 Mouhet Indre (36) 21,290 428
32 Fontgombault Indre (36) 21,300 273
33 Préveranges Cher (18) 21,330 533
34 Montchevrier Indre (36) 21,350 451
35 tied Preuilly-sur-Claise Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,360 1,019
35 tied Sancergues Cher (18) 21,360 628
37 tied Culan Cher (18) 21,380 782
37 tied Aize Indre (36) 21,380 117
39 Châteaudun Eure-et-Loir (28) 21,420 13,129
40 Lucé Eure-et-Loir (28) 21,450 16,166
41 Tilly Indre (36) 21,460 136
42 Malicornay Indre (36) 21,520 190
43 Lublé Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,540 144
44 Saint-Michel-en-Brenne Indre (36) 21,550 317
45 Ids-Saint-Roch Cher (18) 21,580 300
46 Chaillac Indre (36) 21,620 1,031
47 Blois Loir-et-Cher (41) 21,640 48,742
48 Saint-Saturnin Cher (18) 21,660 448
49 Saint-Léger-le-Petit Cher (18) 21,700 367
50 Vereaux Cher (18) 21,720 147
51 Vernouillet Eure-et-Loir (28) 21,730 12,503
52 tied Gien Loiret (45) 21,740 13,808
52 tied Villegenon Cher (18) 21,740 220
54 Lignac Indre (36) 21,800 473
55 Groises Cher (18) 21,810 133
56 Baraize Indre (36) 21,840 357
57 Ferrière-Larçon Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,850 245
58 Saint-Gaultier Indre (36) 21,880 1,722
59 Pouligny-Notre-Dame Indre (36) 21,900 651
60 La Ferté-Vidame Eure-et-Loir (28) 21,950 558
61 Prissac Indre (36) 21,960 586
62 tied La Loupe Eure-et-Loir (28) 21,990 3,246
62 tied Richelieu Indre-et-Loire (37) 21,990 1,619
64 tied Bessais-le-Fromental Cher (18) 22,010 293
64 tied Saint-Christophe-en-Boucherie Indre (36) 22,010 234
66 Saint-Maur Cher (18) 22,050 258
67 tied Sidiailles Cher (18) 22,080 301
67 tied Luzeret Indre (36) 22,080 156
69 Blet Cher (18) 22,100 570
70 tied Épineuil-le-Fleuriel Cher (18) 22,110 442
70 tied Vijon Indre (36) 22,110 310
72 tied Villentrois-Faverolles-en-Berry Indre (36) 22,140 897
72 tied Rillé Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,140 314
74 tied Ourouer-les-Bourdelins Cher (18) 22,150 611
74 tied Saint-Flovier Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,150 586
76 tied Oulches Indre (36) 22,180 427
76 tied Neuilly-en-Dun Cher (18) 22,180 231
78 tied Augy-sur-Aubois Cher (18) 22,200 286
78 tied Faverelles Loiret (45) 22,200 185
80 Château-Renault Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,230 4,454
81 tied Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle Loiret (45) 22,250 16,992
81 tied Continvoir Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,250 471
83 Luzé Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,290 281
84 Crozon-sur-Vauvre Indre (36) 22,300 343
85 tied Raymond Cher (18) 22,320 176
85 tied Romilly Loir-et-Cher (41) 22,320 157
87 tied Azay-le-Ferron Indre (36) 22,330 829
87 tied Saint-Pierre-les-Bois Cher (18) 22,330 263
89 tied Avord Cher (18) 22,360 2,951
89 tied Ruffec Indre (36) 22,360 569
91 tied La Chapelle-d'Angillon Cher (18) 22,390 615
91 tied Feux Cher (18) 22,390 321
93 Jussy-Champagne Cher (18) 22,400 210
94 Marigny-Marmande Indre-et-Loire (37) 22,410 613
95 tied Sully-sur-Loire Loiret (45) 22,440 5,175
95 tied Saint-Vitte Cher (18) 22,440 121
97 Saint-Plantaire Indre (36) 22,450 607
98 tied Brezolles Eure-et-Loir (28) 22,460 1,810
98 tied Fontguenand Indre (36) 22,460 251
100 La Châtre Indre (36) 22,470 4,163

Source: INSEE, Filosofi (localized social and tax income data); median annual standard of living of residents. Not ranked: towns for which INSEE does not publish the standard of living (statistical confidentiality, mostly small towns). Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Poorest towns in Centre-Val de Loire: FAQ

What is the poorest town in Centre-Val de Loire in 2026?

Montargis (Loiret) is the poorest town in Centre-Val de Loire: its median standard of living is just €18,280 a year.

What are the 10 poorest towns in Centre-Val de Loire?

In order: Montargis (€18,280), Champillet (€18,310), Châlette-sur-Loing (€19,020), Dreux (€19,770), Sazeray (€19,780), Chazelet (€19,850), Vesdun (€19,890), Lourdoueix-Saint-Michel (€20,180), Le Châtelet (€20,230), and Grossouvre (€20,330).

What is the richest town in Centre-Val de Loire?

Combleux (Loiret) is the richest town in Centre-Val de Loire: its median standard of living reaches €37,450 a year. See The richest towns in Centre-Val de Loire.

How many towns in Centre-Val de Loire are ranked?

1,681 out of 1,754. Not ranked: towns for which INSEE does not publish the standard of living (statistical confidentiality, mostly small towns).

What is the median standard of living?

The standard of living is the disposable income of a household (earnings, pensions and social benefits, after direct taxes) divided by its number of consumption units. The median splits residents into two halves: half live on less, half on more.

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