Living in Bourges
Bourges is a large municipality in Centre — Val de Loire, France, home to 64,551 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 26%, #562 of 2,165), climate-conscious movers (top 27%, #1,405 of 5,364), low-income families (top 29%, #1,022 of 3,647).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 30 min and sets around 17:04; in late June it sets around 21:49.
How Bourges ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in France. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In France | In Centre — Val de Loire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #3,770 of 9,816 | #234 of 523 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #1,260 of 3,678 | #83 of 150 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #1,022 of 3,647 | #67 of 150 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #562 of 2,165 | #28 of 78 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #2,776 of 5,314 | #11 of 229 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #1,621 of 5,314 | #11 of 229 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #2,343 of 4,351 | #17 of 184 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #721 of 2,182 | #21 of 78 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 19 | #3,136 of 3,647 | #130 of 150 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #1,999 of 5,364 | #121 of 229 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #1,545 of 2,182 | #59 of 78 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #2,875 of 5,314 | #26 of 229 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #9,499 of 11,778 | #557 of 633 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #7,938 of 9,925 | #294 of 523 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #7,886 of 11,778 | #522 of 633 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #5,782 of 9,925 | #272 of 523 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,002 of 34,999 | #137 of 1759 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,405 of 5,364 | #16 of 229 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 30 | #4,009 of 5,364 | #173 of 229 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Saint-Doulchard 3 km
- Saint-Germain-du-Puy 7 km
- Saint-Florent-sur-Cher 15 km
- Mehun-sur-Yèvre 15 km
- Vierzon 29 km
- Issoudun 34 km
- Saint-Amand-Montrond 40 km
- Aubigny-sur-Nère 45 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.