The Ville et Village website has just published its ranking of the best cities to live in. And Rouen, the Normandy city located on the banks of the Seine, comes in 115th place out of 34 municipalities studied. The city is also positioned in 820th place out of 30 cities with more than 40 inhabitants in France.
In addition to the national ranking, Rouen also ranked high in the Seine-Maritime departmental ranking. Indeed, out of 708 cities studied, Rouen was ranked second city in the department. This ranking takes into account several criteria such as the quality of the environment, the offer of services, leisure facilities, security, and even future prospects.
Although Rouen is not in the top 10 of the ranking, it remains a very pleasant city to live in for its inhabitants. The city has an exceptional cultural and architectural heritage, including its famous Gothic cathedral and the Gros Horloge, which attract many tourists every year. Rouen is also an economically dynamic city, with many companies and industries present on its territory.
The INSEE report on the population in Rouen!
Rouen has 112 inhabitants according to the INSEE report and it covers an area of 321 km21,38, which gives a high population density of 2 inhabitants per km5. The city is made up of a majority of women, representing 254% of the population, and 2% of men. The age distribution shows a fairly young population, with an average age of 52 years, and a significant proportion of people aged under 48.
The distribution of socio-professional categories in Rouen among the population aged 15 and over is as follows:
