Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Use the Angers profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and healthcare context alongside Nantes, Tours, and Rennes.
Overall70/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality74/100
Energy74/100
France / Western Europe
Angers, France City Intelligence
Angers is a regional center in the Pays de la Loire region of western France on the Maine river, with horticulture, plant-science, and university activity, a tram-served transport network, and a temperate-climate Loire-valley setting. Angers is a western europe city of about ~410K metro in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Angers sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~410K metro
Image credit: Image: DXR / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Angers data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Angers's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Angers's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 74/100 | Angers's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 72/100 | Angers's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 72/100 | Angers's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 74/100 | Angers's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 74/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety78/100
Angers ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare86/100
Education86/100
Green space88/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure89/100
Mobility71/100
Angers has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness84/100
Education86/100
Green space88/100
Overall safety80/100
Angers scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability79/100
Walkability85/100
Cycling68/100
Infrastructure89/100
Angers is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle50/100
Angers is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Angers
Local public safety guidance for Angers, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 1724/7 | — |
| Medical (SAMU) | 1524/7 | — |
| Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers) | 1824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Angers, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Angers
Healthcare context for Angers, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Angers, see the France healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Santé et de la Prévention
Used as the primary attribution for French public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Angers
Local mobility context for Angers, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Angers, see the France transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Transition écologique
Used as the primary federal attribution for French national transport context.
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français: SNCF
Used as the primary attribution for French national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Angers. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Angers
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Angers will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Angers air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Angers drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Angers
Is Angers worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Loire Valley, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park.
Is Angers good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Angers affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,540/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Angers?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Angers's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Angers?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 12.9°C.
Does Angers have universities?
Higher education is strong (70/100).
What is healthcare like in Angers?
Healthcare access is strong (72/100).
Is Angers good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (74/100).
What nature is near Angers?
Within ~170 km: Loire Valley, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park.
Explore Angers modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Angers
Angers's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Angers
Angers's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Angers
Angers's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Angers
Angers's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Angers
Angers's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Angers
Angers's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Angers
Cost of living estimates for Angers — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Angers
Climate profile for Angers — Oceanic climate, annual average 12.9°C, comfort score 71/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Angers
Economy and jobs profile for Angers — tourism economy, economy score 77/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Angers
Education profile for Angers — student city, education score 69/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Angers
Healthcare and retirement profile for Angers — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 72/100, retirement score 74/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Angers
Source-attributed visual context for Angers using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Angers
Weekend trip planning checklist for Angers — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Angers
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Angers
Estimate a monthly budget for Angers using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Angers
Plan a trip budget for Angers using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Angers
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Angers. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Nantes, France
Same region · about 80 km from Angers. Explore Nantes's city intelligence profile.
Le Mans, France
Same region · about 82 km from Angers. Explore Le Mans's city intelligence profile.
Tours, France
Same region · about 94 km from Angers. Explore Tours's city intelligence profile.
Rennes, France
Same region · about 110 km from Angers. Explore Rennes's city intelligence profile.
Poitiers, France
Same region · about 120 km from Angers. Explore Poitiers's city intelligence profile.
Saint-Nazaire, France
Same region · about 127 km from Angers. Explore Saint-Nazaire's city intelligence profile.
Niort, France
Same region · about 128 km from Angers. Explore Niort's city intelligence profile.
La Rochelle, France
Same corridor · about 153 km from Angers. Explore La Rochelle's city intelligence profile.
Vannes, France
Same region · about 167 km from Angers. Explore Vannes's city intelligence profile.
Saint-Malo, France
Same region · about 170 km from Angers. Explore Saint-Malo's city intelligence profile.
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Angers — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Angers FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Angers, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Angers
Is Angers worth visiting?
Angers has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Loire Valley, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Brière Regional Natural Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Angers?
Angers has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Angers?
A single resident of Angers spends roughly €1,540 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €817. Overall the city is more affordable than average for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Angers?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Angers is high for remote workers (79/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Angers?
Angers's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Angers has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Angers good for digital nomads and remote work?
Angers offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Angers?
Angers is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Social Sciences and Energy.
Is Angers a good place to study?
Angers offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Angers?
Angers has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 72/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Angers a good place to retire?
Angers offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 74/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Angers?
Angers has an oceanic climate, averaging about 12.9°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Angers a safe place to live?
Angers ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Angers?
Angers indexes a walkability score of 85 and a cycling score of 68 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Angers?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Angers include Loire Valley, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Brière Regional Natural Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Angers good for families?
Angers scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Angers?
Angers rates 50/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 88/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Loire Valley, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Brière Regional Natural Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Angers profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and healthcare context alongside Nantes, Tours, and Rennes. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and air quality (74/100). The area most worth watching is internet speed (72/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Angers appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.