Maine-et-Loire. According to this ranking, Angers ranks 3rd among the most attractive cities in France

The Arthur Loyd Barometer is an annual study which deciphers the attractiveness and resilience of territories. For the 3rd consecutive year, Angers is on the podium of this ranking in the Intermediate metropolis category, after Angers (1st) and Caen (2nd).

According to the Connectivity, human and transitory capital criterion, the city of Anjou even ranks first.

Demographics and green investments

Ranked leader for the third consecutive year in the “Connectivity, human capital and transitions” category, Angers owes its first place to its demographic vitality, the strongest in its category.

“The marked growth in the young population (15-29 years) and a positive migratory balance position the Angevin metropolis as an attractive destination. Well connected to Paris and the main metropolises of Western France thanks to the TGV network, Angers displays a remarkable attendance rate at Saint-Laud station», notes the firm.

On a local level, the region has implemented numerous efficient mobility solutions, including its famous “rainbow” tram network.

Across Maine-et-Loire, the significant number of investment operations in green sectors associated with significant photovoltaic production, demonstrates the region's strong commitment to ecological transition.

This specialization thus complements a pre-existing innovation potential, as evidenced by the high volume of patent filings.

An attractive university town

Providing a dense higher education offering – particularly concerning business and engineering schools – Angers is giving itself the means to retain graduates within the territory. This dynamic contributes to strengthening the job market, supported by a strong presence of executives and Higher Metropolitan Activities.

Angers can, however, count on its strengths in terms of quality of life. Favorably endowed with urban amenities and first in its category in terms of health and safety, Angers should not lose its splendor.

” On the other hand, the reception capacity of businesses in the City of Flowers could be lacking.The tertiary market has lost some of its strength and the relatively high rents in its category could ultimately limit the area's potential in terms of new business locations,” notes the firm.

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