2026 comparison
Ajaccio vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 2026 comparison
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés has more inhabitants than Ajaccio: 77,413 versus 77,132, or 0.4% more. Ajaccio covers a larger area (82.0 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more densely populated: 6,881 inhabitants per km² versus 940.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €3,667. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €25,880).
The two cities are 905 km apart as the crow flies.
Ajaccio
City in Corse-du-Sud
- Population
- 77,132 inhab.
- 68th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 82.0 km²
- Density
- 940 per km²
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 77,413 inhab.
- 67th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,881 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1936
AjaccioSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4% | 77,132 | 77,413 | More populous: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+6.1 pts | +7.8% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+6.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ajaccio+9.8 pts | +13.1% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Ajaccio+9.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés7.3 times as high | 940 | 6,881 | Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés7.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Ajaccio+2.2 pts | 18.4% | 16.2% | More young people: Ajaccio+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Ajaccio+3.0 pts | 23.9% | 20.9% | More seniors: Ajaccio+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Ajaccio+0.16 | 2.30 | 2.14 | Larger households: Ajaccio+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+56% | 3,667 | 5,733 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+56% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+70% | 4,382 | 7,467 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+70% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+51% | 15.2 | 23.0 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+51% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+32% | 16.0 | 21.1 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+32% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+16 pts | 45.6% | 61.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+22 pts | 10.6% | 33.1% | More houses: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ajaccio+7.5 pts | 19.0% | 11.5% | More social housing: Ajaccio+7.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ajaccio+7.2 pts | 9.0% | 1.9% | More second homes: Ajaccio+7.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.0 pts | 2.9% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ajaccio+5.9 pts | 37.91% | 32.00% | Higher rate: Ajaccio+5.9 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+44% | 25,880 | 37,390 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+44% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ajaccio+8.8 pts | 18.0% | 9.2% | Higher: Ajaccio+8.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+80% | €30,921 | €55,723 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+80% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+17 pts | 50% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.8 pts | 76.4% | 79.1% | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.8 pt | 7.0% | 7.8% | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Sbraggia | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Ajaccio+2.5 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Ajaccio+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Ajaccio+41% | 84.8654 in total | 60.3467 in total | More shops per capita: Ajaccio+41% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2% | 22.6174 in total | 23.0178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+76% | 57.7445 in total | 32.8254 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+76% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+18% | 11.992 in total | 10.178 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio2.3 times as high | 3.023 in total | 1.310 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio7.0 times as high | 3.628 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio7.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55% | 4.0 | 6.2 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+8% | 14.0108 in total | 12.9100 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% | 23.9184 in total | 29.3227 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% | 8.364 in total | 10.279 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+23% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ajaccio+28% | 3.628 in total | 2.822 in total | More per capita: Ajaccio+28% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Ajaccio+8 | 13 | 5 | More facilities: Ajaccio+8 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 28 | 31 | More schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 7 | 9 | More middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 7 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ajaccio+7 | 10 | 3 | More facilities: Ajaccio+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés7.2 times as high | 1.0 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés7.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.4 times as high | 4.9 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio+24% | 2.3 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Ajaccio+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio+18% | 2.0 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Ajaccio+18% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ajaccio+5% | 8.5 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Ajaccio+5% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Ajaccio+3.7 °C | 16.6°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Ajaccio+3.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Ajaccio+63% | 2,802 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Ajaccio+63% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Ajaccio+23% | 807 | 654 | Wetter: Ajaccio+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+42 days/year | 77 | 118 | More rainy days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+42 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+25 days/year | 6 | 31 | More frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+25 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Ajaccio+49 days/year | 70 | 21 | More hot days: Ajaccio+49 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 | 14 | 18 | More declarations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ajaccio+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Ajaccio+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ajaccio7.3 times as high | 82.0 | 11.3 | Larger: Ajaccio7.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+36 m | 4 m | 40 m | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+36 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Corse-du-Sud (2A) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Ajaccien | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Ajaccio | Paris | |
| Functional area | Ajaccio | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ajaccio vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés at a glance
| Criterion | Ajaccio | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 77,132 | 77,413 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.1% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 940 | 6,881 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,667 | 5,733 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,382 | 7,467 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.2 | 23.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.91% | 32.00% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,880 | 37,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 6.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.0 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 16.6°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,802 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 82.0 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Ajaccio vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ajaccio or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
By population, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 77,413 inhabitants versus 77,132 for Ajaccio (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is the 67th largest city in France, Ajaccio the 68th. By area, Ajaccio is the larger (82.0 km²).
How far is Ajaccio from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Ajaccio and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés are 905 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ajaccio or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €3,667 in Ajaccio (+56%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ajaccio or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,390 a year, versus €25,880 in Ajaccio (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Ajaccio or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Ajaccio: 2,802 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures