2026 comparison
Angers vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Angers has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis: 162,290 versus 157,142, or 3.3% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 42.7 km²), but Angers is more densely populated: 3,800 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Angers: €3,163 per m² versus €2,500. The median standard of living is higher in Angers (€23,930 a year versus €20,240).
The two cities are 9,437 km apart as the crow flies.
Angers
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 162,290 inhab.
- 18th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,800 per km²
Saint-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
AngersSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Angers+3% | 162,290 | 157,142 | More populous: Angers+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.5 pt | +2.9% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+3.3 pts | +5.9% | +9.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+3.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Angers3.5 times as high | 3,800 | 1,101 | Denser: Angers3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+5.8 pts | 14.7% | 20.6% | More young people: Saint-Denis+5.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Angers+3.4 pts | 17.9% | 14.5% | More seniors: Angers+3.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.42 | 1.81 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.42 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Angers+27% | 3,163 | 2,500 | More expensive: Angers+27% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Angers+3% | 3,292 | 3,183 | More expensive: Angers+3% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+4% | 14.6 | 15.1 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+13% | 13.3 | 14.9 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Angers+0.1 pt | 31.6% | 31.5% | More homeowners: Angers+0.1 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+12 pts | 21.7% | 34.0% | More houses: Saint-Denis+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+0.3 pt | 38.6% | 38.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+0.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Angers+1.7 pt | 3.4% | 1.8% | More second homes: Angers+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.8 pts | 5.9% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Angers+18 pts | 56.65% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Angers+18 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 | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Angers+18% | 23,930 | 20,240 | Higher: Angers+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 22.0% | 35.0% | Higher: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Angers+13% | €28,236 | €24,973 | Higher: Angers+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Angers+16 pts | 44% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Angers+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Angers+1.1 pt | 71.0% | 69.9% | Higher: Angers+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+10.0 pts | 15.4% | 25.4% | Higher: Saint-Denis+10.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Béchu | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+7% | 60.7985 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+7% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% | 16.9274 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+40% | 33.7547 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+40% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+2% | 18.4299 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+14% | 1.626 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Angers+14% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers2.2 times as high | 1.727 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Angers2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Angers+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Angers+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Angers+23% | 6.0 | 4.8 | Better access: Angers+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+53% | 15.3248 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Angers+53% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+61% | 22.4364 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Angers+61% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+16% | 5.995 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+8% | 2.643 in total | 2.945 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Angers+9 | 19 | 10 | More facilities: Angers+9 |
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 | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+11 | 74 | 85 | More schools: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Angers+7 | 27 | 20 | More middle schools: Angers+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Angers+7 | 21 | 14 | More high schools: Angers+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Angers+23 | 49 | 26 | More facilities: Angers+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Denis+24% | 1.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers2.8 times as high | 13.1 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Angers2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+24% | 3.6 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers+17% | 1.2 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Angers+17% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers+52% | 11.0 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Angers+52% |
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 | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+11.9 °C | 12.6°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+11.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Denis+39% | 1,845 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Denis+39% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high | 709 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+6 days/year | 111 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Angers+32 days/year | 32 | 0 | More frost days: Angers+32 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+60 days/year | 14 | 75 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+60 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 | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Angers+2 | 23 | 21 | More declarations: Angers+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Angers+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Angers+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis3.3 times as high | 42.7 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis3.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Angers+28 m | 44 m | 15 m | Higher: Angers+28 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Angers Loire Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Angers | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional area | Angers | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Angers vs Saint-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 162,290 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.9% | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 3,800 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,163 | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,292 | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.6 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.65% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,930 | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 143 |
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FAQ
Angers vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Angers or Saint-Denis?
By population, Angers: 162,290 inhabitants versus 157,142 for Saint-Denis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Angers is the 18th largest city in France, Saint-Denis the 20th. By area, Saint-Denis is the larger (143 km²).
How far is Angers from Saint-Denis?
Angers and Saint-Denis are 9,437 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Angers or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Angers is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €2,500 in Saint-Denis (+27%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Angers or Saint-Denis?
In Angers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,930 a year, versus €20,240 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Angers or Saint-Denis?
Saint-Denis: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,845 in Angers (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