2026 comparison
Angers vs Saint-Étienne: 2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne has more inhabitants than Angers: 174,698 versus 162,290, or 7.6% more. Saint-Étienne covers a larger area (80.0 km² versus 42.7 km²), but Angers is more densely populated: 3,800 inhabitants per km² versus 2,185.
The median apartment price is higher in Angers: €3,163 per m² versus €1,219. The median standard of living is higher in Angers (€23,930 a year versus €20,880).
The two cities are 441 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-Étienne
City in Loire
- Population
- 174,698 inhab.
- 14th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 80.0 km²
- Density
- 2,185 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AngersSaint-Étienne
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Étienne+8% | 162,290 | 174,698 | More populous: Saint-Étienne+8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Angers+2.9 pts | +2.9% | +0.0% | Stronger growth: Angers+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Angers+5.3 pts | +5.9% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Angers+5.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Angers+74% | 3,800 | 2,185 | Denser: Angers+74% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Étienne+2.3 pts | 14.7% | 17.0% | More young people: Saint-Étienne+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Étienne+2.6 pts | 17.9% | 20.5% | More seniors: Saint-Étienne+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Étienne+0.14 | 1.81 | 1.95 | Larger households: Saint-Étienne+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Angers2.6 times as high | 3,163 | 1,219 | More expensive: Angers2.6 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Angers+52% | 3,292 | 2,172 | More expensive: Angers+52% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+47% | 14.6 | 9.9 | More expensive: Angers+47% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+46% | 13.3 | 9.1 | More expensive: Angers+46% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Étienne+7.3 pts | 31.6% | 38.9% | More homeowners: Saint-Étienne+7.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Angers+11 pts | 21.7% | 10.7% | More houses: Angers+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Angers+6.7 pts | 38.6% | 31.9% | More social housing: Angers+6.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Angers+1.1 pt | 3.4% | 2.4% | More second homes: Angers+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+6.1 pts | 5.9% | 12.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+6.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Angers+8.4 pts | 56.65% | 48.28% | Higher rate: Angers+8.4 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-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Angers+15% | 23,930 | 20,880 | Higher: Angers+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne+8.4 pts | 22.0% | 30.4% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+8.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Angers+20% | €28,236 | €23,469 | Higher: Angers+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Angers+7.6 pts | 44% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Angers+7.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Angers+2.6 pts | 71.0% | 68.3% | Higher: Angers+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Étienne+3.6 pts | 15.4% | 19.0% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Béchu | Régis Juanico | |
| 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-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+6% | 60.7985 in total | 64.31,123 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+30% | 16.9274 in total | 21.9383 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+11% | 33.7547 in total | 37.4653 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+29% | 18.4299 in total | 14.3250 in total | More per capita: Angers+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+12% | 1.626 in total | 1.425 in total | More per capita: Angers+12% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+45% | 1.727 in total | 1.120 in total | More per capita: Angers+45% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Étienne+3 | 2 | 5 | More stations: Saint-Étienne+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Angers+56% | 6.0 | 3.8 | Better access: Angers+56% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+66% | 15.3248 in total | 9.2161 in total | More per capita: Angers+66% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+42% | 22.4364 in total | 15.7275 in total | More per capita: Angers+42% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+42% | 5.995 in total | 4.172 in total | More per capita: Angers+42% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+8% | 2.643 in total | 2.950 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Angers+10 | 19 | 9 | More facilities: Angers+10 |
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-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Étienne+16 | 74 | 90 | More schools: Saint-Étienne+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Angers+3 | 27 | 24 | More middle schools: Angers+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Étienne+3 | 21 | 24 | More high schools: Saint-Étienne+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Angers+10 | 49 | 39 | More facilities: Angers+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Étienne5.9 times as high | 1.7 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne5.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+17% | 13.1 | 15.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+17% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+19% | 3.6 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+19% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.4 times as high | 1.2 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+38% | 11.0 | 15.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+38% |
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-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Angers+1.2 °C | 12.6°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Angers+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Étienne+9% | 1,845 | 2,018 | Sunnier: Saint-Étienne+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne+12% | 709 | 794 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Angers+6 days/year | 111 | 105 | More rainy days: Angers+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne+28 days/year | 32 | 60 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne+28 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Étienne+6 days/year | 14 | 20 | More hot days: Saint-Étienne+6 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-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Angers+2 | 23 | 21 | More declarations: Angers+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Étienne+87% | 42.7 | 80.0 | Larger: Saint-Étienne+87% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Étienne+471 m | 44 m | 515 m | Higher: Saint-Étienne+471 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Loire (42) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Angers Loire Métropole | Saint-Etienne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Angers | Saint-Étienne | |
| Functional area | Angers | Saint-Étienne |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Angers vs Saint-Étienne at a glance
| Criterion | Angers | Saint-Étienne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 162,290 | 174,698 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.9% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 3,800 | 2,185 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,163 | 1,219 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,292 | 2,172 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.6 | 9.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.65% | 48.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,930 | 20,880 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 19.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.0 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 9.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | 2,018 |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 80.0 |
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FAQ
Angers vs Saint-Étienne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Angers or Saint-Étienne?
By population, Saint-Étienne: 174,698 inhabitants versus 162,290 for Angers (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Étienne is the 14th largest city in France, Angers the 18th. By area, Saint-Étienne is also the larger (80.0 km²).
How far is Angers from Saint-Étienne?
Angers and Saint-Étienne are 441 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Angers or Saint-Étienne?
To buy an apartment, Angers is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €1,219 in Saint-Étienne (+159%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Angers or Saint-Étienne?
In Angers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,930 a year, versus €20,880 in Saint-Étienne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Angers or Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne: 2,018 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