2026 comparison
Blois vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 2026 comparison
Blois has more inhabitants than Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 48,742 versus 23,773, or 2.1 times as many. Blois covers a larger area (37.5 km² versus 13.7 km²), but Saint-Jean-de-Braye is more densely populated: 1,735 inhabitants per km² versus 1,301.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Jean-de-Braye: €1,981 per m² versus €1,808. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Jean-de-Braye (€24,550 a year versus €21,640).
The two cities are 62 km apart as the crow flies.
Blois
City in Loir-et-Cher
FLoir-et-Cher41Centre-Val de Loire
- Population
- 48,742 inhab.
- 140th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 37.5 km²
- Density
- 1,301 per km²
Saint-Jean-de-Braye
City in Loiret
- Population
- 23,773 inhab.
- 386th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 13.7 km²
- Density
- 1,735 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BloisSaint-Jean-de-Braye
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Blois2.1 times as high | 48,742 | 23,773 | More populous: Blois2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+7.0 pts | +2.9% | +9.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+7.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+15 pts | +3.7% | +18.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+33% | 1,301 | 1,735 | Denser: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+33% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.5 pts | 18.2% | 20.8% | More young people: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Blois+3.7 pts | 20.2% | 16.4% | More seniors: Blois+3.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.24 | 1.99 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+10% | 1,808 | 1,981 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+19% | 1,971 | 2,344 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+10% | 11.6 | 12.8 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13% | 9.4 | 10.6 | More expensive: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+14 pts | 37.5% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+14 pts | 32.4% | 46.0% | More houses: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Blois+15 pts | 38.4% | 23.4% | More social housing: Blois+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Blois+3.1 pts | 4.4% | 1.2% | More second homes: Blois+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Blois+6.2 pts | 11.6% | 5.4% | More vacant homes: Blois+6.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Blois+1.7 pt | 57.70% | 56.05% | Higher rate: Blois+1.7 pt |
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 | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13% | 21,640 | 24,550 | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+13% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Blois+10 pts | 28.0% | 17.6% | Higher: Blois+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+16% | €24,995 | €29,065 | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+9.1 pts | 40% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+9.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+5.3 pts | 70.4% | 75.8% | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+5.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Blois+6.0 pts | 17.6% | 11.7% | Higher: Blois+6.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Marc Gricourt | Cédric Gourin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1.6 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Blois3.0 times as high | 66.7325 in total | 22.353 in total | More shops per capita: Blois3.0 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois2.3 times as high | 21.1103 in total | 9.322 in total | More per capita: Blois2.3 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois2.6 times as high | 41.6203 in total | 16.038 in total | More per capita: Blois2.6 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+28% | 25.9126 in total | 20.248 in total | More per capita: Blois+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois3.9 times as high | 3.316 in total | 0.82 in total | More per capita: Blois3.9 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois3.9 times as high | 4.924 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Blois3.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Blois+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Blois+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Blois+29% | 3.3 | 2.6 | Better access: Blois+29% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+77% | 8.240 in total | 4.611 in total | More per capita: Blois+77% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois6.8 times as high | 8.642 in total | 1.33 in total | More per capita: Blois6.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois2.5 times as high | 6.431 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Blois2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Blois+7% | 2.311 in total | 2.15 in total | More per capita: Blois+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Blois+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Blois+2 |
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 | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Blois+28 | 40 | 12 | More schools: Blois+28 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Blois+10 | 13 | 3 | More middle schools: Blois+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Blois+9 | 12 | 3 | More high schools: Blois+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Blois+12 | 12 | 0 | More facilities: Blois+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Blois+6% | 5.4 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Blois+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois3.2 times as high | 12.5 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Blois3.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois+29% | 5.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Blois+29% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois4.1 times as high | 3.9 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Blois4.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Blois2.0 times as high | 11.7 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Blois2.0 times as high |
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 | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Blois+0.1 °C | 11.8°C | 11.7°C | Warmer: Blois+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.6% | 1,813 | 1,823 | Sunnier: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+0.6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+8% | 676 | 729 | Wetter: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6 days/year | 110 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Blois+4 days/year | 59 | 55 | More frost days: Blois+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Blois+2 days/year | 18 | 17 | More hot days: Blois+2 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 | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Blois+2 | 17 | 15 | More declarations: Blois+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Blois2.7 times as high | 37.5 | 13.7 | Larger: Blois2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+23 m | 81 m | 104 m | Higher: Saint-Jean-de-Braye+23 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Loir-et-Cher (41) | Loiret (45) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Blois «Agglopolys» | Orléans Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Blois | Orléans | |
| Functional area | Blois | Orléans |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Blois vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye at a glance
| Criterion | Blois | Saint-Jean-de-Braye |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 48,742 | 23,773 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.7% | +18.3% |
| Density per km² | 1,301 | 1,735 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,808 | 1,981 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,971 | 2,344 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 57.70% | 56.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,640 | 24,550 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.6% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 11.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,813 | 1,823 |
| Area km² | 37.5 | 13.7 |
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FAQ
Blois vs Saint-Jean-de-Braye: your questions
Which is the larger city, Blois or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
By population, Blois: 48,742 inhabitants versus 23,773 for Saint-Jean-de-Braye (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Blois is the 140th largest city in France, Saint-Jean-de-Braye the 386th. By area, Blois is also the larger (37.5 km²).
How far is Blois from Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
Blois and Saint-Jean-de-Braye are 62 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Blois or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Jean-de-Braye is more expensive: €1,981 per m² (median price), versus €1,808 in Blois (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Blois or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
In Saint-Jean-de-Braye, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,550 a year, versus €21,640 in Blois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Blois or Saint-Jean-de-Braye?
Saint-Jean-de-Braye: 1,823 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,813 in Blois (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