2026 comparison
Bordeaux vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Bordeaux has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis: 271,552 versus 157,142, or 73% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 49.4 km²), but Bordeaux is more densely populated: 5,501 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Bordeaux: €4,375 per m² versus €2,500. The median standard of living is higher in Bordeaux (€27,590 a year versus €20,240).
The two cities are 9,256 km apart as the crow flies.
Bordeaux
City in Gironde
- Population
- 271,552 inhab.
- 9th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 49.4 km²
- Density
- 5,501 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
BordeauxSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bordeaux+73% | 271,552 | 157,142 | More populous: Bordeaux+73% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bordeaux+0.9 pt | +4.2% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Bordeaux+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bordeaux+0.7 pt | +10.0% | +9.3% | Stronger growth: Bordeaux+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Bordeaux5.0 times as high | 5,501 | 1,101 | Denser: Bordeaux5.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+7.2 pts | 13.4% | 20.6% | More young people: Saint-Denis+7.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bordeaux+0.4 pt | 15.0% | 14.5% | More seniors: Bordeaux+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.46 | 1.77 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.46 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bordeaux+75% | 4,375 | 2,500 | More expensive: Bordeaux+75% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bordeaux+62% | 5,148 | 3,183 | More expensive: Bordeaux+62% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bordeaux+6% | 16.0 | 15.1 | More expensive: Bordeaux+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bordeaux+4% | 15.5 | 14.9 | More expensive: Bordeaux+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bordeaux+1.5 pt | 33.0% | 31.5% | More homeowners: Bordeaux+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+14 pts | 20.3% | 34.0% | More houses: Saint-Denis+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+19 pts | 20.4% | 38.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bordeaux+5.1 pts | 6.9% | 1.8% | More second homes: Bordeaux+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.0 pts | 6.8% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bordeaux+11 pts | 49.54% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Bordeaux+11 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 | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bordeaux+36% | 27,590 | 20,240 | Higher: Bordeaux+36% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+16 pts | 18.9% | 35.0% | Higher: Saint-Denis+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bordeaux+47% | €36,660 | €24,973 | Higher: Bordeaux+47% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bordeaux+23 pts | 52% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Bordeaux+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bordeaux+4.5 pts | 74.3% | 69.9% | Higher: Bordeaux+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+14 pts | 11.8% | 25.4% | Higher: Saint-Denis+14 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thomas Cazenave | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bordeaux+33% | 86.82,356 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Bordeaux+33% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+16% | 24.7671 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+53% | 72.41,965 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+53% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high | 7.4201 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+8% | 1.541 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+8% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux4.0 times as high | 3.183 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux4.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bordeaux+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Bordeaux+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bordeaux+29% | 6.3 | 4.8 | Better access: Bordeaux+29% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+67% | 16.6452 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+67% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux3.0 times as high | 42.21,145 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux3.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+57% | 10.7290 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+57% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bordeaux+38% | 3.9107 in total | 2.945 in total | More per capita: Bordeaux+38% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bordeaux+10 | 20 | 10 | More facilities: Bordeaux+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 | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bordeaux+40 | 125 | 85 | More schools: Bordeaux+40 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bordeaux+12 | 32 | 20 | More middle schools: Bordeaux+12 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bordeaux+27 | 41 | 14 | More high schools: Bordeaux+27 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bordeaux+94 | 120 | 26 | More facilities: Bordeaux+94 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bordeaux3.3 times as high | 6.9 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Bordeaux3.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bordeaux8.4 times as high | 39.1 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Bordeaux8.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bordeaux+13% | 5.1 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Bordeaux+13% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bordeaux3.1 times as high | 3.1 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Bordeaux3.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bordeaux2.0 times as high | 14.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Bordeaux2.0 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 | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+10.2 °C | 14.3°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+10.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Denis+24% | 2,070 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis+73% | 884 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-Denis+73% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bordeaux+7 days/year | 124 | 117 | More rainy days: Bordeaux+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bordeaux+26 days/year | 26 | 0 | More frost days: Bordeaux+26 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+44 days/year | 31 | 75 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+44 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 | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bordeaux+29 | 50 | 21 | More declarations: Bordeaux+29 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high | 49.4 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+6 m | 9 m | 15 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+6 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Gironde (33) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Bordeaux Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional area | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bordeaux vs Saint-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Bordeaux | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 271,552 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.0% | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 5,501 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,375 | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,148 | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.54% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,590 | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 14.3°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,070 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 49.4 | 143 |
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FAQ
Bordeaux vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Bordeaux or Saint-Denis?
By population, Bordeaux: 271,552 inhabitants versus 157,142 for Saint-Denis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bordeaux is the 9th largest city in France, Saint-Denis the 20th. By area, Saint-Denis is the larger (143 km²).
How far is Bordeaux from Saint-Denis?
Bordeaux and Saint-Denis are 9,256 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bordeaux or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Bordeaux is more expensive: €4,375 per m² (median price), versus €2,500 in Saint-Denis (+75%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bordeaux or Saint-Denis?
In Bordeaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,590 a year, versus €20,240 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bordeaux or Saint-Denis?
Saint-Denis: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,070 in Bordeaux (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