2026 comparison
Bruz vs Saint-Malo: 2026 comparison
Saint-Malo has more inhabitants than Bruz: 48,675 versus 20,113, or 2.4 times as many. Saint-Malo is both larger (36.6 km² versus 30.0 km²) and more densely populated (1,331 inhabitants per km² versus 672).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Malo: €4,547 per m² versus €3,125. The median standard of living is higher in Bruz (€28,230 a year versus €27,160).
The two cities are 72 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Bruz
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 20,113 inhab.
- 491st in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 30.0 km²
- Density
- 672 per km²
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Saint-Malo
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 48,675 inhab.
- 141st in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 36.6 km²
- Density
- 1,331 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BruzSaint-Malo
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Malo2.4 times as high | 20,113 | 48,675 | More populous: Saint-Malo2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bruz+4.2 pts | +6.3% | +2.1% | Stronger growth: Bruz+4.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bruz+11 pts | +16.8% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Bruz+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Malo+98% | 672 | 1,331 | Denser: Saint-Malo+98% |
| Under 15More young people: Bruz+6.2 pts | 17.7% | 11.5% | More young people: Bruz+6.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Malo+19 pts | 15.7% | 34.7% | More seniors: Saint-Malo+19 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bruz+0.32 | 2.08 | 1.76 | Larger households: Bruz+0.32 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Malo+46% | 3,125 | 4,547 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+46% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Malo+43% | 3,169 | 4,539 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+43% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Malo+7% | 12.7 | 13.6 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Malo+12% | 11.1 | 12.5 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bruz+0.1 pt | 52.4% | 52.3% | More homeowners: Bruz+0.1 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bruz+8.5 pts | 45.7% | 37.1% | More houses: Bruz+8.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Malo+8.8 pts | 20.5% | 29.4% | More social housing: Saint-Malo+8.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Malo+22 pts | 4.7% | 27.1% | More second homes: Saint-Malo+22 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Malo+1.0 pt | 4.3% | 5.3% | More vacant homes: Saint-Malo+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Malo+1.7 pt | 47.38% | 49.08% | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+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 | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bruz+4% | 28,230 | 27,160 | Higher: Bruz+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Malo+2.1 pts | 11.0% | 13.1% | Higher: Saint-Malo+2.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bruz+17% | €40,775 | €34,759 | Higher: Bruz+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bruz+4.5 pts | 55% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Bruz+4.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Malo+2.2 pts | 72.4% | 74.7% | Higher: Saint-Malo+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Malo+1.8 pt | 9.3% | 11.0% | Higher: Saint-Malo+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-René Houssin | Gilles Lurton | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bruz+2.0 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Bruz+2.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Malo2.9 times as high | 40.381 in total | 116.3566 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Malo2.9 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo2.6 times as high | 12.425 in total | 32.3157 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo2.6 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high | 26.453 in total | 61.0297 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bruz+11% | 14.429 in total | 12.963 in total | More per capita: Bruz+11% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+45% | 2.04 in total | 2.914 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+45% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo7.7 times as high | 2.04 in total | 15.475 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo7.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bruz+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Bruz+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Malo+39% | 4.1 | 5.7 | Better access: Saint-Malo+39% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+71% | 9.920 in total | 17.183 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+71% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+58% | 26.854 in total | 42.5207 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+58% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+24% | 8.918 in total | 11.154 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+24% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+38% | 3.06 in total | 4.120 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+38% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Malo+5 | 1 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Malo+5 |
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 | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Malo+17 | 5 | 22 | More schools: Saint-Malo+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Malo+3 | 3 | 6 | More middle schools: Saint-Malo+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Malo+5 | 3 | 8 | More high schools: Saint-Malo+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bruz+3 | 8 | 5 | More facilities: Bruz+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bruz+52% | 6.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Bruz+52% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo+64% | 6.9 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+64% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high | 2.1 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo+75% | 1.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+75% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo2.5 times as high | 5.6 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo2.5 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 | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bruz+0.5 °C | 12.4°C | 11.9°C | Warmer: Bruz+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Bruz+2% | 1,762 | 1,733 | Sunnier: Bruz+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Malo+9% | 691 | 752 | Wetter: Saint-Malo+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Malo+13 days/year | 115 | 128 | More rainy days: Saint-Malo+13 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bruz+8 days/year | 30 | 22 | More frost days: Bruz+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bruz+7 days/year | 9 | 2 | More hot days: Bruz+7 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 | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bruz+2 | 14 | 12 | More declarations: Bruz+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Malo+22% | 30.0 | 36.6 | Larger: Saint-Malo+22% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bruz+33 m | 42 m | 8 m | Higher: Bruz+33 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Rennes Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Saint Malo Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Rennes | Saint-Malo | |
| Functional area | Rennes | Saint-Malo |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Bruz vs Saint-Malo at a glance
| Criterion | Bruz | Saint-Malo |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 20,113 | 48,675 |
| Change over 10 years | +16.8% | +5.6% |
| Density per km² | 672 | 1,331 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,125 | 4,547 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,169 | 4,539 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.38% | 49.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,230 | 27,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,762 | 1,733 |
| Area km² | 30.0 | 36.6 |
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FAQ
Bruz vs Saint-Malo: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bruz or Saint-Malo?
By population, Saint-Malo: 48,675 inhabitants versus 20,113 for Bruz (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Malo is the 141st largest city in France, Bruz the 491st. By area, Saint-Malo is also the larger (36.6 km²).
How far is Bruz from Saint-Malo?
Bruz and Saint-Malo are 72 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Ille-et-Vilaine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bruz or Saint-Malo?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Malo is more expensive: €4,547 per m² (median price), versus €3,125 in Bruz (+46%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bruz or Saint-Malo?
In Bruz, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,230 a year, versus €27,160 in Saint-Malo (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Bruz or Saint-Malo?
Bruz: 1,762 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,733 in Saint-Malo (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