2026 comparison
Caen vs Le Grand-Quevilly: 2026 comparison
Caen has more inhabitants than Le Grand-Quevilly: 111,546 versus 25,999, or 4.3 times as many. Caen is both larger (25.7 km² versus 11.1 km²) and more densely populated (4,340 inhabitants per km² versus 2,340).
The median apartment price is higher in Caen: €2,848 per m² versus €2,127. The median standard of living is higher in Caen (€23,650 a year versus €22,660).
The two cities are 106 km apart as the crow flies.
Caen
City in Calvados
- Population
- 111,546 inhab.
- 38th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 25.7 km²
- Density
- 4,340 per km²
Le Grand-Quevilly
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 25,999 inhab.
- 355th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 11.1 km²
- Density
- 2,340 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CaenLe Grand-Quevilly
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Caen4.3 times as high | 111,546 | 25,999 | More populous: Caen4.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Caen+3.6 pts | +3.7% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Caen+3.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Grand-Quevilly+1.3 pt | +2.0% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Le Grand-Quevilly+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Caen+85% | 4,340 | 2,340 | Denser: Caen+85% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Grand-Quevilly+4.6 pts | 11.7% | 16.3% | More young people: Le Grand-Quevilly+4.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Grand-Quevilly+6.8 pts | 18.9% | 25.7% | More seniors: Le Grand-Quevilly+6.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.30 | 1.66 | 1.96 | Larger households: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.30 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Caen+34% | 2,848 | 2,127 | More expensive: Caen+34% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Caen+35% | 3,414 | 2,534 | More expensive: Caen+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caen+6% | 13.8 | 13.0 | More expensive: Caen+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Caen+4% | 12.7 | 12.2 | More expensive: Caen+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Caen+5.4 pts | 29.4% | 24.1% | More homeowners: Caen+5.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Grand-Quevilly+10 pts | 14.7% | 24.8% | More houses: Le Grand-Quevilly+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Grand-Quevilly+43 pts | 32.9% | 75.9% | More social housing: Le Grand-Quevilly+43 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Caen+3.3 pts | 3.7% | 0.3% | More second homes: Caen+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Caen+6.0 pts | 8.9% | 2.9% | More vacant homes: Caen+6.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Caen+2.7 pts | 52.64% | 49.90% | Higher rate: Caen+2.7 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 | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Caen+4% | 23,650 | 22,660 | Higher: Caen+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Caen+6.4 pts | 24.2% | 17.8% | Higher: Caen+6.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Caen+16% | €27,457 | €23,684 | Higher: Caen+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Caen+3.0 pts | 44% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Caen+3.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+6.3 pts | 67.3% | 73.6% | Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+6.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Caen+1.5 pt | 15.0% | 13.5% | Higher: Caen+1.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Aristide Olivier | Nicolas Rouly | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Grand-Quevilly+2.0 pts | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Le Grand-Quevilly+2.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Caen+74% | 74.8834 in total | 43.1112 in total | More shops per capita: Caen+74% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen+34% | 23.7264 in total | 17.746 in total | More per capita: Caen+34% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen3.1 times as high | 44.5496 in total | 14.237 in total | More per capita: Caen3.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Grand-Quevilly+40% | 18.4205 in total | 25.867 in total | More per capita: Le Grand-Quevilly+40% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen+31% | 2.528 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Caen+31% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen7.2 times as high | 2.831 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Caen7.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Caen+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Caen+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Caen+94% | 5.5 | 2.8 | Better access: Caen+94% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen+45% | 15.1168 in total | 10.427 in total | More per capita: Caen+45% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen7.3 times as high | 39.4439 in total | 5.414 in total | More per capita: Caen7.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen2.5 times as high | 8.898 in total | 3.59 in total | More per capita: Caen2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Caen+10% | 3.033 in total | 2.77 in total | More per capita: Caen+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Caen+16 | 19 | 3 | More facilities: Caen+16 |
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 | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Caen+24 | 38 | 14 | More schools: Caen+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Caen+12 | 16 | 4 | More middle schools: Caen+12 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Caen+20 | 22 | 2 | More high schools: Caen+20 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Caen+42 | 43 | 1 | More facilities: Caen+42 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Caen+18% | 3.7 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Caen+18% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caen+93% | 14.8 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Caen+93% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caen2.3 times as high | 6.0 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Caen2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Grand-Quevilly+40% | 1.4 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Le Grand-Quevilly+40% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Caen+4% | 10.9 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Caen+4% |
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 | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Grand-Quevilly+1.1 °C | 11.5°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Le Grand-Quevilly+1.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Caen+12% | 1,746 | 1,554 | Sunnier: Caen+12% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Grand-Quevilly+10% | 740 | 818 | Wetter: Le Grand-Quevilly+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Grand-Quevilly+5 days/year | 126 | 131 | More rainy days: Le Grand-Quevilly+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Le Grand-Quevilly+5 days/year | 29 | 33 | More frost days: Le Grand-Quevilly+5 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Le Grand-Quevilly+12 days/year | 4 | 16 | More hot days: Le Grand-Quevilly+12 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 | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Caen+6 | 18 | 12 | More declarations: Caen+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Caen2.3 times as high | 25.7 | 11.1 | Larger: Caen2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Grand-Quevilly+33 m | 10 m | 43 m | Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+33 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Calvados (14) | Seine-Maritime (76) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Caen la Mer | Métropole Rouen Normandie | |
| Urban unit | Caen | Rouen | |
| Functional area | Caen | Rouen |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Caen vs Le Grand-Quevilly at a glance
| Criterion | Caen | Le Grand-Quevilly |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 111,546 | 25,999 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.0% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 4,340 | 2,340 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,848 | 2,127 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,414 | 2,534 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.64% | 49.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,650 | 22,660 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.5°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,746 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 25.7 | 11.1 |
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FAQ
Caen vs Le Grand-Quevilly: your questions
Which is the larger city, Caen or Le Grand-Quevilly?
By population, Caen: 111,546 inhabitants versus 25,999 for Le Grand-Quevilly (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Caen is the 38th largest city in France, Le Grand-Quevilly the 355th. By area, Caen is also the larger (25.7 km²).
How far is Caen from Le Grand-Quevilly?
Caen and Le Grand-Quevilly are 106 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Caen or Le Grand-Quevilly?
To buy an apartment, Caen is more expensive: €2,848 per m² (median price), versus €2,127 in Le Grand-Quevilly (+34%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Caen or Le Grand-Quevilly?
In Caen, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,650 a year, versus €22,660 in Le Grand-Quevilly (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Caen or Le Grand-Quevilly?
Caen: 1,746 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,554 in Le Grand-Quevilly (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