2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Saint-Nazaire (44): 2026 comparison
Champigny-sur-Marne has more inhabitants than Saint-Nazaire: 78,400 versus 76,243, or 2.8% more. Saint-Nazaire covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Champigny-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 6,938 inhabitants per km² versus 1,629.
The median apartment price is higher in Champigny-sur-Marne: €3,894 per m² versus €2,917. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Nazaire (€24,750 a year versus €23,830).
The two cities are 393 km apart as the crow flies.
Champigny-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 78,400 inhab.
- 66th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,938 per km²
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Champigny-sur-MarneSaint-Nazaire
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Champigny-sur-Marne+3% | 78,400 | 76,243 | More populous: Champigny-sur-Marne+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+4.3 pts | +1.3% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+6.1 pts | +2.8% | +8.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+6.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high | 6,938 | 1,629 | Denser: Champigny-sur-Marne4.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+4.3 pts | 20.2% | 15.9% | More young people: Champigny-sur-Marne+4.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts | 14.3% | 24.6% | More seniors: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.55 | 2.45 | 1.90 | Larger households: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.55 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+33% | 3,894 | 2,917 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+58% | 4,667 | 2,955 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+58% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+55% | 19.9 | 12.8 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+55% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+46% | 18.1 | 12.4 | More expensive: Champigny-sur-Marne+46% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+3.8 pts | 44.0% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+3.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Nazaire+7.2 pts | 30.7% | 37.9% | More houses: Saint-Nazaire+7.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+15 pts | 44.0% | 28.9% | More social housing: Champigny-sur-Marne+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Nazaire+5.7 pts | 0.8% | 6.5% | More second homes: Saint-Nazaire+5.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+1.3 pt | 5.8% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+2.5 pts | 36.62% | 39.08% | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+2.5 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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Nazaire+4% | 23,830 | 24,750 | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts | 23.2% | 18.0% | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+5.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+1% | €28,529 | €28,112 | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+2.9 pts | 44% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Nazaire+2.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.1 pt | 74.3% | 74.4% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.1 pt | 12.9% | 13.0% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurent Jeanne | David Samzun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 96% | 96% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Nazaire+44% | 34.8273 in total | 50.0381 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Nazaire+44% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% | 17.1134 in total | 15.5118 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+30% | 22.3175 in total | 29.0221 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+30% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+42% | 11.792 in total | 16.7127 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+42% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+93% | 1.08 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+93% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire11 times as high | 0.11 in total | 1.411 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire11 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Nazaire+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Saint-Nazaire+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Champigny-sur-Marne+50% | 5.5 | 3.7 | Better access: Champigny-sur-Marne+50% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+87% | 6.349 in total | 11.789 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+87% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+3% | 24.0188 in total | 23.2177 in total | More per capita: Champigny-sur-Marne+3% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+19% | 4.031 in total | 4.736 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+18% | 2.721 in total | 3.124 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+7 | 6 | 13 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+7 |
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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+5 | 38 | 33 | More schools: Champigny-sur-Marne+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 | 7 | 12 | More high schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+10 | 2 | 12 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire+54% | 4.5 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+54% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire2.2 times as high | 7.2 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+8% | 3.5 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+36% | 2.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Champigny-sur-Marne+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+85% | 7.2 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+85% |
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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.3 °C | 12.9°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Champigny-sur-Marne+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Nazaire+10% | 1,717 | 1,893 | Sunnier: Saint-Nazaire+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Nazaire+21% | 654 | 792 | Wetter: Saint-Nazaire+21% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 days/year | 118 | 116 | More rainy days: Champigny-sur-Marne+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 days/year | 31 | 27 | More frost days: Champigny-sur-Marne+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+12 days/year | 21 | 9 | More hot days: Champigny-sur-Marne+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 | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+10 | 20 | 10 | More declarations: Champigny-sur-Marne+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Champigny-sur-Marne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Nazaire4.1 times as high | 11.3 | 46.8 | Larger: Saint-Nazaire4.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Champigny-sur-Marne+27 m | 39 m | 12 m | Higher: Champigny-sur-Marne+27 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Nazaire |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Saint-Nazaire (44) at a glance
| Criterion | Champigny-sur-Marne | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,400 | 76,243 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | +8.8% |
| Density per km² | 6,938 | 1,629 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,894 | 2,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,667 | 2,955 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.9 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.62% | 39.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,830 | 24,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.9% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,893 |
| Area km² | 11.3 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Champigny-sur-Marne vs Saint-Nazaire (44): your questions
Which is the larger city, Champigny-sur-Marne or Saint-Nazaire?
By population, Champigny-sur-Marne: 78,400 inhabitants versus 76,243 for Saint-Nazaire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Champigny-sur-Marne is the 66th largest city in France, Saint-Nazaire the 69th. By area, Saint-Nazaire is the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Champigny-sur-Marne from Saint-Nazaire?
Champigny-sur-Marne and Saint-Nazaire are 393 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Saint-Nazaire?
To buy an apartment, Champigny-sur-Marne is more expensive: €3,894 per m² (median price), versus €2,917 in Saint-Nazaire (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Champigny-sur-Marne or Saint-Nazaire?
In Saint-Nazaire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,750 a year, versus €23,830 in Champigny-sur-Marne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Champigny-sur-Marne or Saint-Nazaire?
Saint-Nazaire: 1,893 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Champigny-sur-Marne (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