2026 comparison
Chatou vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye: 2026 comparison
Saint-Germain-en-Laye has more inhabitants than Chatou: 47,628 versus 31,112, or 53% more. Saint-Germain-en-Laye covers a larger area (51.9 km² versus 5.1 km²), but Chatou is more densely populated: 6,124 inhabitants per km² versus 917.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: €6,547 per m² versus €4,832. The median standard of living is higher in Chatou (€38,150 a year versus €37,970).
The two cities are 5.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Chatou
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 31,112 inhab.
- 278th in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 5.1 km²
- Density
- 6,124 per km²
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 47,628 inhab.
- 145th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 51.9 km²
- Density
- 917 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChatouSaint-Germain-en-Laye
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+53% | 31,112 | 47,628 | More populous: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+53% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.8 pt | +0.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6.1 pts | −0.7% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Chatou6.7 times as high | 6,124 | 917 | Denser: Chatou6.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Chatou+0.6 pt | 19.7% | 19.1% | More young people: Chatou+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.4 pt | 16.8% | 18.2% | More seniors: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Chatou+0.13 | 2.31 | 2.18 | Larger households: Chatou+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+35% | 4,832 | 6,547 | More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chatou+2% | 7,302 | 7,193 | More expensive: Chatou+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6% | 22.2 | 23.5 | More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% | 22.7 | 26.0 | More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chatou+12 pts | 61.1% | 49.1% | More homeowners: Chatou+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Chatou+8.1 pts | 27.9% | 19.8% | More houses: Chatou+8.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7.4 pts | 17.8% | 25.2% | More social housing: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.9 pt | 2.2% | 4.2% | More second homes: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chatou+2.9 pts | 7.2% | 4.3% | More vacant homes: Chatou+2.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.9 pt | 24.01% | 24.95% | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.9 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 | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chatou+0.5% | 38,150 | 37,970 | Higher: Chatou+0.5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.7 pt | 7.8% | 9.5% | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14% | €60,722 | €69,214 | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chatou+2.4 pts | 68% | 66% | More taxpaying households: Chatou+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chatou+2.6 pts | 79.3% | 76.8% | Higher: Chatou+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.3 pt | 8.2% | 9.5% | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Dumoulin | Arnaud Pericard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chatou+4.7 pts | 100% | 95% | Better covered: Chatou+4.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.2 times as high | 35.7111 in total | 78.9376 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+50% | 15.448 in total | 23.1110 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+50% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+76% | 18.056 in total | 31.7151 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+76% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+39% | 10.633 in total | 14.770 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+39% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+42% | 1.96 in total | 2.713 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+42% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye4.6 times as high | 0.31 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye4.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.4 | 2.4 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.8 times as high | 2.99 in total | 8.038 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.8 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye4.2 times as high | 5.517 in total | 22.9109 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye4.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+57% | 6.420 in total | 10.148 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+57% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+40% | 2.27 in total | 3.115 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+40% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+4 |
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 | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+10 | 14 | 24 | More schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 | 4 | 11 | More middle schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 | 1 | 15 | More high schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6% | 5.9 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+6% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+23% | 9.4 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+23% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.8 times as high | 1.1 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.8 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+13% | 0.9 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+13% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+37% | 4.5 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+37% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 | 11 | 25 | More declarations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Germain-en-Laye10 times as high | 5.08 | 51.9 | Larger: Saint-Germain-en-Laye10 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+53 m | 35 m | 88 m | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+53 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Yvelines (78) | Yvelines (78) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Chatou vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye at a glance
| Criterion | Chatou | Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,112 | 47,628 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.7% | +5.4% |
| Density per km² | 6,124 | 917 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,832 | 6,547 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,302 | 7,193 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.2 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.01% | 24.95% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 38,150 | 37,970 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 5.08 | 51.9 |
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FAQ
Chatou vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chatou or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
By population, Saint-Germain-en-Laye: 47,628 inhabitants versus 31,112 for Chatou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Germain-en-Laye is the 145th largest city in France, Chatou the 278th. By area, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is also the larger (51.9 km²).
How far is Chatou from Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Chatou and Saint-Germain-en-Laye are 5.1 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Yvelines).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chatou or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is more expensive: €6,547 per m² (median price), versus €4,832 in Chatou (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chatou or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
In Chatou, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,150 a year, versus €37,970 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chatou and Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Yvelines (78), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures