2026 comparison
Chaumont (52) vs Saint-Dizier: 2026 comparison
Saint-Dizier has more inhabitants than Chaumont: 23,281 versus 21,889, or 6.4% more. Chaumont covers a larger area (55.3 km² versus 47.7 km²), but Saint-Dizier is more densely populated: 488 inhabitants per km² versus 396.
The median apartment price is higher in Chaumont: €1,220 per m² versus €1,048. The median standard of living is higher in Chaumont (€23,810 a year versus €20,820).
The two cities are 62 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Chaumont
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 21,889 inhab.
- 434th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 55.3 km²
- Density
- 396 per km²
Saint-Dizier
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 23,281 inhab.
- 398th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Density
- 488 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChaumontSaint-Dizier
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Dizier+6% | 21,889 | 23,281 | More populous: Saint-Dizier+6% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Saint-Dizier+3.0 pts | −5.3% | −2.2% | Smaller decline: Saint-Dizier+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Chaumont+3.1 pts | −7.7% | −10.8% | Smaller decline: Chaumont+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Dizier+23% | 396 | 488 | Denser: Saint-Dizier+23% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Dizier+2.5 pts | 13.8% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Dizier+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Chaumont+2.1 pts | 25.4% | 23.3% | More seniors: Chaumont+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.16 | 1.79 | 1.95 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Chaumont+16% | 1,220 | 1,048 | More expensive: Chaumont+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Chaumont+21% | 1,582 | 1,309 | More expensive: Chaumont+21% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Dizier+7% | 9.4 | 10.1 | More expensive: Saint-Dizier+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Chaumont+4% | 8.7 | 8.3 | More expensive: Chaumont+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Dizier+1.9 pt | 41.7% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Dizier+1.9 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+2.0 pts | 43.2% | 45.2% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+2.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 42.0% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chaumont+0.9 pt | 2.9% | 1.9% | More second homes: Chaumont+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+3.6 pts | 8.6% | 12.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chaumont+12 pts | 64.08% | 52.07% | Higher rate: Chaumont+12 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 | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chaumont+14% | 23,810 | 20,820 | Higher: Chaumont+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Dizier+8.1 pts | 19.0% | 27.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+8.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Chaumont+25% | €26,998 | €21,631 | Higher: Chaumont+25% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Chaumont+9.0 pts | 44% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Chaumont+9.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Chaumont+6.9 pts | 75.2% | 68.3% | Higher: Chaumont+6.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Dizier+4.9 pts | 12.2% | 17.1% | Higher: Saint-Dizier+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Antoine Desfretier | Quentin Briere | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chaumont+1.1 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Chaumont+1.1 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Chaumont+10% | 90.5198 in total | 82.0191 in total | More shops per capita: Chaumont+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+18% | 22.449 in total | 18.944 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+18% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+16% | 27.961 in total | 32.275 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+16% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+8% | 31.168 in total | 28.867 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont2.6 times as high | 7.817 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Chaumont2.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+6% | 3.27 in total | 3.07 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+6% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Chaumont+17% | 3.3 | 2.8 | Better access: Chaumont+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+6% | 8.719 in total | 8.219 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+1% | 26.057 in total | 25.860 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+1% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+13% | 8.218 in total | 7.317 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chaumont+6% | 4.19 in total | 3.99 in total | More per capita: Chaumont+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Dizier+2 | 6 | 8 | More facilities: Saint-Dizier+2 |
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 | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Dizier+1 | 12 | 13 | More schools: Saint-Dizier+1 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Chaumont+4 | 9 | 5 | More facilities: Chaumont+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Dizier+19% | 3.1 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chaumont+28% | 8.1 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Chaumont+28% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+17% | 6.0 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Dizier+17% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chaumont+51% | 1.1 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Chaumont+51% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Chaumont+24% | 12.8 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Chaumont+24% |
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 | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+1.6 °C | 10.0°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+1.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,776 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Chaumont+27% | 1,011 | 795 | Wetter: Chaumont+27% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Chaumont+15 days/year | 140 | 125 | More rainy days: Chaumont+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Chaumont+33 days/year | 88 | 54 | More frost days: Chaumont+33 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Dizier+2 days/year | 14 | 16 | More hot days: Saint-Dizier+2 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 | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Dizier+4 | 11 | 15 | More declarations: Saint-Dizier+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Dizier+3 | 0 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Dizier+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Chaumont+16% | 55.3 | 47.7 | Larger: Chaumont+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chaumont+172 m | 318 m | 146 m | Higher: Chaumont+172 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Haute-Marne (52) | Haute-Marne (52) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Chaumont | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | |
| Urban unit | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier | |
| Functional area | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Chaumont (52) vs Saint-Dizier at a glance
| Criterion | Chaumont | Saint-Dizier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 21,889 | 23,281 |
| Change over 10 years | −7.7% | −10.8% |
| Density per km² | 396 | 488 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,220 | 1,048 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,582 | 1,309 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.4 | 10.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 64.08% | 52.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,810 | 20,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 10.0°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,776 |
| Area km² | 55.3 | 47.7 |
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FAQ
Chaumont (52) vs Saint-Dizier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chaumont or Saint-Dizier?
By population, Saint-Dizier: 23,281 inhabitants versus 21,889 for Chaumont (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Dizier is the 398th largest city in France, Chaumont the 434th. By area, Chaumont is the larger (55.3 km²).
How far is Chaumont from Saint-Dizier?
Chaumont and Saint-Dizier are 62 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haute-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chaumont or Saint-Dizier?
To buy an apartment, Chaumont is more expensive: €1,220 per m² (median price), versus €1,048 in Saint-Dizier (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chaumont or Saint-Dizier?
In Chaumont, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,810 a year, versus €20,820 in Saint-Dizier (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chaumont and Saint-Dizier in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haute-Marne (52), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures