2026 comparison
Cholet vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 2026 comparison
Cholet has more inhabitants than Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 56,363 versus 29,151, or 93% more. Cholet covers a larger area (87.5 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is more densely populated: 2,500 inhabitants per km² versus 644.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: €3,303 per m² versus €2,001. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (€28,930 a year versus €25,020).
The two cities are 51 km apart as the crow flies.
Cholet
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 56,363 inhab.
- 112th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 87.5 km²
- Density
- 644 per km²
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Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 29,151 inhab.
- 304th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 2,500 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CholetSaint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cholet+93% | 56,363 | 29,151 | More populous: Cholet+93% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+4.0 pts | +0.4% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+4.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+11 pts | +1.0% | +11.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire3.9 times as high | 644 | 2,500 | Denser: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire3.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cholet+0.1 pt | 16.8% | 16.7% | More young people: Cholet+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cholet+1.7 pt | 23.0% | 21.3% | More seniors: Cholet+1.7 pt |
| People per householdTie | 2.03 | 2.03 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+65% | 2,001 | 3,303 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+65% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+71% | 2,141 | 3,655 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+71% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% | 11.7 | 13.6 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+28% | 9.8 | 12.7 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+28% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.2 pts | 55.9% | 58.1% | More homeowners: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cholet+6.3 pts | 58.7% | 52.4% | More houses: Cholet+6.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cholet+4.7 pts | 22.7% | 18.0% | More social housing: Cholet+4.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cholet+0.5 pt | 2.1% | 1.6% | More second homes: Cholet+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cholet+1.9 pt | 5.9% | 4.0% | More vacant homes: Cholet+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.8 pts | 51.04% | 53.84% | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.8 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 | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% | 25,020 | 28,930 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cholet+6.1 pts | 15.8% | 9.7% | Higher: Cholet+6.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% | €30,684 | €35,444 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+12 pts | 45% | 58% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.7 pts | 76.6% | 79.3% | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cholet+2.7 pts | 12.2% | 9.5% | Higher: Cholet+2.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Isabelle Leroy | Thomas Boucher | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.4 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cholet2.4 times as high | 83.0468 in total | 34.099 in total | More shops per capita: Cholet2.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.9 times as high | 20.2114 in total | 6.920 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.9 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+62% | 28.9163 in total | 17.852 in total | More per capita: Cholet+62% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+32% | 26.3148 in total | 19.958 in total | More per capita: Cholet+32% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.4 times as high | 2.514 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.8 times as high | 2.816 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+24% | 3.8 | 4.7 | Better access: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+31% | 6.034 in total | 7.923 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+31% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet2.6 times as high | 19.5110 in total | 7.522 in total | More per capita: Cholet2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+14% | 7.844 in total | 8.926 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cholet+38% | 2.816 in total | 2.16 in total | More per capita: Cholet+38% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cholet+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Cholet+8 |
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 | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cholet+22 | 34 | 12 | More schools: Cholet+22 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cholet+8 | 11 | 3 | More middle schools: Cholet+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cholet+8 | 13 | 5 | More high schools: Cholet+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cholet+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Cholet+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire2.0 times as high | 4.4 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% | 6.3 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cholet+62% | 3.3 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Cholet+62% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire2.5 times as high | 1.3 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cholet+46% | 9.1 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Cholet+46% |
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 | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.5 °C | 12.3°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,873 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+11% | 773 | 859 | Wetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+12 days/year | 115 | 127 | More rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+12 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 days/year | 34 | 35 | More frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 days/year | 11 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+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 | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cholet+9 | 16 | 7 | More declarations: Cholet+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cholet7.5 times as high | 87.5 | 11.7 | Larger: Cholet7.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cholet+62 m | 80 m | 18 m | Higher: Cholet+62 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cholet Agglomération | Nantes Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Cholet | Nantes | |
| Functional area | Cholet | Nantes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cholet vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at a glance
| Criterion | Cholet | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 56,363 | 29,151 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.0% | +11.7% |
| Density per km² | 644 | 2,500 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,001 | 3,303 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,141 | 3,655 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.04% | 53.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,020 | 28,930 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 8.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 87.5 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Cholet vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cholet or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
By population, Cholet: 56,363 inhabitants versus 29,151 for Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cholet is the 112th largest city in France, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire the 304th. By area, Cholet is also the larger (87.5 km²).
How far is Cholet from Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
Cholet and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire are 51 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cholet or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is more expensive: €3,303 per m² (median price), versus €2,001 in Cholet (+65%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cholet or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
In Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,930 a year, versus €25,020 in Cholet (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cholet and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire in the same department?
No: Cholet is in Maine-et-Loire (49), and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire in Loire-Atlantique (44), both in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures