2026 comparison
Clermont-Ferrand vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Clermont-Ferrand: 149,936 versus 148,795, or 0.8% more. Clermont-Ferrand covers a larger area (42.7 km² versus 15.8 km²), but Saint-Denis is more densely populated: 9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 3,487.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €3,942 per m² versus €2,143. The median standard of living is higher in Clermont-Ferrand (€22,640 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 355 km apart as the crow flies.
Clermont-Ferrand
City in Puy-de-Dôme
FPuy-de-Dôme63Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 148,795 inhab.
- 25th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,487 per km²
Saint-Denis
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 149,936 inhab.
- 23rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Density
- 9,508 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clermont-FerrandSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis+0.8% | 148,795 | 149,936 | More populous: Saint-Denis+0.8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.6 pts | −0.3% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts | +3.5% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high | 3,487 | 9,508 | Denser: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+7.0 pts | 14.4% | 21.4% | More young people: Saint-Denis+7.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Clermont-Ferrand+6.3 pts | 17.0% | 10.7% | More seniors: Clermont-Ferrand+6.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.71 | 1.76 | 2.47 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.71 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+84% | 2,143 | 3,942 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+84% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+48% | 2,489 | 3,690 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+48% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+68% | 12.5 | 21.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+68% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+57% | 11.5 | 18.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+57% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Clermont-Ferrand+8.8 pts | 31.6% | 22.8% | More homeowners: Clermont-Ferrand+8.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Clermont-Ferrand+5.4 pts | 16.3% | 10.9% | More houses: Clermont-Ferrand+5.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 53.9% | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts | 5.6% | 1.3% | More second homes: Clermont-Ferrand+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts | 9.7% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Clermont-Ferrand+2.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+10 pts | 49.88% | 39.65% | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+10 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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+25% | 22,640 | 18,130 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+25% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+12 pts | 27.0% | 38.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+30% | €25,966 | €19,994 | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+12 pts | 44% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Clermont-Ferrand+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+1.2 pt | 68.5% | 69.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+1.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+2.9 pts | 15.4% | 18.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julien Bony | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Clermont-Ferrand+5.3 pts | 97% | 92% | Better covered: Clermont-Ferrand+5.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+39% | 70.01,042 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+39% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+29% | 19.1284 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+29% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+27% | 50.5751 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+27% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+56% | 17.7263 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+56% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+31% | 1.726 in total | 1.320 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+31% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.1 times as high | 3.045 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+1 | 3 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.1 | 4.1 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+98% | 8.2122 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+98% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.8 times as high | 28.0416 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand2.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand3.5 times as high | 8.4125 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand3.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+54% | 3.552 in total | 2.334 in total | More per capita: Clermont-Ferrand+54% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+7 | 16 | 9 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+15 | 71 | 86 | More schools: Saint-Denis+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+3 | 16 | 19 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+9 | 23 | 14 | More high schools: Clermont-Ferrand+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+15 | 43 | 28 | More facilities: Clermont-Ferrand+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+96% | 6.9 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+96% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+45% | 15.9 | 23.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+45% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+29% | 4.3 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+29% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+73% | 1.6 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+73% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+20% | 12.6 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Clermont-Ferrand+20% |
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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 12.1°C | 12.1°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+20% | 1,958 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Clermont-Ferrand+20% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis+9% | 563 | 616 | Wetter: Saint-Denis+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+23 days/year | 87 | 110 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+23 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+19 days/year | 56 | 37 | More frost days: Clermont-Ferrand+19 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+10 days/year | 22 | 13 | More hot days: Clermont-Ferrand+10 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 | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+3 | 24 | 21 | More declarations: Clermont-Ferrand+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.7 times as high | 42.7 | 15.8 | Larger: Clermont-Ferrand2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clermont-Ferrand+373 m | 404 m | 31 m | Higher: Clermont-Ferrand+373 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme (63) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Clermont Auvergne Métropole | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Clermont-Ferrand | Paris | |
| Functional area | Clermont-Ferrand | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Clermont-Ferrand vs Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Clermont-Ferrand | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 148,795 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.5% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 3,487 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,143 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,489 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.5 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.88% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,640 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,958 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
Clermont-Ferrand vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Clermont-Ferrand or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 148,795 for Clermont-Ferrand (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Clermont-Ferrand the 25th. By area, Clermont-Ferrand is the larger (42.7 km²).
How far is Clermont-Ferrand from Saint-Denis?
Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Denis are 355 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Clermont-Ferrand or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €3,942 per m² (median price), versus €2,143 in Clermont-Ferrand (+84%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clermont-Ferrand or Saint-Denis?
In Clermont-Ferrand, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,640 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Clermont-Ferrand or Saint-Denis?
Clermont-Ferrand: 1,958 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Saint-Denis (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