2026 comparison
Colmar vs Saint-Louis (68): 2026 comparison
Colmar has more inhabitants than Saint-Louis: 68,013 versus 23,072, or 2.9 times as many. Colmar covers a larger area (66.6 km² versus 16.9 km²), but Saint-Louis is more densely populated: 1,369 inhabitants per km² versus 1,022.
The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Louis (€27,670 a year versus €23,850).
The two cities are 58 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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Colmar
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 68,013 inhab.
- 79th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 66.6 km²
- Density
- 1,022 per km²
Saint-Louis
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 23,072 inhab.
- 403rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 16.9 km²
- Density
- 1,369 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ColmarSaint-Louis
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colmar2.9 times as high | 68,013 | 23,072 | More populous: Colmar2.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Louis+7.9 pts | −2.5% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Louis+7.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Louis+16 pts | −1.5% | +14.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Louis+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Louis+34% | 1,022 | 1,369 | Denser: Saint-Louis+34% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Louis+2.0 pts | 15.9% | 17.9% | More young people: Saint-Louis+2.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Colmar+4.8 pts | 21.6% | 16.8% | More seniors: Colmar+4.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Louis+0.15 | 1.98 | 2.13 | Larger households: Saint-Louis+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Louis+22% | 12.7 | 15.4 | More expensive: Saint-Louis+22% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Louis+29% | 12.5 | 16.2 | More expensive: Saint-Louis+29% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Louis+3.1 pts | 36.9% | 40.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Louis+3.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Louis+8.4 pts | 17.1% | 25.4% | More houses: Saint-Louis+8.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colmar+6.7 pts | 33.4% | 26.7% | More social housing: Colmar+6.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Louis+0.2 pt | 4.8% | 4.9% | More second homes: Saint-Louis+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Louis+0.8 pt | 7.0% | 7.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Louis+0.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Louis+2.6 pts | 33.80% | 36.43% | Higher rate: Saint-Louis+2.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Louis+16% | 23,850 | 27,670 | Higher: Saint-Louis+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colmar+1.3 pt | 21.3% | 20.0% | Higher: Colmar+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Louis+35% | €30,267 | €41,004 | Higher: Saint-Louis+35% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Louis+7.5 pts | 46% | 54% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Louis+7.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Colmar+1.3 pt | 75.4% | 74.1% | Higher: Colmar+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Louis+3.0 pts | 14.5% | 17.5% | Higher: Saint-Louis+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Straumann | Stéphanie Gerteis | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Colmar+2.6 pts | 95% | 92% | Better covered: Colmar+2.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Colmar+30% | 89.8611 in total | 69.3160 in total | More shops per capita: Colmar+30% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+88% | 29.4200 in total | 15.636 in total | More per capita: Colmar+88% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+36% | 49.4336 in total | 36.484 in total | More per capita: Colmar+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+19% | 16.0109 in total | 13.431 in total | More per capita: Colmar+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Louis+26% | 2.114 in total | 2.66 in total | More per capita: Saint-Louis+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar2.6 times as high | 4.631 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Colmar2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colmar+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Colmar+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Colmar+66% | 4.4 | 2.6 | Better access: Colmar+66% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar2.6 times as high | 9.162 in total | 3.58 in total | More per capita: Colmar2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar2.2 times as high | 26.3179 in total | 11.727 in total | More per capita: Colmar2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+47% | 11.578 in total | 7.818 in total | More per capita: Colmar+47% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+36% | 2.920 in total | 2.25 in total | More per capita: Colmar+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colmar+13 | 14 | 1 | More facilities: Colmar+13 |
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 | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colmar+17 | 31 | 14 | More schools: Colmar+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colmar+5 | 9 | 4 | More middle schools: Colmar+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colmar+6 | 9 | 3 | More high schools: Colmar+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Colmar+7 | 9 | 2 | More facilities: Colmar+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Louis2.4 times as high | 3.7 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Louis2.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+4% | 17.6 | 16.9 | Higher rate: Colmar+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+82% | 5.4 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Colmar+82% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+15% | 1.5 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Colmar+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Louis+4% | 11.0 | 11.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Louis+4% |
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 | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Colmar+0.2 °C | 11.3°C | 11.1°C | Warmer: Colmar+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Colmar+3% | 1,882 | 1,819 | Sunnier: Colmar+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Louis+37% | 558 | 764 | Wetter: Saint-Louis+37% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Louis+16 days/year | 102 | 118 | More rainy days: Saint-Louis+16 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Louis+2 days/year | 68 | 70 | More frost days: Saint-Louis+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Colmar+1 days/year | 20 | 19 | More hot days: Colmar+1 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 | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colmar+1 | 8 | 7 | More declarations: Colmar+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Colmar+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Colmar+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low, with aggravating factors | Low, with aggravating factors | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colmar4.0 times as high | 66.6 | 16.9 | Larger: Colmar4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Louis+62 m | 192 m | 254 m | Higher: Saint-Louis+62 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Haut-Rhin (68) | Haut-Rhin (68) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Colmar Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Louis Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Colmar | Bâle (SUI)-Saint-Louis (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Colmar | Bâle - Saint-Louis (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Colmar vs Saint-Louis (68) at a glance
| Criterion | Colmar | Saint-Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,013 | 23,072 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.5% | +14.6% |
| Density per km² | 1,022 | 1,369 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.80% | 36.43% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,850 | 27,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 17.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 8.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,882 | 1,819 |
| Area km² | 66.6 | 16.9 |
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FAQ
Colmar vs Saint-Louis (68): your questions
Which is the larger city, Colmar or Saint-Louis?
By population, Colmar: 68,013 inhabitants versus 23,072 for Saint-Louis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colmar is the 79th largest city in France, Saint-Louis the 403rd. By area, Colmar is also the larger (66.6 km²).
How far is Colmar from Saint-Louis?
Colmar and Saint-Louis are 58 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haut-Rhin).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colmar or Saint-Louis?
In Saint-Louis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,670 a year, versus €23,850 in Colmar (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Colmar or Saint-Louis?
Colmar: 1,882 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,819 in Saint-Louis (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Colmar and Saint-Louis in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haut-Rhin (68), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures