2026 comparison
Colmar vs Schiltigheim: 2026 comparison
Colmar has more inhabitants than Schiltigheim: 68,013 versus 34,922, or 95% more. Colmar covers a larger area (66.6 km² versus 7.6 km²), but Schiltigheim is more densely populated: 4,577 inhabitants per km² versus 1,022.
The median standard of living is higher in Colmar (€23,850 a year versus €21,940).
The two cities are 62 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
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Schiltigheim
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 34,922 inhab.
- 240th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 7.6 km²
- Density
- 4,577 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ColmarSchiltigheim
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colmar+95% | 68,013 | 34,922 | More populous: Colmar+95% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+7.5 pts | −2.5% | +5.0% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+7.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+12 pts | −1.5% | +10.4% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Schiltigheim4.5 times as high | 1,022 | 4,577 | Denser: Schiltigheim4.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Schiltigheim+1.5 pt | 15.9% | 17.4% | More young people: Schiltigheim+1.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Colmar+6.1 pts | 21.6% | 15.5% | More seniors: Colmar+6.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Schiltigheim+0.09 | 1.98 | 2.07 | Larger households: Schiltigheim+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Schiltigheim+13% | 12.7 | 14.3 | More expensive: Schiltigheim+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colmar+5% | 12.5 | 12.0 | More expensive: Colmar+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colmar+3.8 pts | 36.9% | 33.1% | More homeowners: Colmar+3.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colmar+7.4 pts | 17.1% | 9.7% | More houses: Colmar+7.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Schiltigheim+2.5 pts | 33.4% | 35.8% | More social housing: Schiltigheim+2.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Colmar+3.2 pts | 4.8% | 1.5% | More second homes: Colmar+3.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Schiltigheim+1.7 pt | 7.0% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Schiltigheim+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Schiltigheim+4.8 pts | 33.80% | 38.55% | Higher rate: Schiltigheim+4.8 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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Colmar+9% | 23,850 | 21,940 | Higher: Colmar+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Schiltigheim+6.5 pts | 21.3% | 27.8% | Higher: Schiltigheim+6.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Colmar+19% | €30,267 | €25,495 | Higher: Colmar+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Colmar+3.2 pts | 46% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Colmar+3.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Schiltigheim+0.9 pt | 75.4% | 76.2% | Higher: Schiltigheim+0.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Schiltigheim+1.2 pt | 14.5% | 15.7% | Higher: Schiltigheim+1.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Straumann | Nathalie Jampoc Bertrand | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Schiltigheim+2.8 pts | 95% | 97% | Better covered: Schiltigheim+2.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Colmar2.2 times as high | 89.8611 in total | 41.5145 in total | More shops per capita: Colmar2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+71% | 29.4200 in total | 17.260 in total | More per capita: Colmar+71% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+9% | 49.4336 in total | 45.2158 in total | More per capita: Colmar+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+37% | 16.0109 in total | 11.741 in total | More per capita: Colmar+37% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+44% | 2.114 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Colmar+44% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar3.2 times as high | 4.631 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Colmar3.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colmar+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Colmar+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Schiltigheim+23% | 4.4 | 5.4 | Better access: Schiltigheim+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% | 9.162 in total | 9.433 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+41% | 26.3179 in total | 37.2130 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+41% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+33% | 11.578 in total | 8.630 in total | More per capita: Colmar+33% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+14% | 2.920 in total | 2.69 in total | More per capita: Colmar+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colmar+9 | 14 | 5 | More facilities: Colmar+9 |
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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colmar+16 | 31 | 15 | More schools: Colmar+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colmar+6 | 9 | 3 | More middle schools: Colmar+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colmar+4 | 9 | 5 | More high schools: Colmar+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Schiltigheim+2 | 9 | 11 | More facilities: Schiltigheim+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Schiltigheim+3% | 3.7 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Schiltigheim+3% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+100% | 17.6 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Colmar+100% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+62% | 5.4 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Colmar+62% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar3.3 times as high | 1.5 | 0.5 | Higher rate: Colmar3.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+14% | 11.0 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Colmar+14% |
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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Schiltigheim+0.1 °C | 11.3°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Schiltigheim+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Colmar+8% | 1,882 | 1,747 | Sunnier: Colmar+8% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Schiltigheim+14% | 558 | 636 | Wetter: Schiltigheim+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Schiltigheim+10 days/year | 102 | 112 | More rainy days: Schiltigheim+10 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Colmar+8 days/year | 68 | 60 | More frost days: Colmar+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Colmar+1 days/year | 20 | 18 | 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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Schiltigheim+1 | 8 | 9 | More declarations: Schiltigheim+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Colmar+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Colmar+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colmar8.7 times as high | 66.6 | 7.63 | Larger: Colmar8.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colmar+50 m | 192 m | 142 m | Higher: Colmar+50 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Haut-Rhin (68) | Bas-Rhin (67) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Colmar Agglomération | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | |
| Urban unit | Colmar | Strasbourg (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Colmar | Strasbourg (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Colmar vs Schiltigheim at a glance
| Criterion | Colmar | Schiltigheim |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,013 | 34,922 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.5% | +10.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,022 | 4,577 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.80% | 38.55% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,850 | 21,940 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 15.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,882 | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 66.6 | 7.63 |
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FAQ
Colmar vs Schiltigheim: your questions
Which is the larger city, Colmar or Schiltigheim?
By population, Colmar: 68,013 inhabitants versus 34,922 for Schiltigheim (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colmar is the 79th largest city in France, Schiltigheim the 240th. By area, Colmar is also the larger (66.6 km²).
How far is Colmar from Schiltigheim?
Colmar and Schiltigheim are 62 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colmar or Schiltigheim?
In Colmar, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,850 a year, versus €21,940 in Schiltigheim (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Colmar or Schiltigheim?
Colmar: 1,882 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,747 in Schiltigheim (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Colmar and Schiltigheim in the same department?
No: Colmar is in Haut-Rhin (68), and Schiltigheim in Bas-Rhin (67), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures