2026 comparison
Décines-Charpieu vs Saint-Priest (69): 2026 comparison
Saint-Priest has more inhabitants than Décines-Charpieu: 49,498 versus 30,064, or 65% more. Saint-Priest covers a larger area (29.7 km² versus 17.0 km²), but Décines-Charpieu is more densely populated: 1,767 inhabitants per km² versus 1,666.
The median apartment price is higher in Décines-Charpieu: €3,425 per m² versus €3,057. The median standard of living is higher in Décines-Charpieu (€24,770 a year versus €24,110).
The two cities are 8.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lyon).
Décines-Charpieu
City in Rhône
- Population
- 30,064 inhab.
- 294th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 17.0 km²
- Density
- 1,767 per km²
Saint-Priest
City in Rhône
- Population
- 49,498 inhab.
- 137th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 29.7 km²
- Density
- 1,666 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Décines-CharpieuSaint-Priest
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Priest+65% | 30,064 | 49,498 | More populous: Saint-Priest+65% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Priest+1.4 pt | +4.5% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Priest+1.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Priest+3.2 pts | +11.4% | +14.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Priest+3.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Décines-Charpieu+6% | 1,767 | 1,666 | Denser: Décines-Charpieu+6% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Priest+2.8 pts | 18.4% | 21.2% | More young people: Saint-Priest+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Décines-Charpieu+2.1 pts | 18.7% | 16.5% | More seniors: Décines-Charpieu+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Priest+0.05 | 2.29 | 2.34 | Larger households: Saint-Priest+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+12% | 3,425 | 3,057 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+6% | 4,241 | 3,990 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Décines-Charpieu+1% | 15.3 | 15.1 | More expensive: Décines-Charpieu+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 14.8 | 14.8 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Décines-Charpieu+2.3 pts | 52.7% | 50.4% | More homeowners: Décines-Charpieu+2.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Décines-Charpieu+7.0 pts | 30.6% | 23.6% | More houses: Décines-Charpieu+7.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Priest+8.5 pts | 24.6% | 33.0% | More social housing: Saint-Priest+8.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Priest+0.1 pt | 1.0% | 1.1% | More second homes: Saint-Priest+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Priest+2.3 pts | 5.7% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Priest+2.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+2.2 pts | 38.38% | 36.15% | Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+2.2 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 | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Décines-Charpieu+3% | 24,770 | 24,110 | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Priest+1.7 pt | 18.8% | 20.5% | Higher: Saint-Priest+1.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Priest+0.5% | €28,964 | €29,102 | Higher: Saint-Priest+0.5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Décines-Charpieu+1.2 pt | 47% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Décines-Charpieu+1.2 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Décines-Charpieu+0.1 pt | 75.5% | 75.4% | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+0.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Décines-Charpieu+0.5 pt | 13.0% | 12.5% | Higher: Décines-Charpieu+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Laurence Fautra | Gilles Gascon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Priest+1.0 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Priest+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Priest+51% | 45.6137 in total | 68.9341 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Priest+51% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+10% | 20.662 in total | 22.6112 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+39% | 38.9117 in total | 28.1139 in total | More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+39% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+27% | 12.337 in total | 9.748 in total | More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+27% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+32% | 1.34 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+32% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+97% | 1.34 in total | 2.613 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+97% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Priest+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Saint-Priest+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Priest+12% | 2.7 | 3.0 | Better access: Saint-Priest+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+24% | 7.322 in total | 9.145 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+24% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+3% | 23.972 in total | 24.6122 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+3% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+22% | 7.723 in total | 6.331 in total | More per capita: Décines-Charpieu+22% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+6% | 2.78 in total | 2.814 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Priest+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Priest+3 |
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 | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Priest+10 | 14 | 24 | More schools: Saint-Priest+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Priest+1 | 6 | 7 | More middle schools: Saint-Priest+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Décines-Charpieu+2 | 4 | 2 | More high schools: Décines-Charpieu+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Décines-Charpieu+11% | 6.4 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+15% | 11.8 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+32% | 4.5 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Décines-Charpieu+32% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Priest+4% | 3.7 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Priest+4% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Priest+40% | 9.2 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Priest+40% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Décines-Charpieu+4 | 18 | 14 | More declarations: Décines-Charpieu+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Décines-Charpieu+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Décines-Charpieu+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Priest+75% | 17.0 | 29.7 | Larger: Saint-Priest+75% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Priest+18 m | 188 m | 206 m | Higher: Saint-Priest+18 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Rhône (69) | Rhône (69) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole de Lyon | Métropole de Lyon | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Décines-Charpieu vs Saint-Priest (69) at a glance
| Criterion | Décines-Charpieu | Saint-Priest |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 30,064 | 49,498 |
| Change over 10 years | +11.4% | +14.6% |
| Density per km² | 1,767 | 1,666 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,425 | 3,057 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,241 | 3,990 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.38% | 36.15% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,770 | 24,110 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 17.0 | 29.7 |
More comparisons
Compare with other towns
FAQ
Décines-Charpieu vs Saint-Priest (69): your questions
Which is the larger city, Décines-Charpieu or Saint-Priest?
By population, Saint-Priest: 49,498 inhabitants versus 30,064 for Décines-Charpieu (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Priest is the 137th largest city in France, Décines-Charpieu the 294th. By area, Saint-Priest is also the larger (29.7 km²).
How far is Décines-Charpieu from Saint-Priest?
Décines-Charpieu and Saint-Priest are 8.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Décines-Charpieu or Saint-Priest?
To buy an apartment, Décines-Charpieu is more expensive: €3,425 per m² (median price), versus €3,057 in Saint-Priest (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Décines-Charpieu or Saint-Priest?
In Décines-Charpieu, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,770 a year, versus €24,110 in Saint-Priest (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Décines-Charpieu and Saint-Priest in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Rhône (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures