2026 comparison
Fougères vs Saint-Malo: 2026 comparison
Saint-Malo has more inhabitants than Fougères: 48,675 versus 20,946, or 2.3 times as many. Saint-Malo covers a larger area (36.6 km² versus 10.5 km²), but Fougères is more densely populated: 2,002 inhabitants per km² versus 1,331.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Malo: €4,547 per m² versus €1,740. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Malo (€27,160 a year versus €23,330).
The two cities are 68 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Fougères
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 20,946 inhab.
- 464th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 10.5 km²
- Density
- 2,002 per km²
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Saint-Malo
City in Ille-et-Vilaine
- Population
- 48,675 inhab.
- 141st in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 36.6 km²
- Density
- 1,331 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
FougèresSaint-Malo
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high | 20,946 | 48,675 | More populous: Saint-Malo2.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Malo+3.1 pts | −1.1% | +2.1% | Stronger growth: Saint-Malo+3.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Malo+4.9 pts | +0.7% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Malo+4.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Fougères+50% | 2,002 | 1,331 | Denser: Fougères+50% |
| Under 15More young people: Fougères+1.6 pt | 13.2% | 11.5% | More young people: Fougères+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Malo+8.0 pts | 26.8% | 34.7% | More seniors: Saint-Malo+8.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fougères+0.02 | 1.78 | 1.76 | Larger households: Fougères+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Malo2.6 times as high | 1,740 | 4,547 | More expensive: Saint-Malo2.6 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Malo2.4 times as high | 1,901 | 4,539 | More expensive: Saint-Malo2.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Malo+28% | 10.6 | 13.6 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+28% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Malo+35% | 9.2 | 12.5 | More expensive: Saint-Malo+35% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Malo+9.9 pts | 42.4% | 52.3% | More homeowners: Saint-Malo+9.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fougères+3.3 pts | 40.5% | 37.1% | More houses: Fougères+3.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fougères+2.0 pts | 31.4% | 29.4% | More social housing: Fougères+2.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Malo+25 pts | 2.0% | 27.1% | More second homes: Saint-Malo+25 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fougères+3.5 pts | 8.8% | 5.3% | More vacant homes: Fougères+3.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fougères+1.7 pt | 50.82% | 49.08% | Higher rate: Fougères+1.7 pt |
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 | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Malo+16% | 23,330 | 27,160 | Higher: Saint-Malo+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fougères+5.9 pts | 19.0% | 13.1% | Higher: Fougères+5.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Malo+40% | €24,873 | €34,759 | Higher: Saint-Malo+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Malo+11 pts | 40% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Malo+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Malo+0.1 pt | 74.6% | 74.7% | Higher: Saint-Malo+0.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fougères+2.5 pts | 13.5% | 11.0% | Higher: Fougères+2.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alice Lebret | Gilles Lurton | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fougères+2.2 pts | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Fougères+2.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Malo+35% | 86.4181 in total | 116.3566 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Malo+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+25% | 25.854 in total | 32.3157 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+56% | 39.182 in total | 61.0297 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+56% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères2.2 times as high | 28.660 in total | 12.963 in total | More per capita: Fougères2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+16% | 3.37 in total | 2.914 in total | More per capita: Fougères+16% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo6.5 times as high | 2.45 in total | 15.475 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo6.5 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Malo+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Saint-Malo+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Malo3.2 times as high | 1.8 | 5.7 | Better access: Saint-Malo3.2 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo3.2 times as high | 5.311 in total | 17.183 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo3.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+4% | 41.186 in total | 42.5207 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Malo+11% | 10.021 in total | 11.154 in total | More per capita: Saint-Malo+11% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fougères+5% | 4.39 in total | 4.120 in total | More per capita: Fougères+5% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Malo+1 | 5 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Malo+1 |
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 | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Malo+10 | 12 | 22 | More schools: Saint-Malo+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Malo+1 | 5 | 6 | More middle schools: Saint-Malo+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Malo+2 | 6 | 8 | More high schools: Saint-Malo+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Malo+3 | 2 | 5 | More facilities: Saint-Malo+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Malo+65% | 2.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+65% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo+94% | 5.9 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+94% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo+16% | 4.1 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Malo+59% | 2.1 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Malo+59% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fougères+2% | 14.4 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Fougères+2% |
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 | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 11.9°C | 11.9°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,733 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fougères+25% | 939 | 752 | Wetter: Fougères+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fougères+12 days/year | 140 | 128 | More rainy days: Fougères+12 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Fougères+6 days/year | 28 | 22 | More frost days: Fougères+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Fougères+3 days/year | 5 | 2 | More hot days: Fougères+3 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 | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Malo+4 | 8 | 12 | More declarations: Saint-Malo+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Malo+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Malo+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Malo3.5 times as high | 10.5 | 36.6 | Larger: Saint-Malo3.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fougères+123 m | 131 m | 8 m | Higher: Fougères+123 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Intermediate urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Ille-et-Vilaine (35) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Fougères Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Saint Malo Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Fougères | Saint-Malo | |
| Functional area | Fougères | Saint-Malo |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fougères vs Saint-Malo at a glance
| Criterion | Fougères | Saint-Malo |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 20,946 | 48,675 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.7% | +5.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,002 | 1,331 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,740 | 4,547 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,901 | 4,539 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 10.6 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 50.82% | 49.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,330 | 27,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.8 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 11.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,733 |
| Area km² | 10.5 | 36.6 |
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FAQ
Fougères vs Saint-Malo: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fougères or Saint-Malo?
By population, Saint-Malo: 48,675 inhabitants versus 20,946 for Fougères (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Malo is the 141st largest city in France, Fougères the 464th. By area, Saint-Malo is also the larger (36.6 km²).
How far is Fougères from Saint-Malo?
Fougères and Saint-Malo are 68 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Ille-et-Vilaine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fougères or Saint-Malo?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Malo is more expensive: €4,547 per m² (median price), versus €1,740 in Fougères (+161%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fougères or Saint-Malo?
In Saint-Malo, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,160 a year, versus €23,330 in Fougères (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fougères and Saint-Malo in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Ille-et-Vilaine (35), in the Brittany region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures