2026 comparison
Gap vs Saint-Martin-d'Hères: 2026 comparison
Gap has more inhabitants than Saint-Martin-d'Hères: 42,685 versus 37,921, or 13% more. Gap covers a larger area (110 km² versus 9.3 km²), but Saint-Martin-d'Hères is more densely populated: 4,095 inhabitants per km² versus 387.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Martin-d'Hères: €2,286 per m² versus €2,280. The median standard of living is higher in Gap (€25,410 a year versus €23,430).
The two cities are 71 km apart as the crow flies.
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Gap
City in Hautes-Alpes
FHautes-Alpes05Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 42,685 inhab.
- 184th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 110 km²
- Density
- 387 per km²
Saint-Martin-d'Hères
City in Isère
- Population
- 37,921 inhab.
- 211th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 9.3 km²
- Density
- 4,095 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
GapSaint-Martin-d'Hères
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Gap+13% | 42,685 | 37,921 | More populous: Gap+13% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gap+3.6 pts | +1.8% | −1.8% | Stronger growth: Gap+3.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gap+3.4 pts | +2.6% | −0.9% | Stronger growth: Gap+3.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Martin-d'Hères11 times as high | 387 | 4,095 | Denser: Saint-Martin-d'Hères11 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Gap+0.2 pt | 15.2% | 15.1% | More young people: Gap+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Gap+13 pts | 26.2% | 13.4% | More seniors: Gap+13 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.08 | 1.93 | 2.01 | Larger households: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.3% | 2,280 | 2,286 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+10% | 3,101 | 3,397 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+9% | 12.4 | 13.5 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13% | 12.8 | 14.4 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Gap+9.3 pts | 51.5% | 42.1% | More homeowners: Gap+9.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Gap+22 pts | 33.5% | 11.1% | More houses: Gap+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+23 pts | 20.2% | 42.8% | More social housing: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Gap+2.6 pts | 4.0% | 1.3% | More second homes: Gap+2.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Gap+1.6 pt | 8.1% | 6.5% | More vacant homes: Gap+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Gap+3.9 pts | 62.05% | 58.15% | Higher rate: Gap+3.9 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 | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Gap+8% | 25,410 | 23,430 | Higher: Gap+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+7.4 pts | 14.8% | 22.2% | Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+7.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Gap+16% | €29,225 | €25,099 | Higher: Gap+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Gap+4.3 pts | 47% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Gap+4.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Gap+11 pts | 75.4% | 64.1% | Higher: Gap+11 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.7 pt | 11.3% | 13.1% | Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Roger Didier | David Queiros | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+2.2 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+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 | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Gap+64% | 94.2402 in total | 57.5218 in total | More shops per capita: Gap+64% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+85% | 24.8106 in total | 13.451 in total | More per capita: Gap+85% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+50% | 41.5177 in total | 27.7105 in total | More per capita: Gap+50% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+74% | 32.1137 in total | 18.570 in total | More per capita: Gap+74% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.611 in total | 2.610 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+3.0 | 3.013 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Gap+3.0 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Gap+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Gap+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Gap+24% | 5.0 | 4.0 | Better access: Gap+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+27% | 13.457 in total | 10.540 in total | More per capita: Gap+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+24% | 27.2116 in total | 33.8128 in total | More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+24% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap3.1 times as high | 8.938 in total | 2.911 in total | More per capita: Gap3.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gap+5% | 3.013 in total | 2.911 in total | More per capita: Gap+5% |
| HospitalsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
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 | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Gap+4 | 24 | 20 | More schools: Gap+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Gap+2 | 6 | 4 | More middle schools: Gap+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Gap+4 | 6 | 2 | More high schools: Gap+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+28 | 5 | 33 | More facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+28 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères2.8 times as high | 3.8 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères2.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+93% | 8.5 | 16.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+93% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gap+6% | 3.6 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Gap+6% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères3.3 times as high | 0.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères3.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+4% | 9.6 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+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 | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.1 °C | 11.5°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.1 °C |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+14% | 863 | 981 | Wetter: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+24 days/year | 84 | 108 | More rainy days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+24 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Gap+8 days/year | 76 | 67 | More frost days: Gap+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+7 days/year | 28 | 35 | More hot days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+7 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 | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Gap+4 | 10 | 6 | More declarations: Gap+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gap12 times as high | 110 | 9.26 | Larger: Gap12 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Gap+518 m | 731 m | 213 m | Higher: Gap+518 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Hautes-Alpes (05) | Isère (38) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Gap-Tallard-Durance | Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Gap | Grenoble | |
| Functional area | Gap | Grenoble |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Gap vs Saint-Martin-d'Hères at a glance
| Criterion | Gap | Saint-Martin-d'Hères |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 42,685 | 37,921 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.6% | −0.9% |
| Density per km² | 387 | 4,095 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,280 | 2,286 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,101 | 3,397 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.4 | 13.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 62.05% | 58.15% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,410 | 23,430 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.8 | 10.5 |
| Average temperature | 11.5°C | 12.6°C |
| Area km² | 110 | 9.26 |
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FAQ
Gap vs Saint-Martin-d'Hères: your questions
Which is the larger city, Gap or Saint-Martin-d'Hères?
By population, Gap: 42,685 inhabitants versus 37,921 for Saint-Martin-d'Hères (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Gap is the 184th largest city in France, Saint-Martin-d'Hères the 211th. By area, Gap is also the larger (110 km²).
How far is Gap from Saint-Martin-d'Hères?
Gap and Saint-Martin-d'Hères are 71 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Gap or Saint-Martin-d'Hères?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Martin-d'Hères is more expensive: €2,286 per m² (median price), versus €2,280 in Gap (+0%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Gap or Saint-Martin-d'Hères?
In Gap, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,410 a year, versus €23,430 in Saint-Martin-d'Hères (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Gap and Saint-Martin-d'Hères in the same department?
No: Gap is in Hautes-Alpes (05), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Saint-Martin-d'Hères in Isère (38), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures