2026 comparison
Hérouville-Saint-Clair vs Le Havre: 2026 comparison
Le Havre has more inhabitants than Hérouville-Saint-Clair: 168,588 versus 23,672, or 7.1 times as many. Le Havre is both larger (47.0 km² versus 10.6 km²) and more densely populated (3,591 inhabitants per km² versus 2,225).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Havre: €2,326 per m² versus €1,857. The median standard of living is higher in Le Havre (€22,480 a year versus €20,270).
The two cities are 47 km apart as the crow flies.
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Hérouville-Saint-Clair
City in Calvados
- Population
- 23,672 inhab.
- 389th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 10.6 km²
- Density
- 2,225 per km²
Le Havre
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 168,588 inhab.
- 15th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.0 km²
- Density
- 3,591 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Hérouville-Saint-ClairLe Havre
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Havre7.1 times as high | 23,672 | 168,588 | More populous: Le Havre7.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+5.5 pts | +3.7% | −1.8% | Stronger growth: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+5.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+13 pts | +9.7% | −3.1% | Stronger growth: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Havre+61% | 2,225 | 3,591 | Denser: Le Havre+61% |
| Under 15More young people: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+0.5 pt | 18.3% | 17.8% | More young people: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Havre+3.4 pts | 17.5% | 20.9% | More seniors: Le Havre+3.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+0.04 | 2.02 | 1.98 | Larger households: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Havre+25% | 1,857 | 2,326 | More expensive: Le Havre+25% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+9% | 2,653 | 2,429 | More expensive: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Havre+1.0% | 12.2 | 12.4 | More expensive: Le Havre+1.0% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+4% | 12.3 | 11.8 | More expensive: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Havre+10 pts | 28.7% | 38.8% | More homeowners: Le Havre+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Havre+5.4 pts | 20.4% | 25.8% | More houses: Le Havre+5.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+20 pts | 60.6% | 40.3% | More social housing: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+20 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Havre+1.7 pt | 0.9% | 2.6% | More second homes: Le Havre+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Havre+5.6 pts | 5.2% | 10.9% | More vacant homes: Le Havre+5.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Havre+1.3 pt | 53.16% | 54.47% | Higher rate: Le Havre+1.3 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 | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Havre+11% | 20,270 | 22,480 | Higher: Le Havre+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+5.8 pts | 30.0% | 24.2% | Higher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+5.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Havre+20% | €21,524 | €25,768 | Higher: Le Havre+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Havre+6.6 pts | 35% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Le Havre+6.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Havre+0.7 pt | 70.2% | 70.9% | Higher: Le Havre+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+1.3 pt | 19.8% | 18.5% | Higher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rodolphe Thomas | Edouard Philippe | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the centre | union of the centre | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+2.6 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+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 | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Havre+9% | 52.0123 in total | 56.5953 in total | More shops per capita: Le Havre+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+65% | 12.329 in total | 20.2341 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+65% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+60% | 22.453 in total | 35.8603 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+60% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+91% | 30.873 in total | 16.1272 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+91% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+22% | 2.56 in total | 2.135 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+22% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42% | 2.15 in total | 1.525 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Le Havre+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Le Havre+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+86% | 6.9 | 3.7 | Better access: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+86% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair2.3 times as high | 20.749 in total | 9.1153 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+8% | 19.446 in total | 17.9302 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+5.5 | 0.00 in total | 5.592 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+5.5 |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42% | 3.89 in total | 2.745 in total | More per capita: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Havre+8 | 6 | 14 | More facilities: Le Havre+8 |
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 | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Havre+90 | 10 | 100 | More schools: Le Havre+90 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Havre+20 | 4 | 24 | More middle schools: Le Havre+20 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Havre+18 | 2 | 20 | More high schools: Le Havre+18 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Havre+20 | 7 | 27 | More facilities: Le Havre+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Havre+73% | 3.3 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Le Havre+73% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+53% | 6.6 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Le Havre+53% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+68% | 3.0 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Le Havre+68% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+69% | 1.0 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Le Havre+69% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+88% | 5.5 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Le Havre+88% |
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 | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Havre+0.3 °C | 11.5°C | 11.8°C | Warmer: Le Havre+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+6% | 1,746 | 1,651 | Sunnier: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Havre+7% | 740 | 790 | Wetter: Le Havre+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Havre+2 days/year | 126 | 128 | More rainy days: Le Havre+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+14 days/year | 29 | 15 | More frost days: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+14 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+1 days/year | 4 | 3 | More hot days: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+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 | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Havre+16 | 9 | 25 | More declarations: Le Havre+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Havre+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Le Havre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Havre4.4 times as high | 10.6 | 47.0 | Larger: Le Havre4.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42 m | 48 m | 5 m | Higher: Hérouville-Saint-Clair+42 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Calvados (14) | Seine-Maritime (76) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Caen la Mer | Communauté urbaine Le Havre Seine Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Caen | Le Havre | |
| Functional area | Caen | Le Havre |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Hérouville-Saint-Clair vs Le Havre at a glance
| Criterion | Hérouville-Saint-Clair | Le Havre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,672 | 168,588 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.7% | −3.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,225 | 3,591 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,857 | 2,326 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,653 | 2,429 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 53.16% | 54.47% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,270 | 22,480 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.8% | 18.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.3 | 5.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.5°C | 11.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,746 | 1,651 |
| Area km² | 10.6 | 47.0 |
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FAQ
Hérouville-Saint-Clair vs Le Havre: your questions
Which is the larger city, Hérouville-Saint-Clair or Le Havre?
By population, Le Havre: 168,588 inhabitants versus 23,672 for Hérouville-Saint-Clair (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Havre is the 15th largest city in France, Hérouville-Saint-Clair the 389th. By area, Le Havre is also the larger (47.0 km²).
How far is Hérouville-Saint-Clair from Le Havre?
Hérouville-Saint-Clair and Le Havre are 47 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Hérouville-Saint-Clair or Le Havre?
To buy an apartment, Le Havre is more expensive: €2,326 per m² (median price), versus €1,857 in Hérouville-Saint-Clair (+25%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Hérouville-Saint-Clair or Le Havre?
In Le Havre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,480 a year, versus €20,270 in Hérouville-Saint-Clair (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Hérouville-Saint-Clair or Le Havre?
Hérouville-Saint-Clair: 1,746 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,651 in Le Havre (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures