2026 comparison
Lanester vs Saint-Brieuc: 2026 comparison
Saint-Brieuc has more inhabitants than Lanester: 45,736 versus 23,752, or 93% more. Saint-Brieuc is both larger (21.9 km² versus 18.4 km²) and more densely populated (2,090 inhabitants per km² versus 1,293).
The median apartment price is higher in Lanester: €2,260 per m² versus €1,671. The median standard of living is higher in Lanester (€24,240 a year versus €23,440).
The two cities are 92 km apart as the crow flies.
Lanester
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 23,752 inhab.
- 387th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.4 km²
- Density
- 1,293 per km²
Saint-Brieuc
City in Côtes-d'Armor
- Population
- 45,736 inhab.
- 161st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.9 km²
- Density
- 2,090 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
LanesterSaint-Brieuc
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Brieuc+93% | 23,752 | 45,736 | More populous: Saint-Brieuc+93% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Lanester+0.6 pt | +1.0% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Lanester+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Lanester+8.5 pts | +6.4% | −2.1% | Stronger growth: Lanester+8.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Brieuc+62% | 1,293 | 2,090 | Denser: Saint-Brieuc+62% |
| Under 15More young people: Lanester+1.9 pt | 17.2% | 15.4% | More young people: Lanester+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Lanester+0.2 pt | 23.5% | 23.3% | More seniors: Lanester+0.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Lanester+0.25 | 2.06 | 1.81 | Larger households: Lanester+0.25 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lanester+35% | 2,260 | 1,671 | More expensive: Lanester+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Lanester+27% | 2,500 | 1,965 | More expensive: Lanester+27% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lanester+16% | 13.2 | 11.4 | More expensive: Lanester+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lanester+24% | 12.0 | 9.7 | More expensive: Lanester+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Lanester+9.4 pts | 58.3% | 48.9% | More homeowners: Lanester+9.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lanester+18 pts | 56.4% | 38.4% | More houses: Lanester+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Lanester+1.8 pt | 28.5% | 26.7% | More social housing: Lanester+1.8 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Brieuc+3.6 pts | 1.4% | 5.0% | More second homes: Saint-Brieuc+3.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+4.7 pts | 5.8% | 10.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+4.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+5.4 pts | 44.29% | 49.66% | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+5.4 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 | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Lanester+3% | 24,240 | 23,440 | Higher: Lanester+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Brieuc+6.4 pts | 16.0% | 22.4% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+6.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Lanester+6% | €26,243 | €24,792 | Higher: Lanester+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Lanester+2.8 pts | 44% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Lanester+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Lanester+2.9 pts | 75.5% | 72.6% | Higher: Lanester+2.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.6 pts | 11.8% | 14.3% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gilles Carreric | Victor Bonnot | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lanester+12% | 68.6163 in total | 61.0279 in total | More shops per capita: Lanester+12% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+56% | 11.427 in total | 17.781 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+56% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+56% | 24.057 in total | 37.4171 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+56% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+28% | 23.656 in total | 30.2138 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+82% | 1.74 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+82% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+90% | 1.33 in total | 2.411 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+90% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Brieuc+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Saint-Brieuc+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lanester+54% | 5.5 | 3.6 | Better access: Lanester+54% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lanester+32% | 10.926 in total | 8.338 in total | More per capita: Lanester+32% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+68% | 8.821 in total | 14.968 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+68% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc2.3 times as high | 3.48 in total | 7.735 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+11% | 2.97 in total | 3.315 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Brieuc+6 | 3 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Brieuc+6 |
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 | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Brieuc+16 | 12 | 28 | More schools: Saint-Brieuc+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+6 | 4 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Brieuc+10 | 2 | 12 | More high schools: Saint-Brieuc+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Brieuc+14 | 1 | 15 | More facilities: Saint-Brieuc+14 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Lanester+19% | 5.3 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Lanester+19% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.3 times as high | 5.9 | 13.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.6 times as high | 2.4 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.6 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+57% | 0.9 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+57% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+85% | 8.0 | 14.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+85% |
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 | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Lanester+0.8 °C | 12.2°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Lanester+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Lanester+15% | 1,865 | 1,616 | Sunnier: Lanester+15% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Lanester+25% | 943 | 757 | Wetter: Lanester+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 130 | 130 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Lanester+6 days/year | 22 | 17 | More frost days: Lanester+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Lanester+2 days/year | 3 | 1 | More hot days: Lanester+2 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 | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+5 | 7 | 12 | More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Brieuc+19% | 18.4 | 21.9 | Larger: Saint-Brieuc+19% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Brieuc+73 m | 3 m | 76 m | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+73 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Morbihan (56) | Côtes-d'Armor (22) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Lorient | Saint-Brieuc | |
| Functional area | Lorient | Saint-Brieuc |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lanester vs Saint-Brieuc at a glance
| Criterion | Lanester | Saint-Brieuc |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,752 | 45,736 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.4% | −2.1% |
| Density per km² | 1,293 | 2,090 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,260 | 1,671 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,500 | 1,965 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.2 | 11.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.29% | 49.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,240 | 23,440 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,865 | 1,616 |
| Area km² | 18.4 | 21.9 |
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FAQ
Lanester vs Saint-Brieuc: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lanester or Saint-Brieuc?
By population, Saint-Brieuc: 45,736 inhabitants versus 23,752 for Lanester (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Brieuc is the 161st largest city in France, Lanester the 387th. By area, Saint-Brieuc is also the larger (21.9 km²).
How far is Lanester from Saint-Brieuc?
Lanester and Saint-Brieuc are 92 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lanester or Saint-Brieuc?
To buy an apartment, Lanester is more expensive: €2,260 per m² (median price), versus €1,671 in Saint-Brieuc (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lanester or Saint-Brieuc?
In Lanester, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,240 a year, versus €23,440 in Saint-Brieuc (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Lanester or Saint-Brieuc?
Lanester: 1,865 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,616 in Saint-Brieuc (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