2026 comparison
Lannion vs Saint-Brieuc: 2026 comparison
Saint-Brieuc has more inhabitants than Lannion: 45,736 versus 21,041, or 2.2 times as many. Lannion covers a larger area (43.9 km² versus 21.9 km²), but Saint-Brieuc is more densely populated: 2,090 inhabitants per km² versus 479.
The median apartment price is higher in Lannion: €2,037 per m² versus €1,671. The median standard of living is higher in Lannion (€25,750 a year versus €23,440).
The two cities are 58 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Lannion
City in Côtes-d'Armor
- Population
- 21,041 inhab.
- 457th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 43.9 km²
- Density
- 479 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
LannionSaint-Brieuc
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Brieuc2.2 times as high | 21,041 | 45,736 | More populous: Saint-Brieuc2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Lannion+0.9 pt | +1.4% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Lannion+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Lannion+5.6 pts | +3.5% | −2.1% | Stronger growth: Lannion+5.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Brieuc4.4 times as high | 479 | 2,090 | Denser: Saint-Brieuc4.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Brieuc+1.6 pt | 13.8% | 15.4% | More young people: Saint-Brieuc+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Lannion+2.3 pts | 25.6% | 23.3% | More seniors: Lannion+2.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Lannion+0.03 | 1.84 | 1.81 | Larger households: Lannion+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lannion+22% | 2,037 | 1,671 | More expensive: Lannion+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Lannion+10% | 2,159 | 1,965 | More expensive: Lannion+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lannion+18% | 13.4 | 11.4 | More expensive: Lannion+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 9.7 | 9.7 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Lannion+5.8 pts | 54.7% | 48.9% | More homeowners: Lannion+5.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Lannion+22 pts | 60.8% | 38.4% | More houses: Lannion+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Brieuc+2.6 pts | 24.2% | 26.7% | More social housing: Saint-Brieuc+2.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Lannion+1.3 pt | 6.3% | 5.0% | More second homes: Lannion+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+4.6 pts | 5.8% | 10.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+4.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+3.4 pts | 46.29% | 49.66% | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+3.4 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 | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Lannion+10% | 25,750 | 23,440 | Higher: Lannion+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Brieuc+6.4 pts | 16.0% | 22.4% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+6.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Lannion+17% | €29,059 | €24,792 | Higher: Lannion+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Lannion+5.4 pts | 47% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Lannion+5.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.3 pts | 70.3% | 72.6% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+0.9 pt | 13.4% | 14.3% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Robert | 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 | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lannion+84% | 112.2236 in total | 61.0279 in total | More shops per capita: Lannion+84% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lannion+37% | 24.251 in total | 17.781 in total | More per capita: Lannion+37% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+6% | 35.274 in total | 37.4171 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+18% | 25.754 in total | 30.2138 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+29% | 2.45 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+29% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+27% | 1.94 in total | 2.411 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+27% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Lannion+21% | 4.3 | 3.6 | Better access: Lannion+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lannion+20% | 10.021 in total | 8.338 in total | More per capita: Lannion+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lannion2.1 times as high | 30.965 in total | 14.968 in total | More per capita: Lannion2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+24% | 6.213 in total | 7.735 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+24% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+15% | 2.96 in total | 3.315 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Brieuc+3 | 6 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Brieuc+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 | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Brieuc+17 | 11 | 28 | More schools: Saint-Brieuc+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+5 | 5 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Brieuc+8 | 4 | 12 | More high schools: Saint-Brieuc+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Brieuc+10 | 5 | 15 | More facilities: Saint-Brieuc+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Brieuc+42% | 3.1 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+42% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.2 times as high | 6.2 | 13.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+44% | 4.4 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+44% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+70% | 0.8 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+70% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+46% | 10.2 | 14.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+46% |
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 | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Lannion+0.2 °C | 11.6°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Lannion+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,616 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Lannion+23% | 930 | 757 | Wetter: Lannion+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Lannion+20 days/year | 149 | 130 | More rainy days: Lannion+20 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Brieuc+1 days/year | 16 | 17 | More frost days: Saint-Brieuc+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+1 | 11 | 12 | More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Brieuc+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Brieuc+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Lannion2.0 times as high | 43.9 | 21.9 | Larger: Lannion2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Brieuc+59 m | 17 m | 76 m | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+59 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Urban belt | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Côtes-d'Armor (22) | Côtes-d'Armor (22) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Lannion-Trégor Communauté | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc | |
| Functional area | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lannion vs Saint-Brieuc at a glance
| Criterion | Lannion | Saint-Brieuc |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 21,041 | 45,736 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.5% | −2.1% |
| Density per km² | 479 | 2,090 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,037 | 1,671 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,159 | 1,965 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.29% | 49.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,750 | 23,440 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,616 |
| Area km² | 43.9 | 21.9 |
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FAQ
Lannion vs Saint-Brieuc: your questions
Which is the larger city, Lannion or Saint-Brieuc?
By population, Saint-Brieuc: 45,736 inhabitants versus 21,041 for Lannion (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Brieuc is the 161st largest city in France, Lannion the 457th. By area, Lannion is the larger (43.9 km²).
How far is Lannion from Saint-Brieuc?
Lannion and Saint-Brieuc are 58 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Côtes-d'Armor).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lannion or Saint-Brieuc?
To buy an apartment, Lannion is more expensive: €2,037 per m² (median price), versus €1,671 in Saint-Brieuc (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lannion or Saint-Brieuc?
In Lannion, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,750 a year, versus €23,440 in Saint-Brieuc (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Lannion and Saint-Brieuc in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Côtes-d'Armor (22), in the Brittany region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures