2026 comparison
Le Grand-Quevilly vs Rouen: 2026 comparison
Rouen has more inhabitants than Le Grand-Quevilly: 119,165 versus 25,999, or 4.6 times as many. Rouen is both larger (21.4 km² versus 11.1 km²) and more densely populated (5,574 inhabitants per km² versus 2,340).
The median apartment price is higher in Rouen: €2,821 per m² versus €2,127. The median standard of living is higher in Rouen (€23,060 a year versus €22,660).
The two cities are 4.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Rouen).
Le Grand-Quevilly
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 25,999 inhab.
- 355th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 11.1 km²
- Density
- 2,340 per km²
Rouen
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 119,165 inhab.
- 35th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 21.4 km²
- Density
- 5,574 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le Grand-QuevillyRouen
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rouen4.6 times as high | 25,999 | 119,165 | More populous: Rouen4.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+5.6 pts | +0.1% | +5.7% | Stronger growth: Rouen+5.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+2.9 pts | +3.3% | +6.2% | Stronger growth: Rouen+2.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rouen2.4 times as high | 2,340 | 5,574 | Denser: Rouen2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Grand-Quevilly+2.0 pts | 16.3% | 14.3% | More young people: Le Grand-Quevilly+2.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Grand-Quevilly+11 pts | 25.7% | 14.4% | More seniors: Le Grand-Quevilly+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.24 | 1.96 | 1.72 | Larger households: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rouen+33% | 2,127 | 2,821 | More expensive: Rouen+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rouen+10% | 2,534 | 2,786 | More expensive: Rouen+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+2% | 13.0 | 13.3 | More expensive: Rouen+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+1% | 12.2 | 12.3 | More expensive: Rouen+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rouen+3.2 pts | 24.1% | 27.2% | More homeowners: Rouen+3.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Grand-Quevilly+11 pts | 24.8% | 13.6% | More houses: Le Grand-Quevilly+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Grand-Quevilly+47 pts | 75.9% | 28.6% | More social housing: Le Grand-Quevilly+47 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rouen+3.3 pts | 0.3% | 3.7% | More second homes: Rouen+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rouen+6.9 pts | 2.9% | 9.8% | More vacant homes: Rouen+6.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.4 pt | 49.90% | 49.49% | Higher rate: Le Grand-Quevilly+0.4 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 | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rouen+2% | 22,660 | 23,060 | Higher: Rouen+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rouen+8.6 pts | 17.8% | 26.4% | Higher: Rouen+8.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rouen+13% | €23,684 | €26,823 | Higher: Rouen+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rouen+3.0 pts | 41% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Rouen+3.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+3.8 pts | 73.6% | 69.8% | Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+3.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Rouen+1.5 pt | 13.5% | 15.0% | Higher: Rouen+1.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Rouly | Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Grand-Quevilly+3.2 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Le Grand-Quevilly+3.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rouen2.2 times as high | 43.1112 in total | 92.61,104 in total | More shops per capita: Rouen2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+52% | 17.746 in total | 26.9321 in total | More per capita: Rouen+52% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen4.5 times as high | 14.237 in total | 63.9761 in total | More per capita: Rouen4.5 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Grand-Quevilly+63% | 25.867 in total | 15.8188 in total | More per capita: Le Grand-Quevilly+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+35% | 1.95 in total | 2.631 in total | More per capita: Rouen+35% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen9.4 times as high | 0.41 in total | 3.643 in total | More per capita: Rouen9.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rouen+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Rouen+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rouen+90% | 2.8 | 5.4 | Better access: Rouen+90% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+28% | 10.427 in total | 13.3159 in total | More per capita: Rouen+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen8.1 times as high | 5.414 in total | 43.6519 in total | More per capita: Rouen8.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen2.4 times as high | 3.59 in total | 8.5101 in total | More per capita: Rouen2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+9% | 2.77 in total | 2.935 in total | More per capita: Rouen+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rouen+12 | 3 | 15 | More facilities: Rouen+12 |
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 | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rouen+46 | 14 | 60 | More schools: Rouen+46 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rouen+12 | 4 | 16 | More middle schools: Rouen+12 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rouen+14 | 2 | 16 | More high schools: Rouen+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rouen+24 | 1 | 25 | More facilities: Rouen+24 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rouen+47% | 3.1 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Rouen+47% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen3.3 times as high | 7.7 | 25.1 | Higher rate: Rouen3.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen3.2 times as high | 2.6 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Rouen3.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+37% | 1.9 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Rouen+37% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+22% | 10.5 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Rouen+22% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rouen+9 | 12 | 21 | More declarations: Rouen+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rouen+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rouen+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rouen+92% | 11.1 | 21.4 | Larger: Rouen+92% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Grand-Quevilly+27 m | 43 m | 16 m | Higher: Le Grand-Quevilly+27 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Maritime (76) | Seine-Maritime (76) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Grand-Quevilly vs Rouen at a glance
| Criterion | Le Grand-Quevilly | Rouen |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 25,999 | 119,165 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.3% | +6.2% |
| Density per km² | 2,340 | 5,574 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,127 | 2,821 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,534 | 2,786 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.90% | 49.49% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,660 | 23,060 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,554 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 11.1 | 21.4 |
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FAQ
Le Grand-Quevilly vs Rouen: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Grand-Quevilly or Rouen?
By population, Rouen: 119,165 inhabitants versus 25,999 for Le Grand-Quevilly (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rouen is the 35th largest city in France, Le Grand-Quevilly the 355th. By area, Rouen is also the larger (21.4 km²).
How far is Le Grand-Quevilly from Rouen?
Le Grand-Quevilly and Rouen are 4.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-Maritime).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Grand-Quevilly or Rouen?
To buy an apartment, Rouen is more expensive: €2,821 per m² (median price), versus €2,127 in Le Grand-Quevilly (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Grand-Quevilly or Rouen?
In Rouen, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,060 a year, versus €22,660 in Le Grand-Quevilly (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Grand-Quevilly and Rouen in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-Maritime (76), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures