2026 comparison
Le Havre vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: 2026 comparison
Le Havre has more inhabitants than Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: 168,588 versus 29,760, or 5.7 times as many. Le Havre is both larger (47.0 km² versus 18.3 km²) and more densely populated (3,591 inhabitants per km² versus 1,631).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Havre: €2,326 per m² versus €1,004. The median standard of living is higher in Le Havre (€22,480 a year versus €20,740).
The two cities are 71 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 29,760 inhab.
- 296th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.3 km²
- Density
- 1,631 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le HavreSaint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Havre5.7 times as high | 168,588 | 29,760 | More populous: Le Havre5.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.4 pts | −1.8% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.8 pts | −3.1% | +2.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Havre2.2 times as high | 3,591 | 1,631 | Denser: Le Havre2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.9 pts | 17.8% | 20.8% | More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Havre+3.2 pts | 20.9% | 17.6% | More seniors: Le Havre+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.33 | 1.98 | 2.31 | Larger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Havre2.3 times as high | 2,326 | 1,004 | More expensive: Le Havre2.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Havre+15% | 2,429 | 2,110 | More expensive: Le Havre+15% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Havre+3% | 12.4 | 12.0 | More expensive: Le Havre+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Havre+10% | 11.8 | 10.7 | More expensive: Le Havre+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.8 pts | 38.8% | 44.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+29 pts | 25.8% | 55.0% | More houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+29 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+25 pts | 40.3% | 65.3% | More social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Havre+1.7 pt | 2.6% | 1.0% | More second homes: Le Havre+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Havre+4.7 pts | 10.9% | 6.1% | More vacant homes: Le Havre+4.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6.6 pts | 54.47% | 61.10% | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6.6 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 | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Havre+8% | 22,480 | 20,740 | Higher: Le Havre+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.6 pts | 24.2% | 29.8% | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Havre+13% | €25,768 | €22,768 | Higher: Le Havre+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Havre+7.6 pts | 42% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Le Havre+7.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Havre+5.5 pts | 70.9% | 65.4% | Higher: Le Havre+5.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Havre+0.9 pt | 18.5% | 17.7% | Higher: Le Havre+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Edouard Philippe | Joachim Moyse | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.5 pts | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Havre2.1 times as high | 56.5953 in total | 26.980 in total | More shops per capita: Le Havre2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre2.1 times as high | 20.2341 in total | 9.729 in total | More per capita: Le Havre2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre2.6 times as high | 35.8603 in total | 13.841 in total | More per capita: Le Havre2.6 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+45% | 16.1272 in total | 11.133 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+45% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+3% | 2.135 in total | 2.06 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+3% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray2.0 times as high | 1.525 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray2.0 times as high |
| 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 | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+69% | 3.7 | 6.3 | Better access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+69% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+35% | 9.1153 in total | 6.720 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+35% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre3.3 times as high | 17.9302 in total | 5.416 in total | More per capita: Le Havre3.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre16 times as high | 5.592 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Le Havre16 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Havre+13% | 2.745 in total | 2.47 in total | More per capita: Le Havre+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Havre+10 | 14 | 4 | More facilities: Le Havre+10 |
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 Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Havre+80 | 100 | 20 | More schools: Le Havre+80 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Havre+19 | 24 | 5 | More middle schools: Le Havre+19 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Havre+18 | 20 | 2 | More high schools: Le Havre+18 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Havre+20 | 27 | 7 | More facilities: Le Havre+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Havre+42% | 5.6 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Le Havre+42% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+31% | 10.2 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Le Havre+31% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Havre+34% | 5.1 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Le Havre+34% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+20% | 1.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+20% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+19% | 10.3 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+19% |
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 | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Havre+0.9 °C | 11.8°C | 10.9°C | Warmer: Le Havre+0.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Le Havre+6% | 1,651 | 1,554 | Sunnier: Le Havre+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7% | 790 | 848 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6 days/year | 128 | 134 | More rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+27 days/year | 15 | 42 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+27 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 days/year | 3 | 6 | More hot days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 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 | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Havre+15 | 25 | 10 | More declarations: Le Havre+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Havre+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Le Havre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Havre2.6 times as high | 47.0 | 18.3 | Larger: Le Havre2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1 m | 5 m | 6 m | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Maritime (76) | Seine-Maritime (76) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Le Havre Seine Métropole | Métropole Rouen Normandie | |
| Urban unit | Le Havre | Rouen | |
| Functional area | Le Havre | Rouen |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Havre vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray at a glance
| Criterion | Le Havre | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 168,588 | 29,760 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.1% | +2.7% |
| Density per km² | 3,591 | 1,631 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 1,004 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,429 | 2,110 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.4 | 12.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.47% | 61.10% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,480 | 20,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.5% | 17.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 10.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,651 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 47.0 | 18.3 |
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FAQ
Le Havre vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Havre or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
By population, Le Havre: 168,588 inhabitants versus 29,760 for Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Havre is the 15th largest city in France, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray the 296th. By area, Le Havre is also the larger (47.0 km²).
How far is Le Havre from Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
Le Havre and Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray are 71 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 Havre or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
To buy an apartment, Le Havre is more expensive: €2,326 per m² (median price), versus €1,004 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (+132%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Havre or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
In Le Havre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,480 a year, versus €20,740 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Le Havre or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
Le Havre: 1,651 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,554 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (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