2026 comparison
Le Port (974) vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Le Port: 157,142 versus 34,212, or 4.6 times as many. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 16.6 km²), but Le Port is more densely populated: 2,058 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €2,500 per m² versus €1,925. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€20,240 a year versus €16,710).
The two cities are 15 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Le Port
City in Réunion
- Population
- 34,212 inhab.
- 244th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 16.6 km²
- Density
- 2,058 per km²
Saint-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Le PortSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis4.6 times as high | 34,212 | 157,142 | More populous: Saint-Denis4.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.1 pts | +1.3% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+15 pts | −5.3% | +9.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Port+87% | 2,058 | 1,101 | Denser: Le Port+87% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Port+1.9 pt | 22.5% | 20.6% | More young people: Le Port+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis+0.4 pt | 14.1% | 14.5% | More seniors: Saint-Denis+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Port+0.36 | 2.59 | 2.23 | Larger households: Le Port+0.36 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+30% | 1,925 | 2,500 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+30% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+66% | 1,918 | 3,183 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+66% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Port+2% | 15.3 | 15.1 | More expensive: Le Port+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+4% | 14.3 | 14.9 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Port+2.1 pts | 33.6% | 31.5% | More homeowners: Le Port+2.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Port+15 pts | 48.8% | 34.0% | More houses: Le Port+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Port+21 pts | 60.0% | 38.9% | More social housing: Le Port+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt | 0.8% | 1.8% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+4.5 pts | 4.2% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+4.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Port+10.0 pts | 48.94% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Le Port+10.0 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 Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+21% | 16,710 | 20,240 | Higher: Saint-Denis+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Port+9.0 pts | 44.0% | 35.0% | Higher: Le Port+9.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+72% | €14,546 | €24,973 | Higher: Saint-Denis+72% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+14 pts | 15% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+4.8 pts | 65.1% | 69.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Port+12 pts | 37.3% | 25.4% | Higher: Le Port+12 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Hoarau | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts | 93% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Port+16% | 75.7259 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Le Port+16% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+15% | 18.463 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+29% | 61.1209 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Le Port+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+5% | 19.667 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Le Port+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+25% | 1.86 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Le Port+25% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 | 0.00 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Port+21% | 5.9 | 4.8 | Better access: Le Port+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+52% | 15.252 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Le Port+52% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high | 45.9157 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+63% | 11.138 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Le Port+63% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port+22% | 3.512 in total | 2.945 in total | More per capita: Le Port+22% |
| HospitalsTie | 10 | 10 | Tie |
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 Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+57 | 28 | 85 | More schools: Saint-Denis+57 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 | 6 | 20 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+9 | 5 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+22 | 4 | 26 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+22 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 2.1 | 2.1 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Port+3% | 4.8 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Le Port+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Port+12% | 5.0 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Le Port+12% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+7% | 0.9 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Port+5% | 7.6 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Le Port+5% |
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 Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Port+1.1 °C | 25.6°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Le Port+1.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,567 | 2,567 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high | 539 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+77 days/year | 40 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+77 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Le Port+74 days/year | 149 | 75 | More hot days: Le Port+74 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 Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+10 | 11 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis8.6 times as high | 16.6 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis8.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+5 m | 10 m | 15 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+5 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Réunion (974) | Réunion (974) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Paul | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional area | Le Port | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Port (974) vs Saint-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Le Port | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 34,212 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | −5.3% | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,058 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,925 | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,918 | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.94% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,710 | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 37.3% | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 25.6°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 16.6 | 143 |
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FAQ
Le Port (974) vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Port or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 157,142 inhabitants versus 34,212 for Le Port (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 20th largest city in France, Le Port the 244th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (143 km²).
How far is Le Port from Saint-Denis?
Le Port and Saint-Denis are 15 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Réunion).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Port or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €2,500 per m² (median price), versus €1,925 in Le Port (+30%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Port or Saint-Denis?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,240 a year, versus €16,710 in Le Port (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Port and Saint-Denis in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures