2026 comparison
Les Sables-d'Olonne vs Rezé: 2026 comparison
Les Sables-d'Olonne has more inhabitants than Rezé: 50,924 versus 44,286, or 15% more. Les Sables-d'Olonne covers a larger area (85.7 km² versus 13.8 km²), but Rezé is more densely populated: 3,214 inhabitants per km² versus 594.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Sables-d'Olonne: €4,717 per m² versus €2,734. The median standard of living is higher in Les Sables-d'Olonne (€28,010 a year versus €26,580).
The two cities are 74 km apart as the crow flies.
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Les Sables-d'Olonne
City in Vendée
- Population
- 50,924 inhab.
- 134th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 85.7 km²
- Density
- 594 per km²
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Rezé
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 44,286 inhab.
- 170th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.8 km²
- Density
- 3,214 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Les Sables-d'OlonneRezé
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Sables-d'Olonne+15% | 50,924 | 44,286 | More populous: Les Sables-d'Olonne+15% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Les Sables-d'Olonne+9.0 pts | +11.8% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Les Sables-d'Olonne+9.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Les Sables-d'Olonne+7.6 pts | +17.7% | +10.1% | Stronger growth: Les Sables-d'Olonne+7.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rezé5.4 times as high | 594 | 3,214 | Denser: Rezé5.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rezé+7.2 pts | 10.1% | 17.4% | More young people: Rezé+7.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Sables-d'Olonne+23 pts | 41.8% | 18.5% | More seniors: Les Sables-d'Olonne+23 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rezé+0.22 | 1.82 | 2.04 | Larger households: Rezé+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+73% | 4,717 | 2,734 | More expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+73% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+13% | 4,034 | 3,584 | More expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+3% | 13.7 | 13.4 | More expensive: Les Sables-d'Olonne+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rezé+5% | 11.8 | 12.4 | More expensive: Rezé+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Sables-d'Olonne+7.6 pts | 65.7% | 58.1% | More homeowners: Les Sables-d'Olonne+7.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Sables-d'Olonne+16 pts | 62.3% | 46.6% | More houses: Les Sables-d'Olonne+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rezé+15 pts | 9.8% | 25.0% | More social housing: Rezé+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Sables-d'Olonne+33 pts | 35.3% | 2.0% | More second homes: Les Sables-d'Olonne+33 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rezé+2.1 pts | 3.4% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Rezé+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rezé+13 pts | 43.59% | 56.32% | Higher rate: Rezé+13 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 | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+5% | 28,010 | 26,580 | Higher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rezé+4.9 pts | 9.2% | 14.1% | Higher: Rezé+4.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+29% | €38,745 | €30,094 | Higher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+29% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Sables-d'Olonne+4.0 pts | 55% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Les Sables-d'Olonne+4.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rezé+4.8 pts | 74.2% | 79.0% | Higher: Rezé+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+2.6 pts | 11.8% | 9.2% | Higher: Les Sables-d'Olonne+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Chénéchaud | Agnès Bourgeais | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rezé+0.9 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Rezé+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+84% | 100.7513 in total | 54.9243 in total | More shops per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+84% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+93% | 28.3144 in total | 14.765 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+93% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne2.3 times as high | 44.0224 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne2.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+14% | 21.4109 in total | 18.783 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+74% | 2.010 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+74% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne4.0 times as high | 4.523 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne4.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rezé+31% | 4.2 | 5.5 | Better access: Rezé+31% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+76% | 10.453 in total | 18.381 in total | More per capita: Rezé+76% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne2.3 times as high | 15.378 in total | 6.529 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 9.046 in total | 9.040 in total | Tie |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+50% | 3.719 in total | 2.511 in total | More per capita: Les Sables-d'Olonne+50% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Sables-d'Olonne+3 | 6 | 3 | More facilities: Les Sables-d'Olonne+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 | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 | 21 | 20 | More schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 | 7 | 6 | More middle schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 | 5 | 4 | More high schools: Les Sables-d'Olonne+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rezé+1 | 5 | 6 | More facilities: Rezé+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rezé+90% | 3.7 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Rezé+90% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+10% | 8.3 | 9.1 | Higher rate: Rezé+10% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+13% | 2.4 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Rezé+13% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé4.1 times as high | 0.9 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Rezé4.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Sables-d'Olonne+29% | 11.5 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Les Sables-d'Olonne+29% |
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 | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Sables-d'Olonne+0.5 °C | 13.2°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Les Sables-d'Olonne+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Les Sables-d'Olonne+24% | 2,324 | 1,873 | Sunnier: Les Sables-d'Olonne+24% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Rezé+10% | 747 | 820 | Wetter: Rezé+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Rezé+3 days/year | 116 | 120 | More rainy days: Rezé+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rezé+11 days/year | 18 | 29 | More frost days: Rezé+11 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rezé+5 days/year | 7 | 12 | More hot days: Rezé+5 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 | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Les Sables-d'Olonne+14 | 26 | 12 | More declarations: Les Sables-d'Olonne+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rezé+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rezé+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Sables-d'Olonne6.2 times as high | 85.7 | 13.8 | Larger: Les Sables-d'Olonne6.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rezé+7 m | 4 m | 11 m | Higher: Rezé+7 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Urban belt | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Vendée (85) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Les Sables d'Olonne Agglomération | Nantes Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Nantes | |
| Functional area | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Nantes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Les Sables-d'Olonne vs Rezé at a glance
| Criterion | Les Sables-d'Olonne | Rezé |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 50,924 | 44,286 |
| Change over 10 years | +17.7% | +10.1% |
| Density per km² | 594 | 3,214 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,717 | 2,734 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,034 | 3,584 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.59% | 56.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,010 | 26,580 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.8% | 9.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 13.2°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,324 | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 85.7 | 13.8 |
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FAQ
Les Sables-d'Olonne vs Rezé: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Sables-d'Olonne or Rezé?
By population, Les Sables-d'Olonne: 50,924 inhabitants versus 44,286 for Rezé (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Sables-d'Olonne is the 134th largest city in France, Rezé the 170th. By area, Les Sables-d'Olonne is also the larger (85.7 km²).
How far is Les Sables-d'Olonne from Rezé?
Les Sables-d'Olonne and Rezé are 74 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Les Sables-d'Olonne or Rezé?
To buy an apartment, Les Sables-d'Olonne is more expensive: €4,717 per m² (median price), versus €2,734 in Rezé (+73%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Sables-d'Olonne or Rezé?
In Les Sables-d'Olonne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,010 a year, versus €26,580 in Rezé (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Les Sables-d'Olonne or Rezé?
Les Sables-d'Olonne: 2,324 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,873 in Rezé (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