2026 comparison
Lorient vs Saint-André (974): 2026 comparison
Lorient has more inhabitants than Saint-André: 59,856 versus 59,351, or 0.9% more. Saint-André covers a larger area (53.1 km² versus 17.5 km²), but Lorient is more densely populated: 3,424 inhabitants per km² versus 1,118.
The median apartment price is higher in Lorient: €2,499 per m² versus €1,614. The median standard of living is higher in Lorient (€23,810 a year versus €17,030).
The two cities are 9,635 km apart as the crow flies.
Lorient
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 59,856 inhab.
- 100th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.5 km²
- Density
- 3,424 per km²
Saint-André
City in Réunion
- Population
- 59,351 inhab.
- 102nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 53.1 km²
- Density
- 1,118 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
LorientSaint-André
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Lorient+0.9% | 59,856 | 59,351 | More populous: Lorient+0.9% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-André+1.6 pt | +2.2% | +3.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-André+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-André+4.2 pts | +0.6% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Saint-André+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Lorient3.1 times as high | 3,424 | 1,118 | Denser: Lorient3.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-André+11 pts | 13.8% | 25.0% | More young people: Saint-André+11 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Lorient+11 pts | 22.8% | 11.4% | More seniors: Lorient+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-André+0.94 | 1.76 | 2.70 | Larger households: Saint-André+0.94 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Lorient+55% | 2,499 | 1,614 | More expensive: Lorient+55% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Lorient+37% | 2,906 | 2,116 | More expensive: Lorient+37% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lorient+3% | 13.4 | 13.0 | More expensive: Lorient+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Lorient+7% | 12.6 | 11.7 | More expensive: Lorient+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-André+5.4 pts | 42.7% | 48.1% | More homeowners: Saint-André+5.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-André+47 pts | 25.2% | 71.7% | More houses: Saint-André+47 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Lorient+4.0 pts | 31.2% | 27.2% | More social housing: Lorient+4.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Lorient+2.8 pts | 3.8% | 1.0% | More second homes: Lorient+2.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Lorient+0.2 pt | 7.4% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Lorient+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Lorient+5.9 pts | 48.61% | 42.67% | Higher rate: Lorient+5.9 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 | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Lorient+40% | 23,810 | 17,030 | Higher: Lorient+40% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-André+22 pts | 21.5% | 43.6% | Higher: Saint-André+22 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Lorient+46% | €26,017 | €17,839 | Higher: Lorient+46% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Lorient+27 pts | 44% | 17% | More taxpaying households: Lorient+27 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Lorient+7.0 pts | 72.0% | 65.0% | Higher: Lorient+7.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-André+17 pts | 14.1% | 30.7% | Higher: Saint-André+17 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Fabrice Loher | Joé Bedier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-André+2.0 pt | 96% | 98% | Better covered: Saint-André+2.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Lorient+70% | 97.6584 in total | 57.3340 in total | More shops per capita: Lorient+70% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+3% | 23.9143 in total | 24.6146 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+12% | 41.9251 in total | 37.6223 in total | More per capita: Lorient+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+37% | 19.9119 in total | 14.586 in total | More per capita: Lorient+37% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient3.3 times as high | 1.710 in total | 0.53 in total | More per capita: Lorient3.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+2.5 | 2.515 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Lorient+2.5 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Lorient+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Lorient+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+19% | 10.261 in total | 8.651 in total | More per capita: Lorient+19% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient2.5 times as high | 16.599 in total | 6.639 in total | More per capita: Lorient2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient2.5 times as high | 10.764 in total | 4.225 in total | More per capita: Lorient2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Lorient+34% | 3.823 in total | 2.917 in total | More per capita: Lorient+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Lorient+8 | 11 | 3 | More facilities: Lorient+8 |
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 | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-André+3 | 28 | 31 | More schools: Saint-André+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-André+1 | 7 | 8 | More middle schools: Saint-André+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Lorient+4 | 7 | 3 | More high schools: Lorient+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Lorient+15 | 16 | 1 | More facilities: Lorient+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-André2.1 times as high | 3.7 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Saint-André2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient3.8 times as high | 12.5 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Lorient3.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient+15% | 5.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Lorient+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient3.7 times as high | 1.7 | 0.5 | Higher rate: Lorient3.7 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Lorient2.4 times as high | 13.8 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Lorient2.4 times as high |
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 | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-André+10.8 °C | 12.2°C | 23.0°C | Warmer: Saint-André+10.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-André+38% | 1,865 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-André+38% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-André3.6 times as high | 943 | 3,411 | Wetter: Saint-André3.6 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-André+63 days/year | 130 | 193 | More rainy days: Saint-André+63 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Lorient+22 days/year | 22 | 0 | More frost days: Lorient+22 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-André+39 days/year | 3 | 42 | More hot days: Saint-André+39 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 | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-André+9 | 8 | 17 | More declarations: Saint-André+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-André+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Saint-André+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-André3.0 times as high | 17.5 | 53.1 | Larger: Saint-André3.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-André+87 m | 6 m | 93 m | Higher: Saint-André+87 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Morbihan (56) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Lorient Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale de la Réunion Est (CIREST) | |
| Urban unit | Lorient | Saint-André | |
| Functional area | Lorient | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Lorient vs Saint-André (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Lorient | Saint-André |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,856 | 59,351 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.6% | +4.9% |
| Density per km² | 3,424 | 1,118 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,499 | 1,614 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,906 | 2,116 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.61% | 42.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,810 | 17,030 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.1% | 30.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 7.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 23.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,865 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 17.5 | 53.1 |
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FAQ
Lorient vs Saint-André (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Lorient or Saint-André?
By population, Lorient: 59,856 inhabitants versus 59,351 for Saint-André (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Lorient is the 100th largest city in France, Saint-André the 102nd. By area, Saint-André is the larger (53.1 km²).
How far is Lorient from Saint-André?
Lorient and Saint-André are 9,635 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Lorient or Saint-André?
To buy an apartment, Lorient is more expensive: €2,499 per m² (median price), versus €1,614 in Saint-André (+55%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Lorient or Saint-André?
In Lorient, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,810 a year, versus €17,030 in Saint-André (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Lorient or Saint-André?
Saint-André: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,865 in Lorient (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