2026 comparison
Mérignac (33) vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 2026 comparison
Mérignac has more inhabitants than Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: 78,946 versus 77,413, or 2.0% more. Mérignac covers a larger area (48.2 km² versus 11.3 km²), but Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more densely populated: 6,881 inhabitants per km² versus 1,639.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: €5,733 per m² versus €3,524. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (€37,390 a year versus €27,750).
The two cities are 503 km apart as the crow flies.
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Mérignac
City in Gironde
- Population
- 78,946 inhab.
- 64th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 48.2 km²
- Density
- 1,639 per km²
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Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 77,413 inhab.
- 67th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 11.3 km²
- Density
- 6,881 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MérignacSaint-Maur-des-Fossés
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mérignac+2% | 78,946 | 77,413 | More populous: Mérignac+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+8.6 pts | +10.3% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+8.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Mérignac+11 pts | +14.2% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Mérignac+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés4.2 times as high | 1,639 | 6,881 | Denser: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés4.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.1 pt | 16.1% | 16.2% | More young people: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.3 pts | 17.7% | 20.9% | More seniors: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.17 | 1.97 | 2.14 | Larger households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+63% | 3,524 | 5,733 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+63% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+76% | 4,248 | 7,467 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+76% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55% | 14.8 | 23.0 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+55% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+47% | 14.4 | 21.1 | More expensive: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+47% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15 pts | 46.6% | 61.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mérignac+1.5 pt | 34.5% | 33.1% | More houses: Mérignac+1.5 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mérignac+12 pts | 23.1% | 11.5% | More social housing: Mérignac+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Mérignac+2.4 pts | 4.3% | 1.9% | More second homes: Mérignac+2.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.3 pts | 3.6% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mérignac+15 pts | 47.24% | 32.00% | Higher rate: Mérignac+15 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 | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+35% | 27,750 | 37,390 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mérignac+4.4 pts | 13.6% | 9.2% | Higher: Mérignac+4.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+66% | €33,598 | €55,723 | Higher: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+66% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+12 pts | 56% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Mérignac+0.8 pt | 79.9% | 79.1% | Higher: Mérignac+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mérignac+2.9 pts | 10.7% | 7.8% | Higher: Mérignac+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thierry Trijoulet | Pierre-Michel Delecroix | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mérignac+2.5 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Mérignac+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 | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mérignac+10% | 66.4524 in total | 60.3467 in total | More shops per capita: Mérignac+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+70% | 13.6107 in total | 23.0178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+70% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+3% | 33.9268 in total | 32.8254 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+3% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14% | 8.970 in total | 10.178 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.310 in total | 1.310 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac4.7 times as high | 2.419 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Mérignac4.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 1 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+48% | 4.2 | 6.2 | Better access: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+48% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+7% | 13.8109 in total | 12.9100 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mérignac+12% | 32.9260 in total | 29.3227 in total | More per capita: Mérignac+12% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5% | 9.877 in total | 10.279 in total | More per capita: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+5% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.822 in total | 2.822 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+3 | 2 | 5 | More facilities: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+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 | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 29 | 31 | More schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 | 5 | 9 | More middle schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 | 2 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mérignac+1 | 4 | 3 | More facilities: Mérignac+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mérignac+12% | 8.4 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Mérignac+12% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26% | 9.4 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+26% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+12% | 2.1 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Mérignac+12% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+37% | 2.3 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Mérignac+37% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mérignac+24% | 10.0 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Mérignac+24% |
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 | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mérignac+1.3 °C | 14.2°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Mérignac+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mérignac+21% | 2,070 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Mérignac+21% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mérignac+41% | 925 | 654 | Wetter: Mérignac+41% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mérignac+5 days/year | 123 | 118 | More rainy days: Mérignac+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8 days/year | 23 | 31 | More frost days: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mérignac+4 days/year | 26 | 21 | More hot days: Mérignac+4 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 | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Mérignac+25 | 43 | 18 | More declarations: Mérignac+25 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mérignac4.3 times as high | 48.2 | 11.3 | Larger: Mérignac4.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mérignac+1 m | 41 m | 40 m | Higher: Mérignac+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Gironde (33) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Bordeaux Métropole | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Bordeaux | Paris | |
| Functional area | Bordeaux | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mérignac (33) vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés at a glance
| Criterion | Mérignac | Saint-Maur-des-Fossés |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 78,946 | 77,413 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.2% | +3.3% |
| Density per km² | 1,639 | 6,881 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,524 | 5,733 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,248 | 7,467 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 23.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.24% | 32.00% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,750 | 37,390 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,070 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 48.2 | 11.3 |
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FAQ
Mérignac (33) vs Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mérignac or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
By population, Mérignac: 78,946 inhabitants versus 77,413 for Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mérignac is the 64th largest city in France, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés the 67th. By area, Mérignac is also the larger (48.2 km²).
How far is Mérignac from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Mérignac and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés are 503 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Mérignac or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is more expensive: €5,733 per m² (median price), versus €3,524 in Mérignac (+63%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mérignac or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,390 a year, versus €27,750 in Mérignac (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Mérignac or Saint-Maur-des-Fossés?
Mérignac: 2,070 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (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