2026 comparison
Mulhouse vs Saint-Louis (68): 2026 comparison
Mulhouse has more inhabitants than Saint-Louis: 106,083 versus 23,072, or 4.6 times as many. Mulhouse is both larger (22.2 km² versus 16.9 km²) and more densely populated (4,783 inhabitants per km² versus 1,369).
The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Louis (€27,670 a year versus €18,680).
The two cities are 24 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Mulhouse
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 106,083 inhab.
- 41st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 4,783 per km²
Saint-Louis
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 23,072 inhab.
- 403rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 16.9 km²
- Density
- 1,369 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MulhouseSaint-Louis
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mulhouse4.6 times as high | 106,083 | 23,072 | More populous: Mulhouse4.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Louis+9.0 pts | −3.6% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Louis+9.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Louis+21 pts | −6.3% | +14.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Louis+21 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mulhouse3.5 times as high | 4,783 | 1,369 | Denser: Mulhouse3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mulhouse+1.3 pt | 19.2% | 17.9% | More young people: Mulhouse+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mulhouse+0.2 pt | 17.0% | 16.8% | More seniors: Mulhouse+0.2 pt |
| People per householdTie | 2.13 | 2.13 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Louis+31% | 11.8 | 15.4 | More expensive: Saint-Louis+31% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Louis+40% | 11.5 | 16.2 | More expensive: Saint-Louis+40% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Louis+6.2 pts | 33.8% | 40.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Louis+6.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Louis+12 pts | 13.0% | 25.4% | More houses: Saint-Louis+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mulhouse+5.7 pts | 32.4% | 26.7% | More social housing: Mulhouse+5.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Louis+2.8 pts | 2.1% | 4.9% | More second homes: Saint-Louis+2.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mulhouse+8.3 pts | 16.1% | 7.8% | More vacant homes: Mulhouse+8.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mulhouse+10 pts | 46.92% | 36.43% | Higher rate: Mulhouse+10 pts |
Sources: Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Louis+48% | 18,680 | 27,670 | Higher: Saint-Louis+48% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mulhouse+17 pts | 36.5% | 20.0% | Higher: Mulhouse+17 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Louis+70% | €24,145 | €41,004 | Higher: Saint-Louis+70% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Louis+21 pts | 33% | 54% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Louis+21 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Louis+6.7 pts | 67.4% | 74.1% | Higher: Saint-Louis+6.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mulhouse+5.4 pts | 22.8% | 17.5% | Higher: Mulhouse+5.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Frédéric Marquet | Stéphanie Gerteis | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mulhouse+3.1 pts | 95% | 92% | Better covered: Mulhouse+3.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mulhouse+2% | 70.9752 in total | 69.3160 in total | More shops per capita: Mulhouse+2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+49% | 23.3247 in total | 15.636 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+49% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+29% | 46.9497 in total | 36.484 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+29% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Louis+4% | 12.9137 in total | 13.431 in total | More per capita: Saint-Louis+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+5% | 2.729 in total | 2.66 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.718 in total | 1.74 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Mulhouse+47% | 3.9 | 2.6 | Better access: Mulhouse+47% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse3.5 times as high | 12.2129 in total | 3.58 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse3.5 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse2.2 times as high | 26.0276 in total | 11.727 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Louis+27% | 6.165 in total | 7.818 in total | More per capita: Saint-Louis+27% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+52% | 3.335 in total | 2.25 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+52% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mulhouse+15 | 16 | 1 | More facilities: Mulhouse+15 |
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 | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mulhouse+40 | 54 | 14 | More schools: Mulhouse+40 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mulhouse+11 | 15 | 4 | More middle schools: Mulhouse+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mulhouse+12 | 15 | 3 | More high schools: Mulhouse+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mulhouse+26 | 28 | 2 | More facilities: Mulhouse+26 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Louis+49% | 5.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Louis+49% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Louis+15% | 14.7 | 16.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Louis+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse2.7 times as high | 8.1 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Mulhouse2.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Louis+30% | 1.0 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Louis+30% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse+4% | 11.8 | 11.4 | Higher rate: Mulhouse+4% |
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 | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 11.1°C | 11.1°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,819 | 1,819 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Louis+2% | 748 | 764 | Wetter: Saint-Louis+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Louis+4 days/year | 114 | 118 | More rainy days: Saint-Louis+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Louis+1 days/year | 69 | 70 | More frost days: Saint-Louis+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreTie | 19 | 19 | Tie |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Mulhouse+2 | 9 | 7 | More declarations: Mulhouse+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Mulhouse+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Mulhouse+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mulhouse+32% | 22.2 | 16.9 | Larger: Mulhouse+32% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Louis+15 m | 239 m | 254 m | Higher: Saint-Louis+15 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Haut-Rhin (68) | Haut-Rhin (68) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Louis Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Mulhouse | Bâle (SUI)-Saint-Louis (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Mulhouse | Bâle - Saint-Louis (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mulhouse vs Saint-Louis (68) at a glance
| Criterion | Mulhouse | Saint-Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 106,083 | 23,072 |
| Change over 10 years | −6.3% | +14.6% |
| Density per km² | 4,783 | 1,369 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.92% | 36.43% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,680 | 27,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.8% | 17.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.9 | 8.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,819 | 1,819 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 16.9 |
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FAQ
Mulhouse vs Saint-Louis (68): your questions
Which is the larger city, Mulhouse or Saint-Louis?
By population, Mulhouse: 106,083 inhabitants versus 23,072 for Saint-Louis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mulhouse is the 41st largest city in France, Saint-Louis the 403rd. By area, Mulhouse is also the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is Mulhouse from Saint-Louis?
Mulhouse and Saint-Louis are 24 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Haut-Rhin).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mulhouse or Saint-Louis?
In Saint-Louis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,670 a year, versus €18,680 in Mulhouse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Mulhouse and Saint-Louis in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Haut-Rhin (68), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures