2026 comparison
Nancy vs Saint-Paul (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Paul has more inhabitants than Nancy: 109,405 versus 104,988, or 4.2% more. Saint-Paul covers a larger area (241 km² versus 15.0 km²), but Nancy is more densely populated: 6,995 inhabitants per km² versus 453.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Paul: €4,809 per m² versus €2,328. The median standard of living is higher in Nancy (€24,610 a year versus €21,220).
The two cities are 9,156 km apart as the crow flies.
Nancy
City in Meurthe-et-Moselle
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- Population
- 104,988 inhab.
- 42nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.0 km²
- Density
- 6,995 per km²
Saint-Paul
City in Réunion
- Population
- 109,405 inhab.
- 39th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 241 km²
- Density
- 453 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
NancySaint-Paul
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Paul+4% | 104,988 | 109,405 | More populous: Saint-Paul+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+5.6 pts | −1.2% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+5.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+4.0 pts | −0.4% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+4.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nancy15 times as high | 6,995 | 453 | Denser: Nancy15 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Paul+7.8 pts | 11.9% | 19.6% | More young people: Saint-Paul+7.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Nancy+0.7 pt | 15.3% | 14.7% | More seniors: Nancy+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Paul+0.85 | 1.66 | 2.51 | Larger households: Saint-Paul+0.85 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Paul2.1 times as high | 2,328 | 4,809 | More expensive: Saint-Paul2.1 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Paul+44% | 2,711 | 3,891 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+44% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Paul+55% | 12.1 | 18.9 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+55% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Paul+29% | 12.0 | 15.6 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+29% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Paul+33 pts | 27.8% | 61.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Paul+33 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Paul+62 pts | 9.4% | 71.8% | More houses: Saint-Paul+62 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nancy+6.0 pts | 24.4% | 18.3% | More social housing: Nancy+6.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Paul+2.0 pts | 5.2% | 7.3% | More second homes: Saint-Paul+2.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nancy+2.6 pts | 12.0% | 9.4% | More vacant homes: Nancy+2.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nancy+0.7 pt | 43.95% | 43.28% | Higher rate: Nancy+0.7 pt |
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 | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nancy+16% | 24,610 | 21,220 | Higher: Nancy+16% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Paul+6.5 pts | 23.9% | 30.4% | Higher: Saint-Paul+6.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nancy+17% | €30,341 | €25,928 | Higher: Nancy+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nancy+20 pts | 48% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Nancy+20 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Paul+3.0 pts | 67.2% | 70.2% | Higher: Saint-Paul+3.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Paul+9.4 pts | 14.5% | 23.9% | Higher: Saint-Paul+9.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mathieu Klein | Emmanuel Séraphin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Paul+5.3 pts | 90% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-Paul+5.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nancy+10% | 76.1799 in total | 69.3758 in total | More shops per capita: Nancy+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+26% | 19.9209 in total | 25.0274 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+10% | 59.2622 in total | 53.7588 in total | More per capita: Nancy+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+68% | 14.7154 in total | 24.6269 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+68% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy2.2 times as high | 2.425 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Nancy2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+48% | 2.324 in total | 3.437 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+48% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nancy+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Nancy+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Paul+33% | 5.1 | 6.8 | Better access: Saint-Paul+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+17% | 11.0115 in total | 12.8140 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+17% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+77% | 29.4309 in total | 16.6182 in total | More per capita: Nancy+77% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+9% | 10.6111 in total | 9.7106 in total | More per capita: Nancy+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nancy+46% | 4.042 in total | 2.730 in total | More per capita: Nancy+46% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nancy+14 | 20 | 6 | More facilities: Nancy+14 |
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 | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Paul+18 | 51 | 69 | More schools: Saint-Paul+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Paul+1 | 14 | 15 | More middle schools: Saint-Paul+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nancy+8 | 17 | 9 | More high schools: Nancy+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nancy+49 | 50 | 1 | More facilities: Nancy+49 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nancy2.8 times as high | 4.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Nancy2.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy3.3 times as high | 21.7 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Nancy3.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+57% | 6.8 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Nancy+57% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Paul+48% | 1.2 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+48% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nancy+84% | 11.9 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Nancy+84% |
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 | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Paul+13.4 °C | 11.0°C | 24.4°C | Warmer: Saint-Paul+13.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Paul+50% | 1,708 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Paul+50% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nancy+25% | 746 | 598 | Wetter: Nancy+25% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nancy+73 days/year | 120 | 48 | More rainy days: Nancy+73 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Nancy+63 days/year | 63 | 0 | More frost days: Nancy+63 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Paul+134 days/year | 15 | 149 | More hot days: Saint-Paul+134 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 | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Paul+4 | 20 | 24 | More declarations: Saint-Paul+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Paul+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Paul+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Paul16 times as high | 15.0 | 241 | Larger: Saint-Paul16 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nancy+195 m | 200 m | 5 m | Higher: Nancy+195 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle (54) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Nancy | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | |
| Urban unit | Nancy | Saint-Paul | |
| Functional area | Nancy | Saint-Paul |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nancy vs Saint-Paul (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Nancy | Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 104,988 | 109,405 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.4% | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 6,995 | 453 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,328 | 4,809 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,711 | 3,891 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.1 | 18.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.95% | 43.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,610 | 21,220 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 23.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 90% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 24.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,708 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 15.0 | 241 |
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FAQ
Nancy vs Saint-Paul (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Nancy or Saint-Paul?
By population, Saint-Paul: 109,405 inhabitants versus 104,988 for Nancy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Paul is the 39th largest city in France, Nancy the 42nd. By area, Saint-Paul is also the larger (241 km²).
How far is Nancy from Saint-Paul?
Nancy and Saint-Paul are 9,156 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nancy or Saint-Paul?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Paul is more expensive: €4,809 per m² (median price), versus €2,328 in Nancy (+107%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nancy or Saint-Paul?
In Nancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,610 a year, versus €21,220 in Saint-Paul (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Nancy or Saint-Paul?
Saint-Paul: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,708 in Nancy (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