2026 comparison
Nantes vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 2026 comparison
Nantes has more inhabitants than Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 332,515 versus 29,151, or 11 times as many. Nantes is both larger (65.2 km² versus 11.7 km²) and more densely populated (5,101 inhabitants per km² versus 2,500).
The median apartment price is higher in Nantes: €3,621 per m² versus €3,303. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (€28,930 a year versus €26,720).
The two cities are 5.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nantes).
Nantes
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 332,515 inhab.
- 6th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 65.2 km²
- Density
- 5,101 per km²
© Ville de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, CC BY-SA 4.0
Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 29,151 inhab.
- 304th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 2,500 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
NantesSaint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nantes11 times as high | 332,515 | 29,151 | More populous: Nantes11 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 pt | +4.3% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nantes+0.3 pt | +12.0% | +11.7% | Stronger growth: Nantes+0.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Nantes2.0 times as high | 5,101 | 2,500 | Denser: Nantes2.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.2 pt | 15.5% | 16.7% | More young people: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7.0 pts | 14.3% | 21.3% | More seniors: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.20 | 1.83 | 2.03 | Larger households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.20 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nantes+10% | 3,621 | 3,303 | More expensive: Nantes+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nantes+20% | 4,398 | 3,655 | More expensive: Nantes+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nantes+7% | 14.5 | 13.6 | More expensive: Nantes+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nantes+13% | 14.4 | 12.7 | More expensive: Nantes+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+22 pts | 36.4% | 58.1% | More homeowners: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+22 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+34 pts | 18.2% | 52.4% | More houses: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+34 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nantes+11 pts | 29.4% | 18.0% | More social housing: Nantes+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nantes+3.3 pts | 4.9% | 1.6% | More second homes: Nantes+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nantes+2.0 pts | 6.1% | 4.0% | More vacant homes: Nantes+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.5 pt | 53.37% | 53.84% | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.5 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 | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+8% | 26,720 | 28,930 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nantes+9.4 pts | 19.1% | 9.7% | Higher: Nantes+9.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+9% | €32,578 | €35,444 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+8.0 pts | 50% | 58% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+8.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+4.4 pts | 74.8% | 79.3% | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+4.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nantes+3.6 pts | 13.1% | 9.5% | Higher: Nantes+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Johanna Rolland | Thomas Boucher | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+3.8 pts | 95% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nantes+51% | 51.21,701 in total | 34.099 in total | More shops per capita: Nantes+51% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes2.5 times as high | 17.3574 in total | 6.920 in total | More per capita: Nantes2.5 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes2.0 times as high | 35.81,190 in total | 17.852 in total | More per capita: Nantes2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+34% | 14.8492 in total | 19.958 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+34% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+14% | 0.930 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+14% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes+52% | 1.652 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Nantes+52% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nantes+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Nantes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.7 | 4.7 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes+46% | 11.5384 in total | 7.923 in total | More per capita: Nantes+46% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes3.4 times as high | 25.5849 in total | 7.522 in total | More per capita: Nantes3.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+37% | 6.5216 in total | 8.926 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+37% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nantes+18% | 2.481 in total | 2.16 in total | More per capita: Nantes+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nantes+32 | 33 | 1 | More facilities: Nantes+32 |
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 | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nantes+135 | 147 | 12 | More schools: Nantes+135 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nantes+34 | 37 | 3 | More middle schools: Nantes+34 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nantes+34 | 39 | 5 | More high schools: Nantes+34 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nantes+101 | 102 | 1 | More facilities: Nantes+101 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+39% | 6.3 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+39% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nantes2.4 times as high | 17.5 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Nantes2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nantes2.2 times as high | 4.4 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Nantes2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+15% | 2.8 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nantes+42% | 8.8 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Nantes+42% |
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 | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 °C | 12.7°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,873 | 1,873 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5% | 820 | 859 | Wetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 days/year | 120 | 127 | More rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year | 29 | 35 | More frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year | 12 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 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 | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nantes+9 | 16 | 7 | More declarations: Nantes+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nantes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Nantes+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nantes5.6 times as high | 65.2 | 11.7 | Larger: Nantes5.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 m | 12 m | 18 m | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Loire-Atlantique (44) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Nantes Métropole | Nantes Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Nantes | Nantes | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Nantes | Nantes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Nantes vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at a glance
| Criterion | Nantes | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 332,515 | 29,151 |
| Change over 10 years | +12.0% | +11.7% |
| Density per km² | 5,101 | 2,500 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,621 | 3,303 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,398 | 3,655 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 53.37% | 53.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,720 | 28,930 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.3 | 8.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,873 | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 65.2 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Nantes vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: your questions
Which is the larger city, Nantes or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
By population, Nantes: 332,515 inhabitants versus 29,151 for Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nantes is the 6th largest city in France, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire the 304th. By area, Nantes is also the larger (65.2 km²).
How far is Nantes from Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
Nantes and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire are 5.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Loire-Atlantique).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Nantes or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
To buy an apartment, Nantes is more expensive: €3,621 per m² (median price), versus €3,303 in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Nantes or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
In Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,930 a year, versus €26,720 in Nantes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Nantes and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Loire-Atlantique (44), in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures