2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Grand vs Saint-Nazaire (44): 2026 comparison
Saint-Nazaire has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Grand: 76,243 versus 73,408, or 3.9% more. Saint-Nazaire covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 13.0 km²), but Noisy-le-Grand is more densely populated: 5,669 inhabitants per km² versus 1,629.
The median apartment price is higher in Noisy-le-Grand: €4,446 per m² versus €2,917. The median standard of living is higher in Noisy-le-Grand (€26,370 a year versus €24,750).
The two cities are 396 km apart as the crow flies.
Noisy-le-Grand
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 73,408 inhab.
- 72nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 5,669 per km²
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Noisy-le-GrandSaint-Nazaire
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Nazaire+4% | 73,408 | 76,243 | More populous: Saint-Nazaire+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+1.5 pt | +7.1% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+7.3 pts | +16.1% | +8.8% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+7.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Noisy-le-Grand3.5 times as high | 5,669 | 1,629 | Denser: Noisy-le-Grand3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Noisy-le-Grand+4.2 pts | 20.1% | 15.9% | More young people: Noisy-le-Grand+4.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts | 14.2% | 24.6% | More seniors: Saint-Nazaire+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Noisy-le-Grand+0.45 | 2.35 | 1.90 | Larger households: Noisy-le-Grand+0.45 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+52% | 4,446 | 2,917 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+52% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+58% | 4,681 | 2,955 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+58% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+56% | 19.9 | 12.8 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+56% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+27% | 15.7 | 12.4 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+27% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+2.1 pts | 49.9% | 47.8% | More homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+2.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Nazaire+14 pts | 23.8% | 37.9% | More houses: Saint-Nazaire+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesTie | 28.9% | 28.9% | Tie |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 pts | 1.4% | 6.5% | More second homes: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+2.2 pts | 5.0% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Nazaire+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 pts | 33.98% | 39.08% | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+5.1 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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+7% | 26,370 | 24,750 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+0.7 pt | 18.7% | 18.0% | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+13% | €31,793 | €28,112 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+5.3 pts | 52% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+5.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+3.2 pts | 77.6% | 74.4% | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+3.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.5 pt | 12.5% | 13.0% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Vincent Monnier | David Samzun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Nazaire+1.0 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Saint-Nazaire+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Nazaire+32% | 37.7277 in total | 50.0381 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Nazaire+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+16% | 13.498 in total | 15.5118 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+4% | 27.8204 in total | 29.0221 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+68% | 9.973 in total | 16.7127 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+68% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+60% | 1.29 in total | 2.015 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+60% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire2.6 times as high | 0.54 in total | 1.411 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Nazaire+6% | 3.5 | 3.7 | Better access: Saint-Nazaire+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire3.3 times as high | 3.526 in total | 11.789 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire3.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire5.7 times as high | 4.130 in total | 23.2177 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire5.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+13% | 5.339 in total | 4.736 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+36% | 2.317 in total | 3.124 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+36% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+12 | 1 | 13 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+12 |
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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Noisy-le-Grand+13 | 46 | 33 | More schools: Noisy-le-Grand+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Nazaire+6 | 6 | 12 | More high schools: Saint-Nazaire+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Nazaire+8 | 4 | 12 | More facilities: Saint-Nazaire+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire+2% | 6.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+2% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+68% | 9.5 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+68% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+4% | 3.6 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+56% | 1.3 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+56% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+80% | 7.4 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+80% |
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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Nazaire+0.3 °C | 12.3°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Nazaire+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Nazaire+16% | 1,634 | 1,893 | Sunnier: Saint-Nazaire+16% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Nazaire+10% | 721 | 792 | Wetter: Saint-Nazaire+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+2 days/year | 118 | 116 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+14 days/year | 41 | 27 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+14 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Noisy-le-Grand+8 days/year | 17 | 9 | More hot days: Noisy-le-Grand+8 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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+11 | 21 | 10 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Nazaire3.6 times as high | 13.0 | 46.8 | Larger: Saint-Nazaire3.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+62 m | 74 m | 12 m | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+62 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Nazaire | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Nazaire |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Noisy-le-Grand vs Saint-Nazaire (44) at a glance
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Grand | Saint-Nazaire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 73,408 | 76,243 |
| Change over 10 years | +16.1% | +8.8% |
| Density per km² | 5,669 | 1,629 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,446 | 2,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,681 | 2,955 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.9 | 12.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.98% | 39.08% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,370 | 24,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.5% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,893 |
| Area km² | 13.0 | 46.8 |
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FAQ
Noisy-le-Grand vs Saint-Nazaire (44): your questions
Which is the larger city, Noisy-le-Grand or Saint-Nazaire?
By population, Saint-Nazaire: 76,243 inhabitants versus 73,408 for Noisy-le-Grand (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Nazaire is the 69th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Grand the 72nd. By area, Saint-Nazaire is also the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Noisy-le-Grand from Saint-Nazaire?
Noisy-le-Grand and Saint-Nazaire are 396 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Noisy-le-Grand or Saint-Nazaire?
To buy an apartment, Noisy-le-Grand is more expensive: €4,446 per m² (median price), versus €2,917 in Saint-Nazaire (+52%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Noisy-le-Grand or Saint-Nazaire?
In Noisy-le-Grand, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,370 a year, versus €24,750 in Saint-Nazaire (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Noisy-le-Grand or Saint-Nazaire?
Saint-Nazaire: 1,893 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Noisy-le-Grand (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