2026 comparison
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite vs Saint-Étienne: 2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne has more inhabitants than Oullins-Pierre-Bénite: 174,698 versus 38,495, or 4.5 times as many. Saint-Étienne covers a larger area (80.0 km² versus 8.9 km²), but Oullins-Pierre-Bénite is more densely populated: 4,335 inhabitants per km² versus 2,185.
The median apartment price is higher in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite: €3,255 per m² versus €1,219. The median standard of living is higher in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite (€26,200 a year versus €20,880).
The two cities are 47 km apart as the crow flies.
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite
City in Rhône
- Population
- 38,495 inhab.
- 209th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 4,335 per km²
Saint-Étienne
City in Loire
- Population
- 174,698 inhab.
- 14th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 80.0 km²
- Density
- 2,185 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Oullins-Pierre-BéniteSaint-Étienne
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Étienne4.5 times as high | 38,495 | 174,698 | More populous: Saint-Étienne4.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+3.0 pts | +3.0% | +0.0% | Stronger growth: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+4.8 pts | +5.4% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+4.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+98% | 4,335 | 2,185 | Denser: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+98% |
| Under 15More young people: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+1.3 pt | 18.3% | 17.0% | More young people: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Étienne+3.5 pts | 17.0% | 20.5% | More seniors: Saint-Étienne+3.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+0.14 | 2.09 | 1.95 | Larger households: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite2.7 times as high | 3,255 | 1,219 | More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite2.7 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite2.2 times as high | 4,850 | 2,172 | More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite2.2 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+50% | 14.8 | 9.9 | More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+50% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+56% | 14.2 | 9.1 | More expensive: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+56% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+11 pts | 49.8% | 38.9% | More homeowners: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+9.4 pts | 20.0% | 10.7% | More houses: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+9.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Étienne+9.3 pts | 22.7% | 31.9% | More social housing: Saint-Étienne+9.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Étienne+0.7 pt | 1.7% | 2.4% | More second homes: Saint-Étienne+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+5.0 pts | 7.0% | 12.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+5.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+12 pts | 35.93% | 48.28% | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+12 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 | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+25% | 26,200 | 20,880 | Higher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+25% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne+13 pts | 17.0% | 30.4% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+26% | €29,494 | €23,469 | Higher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+26% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+14 pts | 51% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+8.4 pts | 76.7% | 68.3% | Higher: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+8.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Étienne+7.7 pts | 11.3% | 19.0% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+7.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jérôme Moroge | Régis Juanico | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+38% | 46.5179 in total | 64.31,123 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+38% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+14% | 19.274 in total | 21.9383 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+25% | 29.9115 in total | 37.4653 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+20% | 17.166 in total | 14.3250 in total | More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+10% | 1.35 in total | 1.425 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+10% | 1.04 in total | 1.120 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+10% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Étienne+3 | 2 | 5 | More stations: Saint-Étienne+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Étienne+15% | 3.3 | 3.8 | Better access: Saint-Étienne+15% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+42% | 6.525 in total | 9.2161 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+26% | 12.548 in total | 15.7275 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+26% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+32% | 5.521 in total | 4.172 in total | More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+32% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+18% | 3.413 in total | 2.950 in total | More per capita: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne+5 | 4 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne+5 |
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 | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Étienne+72 | 18 | 90 | More schools: Saint-Étienne+72 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Étienne+15 | 9 | 24 | More middle schools: Saint-Étienne+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Étienne+17 | 7 | 24 | More high schools: Saint-Étienne+17 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne+36 | 3 | 39 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne+36 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Étienne+22% | 8.1 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+22% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+28% | 11.9 | 15.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+28% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+15% | 3.7 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+33% | 2.1 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+33% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.1 times as high | 7.1 | 15.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.1 times as high |
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 | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+1.4 °C | 12.8°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+1.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+2% | 2,050 | 2,018 | Sunnier: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne+1% | 783 | 794 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne+1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Étienne+4 days/year | 100 | 105 | More rainy days: Saint-Étienne+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne+16 days/year | 44 | 60 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne+16 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+13 days/year | 33 | 20 | More hot days: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+13 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 | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+2 | 23 | 21 | More declarations: Oullins-Pierre-Bénite+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Étienne9.0 times as high | 8.88 | 80.0 | Larger: Saint-Étienne9.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Étienne+325 m | 190 m | 515 m | Higher: Saint-Étienne+325 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Rhône (69) | Loire (42) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole de Lyon | Saint-Etienne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Lyon | Saint-Étienne | |
| Functional area | Lyon | Saint-Étienne |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite vs Saint-Étienne at a glance
| Criterion | Oullins-Pierre-Bénite | Saint-Étienne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 38,495 | 174,698 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.4% | +0.6% |
| Density per km² | 4,335 | 2,185 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,255 | 1,219 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,850 | 2,172 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 9.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 35.93% | 48.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,200 | 20,880 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,018 |
| Area km² | 8.88 | 80.0 |
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FAQ
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite vs Saint-Étienne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Oullins-Pierre-Bénite or Saint-Étienne?
By population, Saint-Étienne: 174,698 inhabitants versus 38,495 for Oullins-Pierre-Bénite (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Étienne is the 14th largest city in France, Oullins-Pierre-Bénite the 209th. By area, Saint-Étienne is also the larger (80.0 km²).
How far is Oullins-Pierre-Bénite from Saint-Étienne?
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite and Saint-Étienne are 47 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite or Saint-Étienne?
To buy an apartment, Oullins-Pierre-Bénite is more expensive: €3,255 per m² (median price), versus €1,219 in Saint-Étienne (+167%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite or Saint-Étienne?
In Oullins-Pierre-Bénite, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,200 a year, versus €20,880 in Saint-Étienne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Oullins-Pierre-Bénite or Saint-Étienne?
Oullins-Pierre-Bénite: 2,050 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,018 in Saint-Étienne (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