2026 comparison
Poitiers vs Saumur: 2026 comparison
Poitiers has more inhabitants than Saumur: 92,187 versus 27,096, or 3.4 times as many. Saumur covers a larger area (66.3 km² versus 42.1 km²), but Poitiers is more densely populated: 2,189 inhabitants per km² versus 409.
The median apartment price is higher in Poitiers: €2,203 per m² versus €1,632. The median standard of living is higher in Saumur (€23,990 a year versus €22,350).
The two cities are 83 km apart as the crow flies.
Poitiers
City in Vienne
- Population
- 92,187 inhab.
- 50th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
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Saumur
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 27,096 inhab.
- 333rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 66.3 km²
- Density
- 409 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
PoitiersSaumur
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Poitiers3.4 times as high | 92,187 | 27,096 | More populous: Poitiers3.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Poitiers+2.8 pts | +1.4% | −1.3% | Stronger growth: Poitiers+2.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Poitiers+7.1 pts | +2.8% | −4.3% | Stronger growth: Poitiers+7.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Poitiers5.4 times as high | 2,189 | 409 | Denser: Poitiers5.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saumur+1.3 pt | 13.9% | 15.2% | More young people: Saumur+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saumur+12 pts | 15.8% | 28.2% | More seniors: Saumur+12 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saumur+0.17 | 1.72 | 1.89 | Larger households: Saumur+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Poitiers+35% | 2,203 | 1,632 | More expensive: Poitiers+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Poitiers+9% | 2,100 | 1,931 | More expensive: Poitiers+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Poitiers+16% | 12.2 | 10.5 | More expensive: Poitiers+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Poitiers+3% | 9.9 | 9.6 | More expensive: Poitiers+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saumur+19 pts | 30.0% | 48.5% | More homeowners: Saumur+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saumur+22 pts | 28.6% | 50.4% | More houses: Saumur+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Poitiers+5.8 pts | 34.7% | 28.9% | More social housing: Poitiers+5.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saumur+3.4 pts | 3.6% | 7.0% | More second homes: Saumur+3.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saumur+1.3 pt | 9.2% | 10.6% | More vacant homes: Saumur+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Poitiers+6.1 pts | 54.92% | 48.78% | Higher rate: Poitiers+6.1 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 | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saumur+7% | 22,350 | 23,990 | Higher: Saumur+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Poitiers+8.6 pts | 27.4% | 18.8% | Higher: Poitiers+8.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saumur+14% | €23,979 | €27,247 | Higher: Saumur+14% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saumur+1.6 pt | 39% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Saumur+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saumur+9.0 pts | 63.1% | 72.2% | Higher: Saumur+9.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Poitiers+1.7 pt | 15.6% | 13.8% | Higher: Poitiers+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Anthony Brottier | Jackie Goulet Claisse | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saumur+0.3 pt | 95% | 96% | Better covered: Saumur+0.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saumur+40% | 66.8616 in total | 93.7254 in total | More shops per capita: Saumur+40% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur+35% | 18.9174 in total | 25.569 in total | More per capita: Saumur+35% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur+28% | 34.3316 in total | 43.9119 in total | More per capita: Saumur+28% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur+72% | 19.3178 in total | 33.290 in total | More per capita: Saumur+72% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+42% | 3.129 in total | 2.26 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+42% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur2.6 times as high | 2.624 in total | 6.618 in total | More per capita: Saumur2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Poitiers+43% | 4.7 | 3.3 | Better access: Poitiers+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+24% | 11.0101 in total | 8.924 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+24% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+8% | 22.0203 in total | 20.355 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur2.1 times as high | 5.753 in total | 11.832 in total | More per capita: Saumur2.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saumur+53% | 3.129 in total | 4.813 in total | More per capita: Saumur+53% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Poitiers+6 | 11 | 5 | More facilities: Poitiers+6 |
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 | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Poitiers+28 | 47 | 19 | More schools: Poitiers+28 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Poitiers+2 | 12 | 10 | More middle schools: Poitiers+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Poitiers+7 | 16 | 9 | More high schools: Poitiers+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Poitiers+30 | 33 | 3 | More facilities: Poitiers+30 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Poitiers+1% | 4.7 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Poitiers+1% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+4% | 14.4 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Poitiers+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saumur+18% | 5.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Saumur+18% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saumur+74% | 2.0 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Saumur+74% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saumur+20% | 13.5 | 16.2 | Higher rate: Saumur+20% |
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 | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saumur+0.3 °C | 12.2°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Saumur+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saumur+3% | 1,941 | 2,003 | Sunnier: Saumur+3% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Poitiers+13% | 695 | 613 | Wetter: Poitiers+13% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Poitiers+4 days/year | 109 | 105 | More rainy days: Poitiers+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Poitiers+3 days/year | 46 | 42 | More frost days: Poitiers+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saumur+1 days/year | 16 | 18 | More hot days: Saumur+1 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 | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saumur+9 | 27 | 36 | More declarations: Saumur+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saumur+1 | 2 | 3 | More plans: Saumur+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saumur+57% | 42.1 | 66.3 | Larger: Saumur+57% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Poitiers+84 m | 114 m | 30 m | Higher: Poitiers+84 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Urban belt | |
| Department | Vienne (86) | Maine-et-Loire (49) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine du Grand Poitiers | Communauté d'agglomération Saumur Val de Loire | |
| Urban unit | Poitiers | Saumur | |
| Functional area | Poitiers | Saumur |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Poitiers vs Saumur at a glance
| Criterion | Poitiers | Saumur |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 92,187 | 27,096 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.8% | −4.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,189 | 409 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,203 | 1,632 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,100 | 1,931 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.92% | 48.78% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,350 | 23,990 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.6% | 13.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,941 | 2,003 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 66.3 |
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FAQ
Poitiers vs Saumur: your questions
Which is the larger city, Poitiers or Saumur?
By population, Poitiers: 92,187 inhabitants versus 27,096 for Saumur (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Poitiers is the 50th largest city in France, Saumur the 333rd. By area, Saumur is the larger (66.3 km²).
How far is Poitiers from Saumur?
Poitiers and Saumur are 83 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Poitiers or Saumur?
To buy an apartment, Poitiers is more expensive: €2,203 per m² (median price), versus €1,632 in Saumur (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Poitiers or Saumur?
In Saumur, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,990 a year, versus €22,350 in Poitiers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Poitiers or Saumur?
Saumur: 2,003 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,941 in Poitiers (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