2026 comparison
Quimper vs Saint-Brieuc: 2026 comparison
Quimper has more inhabitants than Saint-Brieuc: 66,579 versus 45,736, or 46% more. Quimper covers a larger area (84.5 km² versus 21.9 km²), but Saint-Brieuc is more densely populated: 2,090 inhabitants per km² versus 788.
The median apartment price is higher in Quimper: €2,058 per m² versus €1,671. The median standard of living is higher in Quimper (€25,490 a year versus €23,440).
The two cities are 114 km apart as the crow flies.
Quimper
City in Finistère
- Population
- 66,579 inhab.
- 81st in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 84.5 km²
- Density
- 788 per km²
Saint-Brieuc
City in Côtes-d'Armor
- Population
- 45,736 inhab.
- 161st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.9 km²
- Density
- 2,090 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
QuimperSaint-Brieuc
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Quimper+46% | 66,579 | 45,736 | More populous: Quimper+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Quimper+1.5 pt | +1.9% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Quimper+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Quimper+3.5 pts | +1.3% | −2.1% | Stronger growth: Quimper+3.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Brieuc2.7 times as high | 788 | 2,090 | Denser: Saint-Brieuc2.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Brieuc+1.6 pt | 13.8% | 15.4% | More young people: Saint-Brieuc+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Brieuc+0.7 pt | 22.6% | 23.3% | More seniors: Saint-Brieuc+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Brieuc+0.02 | 1.79 | 1.81 | Larger households: Saint-Brieuc+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Quimper+23% | 2,058 | 1,671 | More expensive: Quimper+23% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Quimper+14% | 2,239 | 1,965 | More expensive: Quimper+14% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Quimper+6% | 12.0 | 11.4 | More expensive: Quimper+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Quimper+15% | 11.1 | 9.7 | More expensive: Quimper+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Quimper+6.0 pts | 55.0% | 48.9% | More homeowners: Quimper+6.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Quimper+7.2 pts | 45.6% | 38.4% | More houses: Quimper+7.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Brieuc+2.0 pts | 24.7% | 26.7% | More social housing: Saint-Brieuc+2.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt | 3.3% | 5.0% | More second homes: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+2.4 pts | 8.1% | 10.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+2.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+7.4 pts | 42.29% | 49.66% | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+7.4 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 | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Quimper+9% | 25,490 | 23,440 | Higher: Quimper+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Brieuc+7.9 pts | 14.5% | 22.4% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+7.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Quimper+15% | €28,622 | €24,792 | Higher: Quimper+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Quimper+6.1 pts | 47% | 41% | More taxpaying households: Quimper+6.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Quimper+2.1 pts | 74.7% | 72.6% | Higher: Quimper+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt | 12.7% | 14.3% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Isabelle Assih | Victor Bonnot | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Brieuc+2.7 pts | 95% | 98% | Better covered: Saint-Brieuc+2.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Quimper+55% | 94.6630 in total | 61.0279 in total | More shops per capita: Quimper+55% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+32% | 23.4156 in total | 17.781 in total | More per capita: Quimper+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+6% | 39.7264 in total | 37.4171 in total | More per capita: Quimper+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+25% | 24.2161 in total | 30.2138 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+20% | 2.617 in total | 3.114 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+20% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+19% | 2.919 in total | 2.411 in total | More per capita: Quimper+19% |
| 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 | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Quimper+32% | 4.7 | 3.6 | Better access: Quimper+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+45% | 12.080 in total | 8.338 in total | More per capita: Quimper+45% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+67% | 24.8165 in total | 14.968 in total | More per capita: Quimper+67% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+71% | 13.187 in total | 7.735 in total | More per capita: Quimper+71% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Quimper+10% | 3.624 in total | 3.315 in total | More per capita: Quimper+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Quimper+15 | 24 | 9 | More facilities: Quimper+15 |
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 | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Quimper+1 | 29 | 28 | More schools: Quimper+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Quimper+1 | 11 | 10 | More middle schools: Quimper+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Quimper+1 | 13 | 12 | More high schools: Quimper+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Quimper+1 | 16 | 15 | More facilities: Quimper+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Quimper+26% | 5.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Quimper+26% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.1 times as high | 6.6 | 13.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+42% | 4.5 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+42% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 1.4 | 1.4 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+59% | 9.4 | 14.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+59% |
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 | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Quimper+0.7 °C | 12.1°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Quimper+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Quimper+6% | 1,708 | 1,616 | Sunnier: Quimper+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Quimper+60% | 1,214 | 757 | Wetter: Quimper+60% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Quimper+20 days/year | 150 | 130 | More rainy days: Quimper+20 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Brieuc+1 days/year | 16 | 17 | More frost days: Saint-Brieuc+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Quimper+1 days/year | 2 | 1 | More hot days: Quimper+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 | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Quimper+4 | 16 | 12 | More declarations: Quimper+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Quimper3.9 times as high | 84.5 | 21.9 | Larger: Quimper3.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Brieuc+71 m | 5 m | 76 m | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+71 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Finistère (29) | Côtes-d'Armor (22) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Quimper Bretagne Occidentale | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc | |
| Functional area | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Quimper vs Saint-Brieuc at a glance
| Criterion | Quimper | Saint-Brieuc |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 66,579 | 45,736 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.3% | −2.1% |
| Density per km² | 788 | 2,090 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,058 | 1,671 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,239 | 1,965 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.29% | 49.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,490 | 23,440 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,708 | 1,616 |
| Area km² | 84.5 | 21.9 |
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FAQ
Quimper vs Saint-Brieuc: your questions
Which is the larger city, Quimper or Saint-Brieuc?
By population, Quimper: 66,579 inhabitants versus 45,736 for Saint-Brieuc (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Quimper is the 81st largest city in France, Saint-Brieuc the 161st. By area, Quimper is also the larger (84.5 km²).
How far is Quimper from Saint-Brieuc?
Quimper and Saint-Brieuc are 114 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Quimper or Saint-Brieuc?
To buy an apartment, Quimper is more expensive: €2,058 per m² (median price), versus €1,671 in Saint-Brieuc (+23%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Quimper or Saint-Brieuc?
In Quimper, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,490 a year, versus €23,440 in Saint-Brieuc (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Quimper or Saint-Brieuc?
Quimper: 1,708 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,616 in Saint-Brieuc (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