2026 comparison
Reims vs Saint-Quentin: 2026 comparison
Reims has more inhabitants than Saint-Quentin: 180,733 versus 53,963, or 3.3 times as many. Reims is both larger (46.9 km² versus 22.6 km²) and more densely populated (3,854 inhabitants per km² versus 2,392).
The median apartment price is higher in Reims: €2,753 per m² versus €1,140. The median standard of living is higher in Reims (€22,410 a year versus €20,470).
The two cities are 87 km apart as the crow flies.
Reims
City in Marne
- Population
- 180,733 inhab.
- 13th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 46.9 km²
- Density
- 3,854 per km²
Saint-Quentin
City in Aisne
- Population
- 53,963 inhab.
- 119th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 22.6 km²
- Density
- 2,392 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ReimsSaint-Quentin
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Reims3.3 times as high | 180,733 | 53,963 | More populous: Reims3.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Saint-Quentin+0.6 pt | −2.5% | −1.9% | Smaller decline: Saint-Quentin+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Reims+2.5 pts | −2.7% | −5.2% | Smaller decline: Reims+2.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Reims+61% | 3,854 | 2,392 | Denser: Reims+61% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Quentin+1.3 pt | 15.7% | 17.0% | More young people: Saint-Quentin+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Quentin+5.5 pts | 17.4% | 22.8% | More seniors: Saint-Quentin+5.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Quentin+0.11 | 1.86 | 1.97 | Larger households: Saint-Quentin+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Reims2.4 times as high | 2,753 | 1,140 | More expensive: Reims2.4 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Reims2.5 times as high | 2,692 | 1,098 | More expensive: Reims2.5 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Reims+19% | 13.1 | 11.0 | More expensive: Reims+19% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Reims+39% | 11.8 | 8.5 | More expensive: Reims+39% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Quentin+12 pts | 28.0% | 40.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Quentin+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Quentin+30 pts | 19.1% | 48.9% | More houses: Saint-Quentin+30 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Reims+16 pts | 47.4% | 31.9% | More social housing: Reims+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Reims+2.2 pts | 3.8% | 1.6% | More second homes: Reims+2.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Quentin+3.4 pts | 10.0% | 13.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Quentin+3.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+24 pts | 46.33% | 70.40% | Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+24 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 | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Reims+9% | 22,410 | 20,470 | Higher: Reims+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Quentin+4.4 pts | 25.7% | 30.1% | Higher: Saint-Quentin+4.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Reims+19% | €27,322 | €23,042 | Higher: Reims+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Reims+8.1 pts | 42% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Reims+8.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Reims+1.3 pt | 70.4% | 69.1% | Higher: Reims+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Quentin+6.1 pts | 16.5% | 22.6% | Higher: Saint-Quentin+6.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Arnaud Robinet | Frédérique Macarez | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Quentin+15% | 54.3982 in total | 62.3336 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Quentin+15% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Reims+9% | 19.3348 in total | 17.695 in total | More per capita: Reims+9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+3% | 32.7591 in total | 33.5181 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+3% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Reims+46% | 26.3475 in total | 18.097 in total | More per capita: Reims+46% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+12% | 1.527 in total | 1.79 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+12% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Reims+31% | 2.444 in total | 1.910 in total | More per capita: Reims+31% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Reims+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Reims+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Quentin+2% | 5.0 | 5.1 | Better access: Saint-Quentin+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+43% | 10.0180 in total | 14.377 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+43% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+5% | 19.1346 in total | 20.0108 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+19% | 7.6138 in total | 9.149 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Quentin+19% | 3.462 in total | 4.122 in total | More per capita: Saint-Quentin+19% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Reims+12 | 18 | 6 | More facilities: Reims+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 | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Reims+81 | 106 | 25 | More schools: Reims+81 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Reims+13 | 22 | 9 | More middle schools: Reims+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Reims+14 | 24 | 10 | More high schools: Reims+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Reims+33 | 41 | 8 | More facilities: Reims+33 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Reims+13% | 4.2 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Reims+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+11% | 12.9 | 14.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+11% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+7% | 5.8 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Reims+34% | 3.6 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Reims+34% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+55% | 14.3 | 22.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Quentin+55% |
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 | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Reims+0.4 °C | 11.2°C | 10.8°C | Warmer: Reims+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,696 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Reims+11% | 756 | 683 | Wetter: Reims+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 120 | 120 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Quentin+3 days/year | 45 | 49 | More frost days: Saint-Quentin+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Reims+2 days/year | 9 | 7 | More hot days: Reims+2 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 | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Reims+6 | 17 | 11 | More declarations: Reims+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Quentin+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Quentin+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Reims2.1 times as high | 46.9 | 22.6 | Larger: Reims2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Quentin+14 m | 86 m | 100 m | Higher: Saint-Quentin+14 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Marne (51) | Aisne (02) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine du Grand Reims | Communauté d'agglomération du Saint-Quentinois | |
| Urban unit | Reims | Saint-Quentin | |
| Functional area | Reims | Saint-Quentin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Reims vs Saint-Quentin at a glance
| Criterion | Reims | Saint-Quentin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 180,733 | 53,963 |
| Change over 10 years | −2.7% | −5.2% |
| Density per km² | 3,854 | 2,392 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,753 | 1,140 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,692 | 1,098 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.1 | 11.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.33% | 70.40% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,410 | 20,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.5% | 22.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Average temperature | 11.2°C | 10.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,696 |
| Area km² | 46.9 | 22.6 |
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FAQ
Reims vs Saint-Quentin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Reims or Saint-Quentin?
By population, Reims: 180,733 inhabitants versus 53,963 for Saint-Quentin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Reims is the 13th largest city in France, Saint-Quentin the 119th. By area, Reims is also the larger (46.9 km²).
How far is Reims from Saint-Quentin?
Reims and Saint-Quentin are 87 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Reims or Saint-Quentin?
To buy an apartment, Reims is more expensive: €2,753 per m² (median price), versus €1,140 in Saint-Quentin (+141%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Reims or Saint-Quentin?
In Reims, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,410 a year, versus €20,470 in Saint-Quentin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Reims and Saint-Quentin in the same department?
No: Reims is in Marne (51), in the Grand Est region, and Saint-Quentin in Aisne (02), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures