2026 comparison
Rezé vs Saint-Herblain: 2026 comparison
Saint-Herblain has more inhabitants than Rezé: 51,681 versus 44,286, or 17% more. Saint-Herblain covers a larger area (30.0 km² versus 13.8 km²), but Rezé is more densely populated: 3,214 inhabitants per km² versus 1,722.
The median apartment price is higher in Rezé: €2,734 per m² versus €2,642. The median standard of living is higher in Rezé (€26,580 a year versus €25,940).
The two cities are 8.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Nantes).
Rezé
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 44,286 inhab.
- 170th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 13.8 km²
- Density
- 3,214 per km²
Saint-Herblain
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 51,681 inhab.
- 131st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 30.0 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
RezéSaint-Herblain
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Herblain+17% | 44,286 | 51,681 | More populous: Saint-Herblain+17% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Herblain+7.2 pts | +2.8% | +10.0% | Stronger growth: Saint-Herblain+7.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Herblain+6.3 pts | +10.1% | +16.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Herblain+6.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rezé+87% | 3,214 | 1,722 | Denser: Rezé+87% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Herblain+0.4 pt | 17.4% | 17.8% | More young people: Saint-Herblain+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Herblain+0.2 pt | 18.5% | 18.7% | More seniors: Saint-Herblain+0.2 pt |
| People per householdTie | 2.04 | 2.04 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+3% | 2,734 | 2,642 | More expensive: Rezé+3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rezé+7% | 3,584 | 3,350 | More expensive: Rezé+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Herblain+3% | 13.4 | 13.7 | More expensive: Saint-Herblain+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Herblain+6% | 12.4 | 13.1 | More expensive: Saint-Herblain+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rezé+5.4 pts | 58.1% | 52.8% | More homeowners: Rezé+5.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rezé+12 pts | 46.6% | 34.1% | More houses: Rezé+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Herblain+2.0 pt | 25.0% | 27.0% | More social housing: Saint-Herblain+2.0 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rezé+0.1 pt | 2.0% | 1.9% | More second homes: Rezé+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rezé+0.2 pt | 5.5% | 5.4% | More vacant homes: Rezé+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rezé+10.0 pts | 56.32% | 46.35% | Higher rate: Rezé+10.0 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 | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rezé+2% | 26,580 | 25,940 | Higher: Rezé+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Herblain+2.8 pts | 14.1% | 16.9% | Higher: Saint-Herblain+2.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rezé+0.6% | €30,094 | €29,916 | Higher: Rezé+0.6% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 51% | 51% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rezé+0.6 pt | 79.0% | 78.4% | Higher: Rezé+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Herblain+1.7 pt | 9.2% | 10.9% | Higher: Saint-Herblain+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Agnès Bourgeais | Bertrand Affilé | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rezé+0.4 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Rezé+0.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Herblain+10% | 54.9243 in total | 60.6313 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Herblain+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+33% | 14.765 in total | 11.057 in total | More per capita: Rezé+33% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain+63% | 18.783 in total | 30.6158 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain+63% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain+17% | 18.783 in total | 21.9113 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain2.2 times as high | 1.15 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain2.2 times as high | 1.15 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain2.2 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 | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rezé+13% | 5.5 | 4.9 | Better access: Rezé+13% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+63% | 18.381 in total | 11.258 in total | More per capita: Rezé+63% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain7.7 times as high | 6.529 in total | 50.1259 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain7.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+26% | 9.040 in total | 7.237 in total | More per capita: Rezé+26% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Herblain+9% | 2.511 in total | 2.714 in total | More per capita: Saint-Herblain+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Herblain+3 | 3 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Herblain+3 |
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 | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Herblain+5 | 20 | 25 | More schools: Saint-Herblain+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Herblain+2 | 6 | 8 | More middle schools: Saint-Herblain+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Herblain+5 | 6 | 11 | More facilities: Saint-Herblain+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Herblain+28% | 7.0 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+28% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+16% | 9.1 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+10% | 2.7 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 3.7 | 3.7 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+31% | 8.9 | 11.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Herblain+31% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rezé+4 | 12 | 8 | More declarations: Rezé+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rezé+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Rezé+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Herblain2.2 times as high | 13.8 | 30.0 | Larger: Saint-Herblain2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Herblain+9 m | 11 m | 20 m | Higher: Saint-Herblain+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Loire-Atlantique (44) | Loire-Atlantique (44) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Nantes Métropole | Nantes Métropole | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Nantes | Nantes | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Nantes | Nantes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Rezé vs Saint-Herblain at a glance
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Herblain |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,286 | 51,681 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.1% | +16.4% |
| Density per km² | 3,214 | 1,722 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,734 | 2,642 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,584 | 3,350 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.32% | 46.35% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,580 | 25,940 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 10.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,873 | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 13.8 | 30.0 |
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FAQ
Rezé vs Saint-Herblain: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rezé or Saint-Herblain?
By population, Saint-Herblain: 51,681 inhabitants versus 44,286 for Rezé (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Herblain is the 131st largest city in France, Rezé the 170th. By area, Saint-Herblain is also the larger (30.0 km²).
How far is Rezé from Saint-Herblain?
Rezé and Saint-Herblain are 8.0 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Loire-Atlantique).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Rezé or Saint-Herblain?
To buy an apartment, Rezé is more expensive: €2,734 per m² (median price), versus €2,642 in Saint-Herblain (+3%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rezé or Saint-Herblain?
In Rezé, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,580 a year, versus €25,940 in Saint-Herblain (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rezé and Saint-Herblain in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Loire-Atlantique (44), in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures