2026 comparison
Rezé vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 2026 comparison
Rezé has more inhabitants than Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: 44,286 versus 29,151, or 52% more. Rezé is both larger (13.8 km² versus 11.7 km²) and more densely populated (3,214 inhabitants per km² versus 2,500).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: €3,303 per m² versus €2,734. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (€28,930 a year versus €26,580).
The two cities are 5.6 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
© Ville de Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, CC BY-SA 4.0
Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 29,151 inhab.
- 304th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 2,500 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
RezéSaint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rezé+52% | 44,286 | 29,151 | More populous: Rezé+52% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.6 pt | +2.8% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.6 pt | +10.1% | +11.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Rezé+29% | 3,214 | 2,500 | Denser: Rezé+29% |
| Under 15More young people: Rezé+0.6 pt | 17.4% | 16.7% | More young people: Rezé+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.8 pts | 18.5% | 21.3% | More seniors: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Rezé+0.01 | 2.04 | 2.03 | Larger households: Rezé+0.01 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+21% | 2,734 | 3,303 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% | 3,584 | 3,655 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% | 13.4 | 13.6 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% | 12.4 | 12.7 | More expensive: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+2% |
| Homeowner householdsTie | 58.1% | 58.1% | Tie |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5.9 pts | 46.6% | 52.4% | More houses: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rezé+7.1 pts | 25.0% | 18.0% | More social housing: Rezé+7.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rezé+0.4 pt | 2.0% | 1.6% | More second homes: Rezé+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rezé+1.5 pt | 5.5% | 4.0% | More vacant homes: Rezé+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rezé+2.5 pts | 56.32% | 53.84% | Higher rate: Rezé+2.5 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-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+9% | 26,580 | 28,930 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rezé+4.4 pts | 14.1% | 9.7% | Higher: Rezé+4.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+18% | €30,094 | €35,444 | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7.1 pts | 51% | 58% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.3 pt | 79.0% | 79.3% | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.3 pt | 9.2% | 9.5% | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Agnès Bourgeais | Thomas Boucher | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rezé+62% | 54.9243 in total | 34.099 in total | More shops per capita: Rezé+62% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé2.1 times as high | 14.765 in total | 6.920 in total | More per capita: Rezé2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+5% | 18.783 in total | 17.852 in total | More per capita: Rezé+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6% | 18.783 in total | 19.958 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+10% | 1.15 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Rezé+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+10% | 1.15 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Rezé+10% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rezé+18% | 5.5 | 4.7 | Better access: Rezé+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé2.3 times as high | 18.381 in total | 7.923 in total | More per capita: Rezé2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+15% | 6.529 in total | 7.522 in total | More per capita: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+15% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+1% | 9.040 in total | 8.926 in total | More per capita: Rezé+1% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rezé+21% | 2.511 in total | 2.16 in total | More per capita: Rezé+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rezé+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Rezé+2 |
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-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rezé+8 | 20 | 12 | More schools: Rezé+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rezé+3 | 6 | 3 | More middle schools: Rezé+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 | 4 | 5 | More high schools: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rezé+5 | 6 | 1 | More facilities: Rezé+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+26% | 7.0 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+26% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+24% | 9.1 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Rezé+24% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+35% | 2.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Rezé+35% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+13% | 3.7 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Rezé+13% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rezé+43% | 8.9 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Rezé+43% |
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 | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 °C | 12.7°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,873 | 1,873 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5% | 820 | 859 | Wetter: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 days/year | 120 | 127 | More rainy days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year | 29 | 35 | More frost days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 days/year | 12 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+6 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 | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rezé+5 | 12 | 7 | More declarations: Rezé+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rezé+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Rezé+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rezé+18% | 13.8 | 11.7 | Larger: Rezé+18% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 m | 11 m | 18 m | Higher: Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire+7 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-Sébastien-sur-Loire at a glance
| Criterion | Rezé | Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,286 | 29,151 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.1% | +11.7% |
| Density per km² | 3,214 | 2,500 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,734 | 3,303 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,584 | 3,655 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.32% | 53.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,580 | 28,930 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.2% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,873 | 1,873 |
| Area km² | 13.8 | 11.7 |
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FAQ
Rezé vs Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rezé or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
By population, Rezé: 44,286 inhabitants versus 29,151 for Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rezé is the 170th largest city in France, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire the 304th. By area, Rezé is also the larger (13.8 km²).
How far is Rezé from Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
Rezé and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire are 5.6 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-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire is more expensive: €3,303 per m² (median price), versus €2,734 in Rezé (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rezé or Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire?
In Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,930 a year, versus €26,580 in Rezé (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rezé and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire 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