2026 comparison
Rouen vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: 2026 comparison
Rouen has more inhabitants than Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: 119,165 versus 29,760, or 4.0 times as many. Rouen is both larger (21.4 km² versus 18.3 km²) and more densely populated (5,574 inhabitants per km² versus 1,631).
The median apartment price is higher in Rouen: €2,821 per m² versus €1,004. The median standard of living is higher in Rouen (€23,060 a year versus €20,740).
The two cities are 6.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Rouen).
Rouen
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 119,165 inhab.
- 35th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 21.4 km²
- Density
- 5,574 per km²
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 29,760 inhab.
- 296th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.3 km²
- Density
- 1,631 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
RouenSaint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rouen4.0 times as high | 119,165 | 29,760 | More populous: Rouen4.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+2.1 pts | +5.7% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Rouen+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+3.5 pts | +6.2% | +2.7% | Stronger growth: Rouen+3.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rouen3.4 times as high | 5,574 | 1,631 | Denser: Rouen3.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6.5 pts | 14.3% | 20.8% | More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.3 pts | 14.4% | 17.6% | More seniors: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.59 | 1.72 | 2.31 | Larger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.59 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rouen2.8 times as high | 2,821 | 1,004 | More expensive: Rouen2.8 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rouen+32% | 2,786 | 2,110 | More expensive: Rouen+32% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+11% | 13.3 | 12.0 | More expensive: Rouen+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+16% | 12.3 | 10.7 | More expensive: Rouen+16% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+17 pts | 27.2% | 44.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+41 pts | 13.6% | 55.0% | More houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+41 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+37 pts | 28.6% | 65.3% | More social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+37 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rouen+2.7 pts | 3.7% | 1.0% | More second homes: Rouen+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rouen+3.6 pts | 9.8% | 6.1% | More vacant homes: Rouen+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+12 pts | 49.49% | 61.10% | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+12 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 | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rouen+11% | 23,060 | 20,740 | Higher: Rouen+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.4 pts | 26.4% | 29.8% | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rouen+18% | €26,823 | €22,768 | Higher: Rouen+18% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rouen+9.8 pts | 44% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Rouen+9.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rouen+4.4 pts | 69.8% | 65.4% | Higher: Rouen+4.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.7 pts | 15.0% | 17.7% | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol | Joachim Moyse | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.5 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rouen3.4 times as high | 92.61,104 in total | 26.980 in total | More shops per capita: Rouen3.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen2.8 times as high | 26.9321 in total | 9.729 in total | More per capita: Rouen2.8 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen4.6 times as high | 63.9761 in total | 13.841 in total | More per capita: Rouen4.6 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+42% | 15.8188 in total | 11.133 in total | More per capita: Rouen+42% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+29% | 2.631 in total | 2.06 in total | More per capita: Rouen+29% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+19% | 3.643 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Rouen+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 | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+16% | 5.4 | 6.3 | Better access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+99% | 13.3159 in total | 6.720 in total | More per capita: Rouen+99% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen8.1 times as high | 43.6519 in total | 5.416 in total | More per capita: Rouen8.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen25 times as high | 8.5101 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Rouen25 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+25% | 2.935 in total | 2.47 in total | More per capita: Rouen+25% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rouen+11 | 15 | 4 | More facilities: Rouen+11 |
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 | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rouen+40 | 60 | 20 | More schools: Rouen+40 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rouen+11 | 16 | 5 | More middle schools: Rouen+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rouen+14 | 16 | 2 | More high schools: Rouen+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rouen+18 | 25 | 7 | More facilities: Rouen+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rouen+16% | 4.6 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Rouen+16% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen3.2 times as high | 25.1 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Rouen3.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen2.2 times as high | 8.4 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Rouen2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+29% | 2.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Rouen+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+5% | 12.8 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Rouen+5% |
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 | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Rouen+1.7 °C | 12.6°C | 10.9°C | Warmer: Rouen+1.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,554 | 1,554 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+4% | 818 | 848 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 days/year | 131 | 134 | More rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+8 days/year | 33 | 42 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Rouen+10 days/year | 16 | 6 | More hot days: Rouen+10 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 | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rouen+11 | 21 | 10 | More declarations: Rouen+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rouen+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Rouen+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rouen+17% | 21.4 | 18.3 | Larger: Rouen+17% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rouen+10 m | 16 m | 6 m | Higher: Rouen+10 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Maritime (76) | Seine-Maritime (76) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Rouen vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray at a glance
| Criterion | Rouen | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 119,165 | 29,760 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.2% | +2.7% |
| Density per km² | 5,574 | 1,631 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,821 | 1,004 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,786 | 2,110 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.3 | 12.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.49% | 61.10% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,060 | 20,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.0% | 17.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 10.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,554 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 21.4 | 18.3 |
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FAQ
Rouen vs Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rouen or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
By population, Rouen: 119,165 inhabitants versus 29,760 for Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rouen is the 35th largest city in France, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray the 296th. By area, Rouen is also the larger (21.4 km²).
How far is Rouen from Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
Rouen and Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray are 6.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-Maritime).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Rouen or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
To buy an apartment, Rouen is more expensive: €2,821 per m² (median price), versus €1,004 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (+181%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rouen or Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray?
In Rouen, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,060 a year, versus €20,740 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rouen and Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-Maritime (76), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures