2026 comparison
Rouen vs Sotteville-lès-Rouen: 2026 comparison
Rouen has more inhabitants than Sotteville-lès-Rouen: 119,165 versus 29,464, or 4.0 times as many. Rouen is both larger (21.4 km² versus 7.4 km²) and more densely populated (5,574 inhabitants per km² versus 3,960).
The median apartment price is higher in Rouen: €2,821 per m² versus €1,774. The median standard of living is higher in Sotteville-lès-Rouen (€23,630 a year versus €23,060).
The two cities are 3.3 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
Sotteville-lès-Rouen
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 29,464 inhab.
- 300th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.4 km²
- Density
- 3,960 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
RouenSotteville-lès-Rouen
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rouen4.0 times as high | 119,165 | 29,464 | More populous: Rouen4.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+5.5 pts | +5.7% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: Rouen+5.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rouen+5.2 pts | +6.2% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Rouen+5.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rouen+41% | 5,574 | 3,960 | Denser: Rouen+41% |
| Under 15More young people: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.0 pts | 14.3% | 18.3% | More young people: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7.9 pts | 14.4% | 22.3% | More seniors: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+0.31 | 1.72 | 2.03 | Larger households: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+0.31 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rouen+59% | 2,821 | 1,774 | More expensive: Rouen+59% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rouen+23% | 2,786 | 2,257 | More expensive: Rouen+23% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+7% | 13.3 | 12.4 | More expensive: Rouen+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rouen+9% | 12.3 | 11.3 | More expensive: Rouen+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+22 pts | 27.2% | 49.4% | More homeowners: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+22 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+36 pts | 13.6% | 49.3% | More houses: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+36 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+9.0 pts | 28.6% | 37.6% | More social housing: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+9.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rouen+2.0 pt | 3.7% | 1.7% | More second homes: Rouen+2.0 pt |
| 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: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.0 pts | 49.49% | 53.46% | Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.0 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 | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+2% | 23,060 | 23,630 | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rouen+4.0 pts | 26.4% | 22.4% | Higher: Rouen+4.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rouen+11% | €26,823 | €24,213 | Higher: Rouen+11% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rouen+2.6 pts | 44% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Rouen+2.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.2 pts | 69.8% | 74.0% | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1.7 pt | 15.0% | 16.7% | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol | Alexis Ragache | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+3.2 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+3.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rouen2.8 times as high | 92.61,104 in total | 33.699 in total | More shops per capita: Rouen2.8 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+89% | 26.9321 in total | 14.342 in total | More per capita: Rouen+89% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen3.7 times as high | 63.9761 in total | 17.351 in total | More per capita: Rouen3.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1% | 15.8188 in total | 16.047 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen+53% | 2.631 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Rouen+53% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen11 times as high | 3.643 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Rouen11 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 | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rouen+52% | 5.4 | 3.6 | Better access: Rouen+52% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+9% | 13.3159 in total | 14.643 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen9.9 times as high | 43.6519 in total | 4.413 in total | More per capita: Rouen9.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rouen2.5 times as high | 8.5101 in total | 3.410 in total | More per capita: Rouen2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4% | 2.935 in total | 3.19 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rouen+12 | 15 | 3 | More facilities: Rouen+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 | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rouen+47 | 60 | 13 | More schools: Rouen+47 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rouen+13 | 16 | 3 | More middle schools: Rouen+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rouen+13 | 16 | 3 | More high schools: Rouen+13 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rouen+24 | 25 | 1 | More facilities: Rouen+24 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+93% | 4.6 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+93% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen2.7 times as high | 25.1 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Rouen2.7 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen2.1 times as high | 8.4 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Rouen2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+35% | 2.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Rouen+35% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rouen+46% | 12.8 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Rouen+46% |
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 | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rouen+7 | 21 | 14 | More declarations: Rouen+7 |
| 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 | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rouen2.9 times as high | 21.4 | 7.44 | Larger: Rouen2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rouen+4 m | 16 m | 12 m | Higher: Rouen+4 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 Sotteville-lès-Rouen at a glance
| Criterion | Rouen | Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 119,165 | 29,464 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.2% | +1.0% |
| Density per km² | 5,574 | 3,960 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,821 | 1,774 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,786 | 2,257 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.49% | 53.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,060 | 23,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 8.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,554 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 21.4 | 7.44 |
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FAQ
Rouen vs Sotteville-lès-Rouen: your questions
Which is the larger city, Rouen or Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
By population, Rouen: 119,165 inhabitants versus 29,464 for Sotteville-lès-Rouen (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rouen is the 35th largest city in France, Sotteville-lès-Rouen the 300th. By area, Rouen is also the larger (21.4 km²).
How far is Rouen from Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
Rouen and Sotteville-lès-Rouen are 3.3 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 Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
To buy an apartment, Rouen is more expensive: €2,821 per m² (median price), versus €1,774 in Sotteville-lès-Rouen (+59%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Rouen or Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
In Sotteville-lès-Rouen, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,630 a year, versus €23,060 in Rouen (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Rouen and Sotteville-lès-Rouen 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