2026 comparison
Saint-André (974) vs Saint-Benoît (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-André has more inhabitants than Saint-Benoît: 59,351 versus 38,967, or 52% more. Saint-Benoît covers a larger area (230 km² versus 53.1 km²), but Saint-André is more densely populated: 1,118 inhabitants per km² versus 170.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-André: €1,614 per m² versus €1,458. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-André (€17,030 a year versus €16,460).
The two cities are 15 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Saint-André
City in Réunion
- Population
- 59,351 inhab.
- 102nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 53.1 km²
- Density
- 1,118 per km²
Saint-Benoît
City in Réunion
- Population
- 38,967 inhab.
- 204th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 230 km²
- Density
- 170 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-AndréSaint-Benoît
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-André+52% | 59,351 | 38,967 | More populous: Saint-André+52% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-André+0.2 pt | +3.8% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-André+0.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Benoît+2.0 pt | +4.9% | +6.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Benoît+2.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-André6.6 times as high | 1,118 | 170 | Denser: Saint-André6.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Benoît+0.1 pt | 25.0% | 25.1% | More young people: Saint-Benoît+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Benoît+1.7 pt | 11.4% | 13.2% | More seniors: Saint-Benoît+1.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-André+0.11 | 2.70 | 2.59 | Larger households: Saint-André+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-André+11% | 1,614 | 1,458 | More expensive: Saint-André+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-André+5% | 2,116 | 2,011 | More expensive: Saint-André+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-André+8% | 13.0 | 12.1 | More expensive: Saint-André+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-André+3% | 11.7 | 11.3 | More expensive: Saint-André+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Benoît+4.3 pts | 48.1% | 52.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Benoît+4.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-André+4.0 pts | 71.7% | 67.7% | More houses: Saint-André+4.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Benoît+7.2 pts | 27.2% | 34.4% | More social housing: Saint-Benoît+7.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Benoît+0.5 pt | 1.0% | 1.5% | More second homes: Saint-Benoît+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Benoît+2.5 pts | 7.2% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Saint-Benoît+2.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+9.9 pts | 42.67% | 52.55% | Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+9.9 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 | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-André+3% | 17,030 | 16,460 | Higher: Saint-André+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Benoît+2.3 pts | 43.6% | 45.9% | Higher: Saint-Benoît+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-André+5% | €17,839 | €17,013 | Higher: Saint-André+5% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 17% | 17% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-André+0.1 pt | 65.0% | 64.8% | Higher: Saint-André+0.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Benoît+1.3 pt | 30.7% | 32.0% | Higher: Saint-Benoît+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joé Bedier | Patrice Selly | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | 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 | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-André+30% | 57.3340 in total | 44.1172 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-André+30% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+4% | 24.6146 in total | 23.692 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Benoît+5% | 37.6223 in total | 39.3153 in total | More per capita: Saint-Benoît+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Benoît+84% | 14.586 in total | 26.7104 in total | More per capita: Saint-Benoît+84% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Benoît3.0 times as high | 0.53 in total | 1.56 in total | More per capita: Saint-Benoît3.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Benoît+0.3 | 0.00 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Saint-Benoît+0.3 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-André+20% | 4.5 | 3.8 | Better access: Saint-André+20% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+12% | 8.651 in total | 7.730 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+42% | 6.639 in total | 4.618 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+42% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Benoît+16% | 4.225 in total | 4.919 in total | More per capita: Saint-Benoît+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+1% | 2.917 in total | 2.811 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+1% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Benoît+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Benoît+1 |
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 | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-André+4 | 31 | 27 | More schools: Saint-André+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-André+1 | 8 | 7 | More middle schools: Saint-André+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Benoît+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Saint-Benoît+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Benoît+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Saint-Benoît+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-André+91% | 7.7 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Saint-André+91% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+39% | 3.3 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+39% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+60% | 5.1 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+60% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 0.5 | 0.5 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+33% | 5.7 | 7.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Benoît+33% |
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 | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Benoît+0.8 °C | 23.0°C | 23.8°C | Warmer: Saint-Benoît+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,567 | 2,567 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Benoît+1% | 3,411 | 3,456 | Wetter: Saint-Benoît+1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Benoît+5 days/year | 193 | 198 | More rainy days: Saint-Benoît+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Benoît+40 days/year | 42 | 82 | More hot days: Saint-Benoît+40 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 | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 17 | 17 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Benoît4.3 times as high | 53.1 | 230 | Larger: Saint-Benoît4.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-André+85 m | 93 m | 8 m | Higher: Saint-André+85 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | Réunion (974) | Réunion (974) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale de la Réunion Est (CIREST) | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale de la Réunion Est (CIREST) | Same |
| Urban unit | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît | |
| Functional area | Saint-Denis | Saint-Benoît |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-André (974) vs Saint-Benoît (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Benoît |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,351 | 38,967 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.9% | +6.8% |
| Density per km² | 1,118 | 170 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,614 | 1,458 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,116 | 2,011 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.67% | 52.55% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,030 | 16,460 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 30.7% | 32.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 23.0°C | 23.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 53.1 | 230 |
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FAQ
Saint-André (974) vs Saint-Benoît (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-André or Saint-Benoît?
By population, Saint-André: 59,351 inhabitants versus 38,967 for Saint-Benoît (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-André is the 102nd largest city in France, Saint-Benoît the 204th. By area, Saint-Benoît is the larger (230 km²).
How far is Saint-André from Saint-Benoît?
Saint-André and Saint-Benoît are 15 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Réunion).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-André or Saint-Benoît?
To buy an apartment, Saint-André is more expensive: €1,614 per m² (median price), versus €1,458 in Saint-Benoît (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-André or Saint-Benoît?
In Saint-André, half of the residents have a standard of living above €17,030 a year, versus €16,460 in Saint-Benoît (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-André and Saint-Benoît in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures