2026 comparison
Saint-André (974) vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Saint-André: 157,142 versus 59,351, or 2.6 times as many. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 53.1 km²), but Saint-André is more densely populated: 1,118 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €2,500 per m² versus €1,614. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€20,240 a year versus €17,030).
The two cities are 20 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-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-AndréSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high | 59,351 | 157,142 | More populous: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-André+0.4 pt | +3.8% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-André+0.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts | +4.9% | +9.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-André+2% | 1,118 | 1,101 | Denser: Saint-André+2% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-André+4.4 pts | 25.0% | 20.6% | More young people: Saint-André+4.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis+3.1 pts | 11.4% | 14.5% | More seniors: Saint-Denis+3.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-André+0.47 | 2.70 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-André+0.47 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+55% | 1,614 | 2,500 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+55% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+50% | 2,116 | 3,183 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+50% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+16% | 13.0 | 15.1 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+28% | 11.7 | 14.9 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+28% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-André+17 pts | 48.1% | 31.5% | More homeowners: Saint-André+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-André+38 pts | 71.7% | 34.0% | More houses: Saint-André+38 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+12 pts | 27.2% | 38.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt | 1.0% | 1.8% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.6 pt | 7.2% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-André+3.7 pts | 42.67% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Saint-André+3.7 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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+19% | 17,030 | 20,240 | Higher: Saint-Denis+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-André+8.6 pts | 43.6% | 35.0% | Higher: Saint-André+8.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+40% | €17,839 | €24,973 | Higher: Saint-Denis+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+11 pts | 17% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+4.9 pts | 65.0% | 69.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+4.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-André+5.3 pts | 30.7% | 25.4% | Higher: Saint-André+5.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joé Bedier | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-André+1.1 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-André+1.1 pt |
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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+14% | 57.3340 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+16% | 24.6146 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% | 37.6223 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+29% | 14.586 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+29% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high | 0.53 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 | 0.00 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+0.8 |
| 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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+8% | 4.5 | 4.8 | Better access: Saint-Denis+8% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+16% | 8.651 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.1 times as high | 6.639 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+62% | 4.225 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+62% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.917 in total | 2.945 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+7 | 3 | 10 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+7 |
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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+54 | 31 | 85 | More schools: Saint-Denis+54 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+12 | 8 | 20 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+12 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+11 | 3 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+25 | 1 | 26 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+25 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-André3.7 times as high | 7.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Saint-André3.7 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+40% | 3.3 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+40% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-André+15% | 5.1 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Saint-André+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high | 0.5 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+26% | 5.7 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+26% |
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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+1.5 °C | 23.0°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,567 | 2,567 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-André2.2 times as high | 3,411 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-André2.2 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-André+76 days/year | 193 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-André+76 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+33 days/year | 42 | 75 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+33 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-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 | 17 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-André+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Saint-André+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high | 53.1 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-André+77 m | 93 m | 15 m | Higher: Saint-André+77 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Réunion (974) | Réunion (974) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale de la Réunion Est (CIREST) | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Saint-André | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional areaSame | Saint-Denis | Saint-Denis | Same |
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-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-André | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,351 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.9% | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 1,118 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,614 | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,116 | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.67% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,030 | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 30.7% | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 23.0°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 53.1 | 143 |
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FAQ
Saint-André (974) vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-André or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 157,142 inhabitants versus 59,351 for Saint-André (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 20th largest city in France, Saint-André the 102nd. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (143 km²).
How far is Saint-André from Saint-Denis?
Saint-André and Saint-Denis are 20 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-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €2,500 per m² (median price), versus €1,614 in Saint-André (+55%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-André or Saint-Denis?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,240 a year, versus €17,030 in Saint-André (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-André and Saint-Denis 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