2026 comparison
Saint-André (974) vs Villejuif: 2026 comparison
Villejuif has more inhabitants than Saint-André: 60,473 versus 59,351, or 1.9% more. Saint-André covers a larger area (53.1 km² versus 5.3 km²), but Villejuif is more densely populated: 11,325 inhabitants per km² versus 1,118.
The median apartment price is higher in Villejuif: €5,212 per m² versus €1,614. The median standard of living is higher in Villejuif (€24,470 a year versus €17,030).
The two cities are 9,377 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Villejuif
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 60,473 inhab.
- 99th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 5.3 km²
- Density
- 11,325 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-AndréVillejuif
| Criterion | Saint-André | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Villejuif+2% | 59,351 | 60,473 | More populous: Villejuif+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+5.7 pts | +3.8% | +9.5% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+5.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+0.4 pt | +4.9% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Villejuif10 times as high | 1,118 | 11,325 | Denser: Villejuif10 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-André+7.8 pts | 25.0% | 17.2% | More young people: Saint-André+7.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villejuif+1.9 pt | 11.4% | 13.3% | More seniors: Villejuif+1.9 pt |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif3.2 times as high | 1,614 | 5,212 | More expensive: Villejuif3.2 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif2.8 times as high | 2,116 | 5,852 | More expensive: Villejuif2.8 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+76% | 13.0 | 22.8 | More expensive: Villejuif+76% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+71% | 11.7 | 20.0 | More expensive: Villejuif+71% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-André+15 pts | 48.1% | 33.6% | More homeowners: Saint-André+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-André+56 pts | 71.7% | 15.5% | More houses: Saint-André+56 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Villejuif+13 pts | 27.2% | 40.5% | More social housing: Villejuif+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villejuif+3.0 pts | 1.0% | 4.0% | More second homes: Villejuif+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-André+0.4 pt | 7.2% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-André+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-André+0.4 pt | 42.67% | 42.30% | Higher rate: Saint-André+0.4 pt |
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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villejuif+44% | 17,030 | 24,470 | Higher: Villejuif+44% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-André+21 pts | 43.6% | 22.8% | Higher: Saint-André+21 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villejuif+60% | €17,839 | €28,532 | Higher: Villejuif+60% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villejuif+31 pts | 17% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Villejuif+31 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villejuif+9.7 pts | 65.0% | 74.7% | Higher: Villejuif+9.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-André+17 pts | 30.7% | 13.9% | Higher: Saint-André+17 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-André | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joé Bedier | Pierre Garzon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-André+3.2 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-André+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 | Saint-André | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-André2.1 times as high | 57.3340 in total | 27.5166 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-André2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+73% | 24.6146 in total | 14.286 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+73% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+40% | 37.6223 in total | 26.8162 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+40% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+69% | 14.586 in total | 8.652 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+69% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+96% | 0.53 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+96% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+1.0 | 0.00 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+1.0 |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-André2.2 times as high | 4.5 | 2.1 | Better access: Saint-André2.2 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+73% | 8.651 in total | 5.030 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+73% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+73% | 6.639 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+73% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+50% | 4.225 in total | 2.817 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+50% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-André+15% | 2.917 in total | 2.515 in total | More per capita: Saint-André+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Villejuif+6 | 3 | 9 | More facilities: Villejuif+6 |
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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-André+7 | 31 | 24 | More schools: Saint-André+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-André+1 | 8 | 7 | More middle schools: Saint-André+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-André+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Saint-André+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villejuif+5 | 1 | 6 | More facilities: Villejuif+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-André | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-André+4% | 7.7 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Saint-André+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villejuif3.6 times as high | 3.3 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villejuif3.6 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-André+66% | 5.1 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Saint-André+66% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villejuif4.3 times as high | 0.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Villejuif4.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 5.7 | 5.7 | Tie |
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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-André+10.2 °C | 23.0°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Saint-André+10.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-André+50% | 2,567 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Saint-André+50% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-André5.4 times as high | 3,411 | 634 | Wetter: Saint-André5.4 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-André+84 days/year | 193 | 109 | More rainy days: Saint-André+84 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Villejuif+21 days/year | 0 | 21 | More frost days: Villejuif+21 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-André+28 days/year | 42 | 14 | More hot days: Saint-André+28 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villejuif+2 | 17 | 19 | More declarations: Villejuif+2 |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-André9.9 times as high | 53.1 | 5.34 | Larger: Saint-André9.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villejuif+10 m | 93 m | 103 m | Higher: Villejuif+10 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale de la Réunion Est (CIREST) | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Saint-André | Paris | |
| Functional area | Saint-Denis | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-André (974) vs Villejuif at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-André | Villejuif |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,351 | 60,473 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.9% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,118 | 11,325 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,614 | 5,212 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,116 | 5,852 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.0 | 22.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.67% | 42.30% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,030 | 24,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 30.7% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Average temperature | 23.0°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 53.1 | 5.34 |
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FAQ
Saint-André (974) vs Villejuif: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-André or Villejuif?
By population, Villejuif: 60,473 inhabitants versus 59,351 for Saint-André (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Villejuif is the 99th largest city in France, Saint-André the 102nd. By area, Saint-André is the larger (53.1 km²).
How far is Saint-André from Villejuif?
Saint-André and Villejuif are 9,377 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-André or Villejuif?
To buy an apartment, Villejuif is more expensive: €5,212 per m² (median price), versus €1,614 in Saint-André (+223%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-André or Villejuif?
In Villejuif, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,470 a year, versus €17,030 in Saint-André (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-André or Villejuif?
Saint-André: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Villejuif (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures