2026 comparison
Saint-Brieuc vs Vannes: 2026 comparison
Vannes has more inhabitants than Saint-Brieuc: 57,745 versus 45,736, or 26% more. Vannes covers a larger area (32.3 km² versus 21.9 km²), but Saint-Brieuc is more densely populated: 2,090 inhabitants per km² versus 1,788.
The median apartment price is higher in Vannes: €3,833 per m² versus €1,671. The median standard of living is higher in Vannes (€27,430 a year versus €23,440).
The two cities are 95 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Brieuc
City in Côtes-d'Armor
- Population
- 45,736 inhab.
- 161st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 21.9 km²
- Density
- 2,090 per km²
Vannes
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 57,745 inhab.
- 105th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 32.3 km²
- Density
- 1,788 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-BrieucVannes
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vannes+26% | 45,736 | 57,745 | More populous: Vannes+26% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vannes+4.0 pts | +0.4% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Vannes+4.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vannes+7.3 pts | −2.1% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Vannes+7.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Brieuc+17% | 2,090 | 1,788 | Denser: Saint-Brieuc+17% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Brieuc+2.8 pts | 15.4% | 12.6% | More young people: Saint-Brieuc+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vannes+3.9 pts | 23.3% | 27.2% | More seniors: Vannes+3.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Brieuc+0.03 | 1.81 | 1.78 | Larger households: Saint-Brieuc+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vannes2.3 times as high | 1,671 | 3,833 | More expensive: Vannes2.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vannes2.1 times as high | 1,965 | 4,063 | More expensive: Vannes2.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vannes+24% | 11.4 | 14.1 | More expensive: Vannes+24% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vannes+36% | 9.7 | 13.2 | More expensive: Vannes+36% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Brieuc+2.8 pts | 48.9% | 46.2% | More homeowners: Saint-Brieuc+2.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Brieuc+8.9 pts | 38.4% | 29.6% | More houses: Saint-Brieuc+8.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Brieuc+3.1 pts | 26.7% | 23.6% | More social housing: Saint-Brieuc+3.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vannes+3.3 pts | 5.0% | 8.3% | More second homes: Vannes+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt | 10.4% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Saint-Brieuc+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+16 pts | 49.66% | 34.13% | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+16 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-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vannes+17% | 23,440 | 27,430 | Higher: Vannes+17% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Brieuc+7.3 pts | 22.4% | 15.1% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+7.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vannes+40% | €24,792 | €34,676 | Higher: Vannes+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vannes+10 pts | 41% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Vannes+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+0.8 pt | 72.6% | 71.8% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.9 pts | 14.3% | 11.4% | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Victor Bonnot | David Robo | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Brieuc+1.3 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Brieuc+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vannes+87% | 61.0279 in total | 114.3660 in total | More shops per capita: Vannes+87% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+55% | 17.781 in total | 27.5159 in total | More per capita: Vannes+55% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+23% | 37.4171 in total | 46.1266 in total | More per capita: Vannes+23% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+14% | 30.2138 in total | 26.5153 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+26% | 3.114 in total | 2.414 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+73% | 2.411 in total | 4.224 in total | More per capita: Vannes+73% |
| 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 | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vannes+63% | 3.6 | 5.9 | Better access: Vannes+63% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high | 8.338 in total | 18.9109 in total | More per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes3.6 times as high | 14.968 in total | 53.7310 in total | More per capita: Vannes3.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+47% | 7.735 in total | 11.365 in total | More per capita: Vannes+47% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+11% | 3.315 in total | 2.917 in total | More per capita: Saint-Brieuc+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Vannes+4 | 9 | 13 | More facilities: Vannes+4 |
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-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 28 | 28 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+1 | 10 | 9 | More middle schools: Saint-Brieuc+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 12 | 12 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vannes+4 | 15 | 19 | More facilities: Vannes+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Brieuc+9% | 4.4 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+9% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+40% | 13.9 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+40% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+31% | 6.3 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.1 times as high | 1.4 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+27% | 14.9 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Brieuc+27% |
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-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vannes+1.5 °C | 11.4°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Vannes+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Vannes+23% | 1,616 | 1,981 | Sunnier: Vannes+23% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vannes+37% | 757 | 1,034 | Wetter: Vannes+37% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vannes+1 days/year | 130 | 131 | More rainy days: Vannes+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vannes+8 days/year | 17 | 25 | More frost days: Vannes+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vannes+10 days/year | 1 | 11 | More hot days: Vannes+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 | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+3 | 12 | 9 | More declarations: Saint-Brieuc+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vannes+48% | 21.9 | 32.3 | Larger: Vannes+48% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Brieuc+52 m | 76 m | 24 m | Higher: Saint-Brieuc+52 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Côtes-d'Armor (22) | Morbihan (56) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération | Communauté d'agglomération Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes | |
| Functional area | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Brieuc vs Vannes at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Brieuc | Vannes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,736 | 57,745 |
| Change over 10 years | −2.1% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 2,090 | 1,788 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,671 | 3,833 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,965 | 4,063 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.4 | 14.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.66% | 34.13% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,440 | 27,430 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,616 | 1,981 |
| Area km² | 21.9 | 32.3 |
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FAQ
Saint-Brieuc vs Vannes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Brieuc or Vannes?
By population, Vannes: 57,745 inhabitants versus 45,736 for Saint-Brieuc (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vannes is the 105th largest city in France, Saint-Brieuc the 161st. By area, Vannes is also the larger (32.3 km²).
How far is Saint-Brieuc from Vannes?
Saint-Brieuc and Vannes are 95 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Brieuc or Vannes?
To buy an apartment, Vannes is more expensive: €3,833 per m² (median price), versus €1,671 in Saint-Brieuc (+129%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Brieuc or Vannes?
In Vannes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,430 a year, versus €23,440 in Saint-Brieuc (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Brieuc or Vannes?
Vannes: 1,981 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,616 in Saint-Brieuc (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