2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (974) vs Strasbourg: 2026 comparison
Strasbourg has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis: 296,552 versus 157,142, or 89% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 78.3 km²), but Strasbourg is more densely populated: 3,789 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median standard of living is higher in Strasbourg (€21,980 a year versus €20,240).
The two cities are 9,061 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Strasbourg
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 296,552 inhab.
- 8th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 78.3 km²
- Density
- 3,789 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-DenisStrasbourg
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Strasbourg+89% | 157,142 | 296,552 | More populous: Strasbourg+89% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.2 pt | +3.4% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.7 pts | +9.3% | +6.5% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Strasbourg3.4 times as high | 1,101 | 3,789 | Denser: Strasbourg3.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+4.1 pts | 20.6% | 16.5% | More young people: Saint-Denis+4.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Strasbourg+0.3 pt | 14.5% | 14.8% | More seniors: Strasbourg+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.23 | 2.23 | 2.00 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,183 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+3% | 15.1 | 15.6 | More expensive: Strasbourg+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+5% | 14.9 | 15.7 | More expensive: Strasbourg+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts | 31.5% | 26.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+28 pts | 34.0% | 6.1% | More houses: Saint-Denis+28 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+5.4 pts | 38.9% | 33.5% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+5.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Strasbourg+3.1 pts | 1.8% | 4.9% | More second homes: Strasbourg+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+0.1 pt | 8.8% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+0.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Strasbourg+3.3 pts | 38.97% | 42.25% | Higher rate: Strasbourg+3.3 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-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Strasbourg+9% | 20,240 | 21,980 | Higher: Strasbourg+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+5.4 pts | 35.0% | 29.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+5.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Strasbourg+17% | €24,973 | €29,242 | Higher: Strasbourg+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Strasbourg+14 pts | 29% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Strasbourg+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt | 69.9% | 69.0% | Higher: Saint-Denis+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+9.8 pts | 25.4% | 15.5% | Higher: Saint-Denis+9.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ericka Bareigts | Catherine Trautmann | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts | 97% | 93% | Better covered: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+6% | 65.21,025 in total | 61.31,817 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+8% | 21.3334 in total | 19.7583 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+6% | 47.3744 in total | 50.31,492 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+40% | 18.7294 in total | 13.3395 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+40% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+8% | 1.422 in total | 1.545 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+8% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg3.8 times as high | 0.812 in total | 2.986 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg3.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Strasbourg+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Strasbourg+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Strasbourg+35% | 4.8 | 6.5 | Better access: Strasbourg+35% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+56% | 10.0157 in total | 15.6463 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+56% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg2.6 times as high | 13.9219 in total | 35.81,062 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+62% | 6.8107 in total | 11.0327 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+62% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+9% | 2.945 in total | 2.678 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Strasbourg+14 | 10 | 24 | More facilities: Strasbourg+14 |
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-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Strasbourg+42 | 85 | 127 | More schools: Strasbourg+42 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Strasbourg+24 | 20 | 44 | More middle schools: Strasbourg+24 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Strasbourg+25 | 14 | 39 | More high schools: Strasbourg+25 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Strasbourg+73 | 26 | 99 | More facilities: Strasbourg+73 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Strasbourg2.0 times as high | 2.1 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Strasbourg2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg5.5 times as high | 4.7 | 25.8 | Higher rate: Strasbourg5.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg+9% | 4.5 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 1.0 | 1.0 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg+56% | 7.2 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+56% |
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-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+13.1 °C | 24.5°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+13.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Denis+47% | 2,567 | 1,747 | Sunnier: Saint-Denis+47% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high | 1,530 | 636 | Wetter: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+5 days/year | 117 | 112 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Strasbourg+60 days/year | 0 | 60 | More frost days: Strasbourg+60 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+56 days/year | 75 | 18 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+56 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-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 | 21 | 17 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis+82% | 143 | 78.3 | Larger: Saint-Denis+82% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Strasbourg+126 m | 15 m | 141 m | Higher: Strasbourg+126 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Bas-Rhin (67) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Denis (974) vs Strasbourg at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 157,142 | 296,552 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.3% | +6.5% |
| Density per km² | 1,101 | 3,789 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,183 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.97% | 42.25% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,240 | 21,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.4% | 15.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 24.5°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 143 | 78.3 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (974) vs Strasbourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Strasbourg?
By population, Strasbourg: 296,552 inhabitants versus 157,142 for Saint-Denis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Strasbourg is the 8th largest city in France, Saint-Denis the 20th. By area, Saint-Denis is the larger (143 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Strasbourg?
Saint-Denis and Strasbourg are 9,061 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Strasbourg?
In Strasbourg, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,980 a year, versus €20,240 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Denis or Strasbourg?
Saint-Denis: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,747 in Strasbourg (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Saint-Denis and Strasbourg in the same department?
No: Saint-Denis is in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region, and Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin (67), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures