2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (974) vs Toulon: 2026 comparison
Toulon has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis: 180,774 versus 157,142, or 15% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 42.8 km²), but Toulon is more densely populated: 4,220 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Toulon: €2,606 per m² versus €2,500. The median standard of living is higher in Toulon (€23,270 a year versus €20,240).
The two cities are 8,737 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
Toulon
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 180,774 inhab.
- 12th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.8 km²
- Density
- 4,220 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-DenisToulon
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Toulon+15% | 157,142 | 180,774 | More populous: Toulon+15% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt | +3.4% | +1.7% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Toulon+0.1 pt | +9.3% | +9.4% | Stronger growth: Toulon+0.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Toulon3.8 times as high | 1,101 | 4,220 | Denser: Toulon3.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+5.0 pts | 20.6% | 15.6% | More young people: Saint-Denis+5.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Toulon+9.3 pts | 14.5% | 23.8% | More seniors: Toulon+9.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.29 | 2.23 | 1.94 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Toulon+4% | 2,500 | 2,606 | More expensive: Toulon+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Toulon+43% | 3,183 | 4,545 | More expensive: Toulon+43% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+5% | 15.1 | 14.4 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Toulon+10% | 14.9 | 16.5 | More expensive: Toulon+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Toulon+13 pts | 31.5% | 44.8% | More homeowners: Toulon+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+14 pts | 34.0% | 20.5% | More houses: Saint-Denis+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+21 pts | 38.9% | 18.1% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+21 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Toulon+1.2 pt | 1.8% | 3.0% | More second homes: Toulon+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+5.2 pts | 8.8% | 3.6% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+5.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Toulon+11 pts | 38.97% | 49.76% | Higher rate: Toulon+11 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 | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Toulon+15% | 20,240 | 23,270 | Higher: Toulon+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+11 pts | 35.0% | 24.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Toulon+9% | €24,973 | €27,115 | Higher: Toulon+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Toulon+15 pts | 29% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Toulon+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Toulon+2.2 pts | 69.9% | 72.1% | Higher: Toulon+2.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+12 pts | 25.4% | 13.5% | Higher: Saint-Denis+12 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ericka Bareigts | Josée Massi | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis+2.8 pts | 97% | 94% | Better covered: Saint-Denis+2.8 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 | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+22% | 65.21,025 in total | 53.6969 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+22% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+7% | 21.3334 in total | 19.8358 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+12% | 47.3744 in total | 42.4766 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+88% | 18.7294 in total | 10.0180 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+88% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+21% | 1.422 in total | 1.221 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+21% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulon+74% | 0.812 in total | 1.324 in total | More per capita: Toulon+74% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Toulon+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Toulon+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+18% | 4.8 | 4.1 | Better access: Saint-Denis+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 10.0157 in total | 10.0180 in total | Tie |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulon+56% | 13.9219 in total | 21.8394 in total | More per capita: Toulon+56% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulon+19% | 6.8107 in total | 8.1147 in total | More per capita: Toulon+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Toulon+43% | 2.945 in total | 4.174 in total | More per capita: Toulon+43% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+4 | 10 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+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-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Toulon+11 | 85 | 96 | More schools: Toulon+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+3 | 20 | 17 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Toulon+4 | 14 | 18 | More high schools: Toulon+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+7 | 26 | 19 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Toulon2.9 times as high | 2.1 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Toulon2.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulon2.5 times as high | 4.7 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Toulon2.5 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulon+14% | 4.5 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Toulon+14% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulon2.5 times as high | 1.0 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Toulon2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Toulon+42% | 7.2 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Toulon+42% |
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 | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis+7.8 °C | 24.5°C | 16.7°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis+7.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high | 1,530 | 633 | Wetter: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+59 days/year | 117 | 58 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+59 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Toulon+2 days/year | 0 | 2 | More frost days: Toulon+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis+38 days/year | 75 | 37 | More hot days: Saint-Denis+38 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 | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Toulon+5 | 21 | 26 | More declarations: Toulon+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis3.3 times as high | 143 | 42.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis3.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+14 m | 15 m | 1 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+14 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Var (83) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Denis | Toulon | |
| Functional area | Saint-Denis | Toulon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Denis (974) vs Toulon at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Toulon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 157,142 | 180,774 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.3% | +9.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,101 | 4,220 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,500 | 2,606 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,183 | 4,545 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.97% | 49.76% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,240 | 23,270 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.4% | 13.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 24.5°C | 16.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | — |
| Area km² | 143 | 42.8 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (974) vs Toulon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Toulon?
By population, Toulon: 180,774 inhabitants versus 157,142 for Saint-Denis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Toulon is the 12th largest city in France, Saint-Denis the 20th. By area, Saint-Denis is the larger (143 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Toulon?
Saint-Denis and Toulon are 8,737 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Denis or Toulon?
To buy an apartment, Toulon is more expensive: €2,606 per m² (median price), versus €2,500 in Saint-Denis (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Toulon?
In Toulon, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,270 a year, versus €20,240 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Denis and Toulon in the same department?
No: Saint-Denis is in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region, and Toulon in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures