2026 comparison
Saint-Dizier vs Troyes: 2026 comparison
Troyes has more inhabitants than Saint-Dizier: 63,254 versus 23,281, or 2.7 times as many. Saint-Dizier covers a larger area (47.7 km² versus 13.2 km²), but Troyes is more densely populated: 4,792 inhabitants per km² versus 488.
The median apartment price is higher in Troyes: €1,658 per m² versus €1,048. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Dizier (€20,820 a year versus €20,210).
The two cities are 74 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Dizier
City in Haute-Marne
- Population
- 23,281 inhab.
- 398th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 47.7 km²
- Density
- 488 per km²
Troyes
City in Aube
- Population
- 63,254 inhab.
- 91st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 4,792 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-DizierTroyes
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Troyes2.7 times as high | 23,281 | 63,254 | More populous: Troyes2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Troyes+2.4 pts | −2.2% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Troyes+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Troyes+15 pts | −10.8% | +4.1% | Stronger growth: Troyes+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Troyes9.8 times as high | 488 | 4,792 | Denser: Troyes9.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Troyes+1.0 pt | 16.2% | 17.3% | More young people: Troyes+1.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Dizier+4.1 pts | 23.3% | 19.2% | More seniors: Saint-Dizier+4.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Dizier+0.12 | 1.95 | 1.83 | Larger households: Saint-Dizier+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Troyes+58% | 1,048 | 1,658 | More expensive: Troyes+58% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Troyes+53% | 1,309 | 2,000 | More expensive: Troyes+53% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Troyes+10% | 10.1 | 11.1 | More expensive: Troyes+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Troyes+26% | 8.3 | 10.4 | More expensive: Troyes+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Dizier+14 pts | 43.6% | 29.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Dizier+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Dizier+25 pts | 45.2% | 19.8% | More houses: Saint-Dizier+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Dizier+1.4 pt | 42.0% | 40.6% | More social housing: Saint-Dizier+1.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Troyes+4.2 pts | 1.9% | 6.2% | More second homes: Troyes+4.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+4.1 pts | 12.2% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Dizier+4.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Troyes+2.1 pts | 52.07% | 54.14% | Higher rate: Troyes+2.1 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-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Dizier+3% | 20,820 | 20,210 | Higher: Saint-Dizier+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Troyes+4.2 pts | 27.1% | 31.3% | Higher: Troyes+4.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Troyes+3% | €21,631 | €22,289 | Higher: Troyes+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Troyes+1.2 pt | 36% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Troyes+1.2 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Troyes+0.5 pt | 68.3% | 68.7% | Higher: Troyes+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Troyes+3.5 pts | 17.1% | 20.5% | Higher: Troyes+3.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Quentin Briere | François Baroin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Dizier+0.7 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-Dizier+0.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+22% | 82.0191 in total | 67.0424 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Dizier+22% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+14% | 18.944 in total | 21.5136 in total | More per capita: Troyes+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+23% | 32.275 in total | 39.5250 in total | More per capita: Troyes+23% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier2.4 times as high | 28.867 in total | 11.975 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier2.4 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% | 3.07 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% | 3.07 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+19% |
| 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-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Troyes+35% | 2.8 | 3.8 | Better access: Troyes+35% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+12% | 8.219 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+61% | 25.860 in total | 16.0101 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+61% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 7.317 in total | 7.346 in total | Tie |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Dizier+63% | 3.99 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Saint-Dizier+63% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Troyes+1 | 8 | 9 | More facilities: Troyes+1 |
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-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Troyes+23 | 13 | 36 | More schools: Troyes+23 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Troyes+4 | 5 | 9 | More middle schools: Troyes+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Troyes+9 | 6 | 15 | More high schools: Troyes+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Troyes+15 | 5 | 20 | More facilities: Troyes+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Troyes+13% | 3.7 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes2.2 times as high | 6.3 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Troyes2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+1% | 7.0 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+1% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+8% | 0.7 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Troyes+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+7% | 10.3 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Troyes+7% |
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-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Dizier+0.3 °C | 11.6°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Saint-Dizier+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Troyes+4% | 1,776 | 1,851 | Sunnier: Troyes+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Dizier+23% | 795 | 645 | Wetter: Saint-Dizier+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Dizier+12 days/year | 125 | 113 | More rainy days: Saint-Dizier+12 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Troyes+8 days/year | 54 | 62 | More frost days: Troyes+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Troyes+0 days/year | 16 | 17 | More hot days: Troyes+0 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-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Dizier+2 | 15 | 13 | More declarations: Saint-Dizier+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Dizier+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Dizier+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Dizier3.6 times as high | 47.7 | 13.2 | Larger: Saint-Dizier3.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Dizier+37 m | 146 m | 109 m | Higher: Saint-Dizier+37 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Haute-Marne (52) | Aube (10) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Saint-Dizier, Der et Vallées | Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Dizier | Troyes | |
| Functional area | Saint-Dizier | Troyes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Dizier vs Troyes at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Dizier | Troyes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,281 | 63,254 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.8% | +4.1% |
| Density per km² | 488 | 4,792 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,048 | 1,658 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,309 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 10.1 | 11.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.07% | 54.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,820 | 20,210 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,776 | 1,851 |
| Area km² | 47.7 | 13.2 |
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FAQ
Saint-Dizier vs Troyes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Dizier or Troyes?
By population, Troyes: 63,254 inhabitants versus 23,281 for Saint-Dizier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Troyes is the 91st largest city in France, Saint-Dizier the 398th. By area, Saint-Dizier is the larger (47.7 km²).
How far is Saint-Dizier from Troyes?
Saint-Dizier and Troyes are 74 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Dizier or Troyes?
To buy an apartment, Troyes is more expensive: €1,658 per m² (median price), versus €1,048 in Saint-Dizier (+58%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Dizier or Troyes?
In Saint-Dizier, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,820 a year, versus €20,210 in Troyes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Dizier or Troyes?
Troyes: 1,851 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,776 in Saint-Dizier (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