2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray vs Sotteville-lès-Rouen: 2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray has more inhabitants than Sotteville-lès-Rouen: 29,760 versus 29,464, or 1.0% more. Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray covers a larger area (18.3 km² versus 7.4 km²), but Sotteville-lès-Rouen is more densely populated: 3,960 inhabitants per km² versus 1,631.
The median apartment price is higher in Sotteville-lès-Rouen: €1,774 per m² versus €1,004. The median standard of living is higher in Sotteville-lès-Rouen (€23,630 a year versus €20,740).
The two cities are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Rouen).
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 29,760 inhab.
- 296th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 18.3 km²
- Density
- 1,631 per km²
Sotteville-lès-Rouen
City in Seine-Maritime
- Population
- 29,464 inhab.
- 300th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.4 km²
- Density
- 3,960 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-Étienne-du-RouvraySotteville-lès-Rouen
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1% | 29,760 | 29,464 | More populous: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.4 pts | +3.6% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1.7 pt | +2.7% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.4 times as high | 1,631 | 3,960 | Denser: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.5 pts | 20.8% | 18.3% | More young people: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.6 pts | 17.6% | 22.3% | More seniors: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.28 | 2.31 | 2.03 | Larger households: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+0.28 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+77% | 1,004 | 1,774 | More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+77% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7% | 2,110 | 2,257 | More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+3% | 12.0 | 12.4 | More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% | 10.7 | 11.3 | More expensive: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.8 pts | 44.6% | 49.4% | More homeowners: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.7 pts | 55.0% | 49.3% | More houses: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+28 pts | 65.3% | 37.6% | More social housing: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+28 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+0.7 pt | 1.0% | 1.7% | More second homes: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesTie | 6.1% | 6.1% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7.6 pts | 61.10% | 53.46% | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7.6 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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+14% | 20,740 | 23,630 | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7.4 pts | 29.8% | 22.4% | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% | €22,768 | €24,213 | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7.3 pts | 34% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+7.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+8.6 pts | 65.4% | 74.0% | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+8.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1.0 pt | 17.7% | 16.7% | Higher: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joachim Moyse | Alexis Ragache | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+25% | 26.980 in total | 33.699 in total | More shops per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+25% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+46% | 9.729 in total | 14.342 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+46% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+26% | 13.841 in total | 17.351 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+26% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+44% | 11.133 in total | 16.047 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+44% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+19% | 2.06 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray8.9 times as high | 3.09 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray8.9 times as high |
| 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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+76% | 6.3 | 3.6 | Better access: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+76% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.2 times as high | 6.720 in total | 14.643 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+22% | 5.416 in total | 4.413 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+22% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen10 times as high | 0.31 in total | 3.410 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen10 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+30% | 2.47 in total | 3.19 in total | More per capita: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+30% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+1 | 4 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7 | 20 | 13 | More schools: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1 | 2 | 3 | More high schools: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6 | 7 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.2 times as high | 4.0 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+20% | 7.8 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% | 3.8 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5% | 2.1 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+5% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+39% | 12.3 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+39% |
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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1.7 °C | 10.9°C | 12.6°C | Warmer: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+1.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,554 | 1,554 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+4% | 848 | 818 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 days/year | 134 | 131 | More rainy days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+8 days/year | 42 | 33 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+10 days/year | 6 | 16 | More hot days: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+4 | 10 | 14 | More declarations: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+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-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray2.5 times as high | 18.3 | 7.44 | Larger: Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6 m | 6 m | 12 m | Higher: Sotteville-lès-Rouen+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Maritime (76) | Seine-Maritime (76) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Métropole Rouen Normandie | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Rouen | Rouen | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray vs Sotteville-lès-Rouen at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray | Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,760 | 29,464 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.7% | +1.0% |
| Density per km² | 1,631 | 3,960 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,004 | 1,774 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,110 | 2,257 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 61.10% | 53.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,740 | 23,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.7% | 16.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.0 | 8.9 |
| Average temperature | 10.9°C | 12.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,554 | 1,554 |
| Area km² | 18.3 | 7.44 |
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FAQ
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray vs Sotteville-lès-Rouen: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray or Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
By population, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: 29,760 inhabitants versus 29,464 for Sotteville-lès-Rouen (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray is the 296th largest city in France, Sotteville-lès-Rouen the 300th. By area, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray is also the larger (18.3 km²).
How far is Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray from Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray and Sotteville-lès-Rouen are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-Maritime).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray or Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
To buy an apartment, Sotteville-lès-Rouen is more expensive: €1,774 per m² (median price), versus €1,004 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (+77%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray or Sotteville-lès-Rouen?
In Sotteville-lès-Rouen, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,630 a year, versus €20,740 in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray and Sotteville-lès-Rouen in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-Maritime (76), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures