2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: 2026 comparison
Saint-Étienne has more inhabitants than Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: 174,698 versus 23,514, or 7.4 times as many. Saint-Étienne covers a larger area (80.0 km² versus 7.8 km²), but Tassin-la-Demi-Lune is more densely populated: 3,018 inhabitants per km² versus 2,185.
The median apartment price is higher in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: €4,302 per m² versus €1,219. The median standard of living is higher in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (€32,750 a year versus €20,880).
The two cities are 48 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Étienne
City in Loire
- Population
- 174,698 inhab.
- 14th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 80.0 km²
- Density
- 2,185 per km²
Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
City in Rhône
- Population
- 23,514 inhab.
- 393rd in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 3,018 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-ÉtienneTassin-la-Demi-Lune
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Étienne7.4 times as high | 174,698 | 23,514 | More populous: Saint-Étienne7.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3.5 pts | +0.0% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+3.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+9.3 pts | +0.6% | +9.9% | Stronger growth: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+9.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+38% | 2,185 | 3,018 | Denser: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+38% |
| Under 15More young people: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.8 pt | 17.0% | 17.9% | More young people: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Étienne+0.1 pt | 20.5% | 20.4% | More seniors: Saint-Étienne+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.15 | 1.95 | 2.10 | Larger households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune3.5 times as high | 1,219 | 4,302 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune3.5 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.8 times as high | 2,172 | 6,048 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.8 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+63% | 9.9 | 16.1 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+63% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+81% | 9.1 | 16.4 | More expensive: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+81% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+16 pts | 38.9% | 54.4% | More homeowners: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+8.0 pts | 10.7% | 18.7% | More houses: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+8.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Étienne+15 pts | 31.9% | 16.7% | More social housing: Saint-Étienne+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.0 pt | 2.4% | 3.3% | More second homes: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+6.9 pts | 12.0% | 5.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Étienne+6.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+18 pts | 48.28% | 30.19% | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+18 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 | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+57% | 20,880 | 32,750 | Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+57% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Étienne+21 pts | 30.4% | 9.6% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+21 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.1 times as high | €23,469 | €49,642 | Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.1 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+27 pts | 37% | 64% | More taxpaying households: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+27 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+10 pts | 68.3% | 78.4% | Higher: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+10 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Étienne+9.2 pts | 19.0% | 9.8% | Higher: Saint-Étienne+9.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Régis Juanico | Pascal Charmot | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2.8 pts | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+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-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+11% | 64.31,123 in total | 57.8136 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Étienne+11% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+39% | 21.9383 in total | 15.737 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+87% | 37.4653 in total | 20.047 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+87% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+12% | 14.3250 in total | 12.830 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+68% | 1.425 in total | 0.92 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+68% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+49% | 1.120 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+49% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Étienne+2 | 5 | 3 | More stations: Saint-Étienne+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+25% | 3.8 | 4.8 | Better access: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2% | 9.2161 in total | 9.422 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+13% | 15.7275 in total | 17.942 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+13% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.5 times as high | 4.172 in total | 10.224 in total | More per capita: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Étienne+12% | 2.950 in total | 2.66 in total | More per capita: Saint-Étienne+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne+8 |
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 | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Étienne+79 | 90 | 11 | More schools: Saint-Étienne+79 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Étienne+22 | 24 | 2 | More middle schools: Saint-Étienne+22 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Étienne+23 | 24 | 1 | More high schools: Saint-Étienne+23 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Étienne+39 | 39 | 0 | More facilities: Saint-Étienne+39 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Étienne+47% | 9.9 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+47% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.3 times as high | 15.3 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+96% | 4.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+96% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.8 | 2.8 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+88% | 15.2 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Étienne+88% |
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 | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.4 °C | 11.4°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+1.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2% | 2,018 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Étienne+1% | 794 | 783 | Wetter: Saint-Étienne+1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Étienne+4 days/year | 105 | 100 | More rainy days: Saint-Étienne+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Étienne+16 days/year | 60 | 44 | More frost days: Saint-Étienne+16 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+13 days/year | 20 | 33 | More hot days: Tassin-la-Demi-Lune+13 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 | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Étienne+2 | 21 | 19 | More declarations: Saint-Étienne+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Étienne+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Étienne+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Étienne10 times as high | 80.0 | 7.79 | Larger: Saint-Étienne10 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Étienne+295 m | 515 m | 220 m | Higher: Saint-Étienne+295 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Loire (42) | Rhône (69) | |
| Intercommunality | Saint-Etienne Métropole | Métropole de Lyon | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Étienne | Lyon | |
| Functional area | Saint-Étienne | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Étienne vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Étienne | Tassin-la-Demi-Lune |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 174,698 | 23,514 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.6% | +9.9% |
| Density per km² | 2,185 | 3,018 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,219 | 4,302 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,172 | 6,048 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 9.9 | 16.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.28% | 30.19% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,880 | 32,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.0% | 9.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.9 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,018 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 80.0 | 7.79 |
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FAQ
Saint-Étienne vs Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Étienne or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
By population, Saint-Étienne: 174,698 inhabitants versus 23,514 for Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Étienne is the 14th largest city in France, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune the 393rd. By area, Saint-Étienne is also the larger (80.0 km²).
How far is Saint-Étienne from Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
Saint-Étienne and Tassin-la-Demi-Lune are 48 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Étienne or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
To buy an apartment, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune is more expensive: €4,302 per m² (median price), versus €1,219 in Saint-Étienne (+253%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Étienne or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
In Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,750 a year, versus €20,880 in Saint-Étienne (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Étienne or Tassin-la-Demi-Lune?
Tassin-la-Demi-Lune: 2,050 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,018 in Saint-Étienne (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