2026 comparison
Saint-Martin-d'Hères vs Vienne: 2026 comparison
Saint-Martin-d'Hères has more inhabitants than Vienne: 37,921 versus 32,216, or 18% more. Vienne covers a larger area (22.7 km² versus 9.3 km²), but Saint-Martin-d'Hères is more densely populated: 4,095 inhabitants per km² versus 1,422.
The median apartment price is higher in Vienne: €2,334 per m² versus €2,286. The median standard of living is higher in Vienne (€23,840 a year versus €23,430).
The two cities are 79 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Saint-Martin-d'Hères
City in Isère
- Population
- 37,921 inhab.
- 211th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 9.3 km²
- Density
- 4,095 per km²
Vienne
City in Isère
- Population
- 32,216 inhab.
- 263rd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 22.7 km²
- Density
- 1,422 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-Martin-d'HèresVienne
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+18% | 37,921 | 32,216 | More populous: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+18% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vienne+9.3 pts | −1.8% | +7.4% | Stronger growth: Vienne+9.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vienne+9.2 pts | −0.9% | +8.4% | Stronger growth: Vienne+9.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Martin-d'Hères2.9 times as high | 4,095 | 1,422 | Denser: Saint-Martin-d'Hères2.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vienne+3.0 pts | 15.1% | 18.1% | More young people: Vienne+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vienne+6.9 pts | 13.4% | 20.3% | More seniors: Vienne+6.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vienne+0.03 | 2.01 | 2.04 | Larger households: Vienne+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vienne+2% | 2,286 | 2,334 | More expensive: Vienne+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+9% | 3,397 | 3,125 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+10% | 13.5 | 12.3 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+16% | 14.4 | 12.4 | More expensive: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+16% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.5 pt | 42.1% | 40.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vienne+11 pts | 11.1% | 22.6% | More houses: Vienne+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+11 pts | 42.8% | 32.0% | More social housing: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vienne+0.4 pt | 1.3% | 1.8% | More second homes: Vienne+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vienne+2.2 pts | 6.5% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Vienne+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13 pts | 58.15% | 44.92% | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13 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-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vienne+2% | 23,430 | 23,840 | Higher: Vienne+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vienne+0.4 pt | 22.2% | 22.6% | Higher: Vienne+0.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vienne+19% | €25,099 | €29,814 | Higher: Vienne+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vienne+1.5 pt | 43% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Vienne+1.5 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vienne+10 pts | 64.1% | 74.2% | Higher: Vienne+10 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.8 pt | 13.1% | 11.2% | Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Queiros | Thierry Kovacs | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.2 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+0.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vienne+52% | 57.5218 in total | 87.5282 in total | More shops per capita: Vienne+52% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+59% | 13.451 in total | 21.469 in total | More per capita: Vienne+59% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+63% | 27.7105 in total | 45.0145 in total | More per capita: Vienne+63% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+3% | 18.570 in total | 18.961 in total | More per capita: Vienne+3% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+29% | 2.610 in total | 3.411 in total | More per capita: Vienne+29% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+1.6 | 0.00 in total | 1.65 in total | More per capita: Vienne+1.6 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Vienne+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Vienne+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+11% | 4.0 | 3.6 | Better access: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+11% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13% | 10.540 in total | 9.330 in total | More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+84% | 33.8128 in total | 18.359 in total | More per capita: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+84% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne6.4 times as high | 2.911 in total | 18.660 in total | More per capita: Vienne6.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vienne+28% | 2.911 in total | 3.712 in total | More per capita: Vienne+28% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+5 | 9 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+5 |
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-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 20 | 20 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vienne+1 | 4 | 5 | More middle schools: Vienne+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vienne+4 | 2 | 6 | More high schools: Vienne+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+30 | 33 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+30 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+66% | 10.5 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+66% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+63% | 16.5 | 10.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+63% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vienne+23% | 3.4 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Vienne+23% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+39% | 3.0 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+39% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vienne+16% | 10.0 | 11.5 | Higher rate: Vienne+16% |
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-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vienne+0.3 °C | 12.6°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Vienne+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,050 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+26% | 981 | 776 | Wetter: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+26% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13 days/year | 108 | 95 | More rainy days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+13 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+27 days/year | 67 | 40 | More frost days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+27 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+3 days/year | 35 | 33 | More hot days: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+3 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-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vienne+14 | 6 | 20 | More declarations: Vienne+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vienne2.4 times as high | 9.26 | 22.7 | Larger: Vienne2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+43 m | 213 m | 169 m | Higher: Saint-Martin-d'Hères+43 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Isère (38) | Isère (38) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Vienne Condrieu | |
| Urban unit | Grenoble | Vienne | |
| Functional area | Grenoble | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Martin-d'Hères vs Vienne at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Martin-d'Hères | Vienne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 37,921 | 32,216 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.9% | +8.4% |
| Density per km² | 4,095 | 1,422 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,286 | 2,334 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,397 | 3,125 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 58.15% | 44.92% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,430 | 23,840 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.5 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 9.26 | 22.7 |
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FAQ
Saint-Martin-d'Hères vs Vienne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Martin-d'Hères or Vienne?
By population, Saint-Martin-d'Hères: 37,921 inhabitants versus 32,216 for Vienne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Martin-d'Hères is the 211th largest city in France, Vienne the 263rd. By area, Vienne is the larger (22.7 km²).
How far is Saint-Martin-d'Hères from Vienne?
Saint-Martin-d'Hères and Vienne are 79 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Isère).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Martin-d'Hères or Vienne?
To buy an apartment, Vienne is more expensive: €2,334 per m² (median price), versus €2,286 in Saint-Martin-d'Hères (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Martin-d'Hères or Vienne?
In Vienne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,840 a year, versus €23,430 in Saint-Martin-d'Hères (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Martin-d'Hères and Vienne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Isère (38), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures