2026 comparison
Saint-Nazaire (44) vs Vannes: 2026 comparison
Saint-Nazaire has more inhabitants than Vannes: 76,243 versus 57,745, or 32% more. Saint-Nazaire covers a larger area (46.8 km² versus 32.3 km²), but Vannes is more densely populated: 1,788 inhabitants per km² versus 1,629.
The median apartment price is higher in Vannes: €3,833 per m² versus €2,917. The median standard of living is higher in Vannes (€27,430 a year versus €24,750).
The two cities are 57 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Nazaire
City in Loire-Atlantique
FLoire-Atlantique44Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 76,243 inhab.
- 69th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Density
- 1,629 per km²
Vannes
City in Morbihan
- Population
- 57,745 inhab.
- 105th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 32.3 km²
- Density
- 1,788 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-NazaireVannes
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Nazaire+32% | 76,243 | 57,745 | More populous: Saint-Nazaire+32% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+1.2 pt | +5.6% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+1.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+3.6 pts | +8.8% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Nazaire+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vannes+10% | 1,629 | 1,788 | Denser: Vannes+10% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Nazaire+3.3 pts | 15.9% | 12.6% | More young people: Saint-Nazaire+3.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vannes+2.6 pts | 24.6% | 27.2% | More seniors: Vannes+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Nazaire+0.12 | 1.90 | 1.78 | Larger households: Saint-Nazaire+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vannes+31% | 2,917 | 3,833 | More expensive: Vannes+31% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vannes+37% | 2,955 | 4,063 | More expensive: Vannes+37% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vannes+10% | 12.8 | 14.1 | More expensive: Vannes+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vannes+6% | 12.4 | 13.2 | More expensive: Vannes+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+1.6 pt | 47.8% | 46.2% | More homeowners: Saint-Nazaire+1.6 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Nazaire+8.3 pts | 37.9% | 29.6% | More houses: Saint-Nazaire+8.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Nazaire+5.3 pts | 28.9% | 23.6% | More social housing: Saint-Nazaire+5.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vannes+1.8 pt | 6.5% | 8.3% | More second homes: Vannes+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vannes+1.6 pt | 7.1% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Vannes+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+5.0 pts | 39.08% | 34.13% | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+5.0 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-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vannes+11% | 24,750 | 27,430 | Higher: Vannes+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Nazaire+2.9 pts | 18.0% | 15.1% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+2.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vannes+23% | €28,112 | €34,676 | Higher: Vannes+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vannes+4.6 pts | 47% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Vannes+4.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+2.6 pts | 74.4% | 71.8% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Nazaire+1.6 pt | 13.0% | 11.4% | Higher: Saint-Nazaire+1.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Samzun | David Robo | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vannes+0.4 pt | 96% | 97% | Better covered: Vannes+0.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high | 50.0381 in total | 114.3660 in total | More shops per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+78% | 15.5118 in total | 27.5159 in total | More per capita: Vannes+78% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+59% | 29.0221 in total | 46.1266 in total | More per capita: Vannes+59% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+59% | 16.7127 in total | 26.5153 in total | More per capita: Vannes+59% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+23% | 2.015 in total | 2.414 in total | More per capita: Vannes+23% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes2.9 times as high | 1.411 in total | 4.224 in total | More per capita: Vannes2.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Nazaire+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Saint-Nazaire+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vannes+59% | 3.7 | 5.9 | Better access: Vannes+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes+62% | 11.789 in total | 18.9109 in total | More per capita: Vannes+62% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high | 23.2177 in total | 53.7310 in total | More per capita: Vannes2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vannes2.4 times as high | 4.736 in total | 11.365 in total | More per capita: Vannes2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+7% | 3.124 in total | 2.917 in total | More per capita: Saint-Nazaire+7% |
| HospitalsTie | 13 | 13 | Tie |
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-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 | 33 | 28 | More schools: Saint-Nazaire+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 | 10 | 9 | More middle schools: Saint-Nazaire+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 12 | 12 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vannes+7 | 12 | 19 | More facilities: Vannes+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Nazaire+70% | 6.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+61% | 16.0 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+61% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vannes+28% | 3.8 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Vannes+28% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire3.0 times as high | 2.0 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire3.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+13% | 13.3 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Nazaire+13% |
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-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vannes+0.3 °C | 12.6°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Vannes+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Vannes+5% | 1,893 | 1,981 | Sunnier: Vannes+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vannes+31% | 792 | 1,034 | Wetter: Vannes+31% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vannes+14 days/year | 116 | 131 | More rainy days: Vannes+14 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Nazaire+2 days/year | 27 | 25 | More frost days: Saint-Nazaire+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vannes+2 days/year | 9 | 11 | More hot days: Vannes+2 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-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Nazaire+1 | 10 | 9 | More declarations: Saint-Nazaire+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Nazaire+45% | 46.8 | 32.3 | Larger: Saint-Nazaire+45% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vannes+12 m | 12 m | 24 m | Higher: Vannes+12 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Loire-Atlantique (44) | Morbihan (56) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de la Région Nazairienne et de l'Estuaire (CARENE) | Communauté d'agglomération Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes | |
| Functional area | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Nazaire (44) vs Vannes at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Nazaire | Vannes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,243 | 57,745 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.8% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 1,629 | 1,788 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,917 | 3,833 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,955 | 4,063 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.08% | 34.13% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,750 | 27,430 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 5.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,893 | 1,981 |
| Area km² | 46.8 | 32.3 |
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FAQ
Saint-Nazaire (44) vs Vannes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Nazaire or Vannes?
By population, Saint-Nazaire: 76,243 inhabitants versus 57,745 for Vannes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Nazaire is the 69th largest city in France, Vannes the 105th. By area, Saint-Nazaire is also the larger (46.8 km²).
How far is Saint-Nazaire from Vannes?
Saint-Nazaire and Vannes are 57 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Nazaire or Vannes?
To buy an apartment, Vannes is more expensive: €3,833 per m² (median price), versus €2,917 in Saint-Nazaire (+31%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Nazaire or Vannes?
In Vannes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,430 a year, versus €24,750 in Saint-Nazaire (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Nazaire or Vannes?
Vannes: 1,981 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,893 in Saint-Nazaire (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