2026 comparison
Saint-Pierre (974) vs Versailles: 2026 comparison
Saint-Pierre has more inhabitants than Versailles: 85,927 versus 85,750, or 0.2% more. Saint-Pierre covers a larger area (96.0 km² versus 26.2 km²), but Versailles is more densely populated: 3,275 inhabitants per km² versus 895.
The median apartment price is higher in Versailles: €6,829 per m² versus €3,123. The median standard of living is higher in Versailles (€38,530 a year versus €19,670).
The two cities are 9,417 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Pierre
City in Réunion
- Population
- 85,927 inhab.
- 55th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 96.0 km²
- Density
- 895 per km²
Versailles
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 85,750 inhab.
- 56th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 26.2 km²
- Density
- 3,275 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-PierreVersailles
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Pierre+0.2% | 85,927 | 85,750 | More populous: Saint-Pierre+0.2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Pierre+1.5 pt | +0.1% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Pierre+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Pierre+5.9 pts | +4.5% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Pierre+5.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Versailles3.7 times as high | 895 | 3,275 | Denser: Versailles3.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Pierre+2.6 pts | 20.3% | 17.8% | More young people: Saint-Pierre+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Versailles+4.9 pts | 13.7% | 18.6% | More seniors: Versailles+4.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Pierre+0.22 | 2.37 | 2.15 | Larger households: Saint-Pierre+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Versailles2.2 times as high | 3,123 | 6,829 | More expensive: Versailles2.2 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Versailles2.9 times as high | 3,164 | 9,059 | More expensive: Versailles2.9 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+54% | 15.8 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+54% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+70% | 14.3 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+70% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Pierre+7.6 pts | 50.4% | 42.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Pierre+7.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Pierre+55 pts | 64.9% | 10.1% | More houses: Saint-Pierre+55 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Pierre+0.2 pt | 23.2% | 22.9% | More social housing: Saint-Pierre+0.2 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Versailles+0.4 pt | 4.4% | 4.8% | More second homes: Versailles+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+1.3 pt | 9.2% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+22 pts | 48.35% | 26.79% | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+22 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-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Versailles+96% | 19,670 | 38,530 | Higher: Versailles+96% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Pierre+27 pts | 34.8% | 7.9% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+27 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Versailles2.7 times as high | €23,366 | €63,037 | Higher: Versailles2.7 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Versailles+42 pts | 26% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Versailles+42 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Versailles+6.0 pts | 70.2% | 76.2% | Higher: Versailles+6.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Pierre+19 pts | 27.4% | 8.1% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+19 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Lorion | François de Mazières | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Pierre+1.8 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-Pierre+1.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre+33% | 87.7754 in total | 66.0566 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre+33% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+27% | 28.2242 in total | 22.2190 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+27% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+59% | 65.2560 in total | 41.0352 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+59% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+48% | 17.8153 in total | 12.0103 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+48% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+82% | 1.311 in total | 2.320 in total | More per capita: Versailles+82% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.715 in total | 1.715 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Versailles+5 | 0 | 5 | More stations: Versailles+5 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Pierre2.5 times as high | 6.7 | 2.7 | Better access: Saint-Pierre2.5 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+31% | 12.3106 in total | 9.481 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+31% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles2.3 times as high | 12.5107 in total | 28.7246 in total | More per capita: Versailles2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+16% | 10.792 in total | 9.279 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+14% | 2.622 in total | 2.925 in total | More per capita: Versailles+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Pierre+5 | 10 | 5 | More facilities: Saint-Pierre+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-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Pierre+7 | 50 | 43 | More schools: Saint-Pierre+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Pierre+4 | 15 | 11 | More middle schools: Saint-Pierre+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Versailles+4 | 9 | 13 | More high schools: Versailles+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Versailles+21 | 4 | 25 | More facilities: Versailles+21 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Pierre+11% | 4.0 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Versailles+48% | 6.6 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Versailles+48% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+76% | 4.6 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+76% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Versailles+7% | 1.1 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Versailles+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+3% | 6.5 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+3% |
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-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Pierre+12.1 °C | 23.6°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Pierre+12.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Pierre+41% | 956 | 677 | Wetter: Saint-Pierre+41% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Versailles+40 days/year | 75 | 115 | More rainy days: Versailles+40 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Versailles+46 days/year | 0 | 46 | More frost days: Versailles+46 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Pierre+90 days/year | 101 | 11 | More hot days: Saint-Pierre+90 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-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Pierre+7 | 20 | 13 | More declarations: Saint-Pierre+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Pierre+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Saint-Pierre+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Pierre3.7 times as high | 96.0 | 26.2 | Larger: Saint-Pierre3.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Versailles+124 m | 8 m | 132 m | Higher: Versailles+124 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Yvelines (78) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération CIVIS (Communauté Intercommunale des Villes Solidaires) | Communauté d'agglomération Versailles Grand Parc (CAVGP) | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Pierre | Paris | |
| Functional area | Saint-Pierre - Le Tampon | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Pierre (974) vs Versailles at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Pierre | Versailles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 85,927 | 85,750 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.5% | −1.4% |
| Density per km² | 895 | 3,275 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,123 | 6,829 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,164 | 9,059 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.8 | 24.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.35% | 26.79% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,670 | 38,530 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 27.4% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.7 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 23.6°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 96.0 | 26.2 |
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FAQ
Saint-Pierre (974) vs Versailles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Pierre or Versailles?
By population, Saint-Pierre: 85,927 inhabitants versus 85,750 for Versailles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Pierre is the 55th largest city in France, Versailles the 56th. By area, Saint-Pierre is also the larger (96.0 km²).
How far is Saint-Pierre from Versailles?
Saint-Pierre and Versailles are 9,417 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Pierre or Versailles?
To buy an apartment, Versailles is more expensive: €6,829 per m² (median price), versus €3,123 in Saint-Pierre (+119%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Pierre or Versailles?
In Versailles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,530 a year, versus €19,670 in Saint-Pierre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Pierre and Versailles in the same department?
No: Saint-Pierre is in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region, and Versailles in Yvelines (78), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures