2026 comparison
Saint-Priest (69) vs Vaulx-en-Velin: 2026 comparison
Vaulx-en-Velin has more inhabitants than Saint-Priest: 53,281 versus 49,498, or 7.6% more. Saint-Priest covers a larger area (29.7 km² versus 21.0 km²), but Vaulx-en-Velin is more densely populated: 2,543 inhabitants per km² versus 1,666.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Priest: €3,057 per m² versus €2,870. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Priest (€24,110 a year versus €18,700).
The two cities are 8.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Lyon).
Saint-Priest
City in Rhône
- Population
- 49,498 inhab.
- 137th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 29.7 km²
- Density
- 1,666 per km²
Vaulx-en-Velin
City in Rhône
- Population
- 53,281 inhab.
- 122nd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 21.0 km²
- Density
- 2,543 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-PriestVaulx-en-Velin
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+8% | 49,498 | 53,281 | More populous: Vaulx-en-Velin+8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Priest+1.4 pt | +5.8% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Priest+1.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+5.8 pts | +14.6% | +20.4% | Stronger growth: Vaulx-en-Velin+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vaulx-en-Velin+53% | 1,666 | 2,543 | Denser: Vaulx-en-Velin+53% |
| Under 15More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+3.3 pts | 21.2% | 24.5% | More young people: Vaulx-en-Velin+3.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Priest+4.0 pts | 16.5% | 12.6% | More seniors: Saint-Priest+4.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.34 | 2.34 | 2.68 | Larger households: Vaulx-en-Velin+0.34 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Priest+7% | 3,057 | 2,870 | More expensive: Saint-Priest+7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Priest+12% | 3,990 | 3,547 | More expensive: Saint-Priest+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+3% | 15.1 | 15.6 | More expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% | 14.8 | 15.0 | More expensive: Vaulx-en-Velin+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Priest+13 pts | 50.4% | 37.6% | More homeowners: Saint-Priest+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Priest+6.4 pts | 23.6% | 17.2% | More houses: Saint-Priest+6.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vaulx-en-Velin+19 pts | 33.0% | 52.0% | More social housing: Vaulx-en-Velin+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Priest+0.5 pt | 1.1% | 0.6% | More second homes: Saint-Priest+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Priest+1.9 pt | 8.0% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Priest+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+3.4 pts | 36.15% | 39.59% | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+3.4 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-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Priest+29% | 24,110 | 18,700 | Higher: Saint-Priest+29% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vaulx-en-Velin+16 pts | 20.5% | 36.3% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Priest+41% | €29,102 | €20,680 | Higher: Saint-Priest+41% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Priest+15 pts | 46% | 31% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Priest+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Priest+8.4 pts | 75.4% | 67.0% | Higher: Saint-Priest+8.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+6.3 pts | 12.5% | 18.7% | Higher: Vaulx-en-Velin+6.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Gilles Gascon | Abdelkader Lahmar | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Priest+2.1 pts | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Priest+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Priest+46% | 68.9341 in total | 47.1251 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Priest+46% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+30% | 22.6112 in total | 17.593 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+1% | 28.1139 in total | 27.8148 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+1% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+63% | 9.748 in total | 15.884 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+86% | 1.05 in total | 1.910 in total | More per capita: Vaulx-en-Velin+86% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest7.0 times as high | 2.613 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest7.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Priest+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Saint-Priest+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vaulx-en-Velin+30% | 3.0 | 3.9 | Better access: Vaulx-en-Velin+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+8% | 9.145 in total | 8.445 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest10 times as high | 24.6122 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest10 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest2.8 times as high | 6.331 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest2.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Priest+16% | 2.814 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Saint-Priest+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Priest+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Priest+2 |
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-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+10 | 24 | 34 | More schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Priest+1 | 7 | 6 | More middle schools: Saint-Priest+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 | 2 | 3 | More high schools: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+3 | 1 | 4 | More facilities: Vaulx-en-Velin+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Priest+46% | 5.8 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Priest+46% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+61% | 10.2 | 16.4 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+61% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+53% | 3.4 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+6% | 3.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Vaulx-en-Velin+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Priest+19% | 12.8 | 10.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Priest+19% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Priest+1 | 14 | 13 | More declarations: Saint-Priest+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Vaulx-en-Velin+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Priest+42% | 29.7 | 21.0 | Larger: Saint-Priest+42% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Priest+35 m | 206 m | 171 m | Higher: Saint-Priest+35 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Rhône (69) | Rhône (69) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole de Lyon | Métropole de Lyon | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Lyon | Lyon | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Priest (69) vs Vaulx-en-Velin at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Priest | Vaulx-en-Velin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 49,498 | 53,281 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +20.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,666 | 2,543 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,057 | 2,870 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,990 | 3,547 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.15% | 39.59% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,110 | 18,700 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.5% | 18.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 29.7 | 21.0 |
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FAQ
Saint-Priest (69) vs Vaulx-en-Velin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Priest or Vaulx-en-Velin?
By population, Vaulx-en-Velin: 53,281 inhabitants versus 49,498 for Saint-Priest (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vaulx-en-Velin is the 122nd largest city in France, Saint-Priest the 137th. By area, Saint-Priest is the larger (29.7 km²).
How far is Saint-Priest from Vaulx-en-Velin?
Saint-Priest and Vaulx-en-Velin are 8.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Rhône).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Priest or Vaulx-en-Velin?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Priest is more expensive: €3,057 per m² (median price), versus €2,870 in Vaulx-en-Velin (+7%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Priest or Vaulx-en-Velin?
In Saint-Priest, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,110 a year, versus €18,700 in Vaulx-en-Velin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Priest and Vaulx-en-Velin in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Rhône (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures