2026 comparison
Schiltigheim vs Strasbourg: 2026 comparison
Strasbourg has more inhabitants than Schiltigheim: 296,552 versus 34,922, or 8.5 times as many. Strasbourg covers a larger area (78.3 km² versus 7.6 km²), but Schiltigheim is more densely populated: 4,577 inhabitants per km² versus 3,789.
The median standard of living is higher in Strasbourg (€21,980 a year versus €21,940).
The two cities are 4.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Strasbourg (partie française)).
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Schiltigheim
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 34,922 inhab.
- 240th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 7.6 km²
- Density
- 4,577 per km²
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Strasbourg
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 296,552 inhab.
- 8th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 78.3 km²
- Density
- 3,789 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
SchiltigheimStrasbourg
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Strasbourg8.5 times as high | 34,922 | 296,552 | More populous: Strasbourg8.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+1.8 pt | +5.0% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+3.8 pts | +10.4% | +6.5% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+3.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Schiltigheim+21% | 4,577 | 3,789 | Denser: Schiltigheim+21% |
| Under 15More young people: Schiltigheim+0.9 pt | 17.4% | 16.5% | More young people: Schiltigheim+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Schiltigheim+0.7 pt | 15.5% | 14.8% | More seniors: Schiltigheim+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Schiltigheim+0.07 | 2.07 | 2.00 | Larger households: Schiltigheim+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+9% | 14.3 | 15.6 | More expensive: Strasbourg+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+32% | 12.0 | 15.7 | More expensive: Strasbourg+32% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Schiltigheim+6.3 pts | 33.1% | 26.8% | More homeowners: Schiltigheim+6.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Schiltigheim+3.7 pts | 9.7% | 6.1% | More houses: Schiltigheim+3.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Schiltigheim+2.3 pts | 35.8% | 33.5% | More social housing: Schiltigheim+2.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Strasbourg+3.3 pts | 1.5% | 4.9% | More second homes: Strasbourg+3.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Schiltigheim+0.0 pt | 8.7% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Schiltigheim+0.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Strasbourg+3.7 pts | 38.55% | 42.25% | Higher rate: Strasbourg+3.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Strasbourg+0.2% | 21,940 | 21,980 | Higher: Strasbourg+0.2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Strasbourg+1.8 pt | 27.8% | 29.6% | Higher: Strasbourg+1.8 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Strasbourg+15% | €25,495 | €29,242 | Higher: Strasbourg+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Schiltigheim+0.7 pt | 43% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Schiltigheim+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Schiltigheim+7.2 pts | 76.2% | 69.0% | Higher: Schiltigheim+7.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Schiltigheim+0.2 pt | 15.7% | 15.5% | Higher: Schiltigheim+0.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nathalie Jampoc Bertrand | Catherine Trautmann | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Schiltigheim+4.6 pts | 97% | 93% | Better covered: Schiltigheim+4.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Strasbourg+48% | 41.5145 in total | 61.31,817 in total | More shops per capita: Strasbourg+48% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+14% | 17.260 in total | 19.7583 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+11% | 45.2158 in total | 50.31,492 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+11% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+13% | 11.741 in total | 13.3395 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+6% | 1.45 in total | 1.545 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+6% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg2.0 times as high | 1.45 in total | 2.986 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg2.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Strasbourg+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Strasbourg+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Strasbourg+21% | 5.4 | 6.5 | Better access: Strasbourg+21% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+65% | 9.433 in total | 15.6463 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+65% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% | 37.2130 in total | 35.81,062 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+28% | 8.630 in total | 11.0327 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+28% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.69 in total | 2.678 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Strasbourg+19 | 5 | 24 | More facilities: Strasbourg+19 |
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 | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Strasbourg+112 | 15 | 127 | More schools: Strasbourg+112 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Strasbourg+41 | 3 | 44 | More middle schools: Strasbourg+41 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Strasbourg+34 | 5 | 39 | More high schools: Strasbourg+34 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Strasbourg+88 | 11 | 99 | More facilities: Strasbourg+88 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Strasbourg+11% | 3.8 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg2.9 times as high | 8.8 | 25.8 | Higher rate: Strasbourg2.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg+48% | 3.3 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+48% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg2.2 times as high | 0.5 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Strasbourg2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg+18% | 9.6 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+18% |
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 | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Strasbourg+8 | 9 | 17 | More declarations: Strasbourg+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Strasbourg10 times as high | 7.63 | 78.3 | Larger: Strasbourg10 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Schiltigheim+1 m | 142 m | 141 m | Higher: Schiltigheim+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Bas-Rhin (67) | Bas-Rhin (67) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Strasbourg (partie française) | Strasbourg (partie française) | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Strasbourg (partie française) | Strasbourg (partie française) | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Schiltigheim vs Strasbourg at a glance
| Criterion | Schiltigheim | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 34,922 | 296,552 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | +6.5% |
| Density per km² | 4,577 | 3,789 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.55% | 42.25% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,940 | 21,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 7.63 | 78.3 |
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FAQ
Schiltigheim vs Strasbourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Schiltigheim or Strasbourg?
By population, Strasbourg: 296,552 inhabitants versus 34,922 for Schiltigheim (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Strasbourg is the 8th largest city in France, Schiltigheim the 240th. By area, Strasbourg is also the larger (78.3 km²).
How far is Schiltigheim from Strasbourg?
Schiltigheim and Strasbourg are 4.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Bas-Rhin).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Schiltigheim or Strasbourg?
In Strasbourg, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,980 a year, versus €21,940 in Schiltigheim (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Schiltigheim and Strasbourg in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Bas-Rhin (67), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures