2026 comparison
Aix-en-Provence vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Aix-en-Provence has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis: 152,854 versus 149,936, or 1.9% more. Aix-en-Provence covers a larger area (186 km² versus 15.8 km²), but Saint-Denis is more densely populated: 9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 821.
The median apartment price is higher in Aix-en-Provence: €4,797 per m² versus €3,942. The median standard of living is higher in Aix-en-Provence (€29,010 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 644 km apart as the crow flies.
Aix-en-Provence
City in Bouches-du-Rhône
FBouches-du-Rhône13Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 152,854 inhab.
- 22nd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 186 km²
- Density
- 821 per km²
Saint-Denis
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 149,936 inhab.
- 23rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Density
- 9,508 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aix-en-ProvenceSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aix-en-Provence+2% | 152,854 | 149,936 | More populous: Aix-en-Provence+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+0.3 pt | +4.6% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Aix-en-Provence+0.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.4 pts | +5.8% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis12 times as high | 821 | 9,508 | Denser: Saint-Denis12 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+8.6 pts | 12.8% | 21.4% | More young people: Saint-Denis+8.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aix-en-Provence+9.4 pts | 20.0% | 10.7% | More seniors: Aix-en-Provence+9.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.63 | 1.84 | 2.47 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.63 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+22% | 4,797 | 3,942 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+66% | 6,137 | 3,690 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+66% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+10% | 19.1 | 21.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aix-en-Provence+10% | 19.7 | 18.0 | More expensive: Aix-en-Provence+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aix-en-Provence+16 pts | 39.1% | 22.8% | More homeowners: Aix-en-Provence+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aix-en-Provence+8.6 pts | 19.5% | 10.9% | More houses: Aix-en-Provence+8.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+32 pts | 22.0% | 53.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aix-en-Provence+5.9 pts | 7.2% | 1.3% | More second homes: Aix-en-Provence+5.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aix-en-Provence+0.9 pt | 8.0% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Aix-en-Provence+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Denis+3.6 pts | 36.02% | 39.65% | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+3.6 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 | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aix-en-Provence+60% | 29,010 | 18,130 | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+60% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+22 pts | 16.4% | 38.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+22 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aix-en-Provence2.1 times as high | €41,363 | €19,994 | Higher: Aix-en-Provence2.1 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aix-en-Provence+22 pts | 54% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Aix-en-Provence+22 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aix-en-Provence+1.3 pt | 70.9% | 69.6% | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+1.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+7.1 pts | 11.2% | 18.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+7.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sophie Joissains | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aix-en-Provence+3.8 pts | 96% | 92% | Better covered: Aix-en-Provence+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aix-en-Provence+81% | 90.91,390 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: Aix-en-Provence+81% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+8% | 26.5405 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+51% | 60.1918 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+51% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+51% | 17.1262 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+51% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+57% | 2.132 in total | 1.320 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+57% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+96% | 2.944 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+96% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+2 | 2 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aix-en-Provence+23% | 5.0 | 4.1 | Better access: Aix-en-Provence+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence3.5 times as high | 14.4220 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence3.5 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence4.0 times as high | 39.9610 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence4.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence4.7 times as high | 11.4174 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence4.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+47% | 3.351 in total | 2.334 in total | More per capita: Aix-en-Provence+47% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aix-en-Provence+8 | 17 | 9 | More facilities: Aix-en-Provence+8 |
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 | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aix-en-Provence+2 | 88 | 86 | More schools: Aix-en-Provence+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aix-en-Provence+1 | 20 | 19 | More middle schools: Aix-en-Provence+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aix-en-Provence+7 | 21 | 14 | More high schools: Aix-en-Provence+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aix-en-Provence+28 | 56 | 28 | More facilities: Aix-en-Provence+28 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aix-en-Provence+78% | 6.2 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+78% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+58% | 14.6 | 23.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+58% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+29% | 4.3 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+29% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+44% | 4.1 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Aix-en-Provence+44% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+12% | 9.4 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+12% |
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 | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Aix-en-Provence+2.6 °C | 14.7°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Aix-en-Provence+2.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Aix-en-Provence+76% | 2,873 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Aix-en-Provence+76% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis+1% | 609 | 616 | Wetter: Saint-Denis+1% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+51 days/year | 59 | 110 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+51 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aix-en-Provence+6 days/year | 43 | 37 | More frost days: Aix-en-Provence+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Aix-en-Provence+43 days/year | 55 | 13 | More hot days: Aix-en-Provence+43 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 | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aix-en-Provence+7 | 28 | 21 | More declarations: Aix-en-Provence+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aix-en-Provence+1 | 4 | 3 | More plans: Aix-en-Provence+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aix-en-Provence12 times as high | 186 | 15.8 | Larger: Aix-en-Provence12 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aix-en-Provence+166 m | 198 m | 31 m | Higher: Aix-en-Provence+166 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône (13) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole d'Aix-Marseille-Provence | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Marseille-Aix-en-Provence | Paris | |
| Functional area | Marseille - Aix-en-Provence | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aix-en-Provence vs Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Aix-en-Provence | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 152,854 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.8% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 821 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,797 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,137 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.1 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 36.02% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,010 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.2% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 14.7°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,873 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 186 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
Aix-en-Provence vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Denis?
By population, Aix-en-Provence: 152,854 inhabitants versus 149,936 for Saint-Denis (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aix-en-Provence is the 22nd largest city in France, Saint-Denis the 23rd. By area, Aix-en-Provence is also the larger (186 km²).
How far is Aix-en-Provence from Saint-Denis?
Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Denis are 644 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Aix-en-Provence is more expensive: €4,797 per m² (median price), versus €3,942 in Saint-Denis (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Denis?
In Aix-en-Provence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,010 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Denis?
Aix-en-Provence: 2,873 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Saint-Denis (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