2026 comparison
Argenteuil vs Garges-lès-Gonesse: 2026 comparison
Argenteuil has more inhabitants than Garges-lès-Gonesse: 106,546 versus 41,893, or 2.5 times as many. Argenteuil covers a larger area (17.2 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Garges-lès-Gonesse is more densely populated: 7,659 inhabitants per km² versus 6,187.
The median apartment price is higher in Argenteuil: €3,333 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Argenteuil (€21,300 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 12 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Argenteuil
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 106,546 inhab.
- 40th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 17.2 km²
- Density
- 6,187 per km²
Garges-lès-Gonesse
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 41,893 inhab.
- 187th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Density
- 7,659 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ArgenteuilGarges-lès-Gonesse
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Argenteuil2.5 times as high | 106,546 | 41,893 | More populous: Argenteuil2.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0 pt | −3.7% | −2.7% | Smaller decline: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.7 pt | −0.6% | +0.0% | Stronger growth: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+24% | 6,187 | 7,659 | Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3.0 pts | 20.7% | 23.7% | More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Argenteuil+2.5 pts | 13.6% | 11.1% | More seniors: Argenteuil+2.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.59 | 2.39 | 2.98 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.59 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Argenteuil+43% | 3,333 | 2,326 | More expensive: Argenteuil+43% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Argenteuil+22% | 4,058 | 3,325 | More expensive: Argenteuil+22% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+4% | 19.4 | 18.6 | More expensive: Argenteuil+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+4% | 18.2 | 17.5 | More expensive: Argenteuil+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Argenteuil+12 pts | 43.1% | 30.7% | More homeowners: Argenteuil+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Argenteuil+11 pts | 28.9% | 18.1% | More houses: Argenteuil+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16 pts | 35.2% | 51.7% | More social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Argenteuil+0.4 pt | 0.9% | 0.5% | More second homes: Argenteuil+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Argenteuil+2.2 pts | 6.1% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Argenteuil+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5.7 pts | 38.85% | 44.57% | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5.7 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 | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Argenteuil+23% | 21,300 | 17,320 | Higher: Argenteuil+23% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+11 pts | 29.8% | 40.8% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Argenteuil+36% | €25,075 | €18,453 | Higher: Argenteuil+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Argenteuil+13 pts | 38% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Argenteuil+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Argenteuil+7.7 pts | 73.2% | 65.6% | Higher: Argenteuil+7.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.5 pts | 14.5% | 17.0% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Georges Mothron | Benoît Jimenez | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Argenteuil+6.9 pts | 100% | 93% | Better covered: Argenteuil+6.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Argenteuil+46% | 42.0448 in total | 28.9121 in total | More shops per capita: Argenteuil+46% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Argenteuil+58% | 19.2205 in total | 12.251 in total | More per capita: Argenteuil+58% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Argenteuil+94% | 31.0330 in total | 16.067 in total | More per capita: Argenteuil+94% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% | 10.1108 in total | 12.753 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+62% | 1.011 in total | 1.77 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+62% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+53% | 0.55 in total | 0.73 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+53% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Argenteuil+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Argenteuil+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Garges-lès-Gonesse+30% | 1.7 | 2.2 | Better access: Garges-lès-Gonesse+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+47% | 5.559 in total | 8.134 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+47% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+53% | 5.255 in total | 7.933 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+53% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+36% | 1.415 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+36% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4% | 2.527 in total | 2.611 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Argenteuil+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: Argenteuil+3 |
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 | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Argenteuil+33 | 60 | 27 | More schools: Argenteuil+33 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Argenteuil+9 | 15 | 6 | More middle schools: Argenteuil+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Argenteuil+8 | 11 | 3 | More high schools: Argenteuil+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Argenteuil+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Argenteuil+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Argenteuil2.0 times as high | 5.7 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Argenteuil2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+10% | 10.6 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+10% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 4.2 | 4.2 | Tie |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+55% | 3.3 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+54% | 10.5 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+54% |
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 | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Argenteuil+0.4 °C | 12.5°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Argenteuil+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Argenteuil+4% | 639 | 616 | Wetter: Argenteuil+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Argenteuil+3 days/year | 113 | 110 | More rainy days: Argenteuil+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 days/year | 36 | 37 | More frost days: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Argenteuil+8 days/year | 20 | 13 | More hot days: Argenteuil+8 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 | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Argenteuil+13 | 30 | 17 | More declarations: Argenteuil+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Argenteuil+3 | 3 | 0 | More plans: Argenteuil+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Argenteuil3.1 times as high | 17.2 | 5.47 | Larger: Argenteuil3.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+32 m | 36 m | 67 m | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+32 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-d'Oise (95) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | |
| Urban unitSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Paris | Paris | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Argenteuil vs Garges-lès-Gonesse at a glance
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Garges-lès-Gonesse |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 106,546 | 41,893 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.6% | +0.0% |
| Density per km² | 6,187 | 7,659 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,333 | 2,326 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,058 | 3,325 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.4 | 18.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.85% | 44.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,300 | 17,320 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 17.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 17.2 | 5.47 |
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FAQ
Argenteuil vs Garges-lès-Gonesse: your questions
Which is the larger city, Argenteuil or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
By population, Argenteuil: 106,546 inhabitants versus 41,893 for Garges-lès-Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Argenteuil is the 40th largest city in France, Garges-lès-Gonesse the 187th. By area, Argenteuil is also the larger (17.2 km²).
How far is Argenteuil from Garges-lès-Gonesse?
Argenteuil and Garges-lès-Gonesse are 12 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-d'Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Argenteuil or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
To buy an apartment, Argenteuil is more expensive: €3,333 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+43%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Argenteuil or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
In Argenteuil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,300 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Argenteuil and Garges-lès-Gonesse in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures