2026 comparison
Argenteuil vs Saint-Paul (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Paul has more inhabitants than Argenteuil: 109,405 versus 106,546, or 2.7% more. Saint-Paul covers a larger area (241 km² versus 17.2 km²), but Argenteuil is more densely populated: 6,187 inhabitants per km² versus 453.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Paul: €4,809 per m² versus €3,333. The median standard of living is higher in Argenteuil (€21,300 a year versus €21,220).
The two cities are 9,386 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Saint-Paul
City in Réunion
- Population
- 109,405 inhab.
- 39th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 241 km²
- Density
- 453 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
ArgenteuilSaint-Paul
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Paul+3% | 106,546 | 109,405 | More populous: Saint-Paul+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+8.1 pts | −3.7% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+8.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+4.2 pts | −0.6% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Argenteuil14 times as high | 6,187 | 453 | Denser: Argenteuil14 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Argenteuil+1.0 pt | 20.7% | 19.6% | More young people: Argenteuil+1.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Paul+1.1 pt | 13.6% | 14.7% | More seniors: Saint-Paul+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Paul+0.12 | 2.39 | 2.51 | Larger households: Saint-Paul+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Paul+44% | 3,333 | 4,809 | More expensive: Saint-Paul+44% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Argenteuil+4% | 4,058 | 3,891 | More expensive: Argenteuil+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+3% | 19.4 | 18.9 | More expensive: Argenteuil+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Argenteuil+17% | 18.2 | 15.6 | More expensive: Argenteuil+17% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Paul+18 pts | 43.1% | 61.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Paul+18 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Paul+43 pts | 28.9% | 71.8% | More houses: Saint-Paul+43 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Argenteuil+17 pts | 35.2% | 18.3% | More social housing: Argenteuil+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Paul+6.4 pts | 0.9% | 7.3% | More second homes: Saint-Paul+6.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Paul+3.4 pts | 6.1% | 9.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Paul+3.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Paul+4.4 pts | 38.85% | 43.28% | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+4.4 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 | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Argenteuil+0.4% | 21,300 | 21,220 | Higher: Argenteuil+0.4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Paul+0.6 pt | 29.8% | 30.4% | Higher: Saint-Paul+0.6 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Paul+3% | €25,075 | €25,928 | Higher: Saint-Paul+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Argenteuil+9.8 pts | 38% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Argenteuil+9.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Argenteuil+3.1 pts | 73.2% | 70.2% | Higher: Argenteuil+3.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Paul+9.4 pts | 14.5% | 23.9% | Higher: Saint-Paul+9.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Georges Mothron | Emmanuel Séraphin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Argenteuil+4.4 pts | 100% | 95% | Better covered: Argenteuil+4.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Paul+65% | 42.0448 in total | 69.3758 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Paul+65% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+30% | 19.2205 in total | 25.0274 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+74% | 31.0330 in total | 53.7588 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+74% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.4 times as high | 10.1108 in total | 24.6269 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.4 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+6% | 1.011 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+6% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul7.2 times as high | 0.55 in total | 3.437 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul7.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Argenteuil+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Argenteuil+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Paul4.0 times as high | 1.7 | 6.8 | Better access: Saint-Paul4.0 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.3 times as high | 5.559 in total | 12.8140 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul3.2 times as high | 5.255 in total | 16.6182 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul6.9 times as high | 1.415 in total | 9.7106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul6.9 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+8% | 2.527 in total | 2.730 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Paul+3 | 3 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Paul+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 | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Paul+9 | 60 | 69 | More schools: Saint-Paul+9 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Argenteuil+2 | 11 | 9 | More high schools: Argenteuil+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Argenteuil+4 | 5 | 1 | More facilities: Argenteuil+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Argenteuil3.5 times as high | 5.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Argenteuil3.5 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+60% | 10.6 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+60% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Paul+3% | 4.2 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+84% | 3.3 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+84% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Argenteuil+62% | 10.5 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Argenteuil+62% |
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 | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Paul+11.9 °C | 12.5°C | 24.4°C | Warmer: Saint-Paul+11.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Paul+57% | 1,634 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Paul+57% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Argenteuil+7% | 639 | 598 | Wetter: Argenteuil+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Argenteuil+65 days/year | 113 | 48 | More rainy days: Argenteuil+65 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Argenteuil+36 days/year | 36 | 0 | More frost days: Argenteuil+36 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Paul+129 days/year | 20 | 149 | More hot days: Saint-Paul+129 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 | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Argenteuil+6 | 30 | 24 | More declarations: Argenteuil+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Argenteuil+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Argenteuil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Paul14 times as high | 17.2 | 241 | Larger: Saint-Paul14 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Argenteuil+31 m | 36 m | 5 m | Higher: Argenteuil+31 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Paul | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Paul |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Argenteuil vs Saint-Paul (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Argenteuil | Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 106,546 | 109,405 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.6% | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 6,187 | 453 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,333 | 4,809 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,058 | 3,891 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.4 | 18.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.85% | 43.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,300 | 21,220 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 23.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.7 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 24.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 17.2 | 241 |
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FAQ
Argenteuil vs Saint-Paul (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Argenteuil or Saint-Paul?
By population, Saint-Paul: 109,405 inhabitants versus 106,546 for Argenteuil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Paul is the 39th largest city in France, Argenteuil the 40th. By area, Saint-Paul is also the larger (241 km²).
How far is Argenteuil from Saint-Paul?
Argenteuil and Saint-Paul are 9,386 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Argenteuil or Saint-Paul?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Paul is more expensive: €4,809 per m² (median price), versus €3,333 in Argenteuil (+44%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Argenteuil or Saint-Paul?
In Argenteuil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,300 a year, versus €21,220 in Saint-Paul (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Argenteuil or Saint-Paul?
Saint-Paul: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Argenteuil (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