2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Épinay-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Épinay-sur-Seine: 94,562 versus 52,944, or 79% more. Asnières-sur-Seine is both larger (4.8 km² versus 4.6 km²) and more densely populated (19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 11,585).
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €2,770. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €19,650).
The two cities are 4.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Asnières-sur-Seine
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 94,562 inhab.
- 46th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 4.8 km²
- Density
- 19,619 per km²
Épinay-sur-Seine
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 52,944 inhab.
- 124th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 4.6 km²
- Density
- 11,585 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineÉpinay-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+79% | 94,562 | 52,944 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+79% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+13 pts | +9.3% | −3.5% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+13 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+13 pts | +9.2% | −3.7% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+69% | 19,619 | 11,585 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+69% |
| Under 15More young people: Épinay-sur-Seine+1.9 pt | 19.8% | 21.7% | More young people: Épinay-sur-Seine+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.8 pt | 11.8% | 12.5% | More seniors: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.36 | 2.23 | 2.59 | Larger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.36 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high | 6,582 | 2,770 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.3 times as high | 8,581 | 3,690 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.3 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+26% | 24.6 | 19.5 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+26% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+52% | 24.6 | 16.1 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+52% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.8 pts | 41.7% | 33.9% | More homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts | 7.6% | 15.1% | More houses: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Épinay-sur-Seine+16 pts | 22.3% | 38.4% | More social housing: Épinay-sur-Seine+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.9 pts | 4.0% | 1.2% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.6 pts | 8.5% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+20 pts | 20.21% | 40.58% | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+20 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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+64% | 32,300 | 19,650 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+64% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Épinay-sur-Seine+17 pts | 16.3% | 32.8% | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | €46,676 | €22,397 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+26 pts | 61% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+26 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+11 pts | 80.5% | 69.8% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+11 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts | 8.8% | 16.3% | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Hervé Chevreau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+47% | 48.0454 in total | 32.7173 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% | 19.1181 in total | 16.487 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+9% | 32.4306 in total | 29.7157 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+63% | 8.580 in total | 13.873 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+56% | 0.88 in total | 1.37 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+56% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+68% | 0.66 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+68% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Asnières-sur-Seine+9% | 4.1 | 3.8 | Better access: Asnières-sur-Seine+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+79% | 4.946 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+79% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 8.782 in total | 8.746 in total | Tie |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 5.350 in total | 2.111 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+7% | 2.120 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+7% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+7 | 40 | 33 | More schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+1 | 9 | 8 | More middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+80% | 2.6 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+80% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+24% | 11.9 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+24% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+70% | 2.7 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+70% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+44% | 1.5 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+44% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+25% | 7.6 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+25% |
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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4 °C | 12.5°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% | 1,717 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+4% | 639 | 616 | Wetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 days/year | 113 | 110 | More rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 days/year | 36 | 37 | More frost days: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+8 days/year | 20 | 13 | More hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Épinay-sur-Seine+10 | 5 | 15 | More declarations: Épinay-sur-Seine+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% | 4.82 | 4.57 | Larger: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Épinay-sur-Seine+3 m | 33 m | 36 m | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole du Grand Paris | Same |
| 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
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Épinay-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Épinay-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 52,944 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | −3.7% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 11,585 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 2,770 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 19.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 40.58% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 19,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 16.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 4.57 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Épinay-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Épinay-sur-Seine?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 52,944 for Épinay-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Épinay-sur-Seine the 124th. By area, Asnières-sur-Seine is also the larger (4.8 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Épinay-sur-Seine?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Épinay-sur-Seine are 4.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Épinay-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €2,770 in Épinay-sur-Seine (+138%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Épinay-sur-Seine?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €19,650 in Épinay-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Asnières-sur-Seine or Épinay-sur-Seine?
Asnières-sur-Seine: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Épinay-sur-Seine (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