2026 comparison
Aubervilliers vs Aulnay-sous-Bois: 2026 comparison
Aubervilliers has more inhabitants than Aulnay-sous-Bois: 88,529 versus 87,951, or 0.7% more. Aulnay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 5.8 km²), but Aubervilliers is more densely populated: 15,370 inhabitants per km² versus 5,429.
The median apartment price is higher in Aubervilliers: €4,333 per m² versus €3,593. The median standard of living is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois (€20,930 a year versus €17,210).
The two cities are 8.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Aubervilliers
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 88,529 inhab.
- 52nd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 5.8 km²
- Density
- 15,370 per km²
Aulnay-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 87,951 inhab.
- 53rd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 16.2 km²
- Density
- 5,429 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AubervilliersAulnay-sous-Bois
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aubervilliers+0.7% | 88,529 | 87,951 | More populous: Aubervilliers+0.7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | +0.9% | +1.5% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aubervilliers+8.1 pts | +14.1% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: Aubervilliers+8.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aubervilliers2.8 times as high | 15,370 | 5,429 | Denser: Aubervilliers2.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts | 19.6% | 22.5% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.6 pts | 11.0% | 13.6% | More seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.31 | 2.44 | 2.75 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.31 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+21% | 4,333 | 3,593 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+22% | 4,647 | 3,796 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+22% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aubervilliers+2% | 19.8 | 19.5 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aubervilliers+13% | 20.6 | 18.3 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+25 pts | 20.3% | 45.1% | More homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+25 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+34 pts | 5.7% | 39.4% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+34 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aubervilliers+11 pts | 48.4% | 37.4% | More social housing: Aubervilliers+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aubervilliers+0.6 pt | 1.5% | 0.9% | More second homes: Aubervilliers+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aubervilliers+1.3 pt | 5.5% | 4.2% | More vacant homes: Aubervilliers+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aubervilliers+12 pts | 43.83% | 31.85% | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+12 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 | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 17,210 | 20,930 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aubervilliers+12 pts | 42.0% | 29.8% | Higher: Aubervilliers+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+45% | €17,291 | €25,129 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+45% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10 pts | 27% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aubervilliers+0.3 pt | 70.2% | 69.8% | Higher: Aubervilliers+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aubervilliers+0.8 pt | 17.4% | 16.6% | Higher: Aubervilliers+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sofienne Karroumi | Bruno Beschizza | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.7 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aubervilliers+46% | 57.0505 in total | 39.1344 in total | More shops per capita: Aubervilliers+46% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers2.1 times as high | 28.6253 in total | 13.9122 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+50% | 41.6368 in total | 27.7244 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+50% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 9.080 in total | 11.097 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% | 1.412 in total | 1.513 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+61% | 0.65 in total | 0.98 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+61% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aubervilliers+81% | 4.7 | 2.6 | Better access: Aubervilliers+81% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% | 4.439 in total | 5.145 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+47% | 10.492 in total | 15.2134 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+47% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+95% | 1.917 in total | 3.833 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+95% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+24% | 1.917 in total | 2.421 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+24% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
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 | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17 | 39 | 56 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 12 | 12 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 6 | 7 | More high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aubervilliers+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Aubervilliers+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aubervilliers+20% | 7.8 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+20% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers+52% | 22.6 | 14.9 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+52% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8% | 5.1 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+36% | 3.1 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10% | 10.4 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10% |
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 | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8 | 6 | 14 | More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.8 times as high | 5.76 | 16.2 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10 m | 37 m | 47 m | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Same |
| 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
Aubervilliers vs Aulnay-sous-Bois at a glance
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Aulnay-sous-Bois |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 88,529 | 87,951 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.1% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 15,370 | 5,429 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,333 | 3,593 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,647 | 3,796 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 19.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.83% | 31.85% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,210 | 20,930 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.4% | 16.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.76 | 16.2 |
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FAQ
Aubervilliers vs Aulnay-sous-Bois: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aubervilliers or Aulnay-sous-Bois?
By population, Aubervilliers: 88,529 inhabitants versus 87,951 for Aulnay-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aubervilliers is the 52nd largest city in France, Aulnay-sous-Bois the 53rd. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aubervilliers from Aulnay-sous-Bois?
Aubervilliers and Aulnay-sous-Bois are 8.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-Saint-Denis).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aubervilliers or Aulnay-sous-Bois?
To buy an apartment, Aubervilliers is more expensive: €4,333 per m² (median price), versus €3,593 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aubervilliers or Aulnay-sous-Bois?
In Aulnay-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,930 a year, versus €17,210 in Aubervilliers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aubervilliers and Aulnay-sous-Bois in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures