2026 comparison
Aubervilliers vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Aubervilliers: 149,936 versus 88,529, or 69% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (15.8 km² versus 5.8 km²), but Aubervilliers is more densely populated: 15,370 inhabitants per km² versus 9,508.
The median apartment price is higher in Aubervilliers: €4,333 per m² versus €3,942. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€18,130 a year versus €17,210).
The two cities are 3.2 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
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
AubervilliersSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis+69% | 88,529 | 149,936 | More populous: Saint-Denis+69% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts | +0.9% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aubervilliers+5.9 pts | +14.1% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: Aubervilliers+5.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aubervilliers+62% | 15,370 | 9,508 | Denser: Aubervilliers+62% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+1.8 pt | 19.6% | 21.4% | More young people: Saint-Denis+1.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aubervilliers+0.3 pt | 11.0% | 10.7% | More seniors: Aubervilliers+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.03 | 2.44 | 2.47 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+10% | 4,333 | 3,942 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+26% | 4,647 | 3,690 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+26% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+6% | 19.8 | 21.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aubervilliers+15% | 20.6 | 18.0 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Denis+2.5 pts | 20.3% | 22.8% | More homeowners: Saint-Denis+2.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+5.2 pts | 5.7% | 10.9% | More houses: Saint-Denis+5.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+5.5 pts | 48.4% | 53.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+5.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Aubervilliers+0.1 pt | 1.5% | 1.3% | More second homes: Aubervilliers+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt | 5.5% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aubervilliers+4.2 pts | 43.83% | 39.65% | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+4.2 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+5% | 17,210 | 18,130 | Higher: Saint-Denis+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aubervilliers+3.4 pts | 42.0% | 38.6% | Higher: Aubervilliers+3.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+16% | €17,291 | €19,994 | Higher: Saint-Denis+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+4.9 pts | 27% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+4.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aubervilliers+0.5 pt | 70.2% | 69.6% | Higher: Aubervilliers+0.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+0.9 pt | 17.4% | 18.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+0.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sofienne Karroumi | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aubervilliers+0.6 pt | 93% | 92% | Better covered: Aubervilliers+0.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aubervilliers+13% | 57.0505 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: Aubervilliers+13% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+16% | 28.6253 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+4% | 41.6368 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% | 9.080 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+2% | 1.412 in total | 1.320 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+2% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high | 0.65 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+4 | 0 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aubervilliers+14% | 4.7 | 4.1 | Better access: Aubervilliers+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+7% | 4.439 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+5% | 10.492 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% | 1.917 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+18% | 1.917 in total | 2.334 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+5 | 4 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+5 |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+47 | 39 | 86 | More schools: Saint-Denis+47 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+7 | 12 | 19 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+8 | 6 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+19 | 9 | 28 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+19 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aubervilliers2.2 times as high | 7.8 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+2% | 22.6 | 23.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+2% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+8% | 5.1 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers+11% | 3.1 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+11% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+1% | 10.4 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+1% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+15 | 6 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high | 5.76 | 15.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aubervilliers+6 m | 37 m | 31 m | Higher: Aubervilliers+6 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 Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 88,529 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.1% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 15,370 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,333 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,647 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.83% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,210 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.76 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
Aubervilliers vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aubervilliers or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 88,529 for Aubervilliers (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Aubervilliers the 52nd. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Aubervilliers from Saint-Denis?
Aubervilliers and Saint-Denis are 3.2 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 Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Aubervilliers is more expensive: €4,333 per m² (median price), versus €3,942 in Saint-Denis (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aubervilliers or Saint-Denis?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,130 a year, versus €17,210 in Aubervilliers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aubervilliers and Saint-Denis 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