2026 comparison
Aubervilliers vs Saint-Pierre (974): 2026 comparison
Aubervilliers has more inhabitants than Saint-Pierre: 88,529 versus 85,927, or 3.0% more. Saint-Pierre covers a larger area (96.0 km² versus 5.8 km²), but Aubervilliers is more densely populated: 15,370 inhabitants per km² versus 895.
The median apartment price is higher in Aubervilliers: €4,333 per m² versus €3,123. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Pierre (€19,670 a year versus €17,210).
The two cities are 9,410 km apart as the crow flies.
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-Pierre
City in Réunion
- Population
- 85,927 inhab.
- 55th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 96.0 km²
- Density
- 895 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
AubervilliersSaint-Pierre
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aubervilliers+3% | 88,529 | 85,927 | More populous: Aubervilliers+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aubervilliers+0.8 pt | +0.9% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Aubervilliers+0.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aubervilliers+9.6 pts | +14.1% | +4.5% | Stronger growth: Aubervilliers+9.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aubervilliers17 times as high | 15,370 | 895 | Denser: Aubervilliers17 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Pierre+0.8 pt | 19.6% | 20.3% | More young people: Saint-Pierre+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Pierre+2.7 pts | 11.0% | 13.7% | More seniors: Saint-Pierre+2.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aubervilliers+0.07 | 2.44 | 2.37 | Larger households: Aubervilliers+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+39% | 4,333 | 3,123 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+39% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aubervilliers+47% | 4,647 | 3,164 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+47% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aubervilliers+25% | 19.8 | 15.8 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aubervilliers+44% | 20.6 | 14.3 | More expensive: Aubervilliers+44% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Pierre+30 pts | 20.3% | 50.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Pierre+30 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Pierre+59 pts | 5.7% | 64.9% | More houses: Saint-Pierre+59 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aubervilliers+25 pts | 48.4% | 23.2% | More social housing: Aubervilliers+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Pierre+3.0 pts | 1.5% | 4.4% | More second homes: Saint-Pierre+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+3.8 pts | 5.5% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+4.5 pts | 43.83% | 48.35% | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+4.5 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-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Pierre+14% | 17,210 | 19,670 | Higher: Saint-Pierre+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aubervilliers+7.2 pts | 42.0% | 34.8% | Higher: Aubervilliers+7.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Pierre+35% | €17,291 | €23,366 | Higher: Saint-Pierre+35% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aubervilliers+1.1 pt | 27% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Aubervilliers+1.1 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Tie | 70.2% | 70.2% | Tie |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Pierre+10 pts | 17.4% | 27.4% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+10 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sofienne Karroumi | David Lorion | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Pierre+3.9 pts | 93% | 96% | Better covered: Saint-Pierre+3.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre+54% | 57.0505 in total | 87.7754 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre+54% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+1% | 28.6253 in total | 28.2242 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+57% | 41.6368 in total | 65.2560 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+57% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+97% | 9.080 in total | 17.8153 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+97% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aubervilliers+6% | 1.412 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Aubervilliers+6% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre3.1 times as high | 0.65 in total | 1.715 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre3.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Pierre+42% | 4.7 | 6.7 | Better access: Saint-Pierre+42% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.8 times as high | 4.439 in total | 12.3106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.8 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+20% | 10.492 in total | 12.5107 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+20% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre5.6 times as high | 1.917 in total | 10.792 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre5.6 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+33% | 1.917 in total | 2.622 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+33% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Pierre+6 | 4 | 10 | More facilities: Saint-Pierre+6 |
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-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Pierre+11 | 39 | 50 | More schools: Saint-Pierre+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Pierre+3 | 12 | 15 | More middle schools: Saint-Pierre+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Pierre+3 | 6 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Pierre+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aubervilliers+5 | 9 | 4 | More facilities: Aubervilliers+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aubervilliers+95% | 7.8 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+95% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers3.4 times as high | 22.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers3.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers+11% | 5.1 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+11% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers2.9 times as high | 3.1 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers2.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aubervilliers+59% | 10.4 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Aubervilliers+59% |
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 | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Pierre+11.5 °C | 12.1°C | 23.6°C | Warmer: Saint-Pierre+11.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Pierre+55% | 616 | 956 | Wetter: Saint-Pierre+55% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Aubervilliers+35 days/year | 110 | 75 | More rainy days: Aubervilliers+35 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aubervilliers+37 days/year | 37 | 0 | More frost days: Aubervilliers+37 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Pierre+89 days/year | 13 | 101 | More hot days: Saint-Pierre+89 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 | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Pierre+14 | 6 | 20 | More declarations: Saint-Pierre+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Pierre+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Pierre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Pierre17 times as high | 5.76 | 96.0 | Larger: Saint-Pierre17 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aubervilliers+29 m | 37 m | 8 m | Higher: Aubervilliers+29 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération CIVIS (Communauté Intercommunale des Villes Solidaires) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Pierre | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Pierre - Le Tampon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aubervilliers vs Saint-Pierre (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Aubervilliers | Saint-Pierre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 88,529 | 85,927 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.1% | +4.5% |
| Density per km² | 15,370 | 895 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,333 | 3,123 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,647 | 3,164 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 15.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.83% | 48.35% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,210 | 19,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.4% | 27.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.7 | 6.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 23.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | — |
| Area km² | 5.76 | 96.0 |
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FAQ
Aubervilliers vs Saint-Pierre (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aubervilliers or Saint-Pierre?
By population, Aubervilliers: 88,529 inhabitants versus 85,927 for Saint-Pierre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aubervilliers is the 52nd largest city in France, Saint-Pierre the 55th. By area, Saint-Pierre is the larger (96.0 km²).
How far is Aubervilliers from Saint-Pierre?
Aubervilliers and Saint-Pierre are 9,410 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aubervilliers or Saint-Pierre?
To buy an apartment, Aubervilliers is more expensive: €4,333 per m² (median price), versus €3,123 in Saint-Pierre (+39%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aubervilliers or Saint-Pierre?
In Saint-Pierre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €19,670 a year, versus €17,210 in Aubervilliers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aubervilliers and Saint-Pierre in the same department?
No: Aubervilliers is in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region, and Saint-Pierre in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures