2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Le Blanc-Mesnil: 87,951 versus 62,547, or 41% more. Aulnay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 8.1 km²), but Le Blanc-Mesnil is more densely populated: 7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 5,429.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €3,593. The median standard of living is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois (€20,930 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 2.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+41% | 87,951 | 62,547 | More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+41% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.6 pts | +1.5% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts | +6.0% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+43% | 5,429 | 7,770 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+43% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 pt | 22.5% | 23.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.1 pts | 13.6% | 11.5% | More seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.02 | 2.75 | 2.77 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13% | 3,593 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5% | 3,796 | 4,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% | 19.5 | 18.5 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5% | 18.3 | 18.2 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.9 pts | 45.1% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.1 pts | 39.4% | 34.3% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.0 pts | 37.4% | 39.5% | More social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt | 0.9% | 2.0% | More second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.0 pt | 4.2% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.0 pts | 31.85% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.0 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% | 20,930 | 19,630 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.7 pts | 29.8% | 33.5% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10% | €25,129 | €22,904 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt | 37% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt | 69.8% | 71.0% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.6 pt | 16.6% | 17.1% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.3 pts | 98% | 93% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+46% | 39.1344 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+46% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% | 13.9122 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+28% | 27.7244 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+28% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% | 11.097 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+32% | 1.513 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+32% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+58% | 0.98 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+58% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% | 2.6 | 2.5 | Better access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 5.145 in total | 5.132 in total | Tie |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13% | 15.2134 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+96% | 3.833 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+96% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% | 2.421 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22 | 56 | 34 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5 | 12 | 7 | More middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 7 | 6 | More high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% | 6.5 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+70% | 14.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% | 5.5 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+45% | 4.2 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+45% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+21% | 11.3 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+21% |
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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 | 14 | 11 | More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high | 16.2 | 8.05 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 m | 47 m | 48 m | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 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
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Aulnay-sous-Bois: 87,951 inhabitants versus 62,547 for Le Blanc-Mesnil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aulnay-sous-Bois is the 53rd largest city in France, Le Blanc-Mesnil the 93rd. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is also the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 2.7 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 Aulnay-sous-Bois or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €3,593 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (+13%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
In Aulnay-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,930 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aulnay-sous-Bois and Le Blanc-Mesnil 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