2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Livry-Gargan: 2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Livry-Gargan: 87,951 versus 47,453, or 85% more. Aulnay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 7.4 km²), but Livry-Gargan is more densely populated: 6,430 inhabitants per km² versus 5,429.
The median apartment price is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois: €3,593 per m² versus €3,095. The median standard of living is higher in Livry-Gargan (€23,730 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 4.4 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
Livry-Gargan
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 47,453 inhab.
- 146th in France · 14th in its department
- Area
- 7.4 km²
- Density
- 6,430 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisLivry-Gargan
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+85% | 87,951 | 47,453 | More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+85% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.4 pts | +1.5% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.6 pts | +6.0% | +9.6% | Stronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Livry-Gargan+18% | 5,429 | 6,430 | Denser: Livry-Gargan+18% |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt | 22.5% | 22.0% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt | 13.6% | 13.9% | More seniors: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.27 | 2.75 | 2.48 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.27 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% | 3,593 | 3,095 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2% | 3,796 | 3,733 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2% |
| 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+12% | 18.3 | 16.4 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Livry-Gargan+7.4 pts | 45.1% | 52.5% | More homeowners: Livry-Gargan+7.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.6 pts | 39.4% | 36.8% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16 pts | 37.4% | 21.7% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.4 pt | 0.9% | 1.4% | More second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+3.0 pts | 4.2% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9.3 pts | 31.85% | 41.17% | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9.3 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 | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Livry-Gargan+13% | 20,930 | 23,730 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+13% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.3 pts | 29.8% | 22.5% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Livry-Gargan+11% | €25,129 | €27,818 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+11% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+7.3 pts | 37% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+7.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Livry-Gargan+4.8 pts | 69.8% | 74.7% | Higher: Livry-Gargan+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.5 pts | 16.6% | 13.0% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Pierre-Yves Martin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
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 | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+0.2% | 39.1344 in total | 39.2186 in total | More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+0.2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+20% | 13.9122 in total | 16.679 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% | 27.7244 in total | 25.5121 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+59% | 11.097 in total | 7.033 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+59% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+75% | 1.513 in total | 0.84 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+75% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high | 0.98 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 0 | 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Livry-Gargan+17% | 2.6 | 3.0 | Better access: Livry-Gargan+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+7% | 5.145 in total | 5.526 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+5% | 15.2134 in total | 16.076 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% | 3.833 in total | 3.215 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13% | 2.421 in total | 2.110 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2 |
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 | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+34 | 56 | 22 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+34 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7 | 12 | 5 | More middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4 | 7 | 3 | More high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Livry-Gargan+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Livry-Gargan+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Livry-Gargan+82% | 6.5 | 11.7 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+82% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 14.9 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11% | 5.5 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 4.2 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% | 11.3 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% |
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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Livry-Gargan+0.2 °C | 12.1°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Livry-Gargan+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Livry-Gargan+17% | 616 | 721 | Wetter: Livry-Gargan+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Livry-Gargan+8 days/year | 110 | 118 | More rainy days: Livry-Gargan+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Livry-Gargan+4 days/year | 37 | 41 | More frost days: Livry-Gargan+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Livry-Gargan+5 days/year | 13 | 17 | More hot days: Livry-Gargan+5 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Livry-Gargan+9 | 14 | 23 | More declarations: Livry-Gargan+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high | 16.2 | 7.38 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Livry-Gargan+16 m | 47 m | 63 m | Higher: Livry-Gargan+16 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 Livry-Gargan at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 47,453 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +9.6% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 6,430 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 3,095 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 3,733 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 41.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 23,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 11.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 7.38 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Livry-Gargan: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
By population, Aulnay-sous-Bois: 87,951 inhabitants versus 47,453 for Livry-Gargan (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aulnay-sous-Bois is the 53rd largest city in France, Livry-Gargan the 146th. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is also the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Livry-Gargan?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Livry-Gargan are 4.4 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 Aulnay-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
To buy an apartment, Aulnay-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,593 per m² (median price), versus €3,095 in Livry-Gargan (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
In Livry-Gargan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,730 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aulnay-sous-Bois and Livry-Gargan 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