2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Montreuil (93): 2026 comparison
Montreuil has more inhabitants than Aulnay-sous-Bois: 112,549 versus 87,951, or 28% more. Aulnay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 8.9 km²), but Montreuil is more densely populated: 12,618 inhabitants per km² versus 5,429.
The median apartment price is higher in Montreuil: €6,316 per m² versus €3,593. The median standard of living is higher in Montreuil (€24,100 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 9.6 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
Montreuil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 112,549 inhab.
- 37th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 12,618 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisMontreuil
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montreuil+28% | 87,951 | 112,549 | More populous: Montreuil+28% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+0.3 pt | +1.5% | +1.8% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+0.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+1.5 pt | +6.0% | +7.5% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+1.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Montreuil2.3 times as high | 5,429 | 12,618 | Denser: Montreuil2.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.2 pts | 22.5% | 19.3% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt | 13.6% | 13.0% | More seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.57 | 2.75 | 2.18 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.57 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+76% | 3,593 | 6,316 | More expensive: Montreuil+76% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+74% | 3,796 | 6,599 | More expensive: Montreuil+74% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+18% | 19.5 | 22.9 | More expensive: Montreuil+18% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+25% | 18.3 | 23.0 | More expensive: Montreuil+25% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9.7 pts | 45.1% | 35.4% | More homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+25 pts | 39.4% | 14.2% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montreuil+3.9 pts | 37.4% | 41.4% | More social housing: Montreuil+3.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Montreuil+0.9 pt | 0.9% | 1.8% | More second homes: Montreuil+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Montreuil+1.3 pt | 4.2% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Montreuil+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+12 pts | 31.85% | 44.22% | Higher rate: Montreuil+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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Montreuil+15% | 20,930 | 24,100 | Higher: Montreuil+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.2 pts | 29.8% | 25.6% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montreuil+19% | €25,129 | €29,940 | Higher: Montreuil+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montreuil+9.9 pts | 37% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Montreuil+9.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montreuil+8.1 pts | 69.8% | 78.0% | Higher: Montreuil+8.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.4 pt | 16.6% | 15.2% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Patrice Bessac | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.8 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.8 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Montreuil+23% | 39.1344 in total | 48.2542 in total | More shops per capita: Montreuil+23% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+61% | 13.9122 in total | 22.3251 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+61% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+71% | 27.7244 in total | 47.4534 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+71% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17% | 11.097 in total | 9.4106 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% | 1.513 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+46% | 0.98 in total | 0.67 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+46% |
| 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Montreuil+51% | 2.6 | 3.9 | Better access: Montreuil+51% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+8% | 5.145 in total | 5.562 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+60% | 15.2134 in total | 9.5107 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+60% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+36% | 3.833 in total | 2.831 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+36% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+4% | 2.421 in total | 2.528 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montreuil+2 | 5 | 7 | More facilities: Montreuil+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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 56 | 56 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montreuil+3 | 12 | 15 | More middle schools: Montreuil+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montreuil+4 | 7 | 11 | More high schools: Montreuil+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Montreuil+9 | 1 | 10 | More facilities: Montreuil+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montreuil+18% | 6.5 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Montreuil+18% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+21% | 14.9 | 17.9 | Higher rate: Montreuil+21% |
| 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+41% | 4.2 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+41% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+13% | 11.3 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Montreuil+13% |
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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Montreuil+0.8 °C | 12.1°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Montreuil+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Montreuil+5% | 1,634 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Montreuil+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montreuil+6% | 616 | 654 | Wetter: Montreuil+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Montreuil+8 days/year | 110 | 118 | More rainy days: Montreuil+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 days/year | 37 | 31 | More frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Montreuil+9 days/year | 13 | 21 | More hot days: Montreuil+9 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Montreuil+3 | 14 | 17 | More declarations: Montreuil+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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois+82% | 16.2 | 8.92 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois+82% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montreuil+25 m | 47 m | 73 m | Higher: Montreuil+25 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 Montreuil (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Montreuil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 112,549 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +7.5% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 12,618 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 6,316 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 6,599 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 22.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 44.22% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 24,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 15.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 8.92 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Montreuil (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
By population, Montreuil: 112,549 inhabitants versus 87,951 for Aulnay-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montreuil is the 37th largest city in France, Aulnay-sous-Bois the 53rd. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Montreuil?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Montreuil are 9.6 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 Montreuil?
To buy an apartment, Montreuil is more expensive: €6,316 per m² (median price), versus €3,593 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (+76%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
In Montreuil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,100 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
Montreuil: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures