2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Poitiers: 2026 comparison
Poitiers has more inhabitants than Aulnay-sous-Bois: 92,187 versus 87,951, or 4.8% more. Poitiers covers a larger area (42.1 km² versus 16.2 km²), but Aulnay-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 5,429 inhabitants per km² versus 2,189.
The median apartment price is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois: €3,593 per m² versus €2,203. The median standard of living is higher in Poitiers (€22,350 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 307 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Poitiers
City in Vienne
- Population
- 92,187 inhab.
- 50th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,189 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisPoitiers
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Poitiers+5% | 87,951 | 92,187 | More populous: Poitiers+5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.1 pt | +1.5% | +1.4% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.2 pts | +6.0% | +2.8% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.5 times as high | 5,429 | 2,189 | Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8.6 pts | 22.5% | 13.9% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Poitiers+2.2 pts | 13.6% | 15.8% | More seniors: Poitiers+2.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.03 | 2.75 | 1.72 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+63% | 3,593 | 2,203 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+63% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+81% | 3,796 | 2,100 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+81% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+60% | 19.5 | 12.2 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+60% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+85% | 18.3 | 9.9 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+85% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15 pts | 45.1% | 30.0% | More homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts | 39.4% | 28.6% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.7 pts | 37.4% | 34.7% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Poitiers+2.7 pts | 0.9% | 3.6% | More second homes: Poitiers+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Poitiers+5.1 pts | 4.2% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Poitiers+5.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Poitiers+23 pts | 31.85% | 54.92% | Higher rate: Poitiers+23 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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Poitiers+7% | 20,930 | 22,350 | Higher: Poitiers+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.4 pts | 29.8% | 27.4% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% | €25,129 | €23,979 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Poitiers+2.4 pts | 37% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Poitiers+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6.7 pts | 69.8% | 63.1% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.0 pt | 16.6% | 15.6% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Anthony Brottier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Poitiers+71% | 39.1344 in total | 66.8616 in total | More shops per capita: Poitiers+71% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+36% | 13.9122 in total | 18.9174 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+36% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+24% | 27.7244 in total | 34.3316 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+24% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+75% | 11.097 in total | 19.3178 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+75% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.1 times as high | 1.513 in total | 3.129 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.9 times as high | 0.98 in total | 2.624 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.9 times as high |
| 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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Poitiers+82% | 2.6 | 4.7 | Better access: Poitiers+82% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers2.1 times as high | 5.145 in total | 11.0101 in total | More per capita: Poitiers2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+45% | 15.2134 in total | 22.0203 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+45% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+53% | 3.833 in total | 5.753 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+53% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Poitiers+32% | 2.421 in total | 3.129 in total | More per capita: Poitiers+32% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Poitiers+6 | 5 | 11 | More facilities: Poitiers+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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9 | 56 | 47 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 12 | 12 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Poitiers+9 | 7 | 16 | More high schools: Poitiers+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Poitiers+32 | 1 | 33 | More facilities: Poitiers+32 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% | 6.5 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% | 14.9 | 14.4 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+5% | 5.5 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Poitiers+5% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 4.2 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Poitiers+19% | 11.3 | 13.5 | Higher rate: Poitiers+19% |
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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Poitiers+0.1 °C | 12.1°C | 12.2°C | Warmer: Poitiers+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Poitiers+19% | 1,634 | 1,941 | Sunnier: Poitiers+19% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Poitiers+13% | 616 | 695 | Wetter: Poitiers+13% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 days/year | 110 | 109 | More rainy days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Poitiers+8 days/year | 37 | 46 | More frost days: Poitiers+8 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Poitiers+4 days/year | 13 | 16 | More hot days: Poitiers+4 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 | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Poitiers+13 | 14 | 27 | More declarations: Poitiers+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Poitiers+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Poitiers+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Poitiers2.6 times as high | 16.2 | 42.1 | Larger: Poitiers2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Poitiers+67 m | 47 m | 114 m | Higher: Poitiers+67 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Vienne (86) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté urbaine du Grand Poitiers | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Poitiers | |
| Functional area | Paris | Poitiers |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Poitiers at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Poitiers |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 92,187 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +2.8% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 2,189 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 2,203 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 2,100 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 12.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 54.92% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 22,350 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.2°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,941 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Poitiers: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Poitiers?
By population, Poitiers: 92,187 inhabitants versus 87,951 for Aulnay-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Poitiers is the 50th largest city in France, Aulnay-sous-Bois the 53rd. By area, Poitiers is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Poitiers?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Poitiers are 307 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Poitiers?
To buy an apartment, Aulnay-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,593 per m² (median price), versus €2,203 in Poitiers (+63%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Poitiers?
In Poitiers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,350 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Poitiers?
Poitiers: 1,941 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