2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Saint-Pierre (974): 2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Saint-Pierre: 87,951 versus 85,927, or 2.4% more. Saint-Pierre covers a larger area (96.0 km² versus 16.2 km²), but Aulnay-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 5,429 inhabitants per km² versus 895.
The median apartment price is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois: €3,593 per m² versus €3,123. The median standard of living is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois (€20,930 a year versus €19,670).
The two cities are 9,407 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
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
Aulnay-sous-BoisSaint-Pierre
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2% | 87,951 | 85,927 | More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.4 pt | +1.5% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt | +6.0% | +4.5% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois6.1 times as high | 5,429 | 895 | Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois6.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.2 pts | 22.5% | 20.3% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Pierre+0.2 pt | 13.6% | 13.7% | More seniors: Saint-Pierre+0.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.38 | 2.75 | 2.37 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.38 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15% | 3,593 | 3,123 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+20% | 3,796 | 3,164 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% | 19.5 | 15.8 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+28% | 18.3 | 14.3 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+28% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Pierre+5.3 pts | 45.1% | 50.4% | More homeowners: Saint-Pierre+5.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Pierre+26 pts | 39.4% | 64.9% | More houses: Saint-Pierre+26 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+14 pts | 37.4% | 23.2% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Pierre+3.5 pts | 0.9% | 4.4% | More second homes: Saint-Pierre+3.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+5.1 pts | 4.2% | 9.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Pierre+5.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+17 pts | 31.85% | 48.35% | Higher rate: Saint-Pierre+17 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 | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6% | 20,930 | 19,670 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Pierre+5.0 pts | 29.8% | 34.8% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+5.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8% | €25,129 | €23,366 | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts | 37% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Pierre+0.4 pt | 69.8% | 70.2% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+0.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Pierre+11 pts | 16.6% | 27.4% | Higher: Saint-Pierre+11 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | David Lorion | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.8 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.8 pt |
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 | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre2.2 times as high | 39.1344 in total | 87.7754 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Pierre2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.0 times as high | 13.9122 in total | 28.2242 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.0 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.3 times as high | 27.7244 in total | 65.2560 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.3 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+61% | 11.097 in total | 17.8153 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+61% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15% | 1.513 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+92% | 0.98 in total | 1.715 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+92% |
| 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 | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Pierre2.6 times as high | 2.6 | 6.7 | Better access: Saint-Pierre2.6 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.4 times as high | 5.145 in total | 12.3106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 15.2134 in total | 12.5107 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.9 times as high | 3.833 in total | 10.792 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre2.9 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Pierre+7% | 2.421 in total | 2.622 in total | More per capita: Saint-Pierre+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Pierre+5 | 5 | 10 | More facilities: Saint-Pierre+5 |
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 | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 | 56 | 50 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Pierre+3 | 12 | 15 | More middle schools: Saint-Pierre+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Pierre+2 | 7 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Pierre+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Pierre+3 | 1 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Pierre+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+62% | 6.5 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+62% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.3 times as high | 14.9 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% | 5.5 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+19% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.9 times as high | 4.2 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+74% | 11.3 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+74% |
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 | 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: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35 days/year | 110 | 75 | More rainy days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+37 days/year | 37 | 0 | More frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Pierre+6 | 14 | 20 | More declarations: Saint-Pierre+6 |
| 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Pierre5.9 times as high | 16.2 | 96.0 | Larger: Saint-Pierre5.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+40 m | 47 m | 8 m | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+40 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
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Saint-Pierre (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Saint-Pierre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 85,927 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +4.5% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 895 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 3,123 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 3,164 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 15.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 48.35% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 19,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 27.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 6.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 23.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | — |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 96.0 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Saint-Pierre (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Saint-Pierre?
By population, Aulnay-sous-Bois: 87,951 inhabitants versus 85,927 for Saint-Pierre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aulnay-sous-Bois is the 53rd largest city in France, Saint-Pierre the 55th. By area, Saint-Pierre is the larger (96.0 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Saint-Pierre?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Saint-Pierre are 9,407 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Saint-Pierre?
To buy an apartment, Aulnay-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,593 per m² (median price), versus €3,123 in Saint-Pierre (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Saint-Pierre?
In Aulnay-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,930 a year, versus €19,670 in Saint-Pierre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aulnay-sous-Bois and Saint-Pierre in the same department?
No: Aulnay-sous-Bois 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