2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Versailles: 2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Versailles: 87,951 versus 85,750, or 2.6% more. Versailles covers a larger area (26.2 km² versus 16.2 km²), but Aulnay-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 5,429 inhabitants per km² versus 3,275.
The median apartment price is higher in Versailles: €6,829 per m² versus €3,593. The median standard of living is higher in Versailles (€38,530 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 31 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Versailles
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 85,750 inhab.
- 56th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 26.2 km²
- Density
- 3,275 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisVersailles
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% | 87,951 | 85,750 | More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts | +1.5% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.4 pts | +6.0% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois+66% | 5,429 | 3,275 | Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois+66% |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.7 pts | 22.5% | 17.8% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Versailles+5.0 pts | 13.6% | 18.6% | More seniors: Versailles+5.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.60 | 2.75 | 2.15 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.60 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Versailles+90% | 3,593 | 6,829 | More expensive: Versailles+90% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Versailles2.4 times as high | 3,796 | 9,059 | More expensive: Versailles2.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+25% | 19.5 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+33% | 18.3 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.3 pts | 45.1% | 42.8% | More homeowners: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+29 pts | 39.4% | 10.1% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+29 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15 pts | 37.4% | 22.9% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Versailles+3.9 pts | 0.9% | 4.8% | More second homes: Versailles+3.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Versailles+3.8 pts | 4.2% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Versailles+3.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.1 pts | 31.85% | 26.79% | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5.1 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Versailles+84% | 20,930 | 38,530 | Higher: Versailles+84% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22 pts | 29.8% | 7.9% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Versailles2.5 times as high | €25,129 | €63,037 | Higher: Versailles2.5 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Versailles+31 pts | 37% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Versailles+31 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Versailles+6.4 pts | 69.8% | 76.2% | Higher: Versailles+6.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8.5 pts | 16.6% | 8.1% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | François de Mazières | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.6 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.6 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Versailles+69% | 39.1344 in total | 66.0566 in total | More shops per capita: Versailles+69% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+60% | 13.9122 in total | 22.2190 in total | More per capita: Versailles+60% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+48% | 27.7244 in total | 41.0352 in total | More per capita: Versailles+48% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+9% | 11.097 in total | 12.0103 in total | More per capita: Versailles+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+58% | 1.513 in total | 2.320 in total | More per capita: Versailles+58% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+92% | 0.98 in total | 1.715 in total | More per capita: Versailles+92% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Versailles+4 | 1 | 5 | More stations: Versailles+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Versailles+4% | 2.6 | 2.7 | Better access: Versailles+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+85% | 5.145 in total | 9.481 in total | More per capita: Versailles+85% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+88% | 15.2134 in total | 28.7246 in total | More per capita: Versailles+88% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles2.5 times as high | 3.833 in total | 9.279 in total | More per capita: Versailles2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+22% | 2.421 in total | 2.925 in total | More per capita: Versailles+22% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13 | 56 | 43 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 12 | 11 | More middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Versailles+6 | 7 | 13 | More high schools: Versailles+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Versailles+24 | 1 | 25 | More facilities: Versailles+24 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+81% | 6.5 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+81% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+52% | 14.9 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+52% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 5.5 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.7 times as high | 4.2 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.7 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+80% | 11.3 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+80% |
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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.6 °C | 12.1°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Versailles+5% | 1,634 | 1,714 | Sunnier: Versailles+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Versailles+10% | 616 | 677 | Wetter: Versailles+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Versailles+5 days/year | 110 | 115 | More rainy days: Versailles+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Versailles+9 days/year | 37 | 46 | More frost days: Versailles+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 days/year | 13 | 11 | More hot days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 14 | 13 | More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
| 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Versailles+62% | 16.2 | 26.2 | Larger: Versailles+62% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Versailles+84 m | 47 m | 132 m | Higher: Versailles+84 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Yvelines (78) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Versailles Grand Parc (CAVGP) | |
| 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 Versailles at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Versailles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 85,750 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | −1.4% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 3,275 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 6,829 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 9,059 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 24.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 26.79% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 38,530 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 26.2 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Versailles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Versailles?
By population, Aulnay-sous-Bois: 87,951 inhabitants versus 85,750 for Versailles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aulnay-sous-Bois is the 53rd largest city in France, Versailles the 56th. By area, Versailles is the larger (26.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Versailles?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Versailles are 31 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Versailles?
To buy an apartment, Versailles is more expensive: €6,829 per m² (median price), versus €3,593 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (+90%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Versailles?
In Versailles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,530 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Versailles?
Versailles: 1,714 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