2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Villepinte (93): 2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Villepinte: 87,951 versus 41,579, or 2.1 times as many. Aulnay-sous-Bois is both larger (16.2 km² versus 10.4 km²) and more densely populated (5,429 inhabitants per km² versus 4,010).
The median apartment price is higher in Aulnay-sous-Bois: €3,593 per m² versus €3,288. The median standard of living is higher in Villepinte (€21,760 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 3.2 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
Villepinte
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 41,579 inhab.
- 191st in France · 20th in its department
- Area
- 10.4 km²
- Density
- 4,010 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Aulnay-sous-BoisVillepinte
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 87,951 | 41,579 | More populous: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villepinte+9.7 pts | +1.5% | +11.2% | Stronger growth: Villepinte+9.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villepinte+11 pts | +6.0% | +17.4% | Stronger growth: Villepinte+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% | 5,429 | 4,010 | Denser: Aulnay-sous-Bois+35% |
| Under 15More young people: Villepinte+1.6 pt | 22.5% | 24.1% | More young people: Villepinte+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.8 pts | 13.6% | 10.8% | More seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Villepinte+0.18 | 2.75 | 2.93 | Larger households: Villepinte+0.18 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% | 3,593 | 3,288 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+18% | 3,796 | 3,206 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+18% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% | 19.5 | 18.8 | More expensive: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 18.3 | 18.3 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villepinte+5.3 pts | 45.1% | 50.4% | More homeowners: Villepinte+5.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villepinte+2.9 pts | 39.4% | 42.3% | More houses: Villepinte+2.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.2 pts | 37.4% | 30.3% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villepinte+0.3 pt | 0.9% | 1.2% | More second homes: Villepinte+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt | 4.2% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villepinte+18 pts | 31.85% | 49.55% | Higher rate: Villepinte+18 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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villepinte+4% | 20,930 | 21,760 | Higher: Villepinte+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.9 pts | 29.8% | 24.9% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villepinte+1% | €25,129 | €25,493 | Higher: Villepinte+1% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villepinte+1.6 pt | 37% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Villepinte+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt | 69.8% | 67.9% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt | 16.6% | 14.7% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Mélissa Youssouf | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.3 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.3 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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+49% | 39.1344 in total | 26.2109 in total | More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+49% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% | 13.9122 in total | 12.753 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+44% | 27.7244 in total | 19.280 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+44% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% | 11.097 in total | 10.343 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% | 1.513 in total | 1.25 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villepinte2.1 times as high | 0.98 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Villepinte2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Villepinte+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Villepinte+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+30% | 2.6 | 2.0 | Better access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+30% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+33% | 5.145 in total | 3.816 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.7 times as high | 15.2134 in total | 4.117 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11% | 3.833 in total | 3.414 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+24% | 2.421 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+24% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 5 | 4 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+33 | 56 | 23 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+33 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 | 12 | 6 | More middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 | 7 | 4 | More high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% | 6.5 | 5.3 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% | 14.9 | 14.2 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% | 5.5 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+39% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% | 4.2 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 11.3 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 12.1°C | 12.1°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villepinte+13% | 616 | 694 | Wetter: Villepinte+13% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Villepinte+6 days/year | 110 | 116 | More rainy days: Villepinte+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4 days/year | 37 | 33 | More frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4 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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villepinte+9 | 14 | 23 | More declarations: Villepinte+9 |
| 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 | Villepinte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois+56% | 16.2 | 10.4 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois+56% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villepinte+16 m | 47 m | 63 m | Higher: Villepinte+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 Villepinte (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Villepinte |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 41,579 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +17.4% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 4,010 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 3,288 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 3,206 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 18.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 49.55% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 21,760 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 14.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 10.4 |
More comparisons
Compare with other towns
FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Villepinte (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Villepinte?
By population, Aulnay-sous-Bois: 87,951 inhabitants versus 41,579 for Villepinte (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Aulnay-sous-Bois is the 53rd largest city in France, Villepinte the 191st. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is also the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Villepinte?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Villepinte are 3.2 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 Villepinte?
To buy an apartment, Aulnay-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,593 per m² (median price), versus €3,288 in Villepinte (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Villepinte?
In Villepinte, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,760 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Aulnay-sous-Bois and Villepinte 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