2026 comparison
Bagnolet vs Les Lilas: 2026 comparison
Bagnolet has more inhabitants than Les Lilas: 43,234 versus 23,968, or 80% more. Bagnolet covers a larger area (2.6 km² versus 1.3 km²), but Les Lilas is more densely populated: 19,022 inhabitants per km² versus 16,823.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Lilas: €6,939 per m² versus €5,586. The median standard of living is higher in Les Lilas (€28,150 a year versus €21,660).
The two cities are 1.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Bagnolet
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 43,234 inhab.
- 182nd in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 2.6 km²
- Density
- 16,823 per km²
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Les Lilas
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 23,968 inhab.
- 384th in France · 29th in its department
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- Density
- 19,022 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BagnoletLes Lilas
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bagnolet+80% | 43,234 | 23,968 | More populous: Bagnolet+80% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bagnolet+20 pts | +21.6% | +1.9% | Stronger growth: Bagnolet+20 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bagnolet+15 pts | +19.7% | +4.5% | Stronger growth: Bagnolet+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Lilas+13% | 16,823 | 19,022 | Denser: Les Lilas+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Bagnolet+2.5 pts | 20.3% | 17.8% | More young people: Bagnolet+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Lilas+4.4 pts | 11.9% | 16.3% | More seniors: Les Lilas+4.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bagnolet+0.24 | 2.38 | 2.14 | Larger households: Bagnolet+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+24% | 5,586 | 6,939 | More expensive: Les Lilas+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+20% | 6,657 | 7,989 | More expensive: Les Lilas+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Lilas+10% | 22.6 | 25.0 | More expensive: Les Lilas+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bagnolet+20% | 24.8 | 20.6 | More expensive: Bagnolet+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Lilas+9.6 pts | 30.2% | 39.8% | More homeowners: Les Lilas+9.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Lilas+0.5 pt | 9.0% | 9.5% | More houses: Les Lilas+0.5 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bagnolet+15 pts | 44.6% | 29.9% | More social housing: Bagnolet+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bagnolet+0.5 pt | 2.4% | 1.9% | More second homes: Bagnolet+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Lilas+0.9 pt | 5.9% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Les Lilas+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bagnolet+3.6 pts | 49.48% | 45.88% | Higher rate: Bagnolet+3.6 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 | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Lilas+30% | 21,660 | 28,150 | Higher: Les Lilas+30% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bagnolet+11 pts | 28.5% | 17.5% | Higher: Bagnolet+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Lilas+36% | €26,607 | €36,116 | Higher: Les Lilas+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Lilas+13 pts | 42% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Les Lilas+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Lilas+2.1 pts | 76.3% | 78.4% | Higher: Les Lilas+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bagnolet+3.7 pts | 16.8% | 13.1% | Higher: Bagnolet+3.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Edouard Denouel | Lionel Benharous | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Écologistes (Greens) | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Lilas+2.4 pts | 94% | 96% | Better covered: Les Lilas+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Lilas+47% | 37.5162 in total | 55.1132 in total | More shops per capita: Les Lilas+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+39% | 19.283 in total | 26.764 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+17% | 34.0147 in total | 39.695 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+17% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bagnolet+43% | 11.349 in total | 7.919 in total | More per capita: Bagnolet+43% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+80% | 1.67 in total | 2.97 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+80% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bagnolet3.9 times as high | 1.67 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Bagnolet3.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Lilas+7% | 3.3 | 3.6 | Better access: Les Lilas+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+7% | 5.122 in total | 5.413 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+52% | 17.877 in total | 27.165 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+52% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas2.7 times as high | 0.94 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas2.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.511 in total | 2.56 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bagnolet+2 | 4 | 2 | More facilities: Bagnolet+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 | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bagnolet+10 | 20 | 10 | More schools: Bagnolet+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bagnolet+3 | 4 | 1 | More middle schools: Bagnolet+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bagnolet+2 | 4 | 2 | More high schools: Bagnolet+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bagnolet+4 | 4 | 0 | More facilities: Bagnolet+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bagnolet+22% | 7.8 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Bagnolet+22% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagnolet+12% | 14.4 | 12.9 | Higher rate: Bagnolet+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Lilas+10% | 3.5 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Les Lilas+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagnolet+82% | 2.9 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Bagnolet+82% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagnolet+16% | 13.2 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Bagnolet+16% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bagnolet+3 | 10 | 7 | More declarations: Bagnolet+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bagnolet2.0 times as high | 2.57 | 1.26 | Larger: Bagnolet2.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Lilas+31 m | 88 m | 119 m | Higher: Les Lilas+31 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
Bagnolet vs Les Lilas at a glance
| Criterion | Bagnolet | Les Lilas |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,234 | 23,968 |
| Change over 10 years | +19.7% | +4.5% |
| Density per km² | 16,823 | 19,022 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,586 | 6,939 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,657 | 7,989 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.6 | 25.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 49.48% | 45.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,660 | 28,150 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 2.57 | 1.26 |
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FAQ
Bagnolet vs Les Lilas: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bagnolet or Les Lilas?
By population, Bagnolet: 43,234 inhabitants versus 23,968 for Les Lilas (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bagnolet is the 182nd largest city in France, Les Lilas the 384th. By area, Bagnolet is also the larger (2.6 km²).
How far is Bagnolet from Les Lilas?
Bagnolet and Les Lilas are 1.7 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 Bagnolet or Les Lilas?
To buy an apartment, Les Lilas is more expensive: €6,939 per m² (median price), versus €5,586 in Bagnolet (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bagnolet or Les Lilas?
In Les Lilas, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,150 a year, versus €21,660 in Bagnolet (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bagnolet and Les Lilas 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