2026 comparison
Bobigny vs Drancy: 2026 comparison
Drancy has more inhabitants than Bobigny: 72,583 versus 57,035, or 27% more. Drancy is both larger (7.8 km² versus 6.8 km²) and more densely populated (9,353 inhabitants per km² versus 8,425).
The median apartment price is higher in Bobigny: €3,888 per m² versus €3,491. The median standard of living is higher in Drancy (€20,290 a year versus €18,050).
The two cities are 2.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Bobigny
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 57,035 inhab.
- 109th in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 6.8 km²
- Density
- 8,425 per km²
Drancy
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 72,583 inhab.
- 73rd in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 9,353 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BobignyDrancy
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Drancy+27% | 57,035 | 72,583 | More populous: Drancy+27% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bobigny+4.5 pts | +4.9% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Bobigny+4.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bobigny+8.2 pts | +14.3% | +6.1% | Stronger growth: Bobigny+8.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Drancy+11% | 8,425 | 9,353 | Denser: Drancy+11% |
| Under 15More young people: Bobigny+1.5 pt | 22.8% | 21.3% | More young people: Bobigny+1.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Drancy+1.4 pt | 12.1% | 13.4% | More seniors: Drancy+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bobigny+0.16 | 2.69 | 2.53 | Larger households: Bobigny+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bobigny+11% | 3,888 | 3,491 | More expensive: Bobigny+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Drancy+5% | 3,841 | 4,037 | More expensive: Drancy+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bobigny+5% | 19.8 | 18.8 | More expensive: Bobigny+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bobigny+8% | 19.6 | 18.1 | More expensive: Bobigny+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Drancy+19 pts | 23.8% | 43.1% | More homeowners: Drancy+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Drancy+18 pts | 17.2% | 35.3% | More houses: Drancy+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bobigny+25 pts | 60.3% | 35.3% | More social housing: Bobigny+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Drancy+0.5 pt | 0.7% | 1.2% | More second homes: Drancy+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Drancy+3.0 pts | 4.2% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Drancy+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bobigny+7.4 pts | 50.63% | 43.20% | Higher rate: Bobigny+7.4 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 | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Drancy+12% | 18,050 | 20,290 | Higher: Drancy+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bobigny+5.6 pts | 37.9% | 32.3% | Higher: Bobigny+5.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Drancy+20% | €19,172 | €22,967 | Higher: Drancy+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Drancy+7.2 pts | 29% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Drancy+7.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Drancy+7.4 pts | 64.6% | 72.0% | Higher: Drancy+7.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Drancy+0.4 pt | 17.9% | 18.2% | Higher: Drancy+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Abdel Sadi | Jean-Christophe Lagarde | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | UDI | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bobigny+2.5 pts | 94% | 91% | Better covered: Bobigny+2.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Drancy+18% | 36.5208 in total | 43.1313 in total | More shops per capita: Drancy+18% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+1% | 18.2104 in total | 18.5134 in total | More per capita: Drancy+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+61% | 35.1200 in total | 21.8158 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+61% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+4% | 10.258 in total | 10.677 in total | More per capita: Drancy+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+43% | 1.69 in total | 1.18 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+43% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny6.4 times as high | 0.95 in total | 0.11 in total | More per capita: Bobigny6.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Drancy+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Drancy+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Drancy+23% | 2.4 | 2.9 | Better access: Drancy+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+45% | 4.626 in total | 6.648 in total | More per capita: Drancy+45% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy5.8 times as high | 0.95 in total | 5.137 in total | More per capita: Drancy5.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy4.1 times as high | 0.74 in total | 2.921 in total | More per capita: Drancy4.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+24% | 2.112 in total | 2.619 in total | More per capita: Drancy+24% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bobigny+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Bobigny+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 | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Drancy+5 | 32 | 37 | More schools: Drancy+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Drancy+2 | 7 | 9 | More middle schools: Drancy+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bobigny+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Bobigny+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bobigny+7 | 8 | 1 | More facilities: Bobigny+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bobigny+13% | 6.6 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Bobigny+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny2.1 times as high | 24.6 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Bobigny2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+90% | 7.0 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Bobigny+90% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+51% | 3.7 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Bobigny+51% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+34% | 12.3 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Bobigny+34% |
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 | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Drancy+5 | 7 | 12 | More declarations: Drancy+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bobigny+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Bobigny+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Drancy+15% | 6.77 | 7.76 | Larger: Drancy+15% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Drancy+1 m | 47 m | 48 m | Higher: Drancy+1 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
Bobigny vs Drancy at a glance
| Criterion | Bobigny | Drancy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,035 | 72,583 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.3% | +6.1% |
| Density per km² | 8,425 | 9,353 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,888 | 3,491 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,841 | 4,037 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 18.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 50.63% | 43.20% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,050 | 20,290 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 91% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 6.77 | 7.76 |
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FAQ
Bobigny vs Drancy: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bobigny or Drancy?
By population, Drancy: 72,583 inhabitants versus 57,035 for Bobigny (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Drancy is the 73rd largest city in France, Bobigny the 109th. By area, Drancy is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Bobigny from Drancy?
Bobigny and Drancy are 2.0 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 Bobigny or Drancy?
To buy an apartment, Bobigny is more expensive: €3,888 per m² (median price), versus €3,491 in Drancy (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bobigny or Drancy?
In Drancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,290 a year, versus €18,050 in Bobigny (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bobigny and Drancy 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