2026 comparison
Bobigny vs Noisy-le-Sec: 2026 comparison
Bobigny has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Sec: 57,035 versus 45,634, or 25% more. Bobigny covers a larger area (6.8 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Noisy-le-Sec is more densely populated: 9,054 inhabitants per km² versus 8,425.
The median apartment price is higher in Bobigny: €3,888 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Noisy-le-Sec (€20,600 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
Noisy-le-Sec
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 45,634 inhab.
- 163rd in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 9,054 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BobignyNoisy-le-Sec
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bobigny+25% | 57,035 | 45,634 | More populous: Bobigny+25% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bobigny+2.0 pt | +4.9% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Bobigny+2.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bobigny+3.6 pts | +14.3% | +10.7% | Stronger growth: Bobigny+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Noisy-le-Sec+7% | 8,425 | 9,054 | Denser: Noisy-le-Sec+7% |
| Under 15More young people: Bobigny+1.1 pt | 22.8% | 21.8% | More young people: Bobigny+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overTie | 12.1% | 12.1% | Tie |
| People per householdLarger households: Bobigny+0.23 | 2.69 | 2.46 | Larger households: Bobigny+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bobigny+6% | 3,888 | 3,684 | More expensive: Bobigny+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Sec+19% | 3,841 | 4,571 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Sec+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bobigny+4% | 19.8 | 19.0 | More expensive: Bobigny+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bobigny+15% | 19.6 | 17.0 | More expensive: Bobigny+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Noisy-le-Sec+11 pts | 23.8% | 34.8% | More homeowners: Noisy-le-Sec+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Noisy-le-Sec+0.1 pt | 17.2% | 17.3% | More houses: Noisy-le-Sec+0.1 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bobigny+12 pts | 60.3% | 48.2% | More social housing: Bobigny+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt | 0.7% | 1.0% | More second homes: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt | 4.2% | 5.6% | More vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bobigny+2.0 pt | 50.63% | 48.64% | Higher rate: Bobigny+2.0 pt |
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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+14% | 18,050 | 20,600 | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bobigny+7.0 pts | 37.9% | 30.9% | Higher: Bobigny+7.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+26% | €19,172 | €24,242 | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+26% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Sec+10 pts | 29% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Sec+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+9.8 pts | 64.6% | 74.4% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+9.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bobigny+1.7 pt | 17.9% | 16.1% | Higher: Bobigny+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Abdel Sadi | Olivier Sarrabeyrouse | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Noisy-le-Sec+1.2 pt | 94% | 95% | Better covered: Noisy-le-Sec+1.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+0.9% | 36.5208 in total | 36.8168 in total | More shops per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+0.9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+7% | 18.2104 in total | 19.589 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+34% | 35.1200 in total | 26.1119 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+34% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+19% | 10.258 in total | 8.539 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+3% | 1.69 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+3% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny4.0 times as high | 0.95 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Bobigny4.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Noisy-le-Sec+43% | 2.4 | 3.4 | Better access: Noisy-le-Sec+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bobigny+16% | 4.626 in total | 3.918 in total | More per capita: Bobigny+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec2.5 times as high | 0.95 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec4.1 times as high | 0.74 in total | 2.813 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec4.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+4% | 2.112 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+4% |
| 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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bobigny+9 | 32 | 23 | More schools: Bobigny+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bobigny+2 | 7 | 5 | More middle schools: Bobigny+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bobigny+6 | 8 | 2 | More high schools: Bobigny+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bobigny+8 | 8 | 0 | More facilities: Bobigny+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+83% | 6.6 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+83% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+100% | 24.6 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Bobigny+100% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+42% | 7.0 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Bobigny+42% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+5% | 3.7 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Bobigny+5% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bobigny+0.9% | 12.3 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Bobigny+0.9% |
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 | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Noisy-le-Sec+0.2 °C | 12.1°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Noisy-le-Sec+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Noisy-le-Sec+17% | 616 | 721 | Wetter: Noisy-le-Sec+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+8 days/year | 110 | 118 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+4 days/year | 37 | 41 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Noisy-le-Sec+5 days/year | 13 | 17 | More hot days: Noisy-le-Sec+5 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 | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+9 | 7 | 16 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bobigny+34% | 6.77 | 5.04 | Larger: Bobigny+34% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+21 m | 47 m | 68 m | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+21 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 Noisy-le-Sec at a glance
| Criterion | Bobigny | Noisy-le-Sec |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 57,035 | 45,634 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.3% | +10.7% |
| Density per km² | 8,425 | 9,054 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,888 | 3,684 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,841 | 4,571 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.8 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 50.63% | 48.64% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,050 | 20,600 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 12.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 6.77 | 5.04 |
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FAQ
Bobigny vs Noisy-le-Sec: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bobigny or Noisy-le-Sec?
By population, Bobigny: 57,035 inhabitants versus 45,634 for Noisy-le-Sec (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bobigny is the 109th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Sec the 163rd. By area, Bobigny is also the larger (6.8 km²).
How far is Bobigny from Noisy-le-Sec?
Bobigny and Noisy-le-Sec 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 Noisy-le-Sec?
To buy an apartment, Bobigny is more expensive: €3,888 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Noisy-le-Sec (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bobigny or Noisy-le-Sec?
In Noisy-le-Sec, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,600 a year, versus €18,050 in Bobigny (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bobigny and Noisy-le-Sec 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