2026 comparison
Bondy vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil has more inhabitants than Bondy: 62,547 versus 50,762, or 23% more. Le Blanc-Mesnil covers a larger area (8.1 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Bondy is more densely populated: 9,280 inhabitants per km² versus 7,770.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €3,200. The median standard of living is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil (€19,630 a year versus €19,420).
The two cities are 4.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Bondy
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 50,762 inhab.
- 135th in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Density
- 9,280 per km²
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BondyLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+23% | 50,762 | 62,547 | More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+23% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16 pts | −6.4% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 pts | −4.3% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bondy+19% | 9,280 | 7,770 | Denser: Bondy+19% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt | 22.1% | 23.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bondy+2.7 pts | 14.2% | 11.5% | More seniors: Bondy+2.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.22 | 2.55 | 2.77 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+27% | 3,200 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+27% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9% | 3,669 | 4,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bondy+6% | 19.5 | 18.5 | More expensive: Bondy+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% | 17.7 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bondy+1.5 pt | 40.8% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Bondy+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.4 pts | 26.9% | 34.3% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bondy+8.2 pts | 47.7% | 39.5% | More social housing: Bondy+8.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt | 0.9% | 2.0% | More second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bondy+6.1 pts | 11.3% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Bondy+6.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bondy+0.6 pt | 40.50% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Bondy+0.6 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 | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% | 19,420 | 19,630 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bondy+0.8 pt | 34.3% | 33.5% | Higher: Bondy+0.8 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4% | €21,975 | €22,904 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.9 pt | 33% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.9 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Tie | 71.0% | 71.0% | Tie |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bondy+0.8 pt | 18.0% | 17.1% | Higher: Bondy+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stephen Hervé | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bondy+4.9 pts | 98% | 93% | Better covered: Bondy+4.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bondy+28% | 34.3174 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: Bondy+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bondy+64% | 19.7100 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: Bondy+64% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bondy+13% | 24.6125 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: Bondy+13% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bondy+15% | 10.654 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: Bondy+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14% | 1.05 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil7.3 times as high | 0.21 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil7.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bondy+22% | 3.0 | 2.5 | Better access: Bondy+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bondy+96% | 10.051 in total | 5.132 in total | More per capita: Bondy+96% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.0 times as high | 6.734 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bondy+23% | 2.412 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Bondy+23% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14% | 2.010 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Bondy+2 | 4 | 2 | More facilities: Bondy+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 | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 | 29 | 34 | More schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bondy+1 | 8 | 7 | More middle schools: Bondy+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bondy+1 | 7 | 6 | More high schools: Bondy+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Bondy+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Bondy+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bondy2.2 times as high | 10.7 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Bondy2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bondy+84% | 16.1 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Bondy+84% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bondy+64% | 6.7 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Bondy+64% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bondy+10% | 3.2 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Bondy+10% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bondy+51% | 14.1 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Bondy+51% |
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 | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Bondy+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Bondy+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Bondy+17% | 721 | 616 | Wetter: Bondy+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Bondy+8 days/year | 118 | 110 | More rainy days: Bondy+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Bondy+4 days/year | 41 | 37 | More frost days: Bondy+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Bondy+5 days/year | 17 | 13 | More hot days: Bondy+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 | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bondy+5 | 16 | 11 | More declarations: Bondy+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+47% | 5.47 | 8.05 | Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+47% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bondy+5 m | 53 m | 48 m | Higher: Bondy+5 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
Bondy vs Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | Bondy | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 50,762 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.3% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 9,280 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,200 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,669 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.50% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,420 | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 10.7 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
Bondy vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bondy or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,547 inhabitants versus 50,762 for Bondy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Blanc-Mesnil is the 93rd largest city in France, Bondy the 135th. By area, Le Blanc-Mesnil is also the larger (8.1 km²).
How far is Bondy from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Bondy and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 4.2 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 Bondy or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €3,200 in Bondy (+27%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bondy or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
In Le Blanc-Mesnil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €19,630 a year, versus €19,420 in Bondy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bondy and Le Blanc-Mesnil 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