2026 comparison
Cergy vs Garges-lès-Gonesse: 2026 comparison
Cergy has more inhabitants than Garges-lès-Gonesse: 71,250 versus 41,893, or 70% more. Cergy covers a larger area (11.7 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Garges-lès-Gonesse is more densely populated: 7,659 inhabitants per km² versus 6,116.
The median apartment price is higher in Cergy: €3,320 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Cergy (€22,560 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 27 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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Cergy
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 71,250 inhab.
- 74th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 6,116 per km²
Garges-lès-Gonesse
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 41,893 inhab.
- 187th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Density
- 7,659 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CergyGarges-lès-Gonesse
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cergy+70% | 71,250 | 41,893 | More populous: Cergy+70% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+9.6 pts | +6.9% | −2.7% | Stronger growth: Cergy+9.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+15 pts | +14.9% | +0.0% | Stronger growth: Cergy+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% | 6,116 | 7,659 | Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% |
| Under 15More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.1 pt | 22.6% | 23.7% | More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt | 9.1% | 11.1% | More seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.57 | 2.41 | 2.98 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.57 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cergy+43% | 3,320 | 2,326 | More expensive: Cergy+43% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7% | 3,113 | 3,325 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9% | 18.5 | 18.6 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+6% | 16.5 | 17.5 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cergy+0.3 pt | 30.9% | 30.7% | More homeowners: Cergy+0.3 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts | 15.8% | 18.1% | More houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.5 pts | 47.1% | 51.7% | More social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cergy+4.0 pts | 4.4% | 0.5% | More second homes: Cergy+4.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cergy+4.0 pts | 7.9% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Cergy+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cergy+3.0 pts | 47.54% | 44.57% | Higher rate: Cergy+3.0 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 | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cergy+30% | 22,560 | 17,320 | Higher: Cergy+30% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16 pts | 24.9% | 40.8% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cergy+30% | €24,053 | €18,453 | Higher: Cergy+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cergy+13 pts | 38% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Cergy+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cergy+6.6 pts | 72.1% | 65.6% | Higher: Cergy+6.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt | 15.1% | 17.0% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Benoît Jimenez | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+5.9 pts | 99% | 93% | Better covered: Cergy+5.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cergy+36% | 39.2279 in total | 28.9121 in total | More shops per capita: Cergy+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+10% | 13.395 in total | 12.251 in total | More per capita: Cergy+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+91% | 30.6218 in total | 16.067 in total | More per capita: Cergy+91% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+15% | 14.6104 in total | 12.753 in total | More per capita: Cergy+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.712 in total | 1.77 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+96% | 1.410 in total | 0.73 in total | More per capita: Cergy+96% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cergy+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Cergy+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cergy+37% | 3.0 | 2.2 | Better access: Cergy+37% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.1 times as high | 3.827 in total | 8.134 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.1 times as high | 3.827 in total | 7.933 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy3.8 times as high | 7.352 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Cergy3.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% | 2.115 in total | 2.611 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cergy+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Cergy+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 | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cergy+26 | 53 | 27 | More schools: Cergy+26 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cergy+4 | 10 | 6 | More middle schools: Cergy+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cergy+1 | 4 | 3 | More high schools: Cergy+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cergy+27 | 27 | 0 | More facilities: Cergy+27 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cergy+50% | 4.3 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Cergy+50% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+34% | 12.9 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Cergy+34% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+27% | 3.3 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+27% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+33% | 2.9 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Cergy+33% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% | 6.6 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% |
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 | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cergy+0.4 °C | 12.5°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Cergy+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cergy+8% | 667 | 616 | Wetter: Cergy+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cergy+5 days/year | 115 | 110 | More rainy days: Cergy+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2 days/year | 35 | 37 | More frost days: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Cergy+5 days/year | 18 | 13 | More hot days: Cergy+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 | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cergy+4 | 21 | 17 | More declarations: Cergy+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cergy+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Cergy+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cergy2.1 times as high | 11.7 | 5.47 | Larger: Cergy2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+26 m | 94 m | 67 m | Higher: Cergy+26 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-d'Oise (95) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | |
| 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
Cergy vs Garges-lès-Gonesse at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Garges-lès-Gonesse |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 41,893 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | +0.0% |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 7,659 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | 2,326 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | 3,325 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 18.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 44.57% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | 17,320 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 5.47 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Garges-lès-Gonesse: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
By population, Cergy: 71,250 inhabitants versus 41,893 for Garges-lès-Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cergy is the 74th largest city in France, Garges-lès-Gonesse the 187th. By area, Cergy is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Cergy from Garges-lès-Gonesse?
Cergy and Garges-lès-Gonesse are 27 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-d'Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cergy or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
To buy an apartment, Cergy is more expensive: €3,320 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+43%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cergy or Garges-lès-Gonesse?
In Cergy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,560 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cergy and Garges-lès-Gonesse in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures