2026 comparison
Cergy vs Noisy-le-Grand: 2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Grand has more inhabitants than Cergy: 73,408 versus 71,250, or 3.0% more. Noisy-le-Grand covers a larger area (13.0 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Cergy is more densely populated: 6,116 inhabitants per km² versus 5,669.
The median apartment price is higher in Noisy-le-Grand: €4,446 per m² versus €3,320. The median standard of living is higher in Noisy-le-Grand (€26,370 a year versus €22,560).
The two cities are 44 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Noisy-le-Grand
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 73,408 inhab.
- 72nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 5,669 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CergyNoisy-le-Grand
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Noisy-le-Grand+3% | 71,250 | 73,408 | More populous: Noisy-le-Grand+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+0.2 pt | +6.9% | +7.1% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+0.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+1.2 pt | +14.9% | +16.1% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+1.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Cergy+8% | 6,116 | 5,669 | Denser: Cergy+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Cergy+2.5 pts | 22.6% | 20.1% | More young people: Cergy+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Noisy-le-Grand+5.1 pts | 9.1% | 14.2% | More seniors: Noisy-le-Grand+5.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cergy+0.06 | 2.41 | 2.35 | Larger households: Cergy+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+34% | 3,320 | 4,446 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+34% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+50% | 3,113 | 4,681 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+50% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+8% | 18.5 | 19.9 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cergy+5% | 16.5 | 15.7 | More expensive: Cergy+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+19 pts | 30.9% | 49.9% | More homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Noisy-le-Grand+8.0 pts | 15.8% | 23.8% | More houses: Noisy-le-Grand+8.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cergy+18 pts | 47.1% | 28.9% | More social housing: Cergy+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cergy+3.0 pts | 4.4% | 1.4% | More second homes: Cergy+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cergy+2.9 pts | 7.9% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Cergy+2.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cergy+14 pts | 47.54% | 33.98% | Higher rate: Cergy+14 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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+17% | 22,560 | 26,370 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+17% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Cergy+6.2 pts | 24.9% | 18.7% | Higher: Cergy+6.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+32% | €24,053 | €31,793 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+32% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+14 pts | 38% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+5.5 pts | 72.1% | 77.6% | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+5.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cergy+2.6 pts | 15.1% | 12.5% | Higher: Cergy+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Vincent Monnier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+3.2 pts | 99% | 95% | Better covered: Cergy+3.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cergy+4% | 39.2279 in total | 37.7277 in total | More shops per capita: Cergy+4% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+0.1% | 13.395 in total | 13.498 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+0.1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+10% | 30.6218 in total | 27.8204 in total | More per capita: Cergy+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+47% | 14.6104 in total | 9.973 in total | More per capita: Cergy+47% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+37% | 1.712 in total | 1.29 in total | More per capita: Cergy+37% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy2.6 times as high | 1.410 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Cergy2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Noisy-le-Grand+16% | 3.0 | 3.5 | Better access: Noisy-le-Grand+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+7% | 3.827 in total | 3.526 in total | More per capita: Cergy+7% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+8% | 3.827 in total | 4.130 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+37% | 7.352 in total | 5.339 in total | More per capita: Cergy+37% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+10% | 2.115 in total | 2.317 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+10% |
| HospitalsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cergy+7 | 53 | 46 | More schools: Cergy+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cergy+1 | 10 | 9 | More middle schools: Cergy+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Noisy-le-Grand+2 | 4 | 6 | More high schools: Noisy-le-Grand+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cergy+23 | 27 | 4 | More facilities: Cergy+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+57% | 4.3 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+57% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+36% | 12.9 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Cergy+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+9% | 3.3 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy2.2 times as high | 2.9 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Cergy2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+12% | 6.6 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+12% |
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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cergy+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Cergy+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Noisy-le-Grand+8% | 667 | 721 | Wetter: Noisy-le-Grand+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+3 days/year | 115 | 118 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+7 days/year | 35 | 41 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Cergy+0 days/year | 18 | 17 | More hot days: Cergy+0 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 | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 21 | 21 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cergy+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Cergy+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Noisy-le-Grand+11% | 11.7 | 13.0 | Larger: Noisy-le-Grand+11% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+20 m | 94 m | 74 m | Higher: Cergy+20 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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 Noisy-le-Grand at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Noisy-le-Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 73,408 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | +16.1% |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 5,669 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | 4,446 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | 4,681 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 19.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 33.98% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | 26,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 13.0 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Noisy-le-Grand: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Noisy-le-Grand?
By population, Noisy-le-Grand: 73,408 inhabitants versus 71,250 for Cergy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Noisy-le-Grand is the 72nd largest city in France, Cergy the 74th. By area, Noisy-le-Grand is also the larger (13.0 km²).
How far is Cergy from Noisy-le-Grand?
Cergy and Noisy-le-Grand are 44 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cergy or Noisy-le-Grand?
To buy an apartment, Noisy-le-Grand is more expensive: €4,446 per m² (median price), versus €3,320 in Cergy (+34%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cergy or Noisy-le-Grand?
In Noisy-le-Grand, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,370 a year, versus €22,560 in Cergy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cergy and Noisy-le-Grand in the same department?
No: Cergy is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Noisy-le-Grand in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures