2026 comparison
Cergy vs Sarcelles: 2026 comparison
Cergy has more inhabitants than Sarcelles: 71,250 versus 59,385, or 20% more. Cergy covers a larger area (11.7 km² versus 8.5 km²), but Sarcelles is more densely populated: 7,028 inhabitants per km² versus 6,116.
The median apartment price is higher in Cergy: €3,320 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Cergy (€22,560 a year versus €18,180).
The two cities are 25 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
Sarcelles
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 59,385 inhab.
- 101st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.5 km²
- Density
- 7,028 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CergySarcelles
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cergy+20% | 71,250 | 59,385 | More populous: Cergy+20% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+6.3 pts | +6.9% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Cergy+6.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cergy+12 pts | +14.9% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Cergy+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Sarcelles+15% | 6,116 | 7,028 | Denser: Sarcelles+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Sarcelles+1.1 pt | 22.6% | 23.7% | More young people: Sarcelles+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sarcelles+4.1 pts | 9.1% | 13.2% | More seniors: Sarcelles+4.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sarcelles+0.49 | 2.41 | 2.90 | Larger households: Sarcelles+0.49 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cergy+63% | 3,320 | 2,039 | More expensive: Cergy+63% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sarcelles+4% | 3,113 | 3,250 | More expensive: Sarcelles+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cergy+2% | 18.5 | 18.0 | More expensive: Cergy+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sarcelles+5% | 16.5 | 17.4 | More expensive: Sarcelles+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cergy+2.9 pts | 30.9% | 28.0% | More homeowners: Cergy+2.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sarcelles+0.0 pt | 15.8% | 15.9% | More houses: Sarcelles+0.0 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+12 pts | 47.1% | 58.9% | More social housing: Sarcelles+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cergy+3.8 pts | 4.4% | 0.6% | More second homes: Cergy+3.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cergy+2.7 pts | 7.9% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Cergy+2.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cergy+5.1 pts | 47.54% | 42.46% | Higher rate: Cergy+5.1 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cergy+24% | 22,560 | 18,180 | Higher: Cergy+24% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sarcelles+12 pts | 24.9% | 37.3% | Higher: Sarcelles+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cergy+24% | €24,053 | €19,338 | Higher: Cergy+24% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cergy+12 pts | 38% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Cergy+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cergy+3.8 pts | 72.1% | 68.4% | Higher: Cergy+3.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+3.7 pts | 15.1% | 18.8% | Higher: Sarcelles+3.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Bassi Konate | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+2.2 pts | 99% | 96% | Better covered: Cergy+2.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+21% | 39.2279 in total | 47.5282 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+21% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+38% | 13.395 in total | 18.4109 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+38% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+2% | 30.6218 in total | 31.3186 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+2% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+67% | 14.6104 in total | 8.852 in total | More per capita: Cergy+67% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+67% | 1.712 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Cergy+67% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy2.1 times as high | 1.410 in total | 0.74 in total | More per capita: Cergy2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cergy+3 | 3 | 0 | More stations: Cergy+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cergy+27% | 3.0 | 2.4 | Better access: Cergy+27% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+69% | 3.827 in total | 6.438 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+69% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles5.6 times as high | 3.827 in total | 21.0125 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles5.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+49% | 7.352 in total | 4.929 in total | More per capita: Cergy+49% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+44% | 2.115 in total | 3.018 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+44% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sarcelles+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Sarcelles+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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cergy+10 | 53 | 43 | More schools: Cergy+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+5 | 10 | 15 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+5 | 4 | 9 | More high schools: Sarcelles+5 |
| 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sarcelles+7% | 4.3 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+7% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+46% | 12.9 | 18.8 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+46% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+64% | 3.3 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+64% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+23% | 2.9 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+23% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+59% | 6.6 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+59% |
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 | Sarcelles | 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: Sarcelles+2 days/year | 35 | 37 | More frost days: Sarcelles+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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cergy+1 | 21 | 20 | More declarations: Cergy+1 |
| 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cergy+38% | 11.7 | 8.45 | Larger: Cergy+38% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+36 m | 94 m | 58 m | Higher: Cergy+36 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 Sarcelles at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Sarcelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 59,385 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 7,028 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | 2,039 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | 3,250 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 42.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | 18,180 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 8.45 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Sarcelles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Sarcelles?
By population, Cergy: 71,250 inhabitants versus 59,385 for Sarcelles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cergy is the 74th largest city in France, Sarcelles the 101st. By area, Cergy is also the larger (11.7 km²).
How far is Cergy from Sarcelles?
Cergy and Sarcelles are 25 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 Sarcelles?
To buy an apartment, Cergy is more expensive: €3,320 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+63%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Cergy or Sarcelles?
In Cergy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,560 a year, versus €18,180 in Sarcelles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Cergy and Sarcelles 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