2026 comparison
Clichy-sous-Bois vs Gagny: 2026 comparison
Gagny has more inhabitants than Clichy-sous-Bois: 42,524 versus 29,421, or 45% more. Gagny covers a larger area (6.8 km² versus 4.0 km²), but Clichy-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 7,448 inhabitants per km² versus 6,226.
The median apartment price is higher in Gagny: €3,468 per m² versus €2,013. The median standard of living is higher in Gagny (€25,630 a year versus €16,520).
The two cities are 2.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Clichy-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 29,421 inhab.
- 301st in France · 26th in its department
- Area
- 4.0 km²
- Density
- 7,448 per km²
Gagny
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 42,524 inhab.
- 185th in France · 19th in its department
- Area
- 6.8 km²
- Density
- 6,226 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clichy-sous-BoisGagny
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Gagny+45% | 29,421 | 42,524 | More populous: Gagny+45% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gagny+5.6 pts | +1.2% | +6.8% | Stronger growth: Gagny+5.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gagny+12 pts | −4.5% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Gagny+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois+20% | 7,448 | 6,226 | Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois+20% |
| Under 15More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.0 pts | 26.3% | 21.3% | More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Gagny+3.3 pts | 10.2% | 13.5% | More seniors: Gagny+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.74 | 3.28 | 2.54 | Larger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.74 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Gagny+72% | 2,013 | 3,468 | More expensive: Gagny+72% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Gagny+21% | 3,219 | 3,896 | More expensive: Gagny+21% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Gagny+13% | 16.5 | 18.6 | More expensive: Gagny+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clichy-sous-Bois+2% | 16.5 | 16.1 | More expensive: Clichy-sous-Bois+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Gagny+23 pts | 33.9% | 56.6% | More homeowners: Gagny+23 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Gagny+22 pts | 22.1% | 43.9% | More houses: Gagny+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+22 pts | 45.2% | 22.8% | More social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+22 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Gagny+0.8 pt | 0.3% | 1.1% | More second homes: Gagny+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.2 pt | 4.9% | 4.7% | More vacant homes: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Gagny+3.8 pts | 33.60% | 37.37% | Higher rate: Gagny+3.8 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 | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Gagny+55% | 16,520 | 25,630 | Higher: Gagny+55% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+27 pts | 45.4% | 18.8% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+27 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Gagny+71% | €18,346 | €31,296 | Higher: Gagny+71% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Gagny+24 pts | 25% | 49% | More taxpaying households: Gagny+24 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Gagny+16 pts | 59.6% | 75.4% | Higher: Gagny+16 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+8.2 pts | 19.9% | 11.7% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+8.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Klein | Rolin Cranoly | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Gagny+3.5 pts | 93% | 97% | Better covered: Gagny+3.5 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Gagny+13% | 20.761 in total | 23.5100 in total | More shops per capita: Gagny+13% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gagny+19% | 10.932 in total | 12.955 in total | More per capita: Gagny+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+15% | 20.159 in total | 17.474 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+26% | 11.634 in total | 9.239 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+26% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+73% | 2.06 in total | 1.25 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+73% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.3 | 0.31 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.3 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Gagny+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Gagny+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Gagny+11% | 2.9 | 3.2 | Better access: Gagny+11% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+70% | 6.820 in total | 4.017 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+70% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois2.3 times as high | 4.413 in total | 1.98 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gagny7.6 times as high | 0.31 in total | 2.611 in total | More per capita: Gagny7.6 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gagny+15% | 2.06 in total | 2.410 in total | More per capita: Gagny+15% |
| HospitalsTie | 0 | 0 | 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 | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clichy-sous-Bois+2 | 22 | 20 | More schools: Clichy-sous-Bois+2 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clichy-sous-Bois+1 | 4 | 3 | More high schools: Clichy-sous-Bois+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Gagny+25% | 7.9 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Gagny+25% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+45% | 8.2 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+45% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois2.0 times as high | 5.8 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% | 2.1 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+4% | 7.1 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+4% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Gagny+6 | 14 | 20 | More declarations: Gagny+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Gagny+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Gagny+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gagny+73% | 3.95 | 6.83 | Larger: Gagny+73% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+33 m | 99 m | 65 m | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+33 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
Clichy-sous-Bois vs Gagny at a glance
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Gagny |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,421 | 42,524 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.5% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 7,448 | 6,226 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,013 | 3,468 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,219 | 3,896 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.60% | 37.37% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,520 | 25,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.9% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 3.95 | 6.83 |
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FAQ
Clichy-sous-Bois vs Gagny: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clichy-sous-Bois or Gagny?
By population, Gagny: 42,524 inhabitants versus 29,421 for Clichy-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Gagny is the 185th largest city in France, Clichy-sous-Bois the 301st. By area, Gagny is also the larger (6.8 km²).
How far is Clichy-sous-Bois from Gagny?
Clichy-sous-Bois and Gagny are 2.8 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 Clichy-sous-Bois or Gagny?
To buy an apartment, Gagny is more expensive: €3,468 per m² (median price), versus €2,013 in Clichy-sous-Bois (+72%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clichy-sous-Bois or Gagny?
In Gagny, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,630 a year, versus €16,520 in Clichy-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Clichy-sous-Bois and Gagny 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