2026 comparison
Clichy-sous-Bois vs Sevran: 2026 comparison
Sevran has more inhabitants than Clichy-sous-Bois: 52,682 versus 29,421, or 79% more. Sevran covers a larger area (7.3 km² versus 4.0 km²), but Clichy-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 7,448 inhabitants per km² versus 7,237.
The median apartment price is higher in Sevran: €2,313 per m² versus €2,013. The median standard of living is higher in Sevran (€19,450 a year versus €16,520).
The two cities are 3.4 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
Sevran
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 52,682 inhab.
- 126th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 7.3 km²
- Density
- 7,237 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Clichy-sous-BoisSevran
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sevran+79% | 29,421 | 52,682 | More populous: Sevran+79% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sevran+1.3 pt | +1.2% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Sevran+1.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Sevran+11 pts | −4.5% | +6.2% | Stronger growth: Sevran+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois+3% | 7,448 | 7,237 | Denser: Clichy-sous-Bois+3% |
| Under 15More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+3.0 pts | 26.3% | 23.3% | More young people: Clichy-sous-Bois+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sevran+2.7 pts | 10.2% | 12.9% | More seniors: Sevran+2.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.39 | 3.28 | 2.89 | Larger households: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.39 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Sevran+15% | 2,013 | 2,313 | More expensive: Sevran+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sevran+4% | 3,219 | 3,363 | More expensive: Sevran+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sevran+10% | 16.5 | 18.2 | More expensive: Sevran+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sevran+9% | 16.5 | 17.9 | More expensive: Sevran+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sevran+8.5 pts | 33.9% | 42.4% | More homeowners: Sevran+8.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sevran+11 pts | 22.1% | 33.3% | More houses: Sevran+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.4 pt | 45.2% | 44.8% | More social housing: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sevran+0.2 pt | 0.3% | 0.5% | More second homes: Sevran+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Sevran+0.1 pt | 4.9% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Sevran+0.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sevran+8.6 pts | 33.60% | 42.20% | Higher rate: Sevran+8.6 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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sevran+18% | 16,520 | 19,450 | Higher: Sevran+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+13 pts | 45.4% | 32.7% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sevran+17% | €18,346 | €21,487 | Higher: Sevran+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Sevran+6.7 pts | 25% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Sevran+6.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sevran+8.3 pts | 59.6% | 67.8% | Higher: Sevran+8.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.5 pts | 19.9% | 14.4% | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+5.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Klein | Stéphane Blanchet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sevran+1.6 pt | 93% | 95% | Better covered: Sevran+1.6 pt |
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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sevran+47% | 20.761 in total | 30.6161 in total | More shops per capita: Sevran+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+38% | 10.932 in total | 15.079 in total | More per capita: Sevran+38% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% | 20.159 in total | 18.497 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% | 11.634 in total | 10.656 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+19% | 2.06 in total | 1.79 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+19% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+68% | 0.31 in total | 0.63 in total | More per capita: Sevran+68% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Sevran+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Sevran+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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Clichy-sous-Bois+25% | 2.9 | 2.3 | Better access: Clichy-sous-Bois+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% | 6.820 in total | 6.333 in total | More per capita: Clichy-sous-Bois+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+98% | 4.413 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Sevran+98% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran6.7 times as high | 0.31 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Sevran6.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+2% | 2.06 in total | 2.111 in total | More per capita: Sevran+2% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sevran+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Sevran+3 |
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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sevran+9 | 22 | 31 | More schools: Sevran+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sevran+2 | 5 | 7 | More middle schools: Sevran+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sevran+1 | 4 | 5 | More high schools: Sevran+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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+25% | 7.9 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+25% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+56% | 8.2 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Sevran+56% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+27% | 5.8 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Clichy-sous-Bois+27% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+67% | 2.1 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Sevran+67% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+28% | 7.1 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Sevran+28% |
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 | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Clichy-sous-Bois+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Clichy-sous-Bois+17% | 721 | 616 | Wetter: Clichy-sous-Bois+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Clichy-sous-Bois+8 days/year | 118 | 110 | More rainy days: Clichy-sous-Bois+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Clichy-sous-Bois+4 days/year | 41 | 37 | More frost days: Clichy-sous-Bois+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clichy-sous-Bois+5 days/year | 17 | 13 | More hot days: Clichy-sous-Bois+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 | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clichy-sous-Bois+1 | 14 | 13 | More declarations: Clichy-sous-Bois+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sevran+84% | 3.95 | 7.28 | Larger: Sevran+84% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Clichy-sous-Bois+41 m | 99 m | 57 m | Higher: Clichy-sous-Bois+41 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 Sevran at a glance
| Criterion | Clichy-sous-Bois | Sevran |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,421 | 52,682 |
| Change over 10 years | −4.5% | +6.2% |
| Density per km² | 7,448 | 7,237 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,013 | 2,313 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,219 | 3,363 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.5 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.60% | 42.20% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,520 | 19,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.9% | 14.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 3.95 | 7.28 |
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FAQ
Clichy-sous-Bois vs Sevran: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clichy-sous-Bois or Sevran?
By population, Sevran: 52,682 inhabitants versus 29,421 for Clichy-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sevran is the 126th largest city in France, Clichy-sous-Bois the 301st. By area, Sevran is also the larger (7.3 km²).
How far is Clichy-sous-Bois from Sevran?
Clichy-sous-Bois and Sevran are 3.4 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 Sevran?
To buy an apartment, Sevran is more expensive: €2,313 per m² (median price), versus €2,013 in Clichy-sous-Bois (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clichy-sous-Bois or Sevran?
In Sevran, half of the residents have a standard of living above €19,450 a year, versus €16,520 in Clichy-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Clichy-sous-Bois and Sevran 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