2026 comparison
Deuil-la-Barre vs Épinay-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Épinay-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Deuil-la-Barre: 52,944 versus 23,287, or 2.3 times as many. Épinay-sur-Seine is both larger (4.6 km² versus 3.8 km²) and more densely populated (11,585 inhabitants per km² versus 6,193).
The median apartment price is higher in Deuil-la-Barre: €3,585 per m² versus €2,770. The median standard of living is higher in Deuil-la-Barre (€28,160 a year versus €19,650).
The two cities are 1.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Deuil-la-Barre
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 23,287 inhab.
- 397th in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 3.8 km²
- Density
- 6,193 per km²
Épinay-sur-Seine
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 52,944 inhab.
- 124th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 4.6 km²
- Density
- 11,585 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Deuil-la-BarreÉpinay-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Épinay-sur-Seine2.3 times as high | 23,287 | 52,944 | More populous: Épinay-sur-Seine2.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+7.8 pts | +4.2% | −3.5% | Stronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+7.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+8.5 pts | +4.8% | −3.7% | Stronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+8.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Épinay-sur-Seine+87% | 6,193 | 11,585 | Denser: Épinay-sur-Seine+87% |
| Under 15More young people: Épinay-sur-Seine+3.3 pts | 18.3% | 21.7% | More young people: Épinay-sur-Seine+3.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Deuil-la-Barre+3.0 pts | 15.6% | 12.5% | More seniors: Deuil-la-Barre+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.27 | 2.32 | 2.59 | Larger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.27 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+29% | 3,585 | 2,770 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+29% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+20% | 4,414 | 3,690 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+20% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+0.4% | 19.6 | 19.5 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+0.4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+7% | 17.3 | 16.1 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Deuil-la-Barre+25 pts | 58.5% | 33.9% | More homeowners: Deuil-la-Barre+25 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Deuil-la-Barre+21 pts | 36.1% | 15.1% | More houses: Deuil-la-Barre+21 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Épinay-sur-Seine+17 pts | 21.1% | 38.4% | More social housing: Épinay-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.2 pt | 1.0% | 1.2% | More second homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Deuil-la-Barre+3.5 pts | 9.4% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Deuil-la-Barre+3.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+6.1 pts | 46.70% | 40.58% | Higher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+6.1 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 | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Deuil-la-Barre+43% | 28,160 | 19,650 | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+43% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Épinay-sur-Seine+19 pts | 14.3% | 32.8% | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+19 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Deuil-la-Barre+64% | €36,773 | €22,397 | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+64% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Deuil-la-Barre+20 pts | 55% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Deuil-la-Barre+20 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+7.7 pts | 77.5% | 69.8% | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+7.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+6.3 pts | 10.1% | 16.3% | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+6.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Muriel Scolan | Hervé Chevreau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.2 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+9% | 30.170 in total | 32.7173 in total | More shops per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+10% | 18.042 in total | 16.487 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+64% | 18.042 in total | 29.7157 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+64% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+3% | 14.233 in total | 13.873 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+3% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine3.1 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.37 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine3.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.4 | 0.00 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.4 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Épinay-sur-Seine+81% | 2.1 | 3.8 | Better access: Épinay-sur-Seine+81% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+4% | 9.021 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+4% | 9.021 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+4% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre2.5 times as high | 5.212 in total | 2.111 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+6% | 2.15 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Épinay-sur-Seine+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 | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+20 | 13 | 33 | More schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+6 | 2 | 8 | More middle schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+2 | 1 | 3 | More high schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+73% | 8.0 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+73% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+74% | 5.5 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+74% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 2.3 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+15% | 1.9 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+21% | 7.9 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+21% |
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 | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Deuil-la-Barre+5 | 20 | 15 | More declarations: Deuil-la-Barre+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Épinay-sur-Seine+22% | 3.76 | 4.57 | Larger: Épinay-sur-Seine+22% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Deuil-la-Barre+16 m | 52 m | 36 m | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+16 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 Plaine Vallée | 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
Deuil-la-Barre vs Épinay-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Épinay-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,287 | 52,944 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.8% | −3.7% |
| Density per km² | 6,193 | 11,585 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,585 | 2,770 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,414 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 19.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.70% | 40.58% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,160 | 19,650 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 16.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.0 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 3.76 | 4.57 |
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FAQ
Deuil-la-Barre vs Épinay-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Deuil-la-Barre or Épinay-sur-Seine?
By population, Épinay-sur-Seine: 52,944 inhabitants versus 23,287 for Deuil-la-Barre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Épinay-sur-Seine is the 124th largest city in France, Deuil-la-Barre the 397th. By area, Épinay-sur-Seine is also the larger (4.6 km²).
How far is Deuil-la-Barre from Épinay-sur-Seine?
Deuil-la-Barre and Épinay-sur-Seine are 1.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Deuil-la-Barre or Épinay-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Deuil-la-Barre is more expensive: €3,585 per m² (median price), versus €2,770 in Épinay-sur-Seine (+29%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Deuil-la-Barre or Épinay-sur-Seine?
In Deuil-la-Barre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,160 a year, versus €19,650 in Épinay-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Deuil-la-Barre and Épinay-sur-Seine in the same department?
No: Deuil-la-Barre is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Épinay-sur-Seine 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