2026 comparison
Deuil-la-Barre vs Sarcelles: 2026 comparison
Sarcelles has more inhabitants than Deuil-la-Barre: 59,385 versus 23,287, or 2.6 times as many. Sarcelles is both larger (8.5 km² versus 3.8 km²) and more densely populated (7,028 inhabitants per km² versus 6,193).
The median apartment price is higher in Deuil-la-Barre: €3,585 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Deuil-la-Barre (€28,160 a year versus €18,180).
The two cities are 4.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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
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
Deuil-la-BarreSarcelles
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sarcelles2.6 times as high | 23,287 | 59,385 | More populous: Sarcelles2.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+3.6 pts | +4.2% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+3.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+2.0 pt | +4.8% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Deuil-la-Barre+2.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Sarcelles+13% | 6,193 | 7,028 | Denser: Sarcelles+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Sarcelles+5.3 pts | 18.3% | 23.7% | More young people: Sarcelles+5.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Deuil-la-Barre+2.4 pts | 15.6% | 13.2% | More seniors: Deuil-la-Barre+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sarcelles+0.58 | 2.32 | 2.90 | Larger households: Sarcelles+0.58 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+76% | 3,585 | 2,039 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+76% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+36% | 4,414 | 3,250 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+36% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+8% | 19.6 | 18.0 | More expensive: Deuil-la-Barre+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sarcelles+0.6% | 17.3 | 17.4 | More expensive: Sarcelles+0.6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Deuil-la-Barre+31 pts | 58.5% | 28.0% | More homeowners: Deuil-la-Barre+31 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Deuil-la-Barre+20 pts | 36.1% | 15.9% | More houses: Deuil-la-Barre+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+38 pts | 21.1% | 58.9% | More social housing: Sarcelles+38 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Deuil-la-Barre+0.4 pt | 1.0% | 0.6% | More second homes: Deuil-la-Barre+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Deuil-la-Barre+4.3 pts | 9.4% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Deuil-la-Barre+4.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+4.2 pts | 46.70% | 42.46% | Higher rate: Deuil-la-Barre+4.2 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Deuil-la-Barre+55% | 28,160 | 18,180 | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+55% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sarcelles+23 pts | 14.3% | 37.3% | Higher: Sarcelles+23 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Deuil-la-Barre+90% | €36,773 | €19,338 | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+90% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Deuil-la-Barre+28 pts | 55% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Deuil-la-Barre+28 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+9.2 pts | 77.5% | 68.4% | Higher: Deuil-la-Barre+9.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+8.8 pts | 10.1% | 18.8% | Higher: Sarcelles+8.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Muriel Scolan | Bassi Konate | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Deuil-la-Barre+2.0 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Deuil-la-Barre+2.0 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+58% | 30.170 in total | 47.5282 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+58% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+2% | 18.042 in total | 18.4109 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+74% | 18.042 in total | 31.3186 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+74% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+62% | 14.233 in total | 8.852 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+62% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.4 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+0.7 | 0.00 in total | 0.74 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+0.7 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Deuil-la-Barre+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Deuil-la-Barre+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Sarcelles+13% | 2.1 | 2.4 | Better access: Sarcelles+13% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+41% | 9.021 in total | 6.438 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+41% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.3 times as high | 9.021 in total | 21.0125 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+6% | 5.212 in total | 4.929 in total | More per capita: Deuil-la-Barre+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+41% | 2.15 in total | 3.018 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+41% |
| 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 | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+30 | 13 | 43 | More schools: Sarcelles+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+13 | 2 | 15 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+8 | 1 | 9 | More high schools: Sarcelles+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Sarcelles+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Sarcelles+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | 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: Sarcelles3.4 times as high | 5.5 | 18.8 | Higher rate: Sarcelles3.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles2.4 times as high | 2.3 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+85% | 1.9 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+85% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+34% | 7.9 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+34% |
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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 20 | 20 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sarcelles+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Sarcelles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sarcelles2.2 times as high | 3.76 | 8.45 | Larger: Sarcelles2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sarcelles+6 m | 52 m | 58 m | Higher: Sarcelles+6 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 Plaine Vallée | 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
Deuil-la-Barre vs Sarcelles at a glance
| Criterion | Deuil-la-Barre | Sarcelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,287 | 59,385 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.8% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 6,193 | 7,028 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,585 | 2,039 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,414 | 3,250 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.6 | 18.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.70% | 42.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,160 | 18,180 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| 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 | 8.45 |
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FAQ
Deuil-la-Barre vs Sarcelles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Deuil-la-Barre or Sarcelles?
By population, Sarcelles: 59,385 inhabitants versus 23,287 for Deuil-la-Barre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sarcelles is the 101st largest city in France, Deuil-la-Barre the 397th. By area, Sarcelles is also the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Deuil-la-Barre from Sarcelles?
Deuil-la-Barre and Sarcelles are 4.9 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 Deuil-la-Barre or Sarcelles?
To buy an apartment, Deuil-la-Barre is more expensive: €3,585 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+76%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Deuil-la-Barre or Sarcelles?
In Deuil-la-Barre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,160 a year, versus €18,180 in Sarcelles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Deuil-la-Barre 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