2026 comparison
Drancy vs La Courneuve: 2026 comparison
Drancy has more inhabitants than La Courneuve: 72,583 versus 47,285, or 54% more. Drancy is both larger (7.8 km² versus 7.5 km²) and more densely populated (9,353 inhabitants per km² versus 6,288).
The median apartment price is higher in Drancy: €3,491 per m² versus €2,927. The median standard of living is higher in Drancy (€20,290 a year versus €16,820).
The two cities are 3.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Drancy
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 72,583 inhab.
- 73rd in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 9,353 per km²
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La Courneuve
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 47,285 inhab.
- 150th in France · 16th in its department
- Area
- 7.5 km²
- Density
- 6,288 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
DrancyLa Courneuve
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Drancy+54% | 72,583 | 47,285 | More populous: Drancy+54% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+6.9 pts | +0.4% | +7.3% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+6.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+9.9 pts | +6.1% | +16.0% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+9.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Drancy+49% | 9,353 | 6,288 | Denser: Drancy+49% |
| Under 15More young people: La Courneuve+0.4 pt | 21.3% | 21.8% | More young people: La Courneuve+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Drancy+3.7 pts | 13.4% | 9.7% | More seniors: Drancy+3.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: La Courneuve+0.34 | 2.53 | 2.87 | Larger households: La Courneuve+0.34 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Drancy+19% | 3,491 | 2,927 | More expensive: Drancy+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Drancy+2% | 4,037 | 3,948 | More expensive: Drancy+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Courneuve+1% | 18.8 | 19.0 | More expensive: La Courneuve+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Drancy+5% | 18.1 | 17.2 | More expensive: Drancy+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Drancy+17 pts | 43.1% | 25.9% | More homeowners: Drancy+17 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Drancy+23 pts | 35.3% | 12.4% | More houses: Drancy+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Courneuve+19 pts | 35.3% | 54.5% | More social housing: La Courneuve+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Drancy+0.5 pt | 1.2% | 0.6% | More second homes: Drancy+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Drancy+2.2 pts | 7.2% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: Drancy+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Drancy+1.1 pt | 43.20% | 42.07% | Higher rate: Drancy+1.1 pt |
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 | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Drancy+21% | 20,290 | 16,820 | Higher: Drancy+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Courneuve+11 pts | 32.3% | 43.0% | Higher: La Courneuve+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Drancy+32% | €22,967 | €17,353 | Higher: Drancy+32% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Drancy+12 pts | 36% | 24% | More taxpaying households: Drancy+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Drancy+2.0 pts | 72.0% | 70.0% | Higher: Drancy+2.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Courneuve+3.9 pts | 18.2% | 22.1% | Higher: La Courneuve+3.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Christophe Lagarde | Aly Diouara | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | UDI | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Courneuve+1.8 pt | 91% | 93% | Better covered: La Courneuve+1.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Courneuve+33% | 43.1313 in total | 57.5272 in total | More shops per capita: La Courneuve+33% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+87% | 18.5134 in total | 34.5163 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+87% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+44% | 21.8158 in total | 31.3148 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+44% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+9% | 10.677 in total | 9.746 in total | More per capita: Drancy+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+15% | 1.18 in total | 1.36 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve6.1 times as high | 0.11 in total | 0.84 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve6.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Courneuve+12% | 2.9 | 3.3 | Better access: La Courneuve+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+95% | 6.648 in total | 3.416 in total | More per capita: Drancy+95% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy4.8 times as high | 5.137 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Drancy4.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+24% | 2.921 in total | 3.617 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+24% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+13% | 2.619 in total | 2.311 in total | More per capita: Drancy+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Drancy+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Drancy+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 | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Drancy+12 | 37 | 25 | More schools: Drancy+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Drancy+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Drancy+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Drancy+2 | 5 | 3 | More high schools: Drancy+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Courneuve+2 | 1 | 3 | More facilities: La Courneuve+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Courneuve+13% | 5.8 | 6.6 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+13% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve2.3 times as high | 11.6 | 27.2 | Higher rate: La Courneuve2.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve2.1 times as high | 3.7 | 7.9 | Higher rate: La Courneuve2.1 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+17% | 2.5 | 2.9 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+17% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+11% | 9.2 | 10.2 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+11% |
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 | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Drancy+2 | 12 | 10 | More declarations: Drancy+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Courneuve+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: La Courneuve+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Drancy+3% | 7.76 | 7.52 | Larger: Drancy+3% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Drancy+9 m | 48 m | 39 m | Higher: Drancy+9 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
Drancy vs La Courneuve at a glance
| Criterion | Drancy | La Courneuve |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 72,583 | 47,285 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.1% | +16.0% |
| Density per km² | 9,353 | 6,288 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,491 | 2,927 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,037 | 3,948 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.8 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.20% | 42.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,290 | 16,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.2% | 22.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 91% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.76 | 7.52 |
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FAQ
Drancy vs La Courneuve: your questions
Which is the larger city, Drancy or La Courneuve?
By population, Drancy: 72,583 inhabitants versus 47,285 for La Courneuve (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Drancy is the 73rd largest city in France, La Courneuve the 150th. By area, Drancy is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Drancy from La Courneuve?
Drancy and La Courneuve are 3.5 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 Drancy or La Courneuve?
To buy an apartment, Drancy is more expensive: €3,491 per m² (median price), versus €2,927 in La Courneuve (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Drancy or La Courneuve?
In Drancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,290 a year, versus €16,820 in La Courneuve (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Drancy and La Courneuve 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