2026 comparison
Drancy vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Drancy has more inhabitants than Le Blanc-Mesnil: 72,583 versus 62,547, or 16% more. Le Blanc-Mesnil covers a larger area (8.1 km² versus 7.8 km²), but Drancy is more densely populated: 9,353 inhabitants per km² versus 7,770.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €3,491. The median standard of living is higher in Drancy (€20,290 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 1.7 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
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
DrancyLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Drancy+16% | 72,583 | 62,547 | More populous: Drancy+16% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.8 pts | +0.4% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts | +6.1% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Drancy+20% | 9,353 | 7,770 | Denser: Drancy+20% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.9 pt | 21.3% | 23.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Drancy+1.9 pt | 13.4% | 11.5% | More seniors: Drancy+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.24 | 2.53 | 2.77 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17% | 3,491 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Drancy+0.9% | 4,037 | 4,000 | More expensive: Drancy+0.9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Drancy+2% | 18.8 | 18.5 | More expensive: Drancy+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.6% | 18.1 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Drancy+3.8 pts | 43.1% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Drancy+3.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Drancy+1.0 pt | 35.3% | 34.3% | More houses: Drancy+1.0 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.2 pts | 35.3% | 39.5% | More social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 pt | 1.2% | 2.0% | More second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Drancy+2.0 pt | 7.2% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Drancy+2.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Drancy+3.3 pts | 43.20% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Drancy+3.3 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 | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Drancy+3% | 20,290 | 19,630 | Higher: Drancy+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt | 32.3% | 33.5% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Drancy+0.3% | €22,967 | €22,904 | Higher: Drancy+0.3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Drancy+0.4 pt | 36% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Drancy+0.4 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Drancy+1.0 pt | 72.0% | 71.0% | Higher: Drancy+1.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Drancy+1.1 pt | 18.2% | 17.1% | Higher: Drancy+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Christophe Lagarde | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | UDI | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.0 pts | 91% | 93% | Better covered: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Drancy+62% | 43.1313 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: Drancy+62% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+54% | 18.5134 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: Drancy+54% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+0.1% | 21.8158 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: Drancy+0.1% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+14% | 10.677 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: Drancy+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.18 in total | 1.17 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil10 times as high | 0.11 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil10 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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Drancy+18% | 2.9 | 2.5 | Better access: Drancy+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+29% | 6.648 in total | 5.132 in total | More per capita: Drancy+29% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.6 times as high | 5.137 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+51% | 2.921 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Drancy+51% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Drancy+17% | 2.619 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: Drancy+17% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | 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 | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Drancy+3 | 37 | 34 | More schools: Drancy+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Drancy+2 | 9 | 7 | More middle schools: Drancy+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 5 | 6 | More high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Drancy+1 | 1 | 0 | More facilities: Drancy+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Drancy+22% | 5.8 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Drancy+22% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Drancy+33% | 11.6 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Drancy+33% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% | 3.7 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+19% | 2.5 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+19% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% | 9.2 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% |
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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Drancy+1 | 12 | 11 | More declarations: Drancy+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4% | 7.76 | 8.05 | Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4% |
| Town hall elevationTie | 48 m | 48 m | Tie |
| 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 Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | Drancy | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 72,583 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.1% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 9,353 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,491 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,037 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.8 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.20% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,290 | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 91% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.76 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
Drancy vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Drancy or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Drancy: 72,583 inhabitants versus 62,547 for Le Blanc-Mesnil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Drancy is the 73rd largest city in France, Le Blanc-Mesnil the 93rd. By area, Le Blanc-Mesnil is the larger (8.1 km²).
How far is Drancy from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Drancy and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 1.7 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 Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €3,491 in Drancy (+17%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Drancy or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
In Drancy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,290 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Drancy and Le Blanc-Mesnil 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