2026 comparison
Épinay-sur-Seine vs Gennevilliers: 2026 comparison
Épinay-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Gennevilliers: 52,944 versus 51,177, or 3.5% more. Gennevilliers covers a larger area (11.6 km² versus 4.6 km²), but Épinay-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 11,585 inhabitants per km² versus 4,397.
The median apartment price is higher in Gennevilliers: €4,689 per m² versus €2,770. The median standard of living is higher in Gennevilliers (€20,160 a year versus €19,650).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Gennevilliers
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 51,177 inhab.
- 133rd in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 11.6 km²
- Density
- 4,397 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Épinay-sur-SeineGennevilliers
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Épinay-sur-Seine+3% | 52,944 | 51,177 | More populous: Épinay-sur-Seine+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gennevilliers+10 pts | −3.5% | +6.9% | Stronger growth: Gennevilliers+10 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gennevilliers+22 pts | −3.7% | +18.0% | Stronger growth: Gennevilliers+22 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Épinay-sur-Seine2.6 times as high | 11,585 | 4,397 | Denser: Épinay-sur-Seine2.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Gennevilliers+0.8 pt | 21.7% | 22.4% | More young people: Gennevilliers+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Gennevilliers+0.6 pt | 12.5% | 13.1% | More seniors: Gennevilliers+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.07 | 2.59 | 2.52 | Larger households: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Gennevilliers+69% | 2,770 | 4,689 | More expensive: Gennevilliers+69% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Gennevilliers+35% | 3,690 | 4,983 | More expensive: Gennevilliers+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Gennevilliers+22% | 19.5 | 23.8 | More expensive: Gennevilliers+22% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Gennevilliers+49% | 16.1 | 24.0 | More expensive: Gennevilliers+49% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Épinay-sur-Seine+9.9 pts | 33.9% | 24.0% | More homeowners: Épinay-sur-Seine+9.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts | 15.1% | 7.6% | More houses: Épinay-sur-Seine+7.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Gennevilliers+32 pts | 38.4% | 70.3% | More social housing: Gennevilliers+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.3 pt | 1.2% | 0.9% | More second homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+2.2 pts | 5.9% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Épinay-sur-Seine+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+6.9 pts | 40.58% | 33.71% | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+6.9 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 | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Gennevilliers+3% | 19,650 | 20,160 | Higher: Gennevilliers+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Épinay-sur-Seine+1.7 pt | 32.8% | 31.1% | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+1.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Gennevilliers+6% | €22,397 | €23,744 | Higher: Gennevilliers+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Gennevilliers+1.1 pt | 35% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Gennevilliers+1.1 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Gennevilliers+3.7 pts | 69.8% | 73.5% | Higher: Gennevilliers+3.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Gennevilliers+2.6 pts | 16.3% | 18.9% | Higher: Gennevilliers+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hervé Chevreau | Patrice Leclerc | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Épinay-sur-Seine+4.2 pts | 99% | 94% | Better covered: Épinay-sur-Seine+4.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Gennevilliers+32% | 32.7173 in total | 43.0220 in total | More shops per capita: Gennevilliers+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+19% | 16.487 in total | 19.5100 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+5% | 29.7157 in total | 28.1144 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.8% | 13.873 in total | 13.770 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+0.8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+18% | 1.37 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+18% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers6.2 times as high | 0.42 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers6.2 times as high |
| 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 | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Gennevilliers+8% | 3.8 | 4.1 | Better access: Gennevilliers+8% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+59% | 8.746 in total | 5.528 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+59% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine8.9 times as high | 8.746 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine8.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+33% | 2.111 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Épinay-sur-Seine+33% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+12% | 2.312 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+2 |
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 | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+5 | 33 | 28 | More schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+4 | 8 | 4 | More middle schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+9 | 0 | 9 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine2.8 times as high | 4.6 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine2.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+47% | 9.6 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+47% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+4% | 4.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Épinay-sur-Seine+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+7% | 2.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+2% | 9.6 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Gennevilliers+0.4 °C | 12.1°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Gennevilliers+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Gennevilliers+4% | 616 | 639 | Wetter: Gennevilliers+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Gennevilliers+3 days/year | 110 | 113 | More rainy days: Gennevilliers+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 days/year | 37 | 36 | More frost days: Épinay-sur-Seine+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Gennevilliers+8 days/year | 13 | 20 | More hot days: Gennevilliers+8 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 | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Épinay-sur-Seine+8 | 15 | 7 | More declarations: Épinay-sur-Seine+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gennevilliers2.5 times as high | 4.57 | 11.6 | Larger: Gennevilliers2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Épinay-sur-Seine+6 m | 36 m | 30 m | Higher: Épinay-sur-Seine+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| 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
Épinay-sur-Seine vs Gennevilliers at a glance
| Criterion | Épinay-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 52,944 | 51,177 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.7% | +18.0% |
| Density per km² | 11,585 | 4,397 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,770 | 4,689 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,690 | 4,983 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.58% | 33.71% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,650 | 20,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 1.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 4.57 | 11.6 |
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FAQ
Épinay-sur-Seine vs Gennevilliers: your questions
Which is the larger city, Épinay-sur-Seine or Gennevilliers?
By population, Épinay-sur-Seine: 52,944 inhabitants versus 51,177 for Gennevilliers (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Épinay-sur-Seine is the 124th largest city in France, Gennevilliers the 133rd. By area, Gennevilliers is the larger (11.6 km²).
How far is Épinay-sur-Seine from Gennevilliers?
Épinay-sur-Seine and Gennevilliers are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Épinay-sur-Seine or Gennevilliers?
To buy an apartment, Gennevilliers is more expensive: €4,689 per m² (median price), versus €2,770 in Épinay-sur-Seine (+69%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Épinay-sur-Seine or Gennevilliers?
In Gennevilliers, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,160 a year, versus €19,650 in Épinay-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Épinay-sur-Seine and Gennevilliers in the same department?
No: Épinay-sur-Seine is in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), and Gennevilliers in Hauts-de-Seine (92), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures