2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Montreuil (93): 2026 comparison
Montreuil has more inhabitants than Fontenay-sous-Bois: 112,549 versus 54,209, or 2.1 times as many. Montreuil is both larger (8.9 km² versus 5.6 km²) and more densely populated (12,618 inhabitants per km² versus 9,715).
The median apartment price is higher in Montreuil: €6,316 per m² versus €6,000. The median standard of living is higher in Fontenay-sous-Bois (€29,690 a year versus €24,100).
The two cities are 2.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Fontenay-sous-Bois
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 54,209 inhab.
- 118th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.6 km²
- Density
- 9,715 per km²
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Montreuil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
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- Population
- 112,549 inhab.
- 37th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 12,618 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Fontenay-sous-BoisMontreuil
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montreuil2.1 times as high | 54,209 | 112,549 | More populous: Montreuil2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.0 pt | +2.9% | +1.8% | Stronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+6.3 pts | +1.2% | +7.5% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+6.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Montreuil+30% | 9,715 | 12,618 | Denser: Montreuil+30% |
| Under 15More young people: Montreuil+0.2 pt | 19.1% | 19.3% | More young people: Montreuil+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts | 15.9% | 13.0% | More seniors: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.12 | 2.30 | 2.18 | Larger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+5% | 6,000 | 6,316 | More expensive: Montreuil+5% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11% | 7,329 | 6,599 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 22.9 | 22.9 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+18% | 19.6 | 23.0 | More expensive: Montreuil+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Fontenay-sous-Bois+15 pts | 50.2% | 35.4% | More homeowners: Fontenay-sous-Bois+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+9.3 pts | 23.5% | 14.2% | More houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+9.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montreuil+6.4 pts | 34.9% | 41.4% | More social housing: Montreuil+6.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Montreuil+0.7 pt | 1.1% | 1.8% | More second homes: Montreuil+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.4 pt | 5.9% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+3.5 pts | 40.69% | 44.22% | Higher rate: Montreuil+3.5 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+23% | 29,690 | 24,100 | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+23% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Montreuil+10 pts | 15.5% | 25.6% | Higher: Montreuil+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+36% | €40,756 | €29,940 | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8.4 pts | 55% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+8.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | 78.5% | 78.0% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Montreuil+4.4 pts | 10.8% | 15.2% | Higher: Montreuil+4.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Philippe Gautrais | Patrice Bessac | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Montreuil+38% | 34.9189 in total | 48.2542 in total | More shops per capita: Montreuil+38% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+41% | 15.986 in total | 22.3251 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+41% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+58% | 30.1163 in total | 47.4534 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+58% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2% | 9.652 in total | 9.4106 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.16 in total | 1.112 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+48% | 0.95 in total | 0.67 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+48% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Montreuil+7% | 3.7 | 3.9 | Better access: Montreuil+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+11% | 5.027 in total | 5.562 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+11% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+1% | 9.451 in total | 9.5107 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+1% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.5 times as high | 6.837 in total | 2.831 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+4% | 2.413 in total | 2.528 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montreuil+4 | 3 | 7 | More facilities: Montreuil+4 |
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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Montreuil+31 | 25 | 56 | More schools: Montreuil+31 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montreuil+11 | 4 | 15 | More middle schools: Montreuil+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montreuil+9 | 2 | 11 | More high schools: Montreuil+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Montreuil+8 | 2 | 10 | More facilities: Montreuil+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+15% | 8.8 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+15% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+64% | 10.9 | 17.9 | Higher rate: Montreuil+64% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+43% | 2.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Montreuil+43% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+15% | 2.6 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Montreuil+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+63% | 7.8 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Montreuil+63% |
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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Montreuil+3 | 14 | 17 | More declarations: Montreuil+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Montreuil+60% | 5.58 | 8.92 | Larger: Montreuil+60% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+29 m | 101 m | 73 m | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+29 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| 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
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Montreuil (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Montreuil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,209 | 112,549 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +7.5% |
| Density per km² | 9,715 | 12,618 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,000 | 6,316 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,329 | 6,599 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 22.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.69% | 44.22% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,690 | 24,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 15.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.58 | 8.92 |
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FAQ
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Montreuil (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Fontenay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
By population, Montreuil: 112,549 inhabitants versus 54,209 for Fontenay-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montreuil is the 37th largest city in France, Fontenay-sous-Bois the 118th. By area, Montreuil is also the larger (8.9 km²).
How far is Fontenay-sous-Bois from Montreuil?
Fontenay-sous-Bois and Montreuil are 2.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
To buy an apartment, Montreuil is more expensive: €6,316 per m² (median price), versus €6,000 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (+5%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Montreuil?
In Fontenay-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €29,690 a year, versus €24,100 in Montreuil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fontenay-sous-Bois and Montreuil in the same department?
No: Fontenay-sous-Bois is in Val-de-Marne (94), and Montreuil 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