2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Nogent-sur-Marne: 2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Nogent-sur-Marne: 54,209 versus 32,701, or 66% more. Fontenay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (5.6 km² versus 2.8 km²), but Nogent-sur-Marne is more densely populated: 11,679 inhabitants per km² versus 9,715.
The median apartment price is higher in Nogent-sur-Marne: €6,351 per m² versus €6,000. The median standard of living is higher in Nogent-sur-Marne (€37,610 a year versus €29,690).
The two cities are 1.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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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Nogent-sur-Marne
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 32,701 inhab.
- 258th in France · 16th in its department
- Area
- 2.8 km²
- Density
- 11,679 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Fontenay-sous-BoisNogent-sur-Marne
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+66% | 54,209 | 32,701 | More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+66% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.3 pts | +2.9% | −1.4% | Stronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.3 pts | +1.2% | +3.5% | Stronger growth: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Nogent-sur-Marne+20% | 9,715 | 11,679 | Denser: Nogent-sur-Marne+20% |
| Under 15More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.7 pt | 19.1% | 17.4% | More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.9 pts | 15.9% | 18.8% | More seniors: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.21 | 2.30 | 2.09 | Larger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+6% | 6,000 | 6,351 | More expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+14% | 7,329 | 8,333 | More expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+14% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+5% | 22.9 | 24.1 | More expensive: Nogent-sur-Marne+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% | 19.6 | 18.5 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Nogent-sur-Marne+4.4 pts | 50.2% | 54.5% | More homeowners: Nogent-sur-Marne+4.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11 pts | 23.5% | 12.3% | More houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+17 pts | 34.9% | 17.9% | More social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+17 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.5 pts | 1.1% | 3.5% | More second homes: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Nogent-sur-Marne+3.9 pts | 5.9% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Nogent-sur-Marne+3.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.2 pts | 40.69% | 34.52% | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.2 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Nogent-sur-Marne+27% | 29,690 | 37,610 | Higher: Nogent-sur-Marne+27% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 pts | 15.5% | 9.7% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Nogent-sur-Marne+40% | €40,756 | €57,128 | Higher: Nogent-sur-Marne+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Nogent-sur-Marne+13 pts | 55% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Nogent-sur-Marne+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.0 pt | 78.5% | 80.5% | Higher: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.4 pts | 10.8% | 8.4% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Philippe Gautrais | Gilles Hagege | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.2 pts | 96% | 98% | Better covered: Nogent-sur-Marne+2.2 pts |
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 | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+58% | 34.9189 in total | 55.0180 in total | More shops per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+58% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+14% | 15.986 in total | 18.059 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+16% | 30.1163 in total | 26.085 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+16% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+28% | 9.652 in total | 12.240 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+38% | 1.16 in total | 1.55 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+38% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.95 in total | 0.93 in total | Tie |
| 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% | 3.7 | 4.3 | Better access: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+66% | 5.027 in total | 8.327 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+66% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne5.7 times as high | 9.451 in total | 53.2174 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne5.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% | 6.837 in total | 8.026 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+15% | 2.413 in total | 2.89 in total | More per capita: Nogent-sur-Marne+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nogent-sur-Marne+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Nogent-sur-Marne+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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+12 | 25 | 13 | More schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nogent-sur-Marne+2 | 4 | 6 | More middle schools: Nogent-sur-Marne+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nogent-sur-Marne+5 | 2 | 7 | More high schools: Nogent-sur-Marne+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nogent-sur-Marne+1 | 2 | 3 | More facilities: Nogent-sur-Marne+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+62% | 8.8 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+62% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+14% | 10.9 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+14% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% | 2.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Nogent-sur-Marne+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+74% | 2.6 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+74% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+10% | 7.8 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+10% |
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 | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 | 14 | 12 | More declarations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nogent-sur-Marne+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Nogent-sur-Marne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois+99% | 5.58 | 2.80 | Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois+99% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+30 m | 101 m | 71 m | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+30 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-de-Marne (94) | Val-de-Marne (94) | 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
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Nogent-sur-Marne at a glance
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Nogent-sur-Marne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,209 | 32,701 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +3.5% |
| Density per km² | 9,715 | 11,679 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,000 | 6,351 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,329 | 8,333 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 24.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.69% | 34.52% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,690 | 37,610 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 8.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.8 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.58 | 2.80 |
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FAQ
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Nogent-sur-Marne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fontenay-sous-Bois or Nogent-sur-Marne?
By population, Fontenay-sous-Bois: 54,209 inhabitants versus 32,701 for Nogent-sur-Marne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fontenay-sous-Bois is the 118th largest city in France, Nogent-sur-Marne the 258th. By area, Fontenay-sous-Bois is also the larger (5.6 km²).
How far is Fontenay-sous-Bois from Nogent-sur-Marne?
Fontenay-sous-Bois and Nogent-sur-Marne are 1.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-de-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Nogent-sur-Marne?
To buy an apartment, Nogent-sur-Marne is more expensive: €6,351 per m² (median price), versus €6,000 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Nogent-sur-Marne?
In Nogent-sur-Marne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,610 a year, versus €29,690 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fontenay-sous-Bois and Nogent-sur-Marne in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures