2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Noisy-le-Grand: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Grand: 76,120 versus 73,408, or 3.7% more. Fort-de-France covers a larger area (44.2 km² versus 13.0 km²), but Noisy-le-Grand is more densely populated: 5,669 inhabitants per km² versus 1,722.
The median apartment price is higher in Noisy-le-Grand: €4,446 per m² versus €2,574.
The two cities are 6,866 km apart as the crow flies.
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Fort-de-France
City in Martinique
- Population
- 76,120 inhab.
- 70th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 44.2 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Noisy-le-Grand
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 73,408 inhab.
- 72nd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 5,669 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Fort-de-FranceNoisy-le-Grand
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France+4% | 76,120 | 73,408 | More populous: Fort-de-France+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+10 pts | −3.4% | +7.1% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+10 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+26 pts | −10.3% | +16.1% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Grand+26 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Noisy-le-Grand3.3 times as high | 1,722 | 5,669 | Denser: Noisy-le-Grand3.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Noisy-le-Grand+4.6 pts | 15.6% | 20.1% | More young people: Noisy-le-Grand+4.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Fort-de-France+8.7 pts | 23.0% | 14.2% | More seniors: Fort-de-France+8.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Noisy-le-Grand+0.40 | 1.95 | 2.35 | Larger households: Noisy-le-Grand+0.40 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+73% | 2,574 | 4,446 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+73% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand2.7 times as high | 1,762 | 4,681 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand2.7 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+25% | 15.9 | 19.9 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+3% | 15.2 | 15.7 | More expensive: Noisy-le-Grand+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+12 pts | 37.7% | 49.9% | More homeowners: Noisy-le-Grand+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fort-de-France+17 pts | 41.0% | 23.8% | More houses: Fort-de-France+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fort-de-France+4.5 pts | 33.5% | 28.9% | More social housing: Fort-de-France+4.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Fort-de-France+1.7 pt | 3.1% | 1.4% | More second homes: Fort-de-France+1.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Fort-de-France+13 pts | 18.2% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Fort-de-France+13 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+18 pts | 51.66% | 33.98% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+18 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 | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 26,370 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 18.7% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+34% | €23,726 | €31,793 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+34% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+21 pts | 31% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+21 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+5.7 pts | 71.9% | 77.6% | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+5.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fort-de-France+8.0 pts | 20.5% | 12.5% | Higher: Fort-de-France+8.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | Vincent Monnier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+1.9 pt | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France2.9 times as high | 108.6827 in total | 37.7277 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France2.9 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 29.6225 in total | 13.498 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 61.2466 in total | 27.8204 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+89% | 18.8143 in total | 9.973 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+89% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+61% | 2.015 in total | 1.29 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+61% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high | 1.411 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Noisy-le-Grand+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Noisy-le-Grand+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Fort-de-France+41% | 4.9 | 3.5 | Better access: Fort-de-France+41% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France3.6 times as high | 12.696 in total | 3.526 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France3.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France4.2 times as high | 17.3132 in total | 4.130 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France4.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+93% | 10.278 in total | 5.339 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+93% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high | 5.139 in total | 2.317 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.2 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+18 | 19 | 1 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+18 |
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 | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fort-de-France+12 | 58 | 46 | More schools: Fort-de-France+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+9 | 18 | 9 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+8 | 14 | 6 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+11 | 15 | 4 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+11% | 6.1 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+70% | 5.6 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+66% | 6.0 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+66% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high | 3.1 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 7.4 | 7.4 | Tie |
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 | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Fort-de-France+14.1 °C | 26.4°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Fort-de-France+14.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Fort-de-France+52% | 2,489 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Fort-de-France+52% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high | 1,951 | 721 | Wetter: Fort-de-France2.7 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+82 days/year | 200 | 118 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+82 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 41 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 17 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+1 | 20 | 21 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fort-de-France3.4 times as high | 44.2 | 13.0 | Larger: Fort-de-France3.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+71 m | 3 m | 74 m | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+71 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Fort-de-France | Paris | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fort-de-France vs Noisy-le-Grand at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Noisy-le-Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 73,408 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | +16.1% |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 5,669 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | 4,446 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | 4,681 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 19.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 33.98% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 26,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 13.0 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Noisy-le-Grand: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Noisy-le-Grand?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 73,408 for Noisy-le-Grand (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Grand the 72nd. By area, Fort-de-France is also the larger (44.2 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Noisy-le-Grand?
Fort-de-France and Noisy-le-Grand are 6,866 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fort-de-France or Noisy-le-Grand?
To buy an apartment, Noisy-le-Grand is more expensive: €4,446 per m² (median price), versus €2,574 in Fort-de-France (+73%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Noisy-le-Grand?
Fort-de-France: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Noisy-le-Grand (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Noisy-le-Grand in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Noisy-le-Grand 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