2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs La Courneuve: 2026 comparison
La Courneuve has more inhabitants than Garges-lès-Gonesse: 47,285 versus 41,893, or 13% more. La Courneuve covers a larger area (7.5 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Garges-lès-Gonesse is more densely populated: 7,659 inhabitants per km² versus 6,288.
The median apartment price is higher in La Courneuve: €2,927 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Garges-lès-Gonesse (€17,320 a year versus €16,820).
The two cities are 4.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Garges-lès-Gonesse
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 41,893 inhab.
- 187th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Density
- 7,659 per km²
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La Courneuve
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
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- Population
- 47,285 inhab.
- 150th in France · 16th in its department
- Area
- 7.5 km²
- Density
- 6,288 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Garges-lès-GonesseLa Courneuve
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Courneuve+13% | 41,893 | 47,285 | More populous: La Courneuve+13% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+10 pts | −2.7% | +7.3% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+10 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+16 pts | +0.0% | +16.0% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+22% | 7,659 | 6,288 | Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+22% |
| Under 15More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt | 23.7% | 21.8% | More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.4 pt | 11.1% | 9.7% | More seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.11 | 2.98 | 2.87 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Courneuve+26% | 2,326 | 2,927 | More expensive: La Courneuve+26% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Courneuve+19% | 3,325 | 3,948 | More expensive: La Courneuve+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Courneuve+2% | 18.6 | 19.0 | More expensive: La Courneuve+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2% | 17.5 | 17.2 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.8 pts | 30.7% | 25.9% | More homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5.7 pts | 18.1% | 12.4% | More houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Courneuve+2.8 pts | 51.7% | 54.5% | More social housing: La Courneuve+2.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Courneuve+0.2 pt | 0.5% | 0.6% | More second homes: La Courneuve+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Courneuve+1.0 pt | 3.9% | 4.9% | More vacant homes: La Courneuve+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.5 pts | 44.57% | 42.07% | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.5 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 | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% | 17,320 | 16,820 | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Courneuve+2.2 pts | 40.8% | 43.0% | Higher: La Courneuve+2.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+6% | €18,453 | €17,353 | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0 pt | 25% | 24% | More taxpaying households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Courneuve+4.4 pts | 65.6% | 70.0% | Higher: La Courneuve+4.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Courneuve+5.1 pts | 17.0% | 22.1% | Higher: La Courneuve+5.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoît Jimenez | Aly Diouara | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 93% | 93% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Courneuve+99% | 28.9121 in total | 57.5272 in total | More shops per capita: La Courneuve+99% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve2.8 times as high | 12.251 in total | 34.5163 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve2.8 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+96% | 16.067 in total | 31.3148 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+96% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+30% | 12.753 in total | 9.746 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+30% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+32% | 1.77 in total | 1.36 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+32% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+18% | 0.73 in total | 0.84 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+18% |
| 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 | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Courneuve+50% | 2.2 | 3.3 | Better access: La Courneuve+50% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.4 times as high | 8.134 in total | 3.416 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse7.4 times as high | 7.933 in total | 1.15 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse7.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+88% | 1.98 in total | 3.617 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+88% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+13% | 2.611 in total | 2.311 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Courneuve+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: La Courneuve+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 | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2 | 27 | 25 | More schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 | 6 | 5 | More middle schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Courneuve+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: La Courneuve+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Courneuve2.3 times as high | 2.9 | 6.6 | Higher rate: La Courneuve2.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve2.8 times as high | 9.6 | 27.2 | Higher rate: La Courneuve2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+87% | 4.2 | 7.9 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+87% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+34% | 2.2 | 2.9 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+34% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+49% | 6.8 | 10.2 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+49% |
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 | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7 | 17 | 10 | More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: La Courneuve+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: La Courneuve+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: La Courneuve+37% | 5.47 | 7.52 | Larger: La Courneuve+37% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+28 m | 67 m | 39 m | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+28 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs La Courneuve at a glance
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | La Courneuve |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,893 | 47,285 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.0% | +16.0% |
| Density per km² | 7,659 | 6,288 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 2,927 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,325 | 3,948 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.6 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.57% | 42.07% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,320 | 16,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.0% | 22.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 7.52 |
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FAQ
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs La Courneuve: your questions
Which is the larger city, Garges-lès-Gonesse or La Courneuve?
By population, La Courneuve: 47,285 inhabitants versus 41,893 for Garges-lès-Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Courneuve is the 150th largest city in France, Garges-lès-Gonesse the 187th. By area, La Courneuve is also the larger (7.5 km²).
How far is Garges-lès-Gonesse from La Courneuve?
Garges-lès-Gonesse and La Courneuve are 4.0 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or La Courneuve?
To buy an apartment, La Courneuve is more expensive: €2,927 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+26%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or La Courneuve?
In Garges-lès-Gonesse, half of the residents have a standard of living above €17,320 a year, versus €16,820 in La Courneuve (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Garges-lès-Gonesse and La Courneuve in the same department?
No: Garges-lès-Gonesse is in Val-d'Oise (95), and La Courneuve 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