2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Garges-lès-Gonesse: 149,936 versus 41,893, or 3.6 times as many. Saint-Denis is both larger (15.8 km² versus 5.5 km²) and more densely populated (9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 7,659).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €3,942 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€18,130 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 4.5 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
Saint-Denis
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 149,936 inhab.
- 23rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Density
- 9,508 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Garges-lès-GonesseSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis3.6 times as high | 41,893 | 149,936 | More populous: Saint-Denis3.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+7.0 pts | −2.7% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+7.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+8.2 pts | +0.0% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+8.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis+24% | 7,659 | 9,508 | Denser: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts | 23.7% | 21.4% | More young people: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.4 pt | 11.1% | 10.7% | More seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.51 | 2.98 | 2.47 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.51 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+69% | 2,326 | 3,942 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+69% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+11% | 3,325 | 3,690 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+12% | 18.6 | 21.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+3% | 17.5 | 18.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7.9 pts | 30.7% | 22.8% | More homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7.2 pts | 18.1% | 10.9% | More houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+2.2 pts | 51.7% | 53.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+2.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+0.9 pt | 0.5% | 1.3% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+3.3 pts | 3.9% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.9 pts | 44.57% | 39.65% | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4.9 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 | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+5% | 17,320 | 18,130 | Higher: Saint-Denis+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.2 pts | 40.8% | 38.6% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+8% | €18,453 | €19,994 | Higher: Saint-Denis+8% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+6.8 pts | 25% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+6.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+4.1 pts | 65.6% | 69.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+4.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+1.3 pt | 17.0% | 18.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoît Jimenez | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.7 pt | 93% | 92% | Better covered: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.7 pt |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+74% | 28.9121 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+74% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.0 times as high | 12.251 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.0 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high | 16.067 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.5 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+12% | 12.753 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% | 1.77 in total | 1.320 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+25% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.0 times as high | 0.73 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+3 | 1 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+88% | 2.2 | 4.1 | Better access: Saint-Denis+88% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+96% | 8.134 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+96% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% | 7.933 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% | 1.98 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+26% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16% | 2.611 in total | 2.334 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+9 | 0 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+9 |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+59 | 27 | 86 | More schools: Saint-Denis+59 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+13 | 6 | 19 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+13 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+11 | 3 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+28 | 0 | 28 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+28 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Denis+22% | 2.9 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+22% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high | 9.6 | 23.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+30% | 4.2 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+31% | 2.2 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+31% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+53% | 6.8 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+53% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 | 17 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+3 | 0 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Denis+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high | 5.47 | 15.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+36 m | 67 m | 31 m | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+36 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 Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,893 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.0% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 7,659 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,325 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.6 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.57% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,320 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Garges-lès-Gonesse or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 41,893 for Garges-lès-Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Garges-lès-Gonesse the 187th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Garges-lès-Gonesse from Saint-Denis?
Garges-lès-Gonesse and Saint-Denis are 4.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €3,942 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+69%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Saint-Denis?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,130 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Garges-lès-Gonesse and Saint-Denis in the same department?
No: Garges-lès-Gonesse is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Saint-Denis 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