2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Sarcelles: 2026 comparison
Sarcelles has more inhabitants than Garges-lès-Gonesse: 59,385 versus 41,893, or 42% more. Sarcelles covers a larger area (8.5 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Garges-lès-Gonesse is more densely populated: 7,659 inhabitants per km² versus 7,028.
The median apartment price is higher in Garges-lès-Gonesse: €2,326 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Sarcelles (€18,180 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 2.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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
Sarcelles
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 59,385 inhab.
- 101st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.5 km²
- Density
- 7,028 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Garges-lès-GonesseSarcelles
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sarcelles+42% | 41,893 | 59,385 | More populous: Sarcelles+42% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sarcelles+3.3 pts | −2.7% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Sarcelles+3.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Sarcelles+2.8 pts | +0.0% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Sarcelles+2.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+9% | 7,659 | 7,028 | Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+9% |
| Under 15Tie | 23.7% | 23.7% | Tie |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sarcelles+2.1 pts | 11.1% | 13.2% | More seniors: Sarcelles+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.08 | 2.98 | 2.90 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+14% | 2,326 | 2,039 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+14% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2% | 3,325 | 3,250 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% | 18.6 | 18.0 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8% | 17.5 | 17.4 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.7 pts | 30.7% | 28.0% | More homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts | 18.1% | 15.9% | More houses: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+7.3 pts | 51.7% | 58.9% | More social housing: Sarcelles+7.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sarcelles+0.1 pt | 0.5% | 0.6% | More second homes: Sarcelles+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Sarcelles+1.3 pt | 3.9% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Sarcelles+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.1 pts | 44.57% | 42.46% | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.1 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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sarcelles+5% | 17,320 | 18,180 | Higher: Sarcelles+5% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3.5 pts | 40.8% | 37.3% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sarcelles+5% | €18,453 | €19,338 | Higher: Sarcelles+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Sarcelles+1.7 pt | 25% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Sarcelles+1.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sarcelles+2.8 pts | 65.6% | 68.4% | Higher: Sarcelles+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+1.8 pt | 17.0% | 18.8% | Higher: Sarcelles+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoît Jimenez | Bassi Konate | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sarcelles+3.7 pts | 93% | 96% | Better covered: Sarcelles+3.7 pts |
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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+64% | 28.9121 in total | 47.5282 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+64% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+51% | 12.251 in total | 18.4109 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+51% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+96% | 16.067 in total | 31.3186 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+96% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+44% | 12.753 in total | 8.852 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+44% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+65% | 1.77 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+65% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.73 in total | 0.74 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Sarcelles+9% | 2.2 | 2.4 | Better access: Sarcelles+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+27% | 8.134 in total | 6.438 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.7 times as high | 7.933 in total | 21.0125 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.6 times as high | 1.98 in total | 4.929 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.6 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+15% | 2.611 in total | 3.018 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+15% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sarcelles+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Sarcelles+2 |
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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+16 | 27 | 43 | More schools: Sarcelles+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+9 | 6 | 15 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+6 | 3 | 9 | More high schools: Sarcelles+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Sarcelles+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Sarcelles+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sarcelles+61% | 2.9 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+61% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+95% | 9.6 | 18.8 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+95% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+29% | 4.2 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+29% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+64% | 2.2 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+64% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+54% | 6.8 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+54% |
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 | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sarcelles+3 | 17 | 20 | More declarations: Sarcelles+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sarcelles+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Sarcelles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sarcelles+54% | 5.47 | 8.45 | Larger: Sarcelles+54% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+9 m | 67 m | 58 m | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-d'Oise (95) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | 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
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Sarcelles at a glance
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Sarcelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,893 | 59,385 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.0% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 7,659 | 7,028 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 2,039 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,325 | 3,250 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.6 | 18.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.57% | 42.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,320 | 18,180 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 8.45 |
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FAQ
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Sarcelles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Garges-lès-Gonesse or Sarcelles?
By population, Sarcelles: 59,385 inhabitants versus 41,893 for Garges-lès-Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sarcelles is the 101st largest city in France, Garges-lès-Gonesse the 187th. By area, Sarcelles is also the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Garges-lès-Gonesse from Sarcelles?
Garges-lès-Gonesse and Sarcelles are 2.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-d'Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Sarcelles?
To buy an apartment, Garges-lès-Gonesse is more expensive: €2,326 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+14%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Sarcelles?
In Sarcelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,180 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Garges-lès-Gonesse and Sarcelles in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures