2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Stains: 2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse has more inhabitants than Stains: 41,893 versus 41,471, or 1.0% more. Garges-lès-Gonesse covers a larger area (5.5 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Stains is more densely populated: 7,694 inhabitants per km² versus 7,659.
The median apartment price is higher in Stains: €2,946 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Stains (€17,670 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 1.8 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
Stains
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 41,471 inhab.
- 192nd in France · 21st in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 7,694 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Garges-lès-GonesseStains
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1% | 41,893 | 41,471 | More populous: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Stains+9.8 pts | −2.7% | +7.0% | Stronger growth: Stains+9.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Stains+14 pts | +0.0% | +13.8% | Stronger growth: Stains+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Stains+0.5% | 7,659 | 7,694 | Denser: Stains+0.5% |
| Under 15More young people: Stains+1.6 pt | 23.7% | 25.3% | More young people: Stains+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8 pt | 11.1% | 10.3% | More seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.16 | 2.98 | 2.82 | Larger households: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Stains+27% | 2,326 | 2,946 | More expensive: Stains+27% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Stains+5% | 3,325 | 3,475 | More expensive: Stains+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Stains+2% | 18.6 | 19.0 | More expensive: Stains+2% |
| 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+3.9 pts | 30.7% | 26.7% | More homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+3.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Stains+8.0 pts | 18.1% | 26.1% | More houses: Stains+8.0 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Stains+13 pts | 51.7% | 64.5% | More social housing: Stains+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.2 pt | 0.5% | 0.3% | More second homes: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Stains+2.0 pt | 3.9% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Stains+2.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.7 pts | 44.57% | 41.90% | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.7 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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Stains+2% | 17,320 | 17,670 | Higher: Stains+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9 pt | 40.8% | 39.9% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0% | €18,453 | €18,276 | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.0% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Stains+2.8 pts | 25% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Stains+2.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Stains+0.4 pt | 65.6% | 65.9% | Higher: Stains+0.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8 pt | 17.0% | 16.2% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoît Jimenez | Azzédine Taïbi | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Stains+5.7 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Stains+5.7 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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Stains+19% | 28.9121 in total | 34.2142 in total | More shops per capita: Stains+19% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+62% | 12.251 in total | 19.882 in total | More per capita: Stains+62% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+72% | 16.067 in total | 27.5114 in total | More per capita: Stains+72% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+64% | 12.753 in total | 7.732 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+64% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+15% | 1.77 in total | 1.46 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse3.0 times as high | 0.73 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse3.0 times as high |
| 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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Stains+73% | 2.2 | 3.8 | Better access: Stains+73% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+1% | 8.134 in total | 8.234 in total | More per capita: Stains+1% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains2.5 times as high | 7.933 in total | 20.083 in total | More per capita: Stains2.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+58% | 1.98 in total | 1.25 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+58% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+21% | 2.611 in total | 2.29 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Stains+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Stains+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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 | 27 | 26 | More schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 | 6 | 5 | More middle schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Stains+1 | 3 | 4 | More high schools: Stains+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Stains+87% | 2.9 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Stains+87% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+7% | 9.6 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Stains+7% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+15% | 4.2 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Stains+15% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+67% | 2.2 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Stains+67% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+85% | 6.8 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Stains+85% |
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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5 | 17 | 12 | More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1% | 5.47 | 5.39 | Larger: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+26 m | 67 m | 41 m | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+26 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 Stains at a glance
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Stains |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,893 | 41,471 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.0% | +13.8% |
| Density per km² | 7,659 | 7,694 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 2,946 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,325 | 3,475 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.6 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.57% | 41.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,320 | 17,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.0% | 16.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 5.39 |
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FAQ
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Stains: your questions
Which is the larger city, Garges-lès-Gonesse or Stains?
By population, Garges-lès-Gonesse: 41,893 inhabitants versus 41,471 for Stains (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Garges-lès-Gonesse is the 187th largest city in France, Stains the 192nd. By area, Garges-lès-Gonesse is also the larger (5.5 km²).
How far is Garges-lès-Gonesse from Stains?
Garges-lès-Gonesse and Stains are 1.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Stains?
To buy an apartment, Stains is more expensive: €2,946 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+27%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Stains?
In Stains, half of the residents have a standard of living above €17,670 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Garges-lès-Gonesse and Stains in the same department?
No: Garges-lès-Gonesse is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Stains 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