2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Villiers-le-Bel: 2026 comparison
Garges-lès-Gonesse has more inhabitants than Villiers-le-Bel: 41,893 versus 30,195, or 39% more. Villiers-le-Bel covers a larger area (7.3 km² versus 5.5 km²), but Garges-lès-Gonesse is more densely populated: 7,659 inhabitants per km² versus 4,136.
The median apartment price is higher in Villiers-le-Bel: €2,676 per m² versus €2,326. The median standard of living is higher in Villiers-le-Bel (€17,750 a year versus €17,320).
The two cities are 4.3 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
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Villiers-le-Bel
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 30,195 inhab.
- 293rd in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 7.3 km²
- Density
- 4,136 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Garges-lès-GonesseVilliers-le-Bel
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Garges-lès-Gonesse+39% | 41,893 | 30,195 | More populous: Garges-lès-Gonesse+39% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+9.9 pts | −2.7% | +7.2% | Stronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+9.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+10 pts | +0.0% | +10.0% | Stronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+85% | 7,659 | 4,136 | Denser: Garges-lès-Gonesse+85% |
| Under 15More young people: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts | 23.7% | 26.0% | More young people: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9 pt | 11.1% | 10.1% | More seniors: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.9 pt |
| 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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+15% | 2,326 | 2,676 | More expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+12% | 3,325 | 2,974 | More expensive: Garges-lès-Gonesse+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 18.6 | 18.6 | Tie |
| 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+2.4 pts | 30.7% | 28.2% | More homeowners: Garges-lès-Gonesse+2.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villiers-le-Bel+1.0 pt | 18.1% | 19.1% | More houses: Villiers-le-Bel+1.0 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.3 pt | 51.7% | 51.3% | More social housing: Garges-lès-Gonesse+0.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.3 pt | 0.5% | 0.7% | More second homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villiers-le-Bel+1.8 pt | 3.9% | 5.7% | More vacant homes: Villiers-le-Bel+1.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+2.1 pts | 44.57% | 46.62% | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villiers-le-Bel+2% | 17,320 | 17,750 | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.4 pt | 40.8% | 39.4% | Higher: Garges-lès-Gonesse+1.4 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villiers-le-Bel+4% | €18,453 | €19,281 | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villiers-le-Bel+2.4 pts | 25% | 27% | More taxpaying households: Villiers-le-Bel+2.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+1.6 pt | 65.6% | 67.2% | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts | 17.0% | 19.3% | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Benoît Jimenez | Djida Techtach | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | Socialist Party | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Villiers-le-Bel+3.7 pts | 93% | 96% | Better covered: Villiers-le-Bel+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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+5% | 28.9121 in total | 30.592 in total | More shops per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+47% | 12.251 in total | 17.954 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+47% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+51% | 16.067 in total | 24.273 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+51% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+39% | 12.753 in total | 17.653 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+39% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.77 in total | 1.75 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.73 in total | 0.72 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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 2.2 | 2.2 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+23% | 8.134 in total | 6.620 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+23% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse4.8 times as high | 7.933 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse4.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+15% | 1.98 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Garges-lès-Gonesse+15% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+14% | 2.611 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+14% |
| HospitalsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4 | 27 | 23 | More schools: Garges-lès-Gonesse+4 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villiers-le-Bel+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Villiers-le-Bel+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+54% | 2.9 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+54% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+38% | 9.6 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Garges-lès-Gonesse+38% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+4% | 4.2 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+42% | 2.2 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+42% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+51% | 6.8 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+51% |
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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7 | 17 | 10 | More declarations: Garges-lès-Gonesse+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Villiers-le-Bel+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Villiers-le-Bel+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villiers-le-Bel+33% | 5.47 | 7.30 | Larger: Villiers-le-Bel+33% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villiers-le-Bel+30 m | 67 m | 97 m | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+30 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 Villiers-le-Bel at a glance
| Criterion | Garges-lès-Gonesse | Villiers-le-Bel |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 41,893 | 30,195 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.0% | +10.0% |
| Density per km² | 7,659 | 4,136 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,326 | 2,676 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,325 | 2,974 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.57% | 46.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 17,320 | 17,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.0% | 19.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.47 | 7.30 |
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FAQ
Garges-lès-Gonesse vs Villiers-le-Bel: your questions
Which is the larger city, Garges-lès-Gonesse or Villiers-le-Bel?
By population, Garges-lès-Gonesse: 41,893 inhabitants versus 30,195 for Villiers-le-Bel (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Garges-lès-Gonesse is the 187th largest city in France, Villiers-le-Bel the 293rd. By area, Villiers-le-Bel is the larger (7.3 km²).
How far is Garges-lès-Gonesse from Villiers-le-Bel?
Garges-lès-Gonesse and Villiers-le-Bel are 4.3 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 Villiers-le-Bel?
To buy an apartment, Villiers-le-Bel is more expensive: €2,676 per m² (median price), versus €2,326 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Garges-lès-Gonesse or Villiers-le-Bel?
In Villiers-le-Bel, half of the residents have a standard of living above €17,750 a year, versus €17,320 in Garges-lès-Gonesse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Garges-lès-Gonesse and Villiers-le-Bel 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