2026 comparison
Gonesse vs Sarcelles: 2026 comparison
Sarcelles has more inhabitants than Gonesse: 59,385 versus 27,794, or 2.1 times as many. Gonesse covers a larger area (20.1 km² versus 8.5 km²), but Sarcelles is more densely populated: 7,028 inhabitants per km² versus 1,383.
The median apartment price is higher in Gonesse: €2,984 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Gonesse (€20,810 a year versus €18,180).
The two cities are 5.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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Gonesse
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 27,794 inhab.
- 322nd in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 20.1 km²
- Density
- 1,383 per km²
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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
GonesseSarcelles
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sarcelles2.1 times as high | 27,794 | 59,385 | More populous: Sarcelles2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gonesse+5.9 pts | +6.5% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Gonesse+5.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gonesse+3.4 pts | +6.3% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Gonesse+3.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Sarcelles5.1 times as high | 1,383 | 7,028 | Denser: Sarcelles5.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Sarcelles+2.0 pt | 21.7% | 23.7% | More young people: Sarcelles+2.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sarcelles+0.5 pt | 12.7% | 13.2% | More seniors: Sarcelles+0.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sarcelles+0.24 | 2.66 | 2.90 | Larger households: Sarcelles+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Gonesse+46% | 2,984 | 2,039 | More expensive: Gonesse+46% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Gonesse+0.2% | 3,258 | 3,250 | More expensive: Gonesse+0.2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Gonesse+2% | 18.3 | 18.0 | More expensive: Gonesse+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Gonesse+4% | 18.0 | 17.4 | More expensive: Gonesse+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Gonesse+15 pts | 43.2% | 28.0% | More homeowners: Gonesse+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Gonesse+18 pts | 33.8% | 15.9% | More houses: Gonesse+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+11 pts | 47.7% | 58.9% | More social housing: Sarcelles+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Gonesse+0.3 pt | 0.9% | 0.6% | More second homes: Gonesse+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Sarcelles+1.6 pt | 3.5% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Sarcelles+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.8 pt | 41.71% | 42.46% | Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.8 pt |
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 | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Gonesse+14% | 20,810 | 18,180 | Higher: Gonesse+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sarcelles+8.4 pts | 28.9% | 37.3% | Higher: Sarcelles+8.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Gonesse+21% | €23,379 | €19,338 | Higher: Gonesse+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Gonesse+9.2 pts | 36% | 26% | More taxpaying households: Gonesse+9.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Gonesse+2.8 pts | 71.1% | 68.4% | Higher: Gonesse+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+6.2 pts | 12.7% | 18.8% | Higher: Sarcelles+6.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Cédric Sabouret | Bassi Konate | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Socialist Party | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sarcelles+3.6 pts | 93% | 96% | Better covered: Sarcelles+3.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+5% | 45.3126 in total | 47.5282 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+16% | 15.844 in total | 18.4109 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+16% | 27.075 in total | 31.3186 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+16% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gonesse2.2 times as high | 19.153 in total | 8.852 in total | More per capita: Gonesse2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gonesse2.5 times as high | 2.57 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Gonesse2.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gonesse5.3 times as high | 3.610 in total | 0.74 in total | More per capita: Gonesse5.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Gonesse+25% | 3.0 | 2.4 | Better access: Gonesse+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+37% | 4.713 in total | 6.438 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+37% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles12 times as high | 1.85 in total | 21.0125 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles12 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+13% | 4.312 in total | 4.929 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+20% | 2.57 in total | 3.018 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Gonesse+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Gonesse+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 | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+24 | 19 | 43 | More schools: Sarcelles+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+11 | 4 | 15 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+11 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+8 | 1 | 9 | More high schools: Sarcelles+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Sarcelles+3 | 1 | 4 | More facilities: Sarcelles+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sarcelles+38% | 3.3 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+38% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+79% | 10.5 | 18.8 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+79% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+10% | 4.9 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+15% | 3.1 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gonesse+8% | 11.4 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Gonesse+8% |
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 | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sarcelles+9 | 11 | 20 | More declarations: Sarcelles+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gonesse2.4 times as high | 20.1 | 8.45 | Larger: Gonesse2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sarcelles+9 m | 49 m | 58 m | Higher: Sarcelles+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
Gonesse vs Sarcelles at a glance
| Criterion | Gonesse | Sarcelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,794 | 59,385 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.3% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 1,383 | 7,028 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,984 | 2,039 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,258 | 3,250 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.3 | 18.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.71% | 42.46% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,810 | 18,180 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 20.1 | 8.45 |
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FAQ
Gonesse vs Sarcelles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Gonesse or Sarcelles?
By population, Sarcelles: 59,385 inhabitants versus 27,794 for Gonesse (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sarcelles is the 101st largest city in France, Gonesse the 322nd. By area, Gonesse is the larger (20.1 km²).
How far is Gonesse from Sarcelles?
Gonesse and Sarcelles are 5.5 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 Gonesse or Sarcelles?
To buy an apartment, Gonesse is more expensive: €2,984 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+46%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Gonesse or Sarcelles?
In Gonesse, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,810 a year, versus €18,180 in Sarcelles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are 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