2026 comparison
La Courneuve vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil has more inhabitants than La Courneuve: 62,547 versus 47,285, or 32% more. Le Blanc-Mesnil is both larger (8.1 km² versus 7.5 km²) and more densely populated (7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 6,288).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €2,927. The median standard of living is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil (€19,630 a year versus €16,820).
The two cities are 4.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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La Courneuve
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 47,285 inhab.
- 150th in France · 16th in its department
- Area
- 7.5 km²
- Density
- 6,288 per km²
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La CourneuveLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+32% | 47,285 | 62,547 | More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+32% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt | +7.3% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.2 pts | +16.0% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+24% | 6,288 | 7,770 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.5 pt | 21.8% | 23.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt | 9.7% | 11.5% | More seniors: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Courneuve+0.10 | 2.87 | 2.77 | Larger households: La Courneuve+0.10 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+39% | 2,927 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+39% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% | 3,948 | 4,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Courneuve+3% | 19.0 | 18.5 | More expensive: La Courneuve+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6% | 17.2 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13 pts | 25.9% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 pts | 12.4% | 34.3% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Courneuve+15 pts | 54.5% | 39.5% | More social housing: La Courneuve+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.4 pt | 0.6% | 2.0% | More second homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.2 pt | 4.9% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Courneuve+2.2 pts | 42.07% | 39.88% | Higher rate: La Courneuve+2.2 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 | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17% | 16,820 | 19,630 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Courneuve+9.5 pts | 43.0% | 33.5% | Higher: La Courneuve+9.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+32% | €17,353 | €22,904 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+32% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts | 24% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt | 70.0% | 71.0% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Courneuve+5.0 pts | 22.1% | 17.1% | Higher: La Courneuve+5.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Aly Diouara | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 93% | 93% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Courneuve2.2 times as high | 57.5272 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: La Courneuve2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve2.9 times as high | 34.5163 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve2.9 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+44% | 31.3148 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+44% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+5% | 9.746 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+13% | 1.36 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+13% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+70% | 0.84 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+70% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Courneuve+32% | 3.3 | 2.5 | Better access: La Courneuve+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+51% | 3.416 in total | 5.132 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+51% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil13 times as high | 1.15 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil13 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+87% | 3.617 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+87% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+4% | 2.311 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Le Blanc-Mesnil+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 | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9 | 25 | 34 | More schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 | 5 | 7 | More middle schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3 | 3 | 6 | More high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: La Courneuve+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: La Courneuve+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Courneuve+38% | 6.6 | 4.8 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+38% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve3.1 times as high | 27.2 | 8.8 | Higher rate: La Courneuve3.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+93% | 7.9 | 4.1 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+93% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.9 | 2.9 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+9% | 10.2 | 9.3 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+9% |
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 | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 10 | 11 | More declarations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7% | 7.52 | 8.05 | Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9 m | 39 m | 48 m | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole du Grand Paris | 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
La Courneuve vs Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,285 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | +16.0% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 6,288 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,927 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,948 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.0 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.07% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,820 | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.52 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
La Courneuve vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Courneuve or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,547 inhabitants versus 47,285 for La Courneuve (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Blanc-Mesnil is the 93rd largest city in France, La Courneuve the 150th. By area, Le Blanc-Mesnil is also the larger (8.1 km²).
How far is La Courneuve from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
La Courneuve and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 4.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Seine-Saint-Denis).
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Courneuve or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €2,927 in La Courneuve (+39%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Courneuve or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
In Le Blanc-Mesnil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €19,630 a year, versus €16,820 in La Courneuve (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Courneuve and Le Blanc-Mesnil in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures