2026 comparison
La Courneuve vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than La Courneuve: 149,936 versus 47,285, or 3.2 times as many. Saint-Denis is both larger (15.8 km² versus 7.5 km²) and more densely populated (9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 6,288).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €3,942 per m² versus €2,927. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€18,130 a year versus €16,820).
The two cities are 2.4 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
Saint-Denis
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 149,936 inhab.
- 23rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Density
- 9,508 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La CourneuveSaint-Denis
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis3.2 times as high | 47,285 | 149,936 | More populous: Saint-Denis3.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+3.0 pts | +7.3% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Courneuve+7.8 pts | +16.0% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: La Courneuve+7.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis+51% | 6,288 | 9,508 | Denser: Saint-Denis+51% |
| Under 15More young people: La Courneuve+0.4 pt | 21.8% | 21.4% | More young people: La Courneuve+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt | 9.7% | 10.7% | More seniors: Saint-Denis+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Courneuve+0.40 | 2.87 | 2.47 | Larger households: La Courneuve+0.40 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+35% | 2,927 | 3,942 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+35% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Courneuve+7% | 3,948 | 3,690 | More expensive: La Courneuve+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+10% | 19.0 | 21.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+5% | 17.2 | 18.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Courneuve+3.1 pts | 25.9% | 22.8% | More homeowners: La Courneuve+3.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Courneuve+1.6 pt | 12.4% | 10.9% | More houses: La Courneuve+1.6 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Courneuve+0.6 pt | 54.5% | 53.9% | More social housing: La Courneuve+0.6 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+0.7 pt | 0.6% | 1.3% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.2 pts | 4.9% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Courneuve+2.4 pts | 42.07% | 39.65% | Higher rate: La Courneuve+2.4 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+8% | 16,820 | 18,130 | Higher: Saint-Denis+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Courneuve+4.4 pts | 43.0% | 38.6% | Higher: La Courneuve+4.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+15% | €17,353 | €19,994 | Higher: Saint-Denis+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+7.8 pts | 24% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+7.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Courneuve+0.4 pt | 70.0% | 69.6% | Higher: La Courneuve+0.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Courneuve+3.9 pts | 22.1% | 18.3% | Higher: La Courneuve+3.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Aly Diouara | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | La France insoumise | La France insoumise | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Courneuve+0.8 pt | 93% | 92% | Better covered: La Courneuve+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Courneuve+14% | 57.5272 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: La Courneuve+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+40% | 34.5163 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+40% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+27% | 31.3148 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+27% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+17% | 9.746 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.36 in total | 1.320 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+73% | 0.84 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+73% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+3 | 1 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+26% | 3.3 | 4.1 | Better access: Saint-Denis+26% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+22% | 3.416 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+22% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis9.4 times as high | 1.15 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis9.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Courneuve+50% | 3.617 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: La Courneuve+50% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.311 in total | 2.334 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+8 | 1 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+8 |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+61 | 25 | 86 | More schools: Saint-Denis+61 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 | 5 | 19 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+11 | 3 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+25 | 3 | 28 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+25 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Courneuve+88% | 6.6 | 3.5 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+88% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+18% | 27.2 | 23.0 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+18% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+43% | 7.9 | 5.5 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+43% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Courneuve+2% | 2.9 | 2.8 | Higher rate: La Courneuve+2% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+3% | 10.2 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+3% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+11 | 10 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.1 times as high | 7.52 | 15.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Courneuve+7 m | 39 m | 31 m | Higher: La Courneuve+7 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 Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | La Courneuve | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,285 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +16.0% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 6,288 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,927 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,948 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.0 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.07% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,820 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.6 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.52 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
La Courneuve vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, La Courneuve or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 47,285 for La Courneuve (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, La Courneuve the 150th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is La Courneuve from Saint-Denis?
La Courneuve and Saint-Denis are 2.4 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 Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €3,942 per m² (median price), versus €2,927 in La Courneuve (+35%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Courneuve or Saint-Denis?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,130 a year, versus €16,820 in La Courneuve (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Courneuve and Saint-Denis 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