2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Niort: 2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil has more inhabitants than Niort: 62,547 versus 61,675, or 1.4% more. Niort covers a larger area (68.2 km² versus 8.1 km²), but Le Blanc-Mesnil is more densely populated: 7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 904.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €1,923. The median standard of living is higher in Niort (€25,970 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 363 km apart as the crow flies.
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
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Niort
City in Deux-Sèvres
FDeux-Sèvres79Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Population
- 61,675 inhab.
- 95th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 68.2 km²
- Density
- 904 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le Blanc-MesnilNiort
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% | 62,547 | 61,675 | More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.8 pts | +9.1% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+7.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14 pts | +18.1% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil8.6 times as high | 7,770 | 904 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil8.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.6 pts | 23.3% | 14.6% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+8.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Niort+11 pts | 11.5% | 22.8% | More seniors: Niort+11 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.94 | 2.77 | 1.83 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.94 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.1 times as high | 4,075 | 1,923 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.1 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.0 times as high | 4,000 | 2,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+60% | 18.5 | 11.6 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+60% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+84% | 18.2 | 9.9 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+84% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Niort+10 pts | 39.2% | 49.5% | More homeowners: Niort+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Niort+23 pts | 34.3% | 57.7% | More houses: Niort+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 pts | 39.5% | 24.2% | More social housing: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Niort+1.3 pt | 2.0% | 3.3% | More second homes: Niort+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Niort+2.8 pts | 5.2% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Niort+2.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Niort+9.5 pts | 39.88% | 49.39% | Higher rate: Niort+9.5 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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Niort+32% | 19,630 | 25,970 | Higher: Niort+32% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17 pts | 33.5% | 16.4% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+17 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Niort+33% | €22,904 | €30,378 | Higher: Niort+33% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Niort+14 pts | 35% | 50% | More taxpaying households: Niort+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Niort+6.1 pts | 71.0% | 77.2% | Higher: Niort+6.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.6 pts | 17.1% | 11.5% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Demba Traore | Jérôme Baloge | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Niort+5.3 pts | 93% | 98% | Better covered: Niort+5.3 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Niort2.8 times as high | 26.7167 in total | 76.0469 in total | More shops per capita: Niort2.8 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+73% | 12.075 in total | 20.8128 in total | More per capita: Niort+73% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+47% | 21.7136 in total | 31.9197 in total | More per capita: Niort+47% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort2.6 times as high | 9.358 in total | 24.5151 in total | More per capita: Niort2.6 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort3.0 times as high | 1.17 in total | 3.421 in total | More per capita: Niort3.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort2.1 times as high | 1.49 in total | 3.119 in total | More per capita: Niort2.1 times as high |
| 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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Niort+58% | 2.5 | 3.9 | Better access: Niort+58% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+93% | 5.132 in total | 9.961 in total | More per capita: Niort+93% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+97% | 13.484 in total | 26.4163 in total | More per capita: Niort+97% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort3.1 times as high | 1.912 in total | 6.037 in total | More per capita: Niort3.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Niort+74% | 2.214 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Niort+74% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Niort+8 | 2 | 10 | More facilities: Niort+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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Niort+3 | 34 | 37 | More schools: Niort+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Niort+6 | 7 | 13 | More middle schools: Niort+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Niort+4 | 6 | 10 | More high schools: Niort+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Niort+15 | 0 | 15 | More facilities: Niort+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Niort2.2 times as high | 4.8 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Niort2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% | 8.8 | 8.5 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% | 4.1 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+74% | 2.9 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+74% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Niort+6% | 9.3 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Niort+6% |
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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Niort+0.7 °C | 12.1°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Niort+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Niort+23% | 1,634 | 2,006 | Sunnier: Niort+23% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Niort+37% | 616 | 847 | Wetter: Niort+37% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Niort+8 days/year | 110 | 118 | More rainy days: Niort+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 days/year | 37 | 35 | More frost days: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Niort+6 days/year | 13 | 18 | More hot days: Niort+6 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Niort+15 | 11 | 26 | More declarations: Niort+15 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Niort8.5 times as high | 8.05 | 68.2 | Larger: Niort8.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 m | 48 m | 26 m | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+22 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Deux-Sèvres (79) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération du Niortais | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Niort | |
| Functional area | Paris | Niort |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Niort at a glance
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Niort |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,547 | 61,675 |
| Change over 10 years | +18.1% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 7,770 | 904 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,075 | 1,923 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,000 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 11.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.88% | 49.39% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,630 | 25,970 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 10.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 2,006 |
| Area km² | 8.05 | 68.2 |
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FAQ
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Niort: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Blanc-Mesnil or Niort?
By population, Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,547 inhabitants versus 61,675 for Niort (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Blanc-Mesnil is the 93rd largest city in France, Niort the 95th. By area, Niort is the larger (68.2 km²).
How far is Le Blanc-Mesnil from Niort?
Le Blanc-Mesnil and Niort are 363 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Blanc-Mesnil or Niort?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €1,923 in Niort (+112%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Blanc-Mesnil or Niort?
In Niort, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,970 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Le Blanc-Mesnil or Niort?
Niort: 2,006 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures