2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Pantin: 2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil has more inhabitants than Pantin: 62,547 versus 62,083, or 0.7% more. Le Blanc-Mesnil covers a larger area (8.1 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Pantin is more densely populated: 12,392 inhabitants per km² versus 7,770.
The median apartment price is higher in Pantin: €6,149 per m² versus €4,075. The median standard of living is higher in Pantin (€21,820 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 5.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Pantin
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,083 inhab.
- 94th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 12,392 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le Blanc-MesnilPantin
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.7% | 62,547 | 62,083 | More populous: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.3 pts | +9.1% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.3 pts | +18.1% | +15.8% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Pantin+59% | 7,770 | 12,392 | Denser: Pantin+59% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.1 pts | 23.3% | 20.2% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pantin+0.2 pt | 11.5% | 11.8% | More seniors: Pantin+0.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.50 | 2.77 | 2.27 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.50 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pantin+51% | 4,075 | 6,149 | More expensive: Pantin+51% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pantin+89% | 4,000 | 7,578 | More expensive: Pantin+89% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+25% | 18.5 | 23.2 | More expensive: Pantin+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+13% | 18.2 | 20.6 | More expensive: Pantin+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts | 39.2% | 27.3% | More homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+31 pts | 34.3% | 3.6% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+31 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Pantin+0.3 pt | 39.5% | 39.7% | More social housing: Pantin+0.3 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Pantin+0.9 pt | 2.0% | 2.9% | More second homes: Pantin+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.3 pt | 5.2% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pantin+5.0 pts | 39.88% | 44.88% | Higher rate: Pantin+5.0 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pantin+11% | 19,630 | 21,820 | Higher: Pantin+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.6 pts | 33.5% | 28.9% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pantin+4% | €22,904 | €23,830 | Higher: Pantin+4% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pantin+2.1 pts | 35% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Pantin+2.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pantin+5.6 pts | 71.0% | 76.7% | Higher: Pantin+5.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.8 pts | 17.1% | 14.3% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Demba Traore | Bertrand Kern | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| 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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Pantin2.0 times as high | 26.7167 in total | 53.6333 in total | More shops per capita: Pantin2.0 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin2.1 times as high | 12.075 in total | 25.3157 in total | More per capita: Pantin2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+96% | 21.7136 in total | 42.5264 in total | More per capita: Pantin+96% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.0% | 9.358 in total | 9.257 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.0% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+73% | 1.17 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Pantin+73% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12% | 1.49 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+12% |
| 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pantin+68% | 2.5 | 4.2 | Better access: Pantin+68% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% | 5.132 in total | 5.031 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+85% | 13.484 in total | 7.245 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+85% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin2.0 times as high | 1.912 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Pantin2.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+8% | 2.214 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Pantin+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2 |
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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 | 34 | 29 | More schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 6 | 5 | More high schools: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Pantin+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Pantin+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pantin+29% | 4.8 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+29% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin3.1 times as high | 8.8 | 27.0 | Higher rate: Pantin3.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+25% | 4.1 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+25% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+23% | 2.9 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+23% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+19% | 9.3 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+19% |
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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pantin+1.2 °C | 12.1°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Pantin+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Pantin+8% | 616 | 667 | Wetter: Pantin+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Pantin+2 days/year | 110 | 112 | More rainy days: Pantin+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 days/year | 37 | 22 | More frost days: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Pantin+8 days/year | 13 | 21 | More hot days: Pantin+8 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 11 | 11 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Pantin+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Pantin+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+61% | 8.05 | 5.01 | Larger: Le Blanc-Mesnil+61% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pantin+6 m | 48 m | 54 m | Higher: Pantin+6 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
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Pantin at a glance
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Pantin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,547 | 62,083 |
| Change over 10 years | +18.1% | +15.8% |
| Density per km² | 7,770 | 12,392 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,075 | 6,149 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,000 | 7,578 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 23.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.88% | 44.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,630 | 21,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 8.05 | 5.01 |
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FAQ
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Pantin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Blanc-Mesnil or Pantin?
By population, Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,547 inhabitants versus 62,083 for Pantin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Blanc-Mesnil is the 93rd largest city in France, Pantin the 94th. By area, Le Blanc-Mesnil is also the larger (8.1 km²).
How far is Le Blanc-Mesnil from Pantin?
Le Blanc-Mesnil and Pantin are 5.4 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 Le Blanc-Mesnil or Pantin?
To buy an apartment, Pantin is more expensive: €6,149 per m² (median price), versus €4,075 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (+51%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Blanc-Mesnil or Pantin?
In Pantin, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,820 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Blanc-Mesnil and Pantin 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