2026 comparison
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Troyes: 2026 comparison
Troyes has more inhabitants than Le Blanc-Mesnil: 63,254 versus 62,547, or 1.1% more. Troyes covers a larger area (13.2 km² versus 8.1 km²), but Le Blanc-Mesnil is more densely populated: 7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 4,792.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €1,658. The median standard of living is higher in Troyes (€20,210 a year versus €19,630).
The two cities are 139 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
Troyes
City in Aube
- Population
- 63,254 inhab.
- 91st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 4,792 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Le Blanc-MesnilTroyes
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Troyes+1% | 62,547 | 63,254 | More populous: Troyes+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9.0 pts | +9.1% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14 pts | +18.1% | +4.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+62% | 7,770 | 4,792 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil+62% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.0 pts | 23.3% | 17.3% | More young people: Le Blanc-Mesnil+6.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Troyes+7.7 pts | 11.5% | 19.2% | More seniors: Troyes+7.7 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.5 times as high | 4,075 | 1,658 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.5 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+66% | 18.5 | 11.1 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+66% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+75% | 18.2 | 10.4 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+75% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9.9 pts | 39.2% | 29.4% | More homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+9.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 pts | 34.3% | 19.8% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Troyes+1.1 pt | 39.5% | 40.6% | More social housing: Troyes+1.1 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Troyes+4.2 pts | 2.0% | 6.2% | More second homes: Troyes+4.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Troyes+3.0 pts | 5.2% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Troyes+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Troyes+14 pts | 39.88% | 54.14% | Higher rate: Troyes+14 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Troyes+3% | 19,630 | 20,210 | Higher: Troyes+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.2 pts | 33.5% | 31.3% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% | €22,904 | €22,289 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Troyes+1.3 pt | 35% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Troyes+1.3 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.3 pts | 71.0% | 68.7% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Troyes+3.4 pts | 17.1% | 20.5% | Higher: Troyes+3.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Demba Traore | François Baroin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Troyes+1.8 pt | 93% | 95% | Better covered: Troyes+1.8 pt |
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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Troyes2.5 times as high | 26.7167 in total | 67.0424 in total | More shops per capita: Troyes2.5 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+79% | 12.075 in total | 21.5136 in total | More per capita: Troyes+79% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+82% | 21.7136 in total | 39.5250 in total | More per capita: Troyes+82% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+28% | 9.358 in total | 11.975 in total | More per capita: Troyes+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes2.3 times as high | 1.17 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Troyes2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+76% | 1.49 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Troyes+76% |
| 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Troyes+54% | 2.5 | 3.8 | Better access: Troyes+54% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+42% | 5.132 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: Troyes+42% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+19% | 13.484 in total | 16.0101 in total | More per capita: Troyes+19% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes3.8 times as high | 1.912 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: Troyes3.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Troyes+6% | 2.214 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Troyes+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Troyes+7 | 2 | 9 | More facilities: Troyes+7 |
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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Troyes+2 | 34 | 36 | More schools: Troyes+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Troyes+2 | 7 | 9 | More middle schools: Troyes+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Troyes+9 | 6 | 15 | More high schools: Troyes+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Troyes+20 | 0 | 20 | More facilities: Troyes+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16% | 4.8 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+16% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+58% | 8.8 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Troyes+58% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+72% | 4.1 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+72% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil3.9 times as high | 2.9 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil3.9 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+17% | 9.3 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Troyes+17% |
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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 °C | 12.1°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Troyes+13% | 1,634 | 1,851 | Sunnier: Troyes+13% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Troyes+5% | 616 | 645 | Wetter: Troyes+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Troyes+3 days/year | 110 | 113 | More rainy days: Troyes+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Troyes+25 days/year | 37 | 62 | More frost days: Troyes+25 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Troyes+4 days/year | 13 | 17 | More hot days: Troyes+4 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Troyes+2 | 11 | 13 | More declarations: Troyes+2 |
| 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 | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Troyes+64% | 8.05 | 13.2 | Larger: Troyes+64% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Troyes+60 m | 48 m | 109 m | Higher: Troyes+60 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Aube (10) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Troyes | |
| Functional area | Paris | Troyes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Troyes at a glance
| Criterion | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Troyes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,547 | 63,254 |
| Change over 10 years | +18.1% | +4.1% |
| Density per km² | 7,770 | 4,792 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,075 | 1,658 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,000 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 11.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.88% | 54.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,630 | 20,210 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,851 |
| Area km² | 8.05 | 13.2 |
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FAQ
Le Blanc-Mesnil vs Troyes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Blanc-Mesnil or Troyes?
By population, Troyes: 63,254 inhabitants versus 62,547 for Le Blanc-Mesnil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Troyes is the 91st largest city in France, Le Blanc-Mesnil the 93rd. By area, Troyes is also the larger (13.2 km²).
How far is Le Blanc-Mesnil from Troyes?
Le Blanc-Mesnil and Troyes are 139 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Blanc-Mesnil or Troyes?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €1,658 in Troyes (+146%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Blanc-Mesnil or Troyes?
In Troyes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,210 a year, versus €19,630 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Le Blanc-Mesnil or Troyes?
Troyes: 1,851 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