2026 comparison
Les Lilas vs Noisy-le-Sec: 2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Sec has more inhabitants than Les Lilas: 45,634 versus 23,968, or 90% more. Noisy-le-Sec covers a larger area (5.0 km² versus 1.3 km²), but Les Lilas is more densely populated: 19,022 inhabitants per km² versus 9,054.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Lilas: €6,939 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Les Lilas (€28,150 a year versus €20,600).
The two cities are 2.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Les Lilas
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 23,968 inhab.
- 384th in France · 29th in its department
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- Density
- 19,022 per km²
Noisy-le-Sec
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 45,634 inhab.
- 163rd in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 9,054 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Les LilasNoisy-le-Sec
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Noisy-le-Sec+90% | 23,968 | 45,634 | More populous: Noisy-le-Sec+90% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt | +1.9% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+6.2 pts | +4.5% | +10.7% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+6.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Lilas2.1 times as high | 19,022 | 9,054 | Denser: Les Lilas2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+3.9 pts | 17.8% | 21.8% | More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+3.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Lilas+4.2 pts | 16.3% | 12.1% | More seniors: Les Lilas+4.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.32 | 2.14 | 2.46 | Larger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.32 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+88% | 6,939 | 3,684 | More expensive: Les Lilas+88% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+75% | 7,989 | 4,571 | More expensive: Les Lilas+75% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Lilas+32% | 25.0 | 19.0 | More expensive: Les Lilas+32% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Lilas+22% | 20.6 | 17.0 | More expensive: Les Lilas+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Lilas+5.0 pts | 39.8% | 34.8% | More homeowners: Les Lilas+5.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Noisy-le-Sec+7.8 pts | 9.5% | 17.3% | More houses: Noisy-le-Sec+7.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+18 pts | 29.9% | 48.2% | More social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Lilas+1.0 pt | 1.9% | 1.0% | More second homes: Les Lilas+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Lilas+1.3 pt | 6.9% | 5.6% | More vacant homes: Les Lilas+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+2.8 pts | 45.88% | 48.64% | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+2.8 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 | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Lilas+37% | 28,150 | 20,600 | Higher: Les Lilas+37% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+13 pts | 17.5% | 30.9% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Lilas+49% | €36,116 | €24,242 | Higher: Les Lilas+49% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Lilas+16 pts | 55% | 39% | More taxpaying households: Les Lilas+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Lilas+3.9 pts | 78.4% | 74.4% | Higher: Les Lilas+3.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+3.0 pts | 13.1% | 16.1% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Lionel Benharous | Olivier Sarrabeyrouse | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Lilas+1.6 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Les Lilas+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Lilas+50% | 55.1132 in total | 36.8168 in total | More shops per capita: Les Lilas+50% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+37% | 26.764 in total | 19.589 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+37% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+52% | 39.695 in total | 26.1119 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+52% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+8% | 7.919 in total | 8.539 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+90% | 2.97 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+90% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+90% | 0.41 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+90% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Lilas+6% | 3.6 | 3.4 | Better access: Les Lilas+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+38% | 5.413 in total | 3.918 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+38% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas12 times as high | 27.165 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas12 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+14% | 2.56 in total | 2.813 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+14% | 2.56 in total | 2.210 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+14% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
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 | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Noisy-le-Sec+13 | 10 | 23 | More schools: Noisy-le-Sec+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Noisy-le-Sec+4 | 1 | 5 | More middle schools: Noisy-le-Sec+4 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+90% | 6.4 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+90% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Lilas+5% | 12.9 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Les Lilas+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+28% | 3.9 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+28% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec2.2 times as high | 1.6 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+8% | 11.3 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+8% |
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 | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Lilas+1.0 °C | 13.3°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Les Lilas+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Les Lilas+5% | 1,717 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Les Lilas+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Noisy-le-Sec+8% | 667 | 721 | Wetter: Noisy-le-Sec+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+6 days/year | 112 | 118 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+19 days/year | 22 | 41 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+19 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Les Lilas+3 days/year | 21 | 17 | More hot days: Les Lilas+3 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 | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+9 | 7 | 16 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Noisy-le-Sec4.0 times as high | 1.26 | 5.04 | Larger: Noisy-le-Sec4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Lilas+51 m | 119 m | 68 m | Higher: Les Lilas+51 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
Les Lilas vs Noisy-le-Sec at a glance
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Noisy-le-Sec |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,968 | 45,634 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.5% | +10.7% |
| Density per km² | 19,022 | 9,054 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,939 | 3,684 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,989 | 4,571 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.0 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.88% | 48.64% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,150 | 20,600 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.4 | 12.1 |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 1.26 | 5.04 |
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FAQ
Les Lilas vs Noisy-le-Sec: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Lilas or Noisy-le-Sec?
By population, Noisy-le-Sec: 45,634 inhabitants versus 23,968 for Les Lilas (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Noisy-le-Sec is the 163rd largest city in France, Les Lilas the 384th. By area, Noisy-le-Sec is also the larger (5.0 km²).
How far is Les Lilas from Noisy-le-Sec?
Les Lilas and Noisy-le-Sec are 2.9 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 Les Lilas or Noisy-le-Sec?
To buy an apartment, Les Lilas is more expensive: €6,939 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Noisy-le-Sec (+88%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Lilas or Noisy-le-Sec?
In Les Lilas, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,150 a year, versus €20,600 in Noisy-le-Sec (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Les Lilas or Noisy-le-Sec?
Les Lilas: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Noisy-le-Sec (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