2026 comparison
Les Lilas vs Pantin: 2026 comparison
Pantin has more inhabitants than Les Lilas: 62,083 versus 23,968, or 2.6 times as many. Pantin covers a larger area (5.0 km² versus 1.3 km²), but Les Lilas is more densely populated: 19,022 inhabitants per km² versus 12,392.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Lilas: €6,939 per m² versus €6,149. The median standard of living is higher in Les Lilas (€28,150 a year versus €21,820).
The two cities are 2.2 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
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
Les LilasPantin
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Pantin2.6 times as high | 23,968 | 62,083 | More populous: Pantin2.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+3.0 pts | +1.9% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Pantin+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+11 pts | +4.5% | +15.8% | Stronger growth: Pantin+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Lilas+54% | 19,022 | 12,392 | Denser: Les Lilas+54% |
| Under 15More young people: Pantin+2.3 pts | 17.8% | 20.2% | More young people: Pantin+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Lilas+4.6 pts | 16.3% | 11.8% | More seniors: Les Lilas+4.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Pantin+0.13 | 2.14 | 2.27 | Larger households: Pantin+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+13% | 6,939 | 6,149 | More expensive: Les Lilas+13% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Lilas+5% | 7,989 | 7,578 | More expensive: Les Lilas+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Lilas+8% | 25.0 | 23.2 | More expensive: Les Lilas+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 20.6 | 20.6 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Lilas+13 pts | 39.8% | 27.3% | More homeowners: Les Lilas+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Lilas+5.9 pts | 9.5% | 3.6% | More houses: Les Lilas+5.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Pantin+9.8 pts | 29.9% | 39.7% | More social housing: Pantin+9.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Pantin+1.0 pt | 1.9% | 2.9% | More second homes: Pantin+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Lilas+3.0 pts | 6.9% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Les Lilas+3.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Lilas+1.0 pt | 45.88% | 44.88% | Higher rate: Les Lilas+1.0 pt |
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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Lilas+29% | 28,150 | 21,820 | Higher: Les Lilas+29% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Pantin+11 pts | 17.5% | 28.9% | Higher: Pantin+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Lilas+52% | €36,116 | €23,830 | Higher: Les Lilas+52% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Lilas+18 pts | 55% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Les Lilas+18 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Lilas+1.7 pt | 78.4% | 76.7% | Higher: Les Lilas+1.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Pantin+1.2 pt | 13.1% | 14.3% | Higher: Pantin+1.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Lionel Benharous | Bertrand Kern | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Lilas+3.0 pts | 96% | 93% | Better covered: Les Lilas+3.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Lilas+3% | 55.1132 in total | 53.6333 in total | More shops per capita: Les Lilas+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+6% | 26.764 in total | 25.3157 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+6% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+7% | 39.695 in total | 42.5264 in total | More per capita: Pantin+7% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+16% | 7.919 in total | 9.257 in total | More per capita: Pantin+16% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+51% | 2.97 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+51% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin3.1 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Pantin3.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Pantin+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Pantin+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pantin+16% | 3.6 | 4.2 | Better access: Pantin+16% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+9% | 5.413 in total | 5.031 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas3.7 times as high | 27.165 in total | 7.245 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas3.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+54% | 2.56 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Pantin+54% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Lilas+4% | 2.56 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Les Lilas+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Lilas+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Les Lilas+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 | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Pantin+19 | 10 | 29 | More schools: Pantin+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Pantin+6 | 1 | 7 | More middle schools: Pantin+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Pantin+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Pantin+3 |
| 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 | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Lilas+4% | 6.4 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Les Lilas+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin2.1 times as high | 12.9 | 27.0 | Higher rate: Pantin2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+33% | 3.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+33% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+50% | 1.6 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Pantin+50% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Lilas+2% | 11.3 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Les Lilas+2% |
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 | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Pantin+4 | 7 | 11 | More declarations: Pantin+4 |
| 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 | Les Lilas | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Pantin4.0 times as high | 1.26 | 5.01 | Larger: Pantin4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Lilas+65 m | 119 m | 54 m | Higher: Les Lilas+65 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 Pantin at a glance
| Criterion | Les Lilas | Pantin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,968 | 62,083 |
| Change over 10 years | +4.5% | +15.8% |
| Density per km² | 19,022 | 12,392 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,939 | 6,149 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,989 | 7,578 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.0 | 23.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.88% | 44.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,150 | 21,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.1% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 13.3°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 1.26 | 5.01 |
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FAQ
Les Lilas vs Pantin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Lilas or Pantin?
By population, Pantin: 62,083 inhabitants versus 23,968 for Les Lilas (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Pantin is the 94th largest city in France, Les Lilas the 384th. By area, Pantin is also the larger (5.0 km²).
How far is Les Lilas from Pantin?
Les Lilas and Pantin are 2.2 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 Pantin?
To buy an apartment, Les Lilas is more expensive: €6,939 per m² (median price), versus €6,149 in Pantin (+13%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Lilas or Pantin?
In Les Lilas, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,150 a year, versus €21,820 in Pantin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Les Lilas 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