2026 comparison
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois vs Livry-Gargan: 2026 comparison
Livry-Gargan has more inhabitants than Les Pavillons-sous-Bois: 47,453 versus 25,875, or 83% more. Livry-Gargan covers a larger area (7.4 km² versus 2.9 km²), but Les Pavillons-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 8,861 inhabitants per km² versus 6,430.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois: €3,280 per m² versus €3,095. The median standard of living is higher in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois (€23,970 a year versus €23,730).
The two cities are 2.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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Les Pavillons-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 25,875 inhab.
- 358th in France · 28th in its department
- Area
- 2.9 km²
- Density
- 8,861 per km²
Livry-Gargan
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 47,453 inhab.
- 146th in France · 14th in its department
- Area
- 7.4 km²
- Density
- 6,430 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Les Pavillons-sous-BoisLivry-Gargan
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Livry-Gargan+83% | 25,875 | 47,453 | More populous: Livry-Gargan+83% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+2.8 pts | +7.7% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+2.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4.2 pts | +13.8% | +9.6% | Stronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+38% | 8,861 | 6,430 | Denser: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+38% |
| Under 15More young people: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.3 pt | 23.4% | 22.0% | More young people: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Livry-Gargan+1.6 pt | 12.3% | 13.9% | More seniors: Livry-Gargan+1.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.02 | 2.50 | 2.48 | Larger households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% | 3,280 | 3,095 | More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% | 3,944 | 3,733 | More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% | 18.1 | 18.5 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% | 16.9 | 16.4 | More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Livry-Gargan+0.5 pt | 52.1% | 52.5% | More homeowners: Livry-Gargan+0.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.1 pt | 37.9% | 36.8% | More houses: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.1 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Livry-Gargan+1.9 pt | 19.9% | 21.7% | More social housing: Livry-Gargan+1.9 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt | 1.1% | 1.4% | More second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+0.2 pt | 6.9% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+2.1 pts | 39.07% | 41.17% | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+2.1 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1% | 23,970 | 23,730 | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.3 pt | 23.8% | 22.5% | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% | €29,555 | €27,818 | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.6 pt | 46% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.8 pt | 76.4% | 74.7% | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt | 12.7% | 13.0% | Higher: Livry-Gargan+0.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Dallier | Pierre-Yves Martin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+35% | 52.9137 in total | 39.2186 in total | More shops per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+51% | 25.165 in total | 16.679 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+51% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.0 times as high | 51.8134 in total | 25.5121 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+78% | 12.432 in total | 7.033 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+78% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.3 times as high | 1.95 in total | 0.84 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+0.4 | 0.00 in total | 0.42 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+0.4 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% | 3.1 | 3.0 | Better access: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+29% | 4.311 in total | 5.526 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+29% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan6.9 times as high | 2.36 in total | 16.076 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan6.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+22% | 3.910 in total | 3.215 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+22% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+9% | 1.95 in total | 2.110 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Livry-Gargan+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Livry-Gargan+3 |
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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Livry-Gargan+11 | 11 | 22 | More schools: Livry-Gargan+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Livry-Gargan+2 | 3 | 5 | More middle schools: Livry-Gargan+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Livry-Gargan+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Livry-Gargan+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% | 13.6 | 11.7 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+33% | 9.1 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+33% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% | 5.1 | 5.0 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9% | 3.2 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% | 12.8 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% |
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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Livry-Gargan+9 | 14 | 23 | More declarations: Livry-Gargan+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Livry-Gargan2.5 times as high | 2.92 | 7.38 | Larger: Livry-Gargan2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Livry-Gargan+5 m | 59 m | 63 m | Higher: Livry-Gargan+5 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois vs Livry-Gargan at a glance
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Livry-Gargan |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 25,875 | 47,453 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.8% | +9.6% |
| Density per km² | 8,861 | 6,430 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,280 | 3,095 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,944 | 3,733 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.07% | 41.17% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,970 | 23,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 13.6 | 11.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 2.92 | 7.38 |
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FAQ
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois vs Livry-Gargan: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
By population, Livry-Gargan: 47,453 inhabitants versus 25,875 for Les Pavillons-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Livry-Gargan is the 146th largest city in France, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois the 358th. By area, Livry-Gargan is also the larger (7.4 km²).
How far is Les Pavillons-sous-Bois from Livry-Gargan?
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois and Livry-Gargan are 2.5 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
To buy an apartment, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,280 per m² (median price), versus €3,095 in Livry-Gargan (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois or Livry-Gargan?
In Les Pavillons-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,970 a year, versus €23,730 in Livry-Gargan (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Les Pavillons-sous-Bois and Livry-Gargan 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