2026 comparison
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois vs Sevran: 2026 comparison
Sevran has more inhabitants than Les Pavillons-sous-Bois: 52,682 versus 25,875, or 2.0 times as many. Sevran covers a larger area (7.3 km² versus 2.9 km²), but Les Pavillons-sous-Bois is more densely populated: 8,861 inhabitants per km² versus 7,237.
The median apartment price is higher in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois: €3,280 per m² versus €2,313. The median standard of living is higher in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois (€23,970 a year versus €19,450).
The two cities are 3.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
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Sevran
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 52,682 inhab.
- 126th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 7.3 km²
- Density
- 7,237 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Les Pavillons-sous-BoisSevran
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sevran2.0 times as high | 25,875 | 52,682 | More populous: Sevran2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+5.1 pts | +7.7% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+5.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+7.6 pts | +13.8% | +6.2% | Stronger growth: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+7.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+22% | 8,861 | 7,237 | Denser: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+22% |
| Under 15More young people: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.0 pt | 23.4% | 23.3% | More young people: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sevran+0.6 pt | 12.3% | 12.9% | More seniors: Sevran+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sevran+0.39 | 2.50 | 2.89 | Larger households: Sevran+0.39 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+42% | 3,280 | 2,313 | More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+42% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+17% | 3,944 | 3,363 | More expensive: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+17% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sevran+0.4% | 18.1 | 18.2 | More expensive: Sevran+0.4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sevran+6% | 16.9 | 17.9 | More expensive: Sevran+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+9.7 pts | 52.1% | 42.4% | More homeowners: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4.6 pts | 37.9% | 33.3% | More houses: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sevran+25 pts | 19.9% | 44.8% | More social housing: Sevran+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | 1.1% | 0.5% | More second homes: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.9 pt | 6.9% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sevran+3.1 pts | 39.07% | 42.20% | Higher rate: Sevran+3.1 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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+23% | 23,970 | 19,450 | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+23% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sevran+8.9 pts | 23.8% | 32.7% | Higher: Sevran+8.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+38% | €29,555 | €21,487 | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+38% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+14 pts | 46% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+8.6 pts | 76.4% | 67.8% | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+8.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sevran+1.7 pt | 12.7% | 14.4% | Higher: Sevran+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Dallier | Stéphane Blanchet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3.4 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+3.4 pts |
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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+73% | 52.9137 in total | 30.6161 in total | More shops per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+73% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+68% | 25.165 in total | 15.079 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+68% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.8 times as high | 51.8134 in total | 18.497 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.8 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% | 12.432 in total | 10.656 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+16% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+13% | 1.95 in total | 1.79 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+13% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+0.6 | 0.00 in total | 0.63 in total | More per capita: Sevran+0.6 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Sevran+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Sevran+2 |
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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+34% | 3.1 | 2.3 | Better access: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+47% | 4.311 in total | 6.333 in total | More per capita: Sevran+47% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran3.8 times as high | 2.36 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Sevran3.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+70% | 3.910 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+70% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+8% | 1.95 in total | 2.111 in total | More per capita: Sevran+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sevran+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Sevran+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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sevran+20 | 11 | 31 | More schools: Sevran+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sevran+4 | 3 | 7 | More middle schools: Sevran+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sevran+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Sevran+2 |
| 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.2 times as high | 13.6 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+40% | 9.1 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Sevran+40% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+12% | 5.1 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+12% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+13% | 3.2 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Sevran+13% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+42% | 12.8 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+42% |
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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+17% | 721 | 616 | Wetter: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+8 days/year | 118 | 110 | More rainy days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4 days/year | 41 | 37 | More frost days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+5 days/year | 17 | 13 | More hot days: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+5 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1 | 14 | 13 | More declarations: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sevran+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Sevran+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sevran2.5 times as high | 2.92 | 7.28 | Larger: Sevran2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1 m | 59 m | 57 m | Higher: Les Pavillons-sous-Bois+1 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 Sevran at a glance
| Criterion | Les Pavillons-sous-Bois | Sevran |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 25,875 | 52,682 |
| Change over 10 years | +13.8% | +6.2% |
| Density per km² | 8,861 | 7,237 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,280 | 2,313 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,944 | 3,363 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.1 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.07% | 42.20% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,970 | 19,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 13.6 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 2.92 | 7.28 |
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FAQ
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois vs Sevran: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois or Sevran?
By population, Sevran: 52,682 inhabitants versus 25,875 for Les Pavillons-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sevran is the 126th largest city in France, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois the 358th. By area, Sevran is also the larger (7.3 km²).
How far is Les Pavillons-sous-Bois from Sevran?
Les Pavillons-sous-Bois and Sevran are 3.9 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 Pavillons-sous-Bois or Sevran?
To buy an apartment, Les Pavillons-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,280 per m² (median price), versus €2,313 in Sevran (+42%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois or Sevran?
In Les Pavillons-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,970 a year, versus €19,450 in Sevran (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Les Pavillons-sous-Bois and Sevran 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