2026 comparison
Livry-Gargan vs Montfermeil: 2026 comparison
Livry-Gargan has more inhabitants than Montfermeil: 47,453 versus 28,825, or 65% more. Livry-Gargan is both larger (7.4 km² versus 5.5 km²) and more densely populated (6,430 inhabitants per km² versus 5,289).
The median apartment price is higher in Montfermeil: €3,405 per m² versus €3,095. The median standard of living is higher in Livry-Gargan (€23,730 a year versus €22,800).
The two cities are 3.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
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Montfermeil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 28,825 inhab.
- 310th in France · 27th in its department
- Area
- 5.5 km²
- Density
- 5,289 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Livry-GarganMontfermeil
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Livry-Gargan+65% | 47,453 | 28,825 | More populous: Livry-Gargan+65% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Montfermeil+0.6 pt | +4.9% | +5.5% | Stronger growth: Montfermeil+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montfermeil+1.0 pt | +9.6% | +10.6% | Stronger growth: Montfermeil+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Livry-Gargan+22% | 6,430 | 5,289 | Denser: Livry-Gargan+22% |
| Under 15More young people: Montfermeil+0.2 pt | 22.0% | 22.2% | More young people: Montfermeil+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overTie | 13.9% | 13.9% | Tie |
| People per householdLarger households: Montfermeil+0.37 | 2.48 | 2.85 | Larger households: Montfermeil+0.37 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montfermeil+10% | 3,095 | 3,405 | More expensive: Montfermeil+10% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Livry-Gargan+4% | 3,733 | 3,596 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% | 18.5 | 18.0 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Livry-Gargan+0.5% | 16.4 | 16.3 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+0.5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Montfermeil+6.0 pts | 52.5% | 58.5% | More homeowners: Montfermeil+6.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Montfermeil+19 pts | 36.8% | 56.3% | More houses: Montfermeil+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montfermeil+3.1 pts | 21.7% | 24.9% | More social housing: Montfermeil+3.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.9 pt | 1.4% | 0.4% | More second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+3.6 pts | 7.1% | 3.6% | More vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+3.1 pts | 41.17% | 38.10% | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+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 | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Livry-Gargan+4% | 23,730 | 22,800 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Montfermeil+3.8 pts | 22.5% | 26.3% | Higher: Montfermeil+3.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Livry-Gargan+5% | €27,818 | €26,551 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+4.7 pts | 44% | 40% | More taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+4.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Livry-Gargan+4.5 pts | 74.7% | 70.2% | Higher: Livry-Gargan+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Montfermeil+1.6 pt | 13.0% | 14.6% | Higher: Montfermeil+1.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Yves Martin | Xavier Lemoine | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| 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 | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+71% | 39.2186 in total | 22.966 in total | More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+71% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+60% | 16.679 in total | 10.430 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+60% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan2.5 times as high | 25.5121 in total | 10.430 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan2.5 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montfermeil+15% | 7.033 in total | 8.023 in total | More per capita: Montfermeil+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+21% | 0.84 in total | 0.72 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+21% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+0.4 | 0.42 in total | 0.00 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 | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 3.0 | 3.0 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montfermeil+8% | 5.526 in total | 5.917 in total | More per capita: Montfermeil+8% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+25% | 16.076 in total | 12.837 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+25% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+14% | 3.215 in total | 2.88 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+14% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.110 in total | 2.16 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montfermeil+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Montfermeil+1 |
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 | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Livry-Gargan+6 | 22 | 16 | More schools: Livry-Gargan+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Livry-Gargan+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Livry-Gargan+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Livry-Gargan+3 | 3 | 0 | More high schools: Livry-Gargan+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Livry-Gargan+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Livry-Gargan+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Livry-Gargan+31% | 11.7 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+31% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan2.1 times as high | 12.2 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan2.1 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+18% | 5.0 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+18% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+37% | 3.5 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+37% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+59% | 11.1 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+59% |
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 | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Livry-Gargan+8 | 23 | 15 | More declarations: Livry-Gargan+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Montfermeil+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Montfermeil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Livry-Gargan+35% | 7.38 | 5.45 | Larger: Livry-Gargan+35% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montfermeil+50 m | 63 m | 114 m | Higher: Montfermeil+50 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
Livry-Gargan vs Montfermeil at a glance
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Montfermeil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,453 | 28,825 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.6% | +10.6% |
| Density per km² | 6,430 | 5,289 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,095 | 3,405 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,733 | 3,596 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 18.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.17% | 38.10% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,730 | 22,800 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 11.7 | 9.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.38 | 5.45 |
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FAQ
Livry-Gargan vs Montfermeil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Livry-Gargan or Montfermeil?
By population, Livry-Gargan: 47,453 inhabitants versus 28,825 for Montfermeil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Livry-Gargan is the 146th largest city in France, Montfermeil the 310th. By area, Livry-Gargan is also the larger (7.4 km²).
How far is Livry-Gargan from Montfermeil?
Livry-Gargan and Montfermeil are 3.3 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 Livry-Gargan or Montfermeil?
To buy an apartment, Montfermeil is more expensive: €3,405 per m² (median price), versus €3,095 in Livry-Gargan (+10%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Livry-Gargan or Montfermeil?
In Livry-Gargan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,730 a year, versus €22,800 in Montfermeil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Livry-Gargan and Montfermeil 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