2026 comparison
Livry-Gargan vs Sevran: 2026 comparison
Sevran has more inhabitants than Livry-Gargan: 52,682 versus 47,453, or 11% more. Livry-Gargan covers a larger area (7.4 km² versus 7.3 km²), but Sevran is more densely populated: 7,237 inhabitants per km² versus 6,430.
The median apartment price is higher in Livry-Gargan: €3,095 per m² versus €2,313. The median standard of living is higher in Livry-Gargan (€23,730 a year versus €19,450).
The two cities are 2.2 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
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
Livry-GarganSevran
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sevran+11% | 47,453 | 52,682 | More populous: Sevran+11% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Livry-Gargan+2.4 pts | +4.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Livry-Gargan+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.4 pts | +9.6% | +6.2% | Stronger growth: Livry-Gargan+3.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Sevran+13% | 6,430 | 7,237 | Denser: Sevran+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Sevran+1.3 pt | 22.0% | 23.3% | More young people: Sevran+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Livry-Gargan+1.0 pt | 13.9% | 12.9% | More seniors: Livry-Gargan+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sevran+0.41 | 2.48 | 2.89 | Larger households: Sevran+0.41 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Livry-Gargan+34% | 3,095 | 2,313 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+34% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Livry-Gargan+11% | 3,733 | 3,363 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% | 18.5 | 18.2 | More expensive: Livry-Gargan+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sevran+9% | 16.4 | 17.9 | More expensive: Sevran+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Livry-Gargan+10 pts | 52.5% | 42.4% | More homeowners: Livry-Gargan+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Livry-Gargan+3.5 pts | 36.8% | 33.3% | More houses: Livry-Gargan+3.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sevran+23 pts | 21.7% | 44.8% | More social housing: Sevran+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.8 pt | 1.4% | 0.5% | More second homes: Livry-Gargan+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+2.2 pts | 7.1% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Livry-Gargan+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sevran+1.0 pt | 41.17% | 42.20% | Higher rate: Sevran+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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Livry-Gargan+22% | 23,730 | 19,450 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+22% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sevran+10 pts | 22.5% | 32.7% | Higher: Sevran+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Livry-Gargan+29% | €27,818 | €21,487 | Higher: Livry-Gargan+29% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+12 pts | 44% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Livry-Gargan+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Livry-Gargan+6.9 pts | 74.7% | 67.8% | Higher: Livry-Gargan+6.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sevran+1.3 pt | 13.0% | 14.4% | Higher: Sevran+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Yves Martin | Stéphane Blanchet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Livry-Gargan+2.9 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Livry-Gargan+2.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+28% | 39.2186 in total | 30.6161 in total | More shops per capita: Livry-Gargan+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+11% | 16.679 in total | 15.079 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+38% | 25.5121 in total | 18.497 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+38% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+53% | 7.033 in total | 10.656 in total | More per capita: Sevran+53% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran2.0 times as high | 0.84 in total | 1.79 in total | More per capita: Sevran2.0 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+35% | 0.42 in total | 0.63 in total | More per capita: Sevran+35% |
| 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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Livry-Gargan+31% | 3.0 | 2.3 | Better access: Livry-Gargan+31% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sevran+14% | 5.526 in total | 6.333 in total | More per capita: Sevran+14% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+83% | 16.076 in total | 8.746 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+83% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Livry-Gargan+39% | 3.215 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Livry-Gargan+39% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.110 in total | 2.111 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsTie | 3 | 3 | 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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sevran+9 | 22 | 31 | More schools: Sevran+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sevran+2 | 5 | 7 | More middle schools: Sevran+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sevran+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Sevran+2 |
| 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 | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Livry-Gargan+87% | 11.7 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+87% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+5% | 12.2 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Sevran+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9% | 5.0 | 4.6 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sevran+3% | 3.5 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Sevran+3% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+22% | 11.1 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Livry-Gargan+22% |
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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Livry-Gargan+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Livry-Gargan+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Livry-Gargan+17% | 721 | 616 | Wetter: Livry-Gargan+17% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Livry-Gargan+8 days/year | 118 | 110 | More rainy days: Livry-Gargan+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Livry-Gargan+4 days/year | 41 | 37 | More frost days: Livry-Gargan+4 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Livry-Gargan+5 days/year | 17 | 13 | More hot days: Livry-Gargan+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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Livry-Gargan+10 | 23 | 13 | More declarations: Livry-Gargan+10 |
| 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 | Livry-Gargan | Sevran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Livry-Gargan+1% | 7.38 | 7.28 | Larger: Livry-Gargan+1% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Livry-Gargan+6 m | 63 m | 57 m | Higher: Livry-Gargan+6 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 Sevran at a glance
| Criterion | Livry-Gargan | Sevran |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 47,453 | 52,682 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.6% | +6.2% |
| Density per km² | 6,430 | 7,237 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,095 | 2,313 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,733 | 3,363 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.17% | 42.20% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,730 | 19,450 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.0% | 14.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 7.38 | 7.28 |
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FAQ
Livry-Gargan vs Sevran: your questions
Which is the larger city, Livry-Gargan or Sevran?
By population, Sevran: 52,682 inhabitants versus 47,453 for Livry-Gargan (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sevran is the 126th largest city in France, Livry-Gargan the 146th. By area, Livry-Gargan is the larger (7.4 km²).
How far is Livry-Gargan from Sevran?
Livry-Gargan and Sevran 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 Livry-Gargan or Sevran?
To buy an apartment, Livry-Gargan is more expensive: €3,095 per m² (median price), versus €2,313 in Sevran (+34%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Livry-Gargan or Sevran?
In Livry-Gargan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,730 a year, versus €19,450 in Sevran (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Livry-Gargan 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