2026 comparison
Montreuil (93) vs Rosny-sous-Bois: 2026 comparison
Montreuil has more inhabitants than Rosny-sous-Bois: 112,549 versus 47,368, or 2.4 times as many. Montreuil is both larger (8.9 km² versus 5.9 km²) and more densely populated (12,618 inhabitants per km² versus 8,015).
The median apartment price is higher in Montreuil: €6,316 per m² versus €3,864. The median standard of living is higher in Rosny-sous-Bois (€24,250 a year versus €24,100).
The two cities are 3.0 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Montreuil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 112,549 inhab.
- 37th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 12,618 per km²
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Rosny-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 47,368 inhab.
- 148th in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 5.9 km²
- Density
- 8,015 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MontreuilRosny-sous-Bois
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montreuil2.4 times as high | 112,549 | 47,368 | More populous: Montreuil2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.6 pt | +1.8% | +2.5% | Stronger growth: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.2 pt | +7.5% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Montreuil+57% | 12,618 | 8,015 | Denser: Montreuil+57% |
| Under 15More young people: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.8 pt | 19.3% | 21.1% | More young people: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.8 pt |
| 65 and overTie | 13.0% | 13.0% | Tie |
| People per householdLarger households: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.15 | 2.18 | 2.33 | Larger households: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+63% | 6,316 | 3,864 | More expensive: Montreuil+63% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+35% | 6,599 | 4,880 | More expensive: Montreuil+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+11% | 22.9 | 20.6 | More expensive: Montreuil+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+27% | 23.0 | 18.1 | More expensive: Montreuil+27% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rosny-sous-Bois+8.2 pts | 35.4% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Rosny-sous-Bois+8.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.7 pt | 14.2% | 15.9% | More houses: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.7 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montreuil+12 pts | 41.4% | 29.2% | More social housing: Montreuil+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.7 pt | 1.8% | 2.5% | More second homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+4.4 pts | 5.5% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+4.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+6.5 pts | 44.22% | 37.70% | Higher rate: Montreuil+6.5 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 | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.6% | 24,100 | 24,250 | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Montreuil+3.1 pts | 25.6% | 22.5% | Higher: Montreuil+3.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+5% | €29,940 | €31,359 | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montreuil+0.3 pt | 47% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Montreuil+0.3 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montreuil+0.8 pt | 78.0% | 77.2% | Higher: Montreuil+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Montreuil+1.7 pt | 15.2% | 13.5% | Higher: Montreuil+1.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrice Bessac | Magalie Thibault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 95% | 95% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+35% | 48.2542 in total | 65.0308 in total | More shops per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+49% | 22.3251 in total | 15.071 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+49% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+38% | 47.4534 in total | 34.4163 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+38% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+8% | 9.4106 in total | 10.148 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+58% | 1.112 in total | 1.78 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+58% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.67 in total | 0.63 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rosny-sous-Bois+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Rosny-sous-Bois+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Montreuil+55% | 3.9 | 2.5 | Better access: Montreuil+55% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+4% | 5.562 in total | 5.325 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 9.5107 in total | 19.693 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.4 times as high | 2.831 in total | 6.531 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+7% | 2.528 in total | 2.311 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montreuil+5 | 7 | 2 | More facilities: Montreuil+5 |
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 | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Montreuil+34 | 56 | 22 | More schools: Montreuil+34 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montreuil+10 | 15 | 5 | More middle schools: Montreuil+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montreuil+9 | 11 | 2 | More high schools: Montreuil+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Montreuil+8 | 10 | 2 | More facilities: Montreuil+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montreuil+50% | 7.7 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Montreuil+50% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+16% | 17.9 | 20.9 | Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+16% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% | 4.1 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+6% | 3.0 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+15% | 12.8 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Montreuil+15% |
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 | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Montreuil+0.6 °C | 12.9°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Montreuil+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Montreuil+5% | 1,717 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Montreuil+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% | 654 | 721 | Wetter: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 118 | 118 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rosny-sous-Bois+10 days/year | 31 | 41 | More frost days: Rosny-sous-Bois+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Montreuil+4 days/year | 21 | 17 | More hot days: Montreuil+4 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 | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rosny-sous-Bois+3 | 17 | 20 | More declarations: Rosny-sous-Bois+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Montreuil+51% | 8.92 | 5.91 | Larger: Montreuil+51% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+7 m | 73 m | 79 m | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+7 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
Montreuil (93) vs Rosny-sous-Bois at a glance
| Criterion | Montreuil | Rosny-sous-Bois |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 112,549 | 47,368 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.5% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 12,618 | 8,015 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,316 | 3,864 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,599 | 4,880 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 20.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.22% | 37.70% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,100 | 24,250 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 8.92 | 5.91 |
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FAQ
Montreuil (93) vs Rosny-sous-Bois: your questions
Which is the larger city, Montreuil or Rosny-sous-Bois?
By population, Montreuil: 112,549 inhabitants versus 47,368 for Rosny-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montreuil is the 37th largest city in France, Rosny-sous-Bois the 148th. By area, Montreuil is also the larger (8.9 km²).
How far is Montreuil from Rosny-sous-Bois?
Montreuil and Rosny-sous-Bois are 3.0 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 Montreuil or Rosny-sous-Bois?
To buy an apartment, Montreuil is more expensive: €6,316 per m² (median price), versus €3,864 in Rosny-sous-Bois (+63%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Montreuil or Rosny-sous-Bois?
In Rosny-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,250 a year, versus €24,100 in Montreuil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Montreuil or Rosny-sous-Bois?
Montreuil: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Rosny-sous-Bois (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures