2026 comparison
Montreuil (93) vs Saint-Denis (93): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Montreuil: 149,936 versus 112,549, or 33% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (15.8 km² versus 8.9 km²), but Montreuil is more densely populated: 12,618 inhabitants per km² versus 9,508.
The median apartment price is higher in Montreuil: €6,316 per m² versus €3,942. The median standard of living is higher in Montreuil (€24,100 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 10 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
Saint-Denis
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 149,936 inhab.
- 23rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Density
- 9,508 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MontreuilSaint-Denis
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis+33% | 112,549 | 149,936 | More populous: Saint-Denis+33% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.5 pts | +1.8% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+2.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.7 pt | +7.5% | +8.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Montreuil+33% | 12,618 | 9,508 | Denser: Montreuil+33% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+2.1 pts | 19.3% | 21.4% | More young people: Saint-Denis+2.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Montreuil+2.4 pts | 13.0% | 10.7% | More seniors: Montreuil+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.29 | 2.18 | 2.47 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+60% | 6,316 | 3,942 | More expensive: Montreuil+60% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+79% | 6,599 | 3,690 | More expensive: Montreuil+79% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+9% | 22.9 | 21.0 | More expensive: Montreuil+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+28% | 23.0 | 18.0 | More expensive: Montreuil+28% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Montreuil+13 pts | 35.4% | 22.8% | More homeowners: Montreuil+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Montreuil+3.3 pts | 14.2% | 10.9% | More houses: Montreuil+3.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 41.4% | 53.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Montreuil+0.5 pt | 1.8% | 1.3% | More second homes: Montreuil+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt | 5.5% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+4.6 pts | 44.22% | 39.65% | Higher rate: Montreuil+4.6 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Montreuil+33% | 24,100 | 18,130 | Higher: Montreuil+33% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 25.6% | 38.6% | Higher: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montreuil+50% | €29,940 | €19,994 | Higher: Montreuil+50% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montreuil+15 pts | 47% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Montreuil+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montreuil+8.3 pts | 78.0% | 69.6% | Higher: Montreuil+8.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+3.1 pts | 15.2% | 18.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+3.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrice Bessac | Bally Bagayoko | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Montreuil+3.6 pts | 95% | 92% | Better covered: Montreuil+3.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+4% | 48.2542 in total | 50.3754 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+4% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+10% | 22.3251 in total | 24.5368 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+19% | 47.4534 in total | 39.9598 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+19% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+20% | 9.4106 in total | 11.3170 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% | 1.112 in total | 1.320 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+25% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high | 0.67 in total | 1.522 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+4 | 0 | 4 | More stations: Saint-Denis+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+5% | 3.9 | 4.1 | Better access: Saint-Denis+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+33% | 5.562 in total | 4.162 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+5% | 9.5107 in total | 9.9149 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+15% | 2.831 in total | 2.436 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+15% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+10% | 2.528 in total | 2.334 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+2 | 7 | 9 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+2 |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+30 | 56 | 86 | More schools: Saint-Denis+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+4 | 15 | 19 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+3 | 11 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+18 | 10 | 28 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montreuil2.2 times as high | 7.7 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Montreuil2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+28% | 17.9 | 23.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+28% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+34% | 4.1 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+34% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+7% | 3.0 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Montreuil+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+22% | 12.8 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Montreuil+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 | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Montreuil+0.8 °C | 12.9°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Montreuil+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Montreuil+5% | 1,717 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Montreuil+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montreuil+6% | 654 | 616 | Wetter: Montreuil+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Montreuil+8 days/year | 118 | 110 | More rainy days: Montreuil+8 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Denis+6 days/year | 31 | 37 | More frost days: Saint-Denis+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Montreuil+9 days/year | 21 | 13 | More hot days: Montreuil+9 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 | 17 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+2 | 1 | 3 | More plans: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis+77% | 8.92 | 15.8 | Larger: Saint-Denis+77% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montreuil+41 m | 73 m | 31 m | Higher: Montreuil+41 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 Saint-Denis (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 112,549 | 149,936 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.5% | +8.2% |
| Density per km² | 12,618 | 9,508 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,316 | 3,942 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,599 | 3,690 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.22% | 39.65% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,100 | 18,130 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 3.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 8.92 | 15.8 |
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FAQ
Montreuil (93) vs Saint-Denis (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Montreuil or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 112,549 for Montreuil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Montreuil the 37th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Montreuil from Saint-Denis?
Montreuil and Saint-Denis are 10 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 Saint-Denis?
To buy an apartment, Montreuil is more expensive: €6,316 per m² (median price), versus €3,942 in Saint-Denis (+60%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Montreuil or Saint-Denis?
In Montreuil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,100 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Montreuil or Saint-Denis?
Montreuil: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Saint-Denis (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