2026 comparison
Montreuil (93) vs Saint-Paul (974): 2026 comparison
Montreuil has more inhabitants than Saint-Paul: 112,549 versus 109,405, or 2.9% more. Saint-Paul covers a larger area (241 km² versus 8.9 km²), but Montreuil is more densely populated: 12,618 inhabitants per km² versus 453.
The median apartment price is higher in Montreuil: €6,316 per m² versus €4,809. The median standard of living is higher in Montreuil (€24,100 a year versus €21,220).
The two cities are 9,369 km apart as the crow flies.
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-Paul
City in Réunion
- Population
- 109,405 inhab.
- 39th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 241 km²
- Density
- 453 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
MontreuilSaint-Paul
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montreuil+3% | 112,549 | 109,405 | More populous: Montreuil+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Paul+2.6 pts | +1.8% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Paul+2.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+3.9 pts | +7.5% | +3.6% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+3.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Montreuil28 times as high | 12,618 | 453 | Denser: Montreuil28 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Paul+0.3 pt | 19.3% | 19.6% | More young people: Saint-Paul+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Paul+1.6 pt | 13.0% | 14.7% | More seniors: Saint-Paul+1.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Paul+0.33 | 2.18 | 2.51 | Larger households: Saint-Paul+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+31% | 6,316 | 4,809 | More expensive: Montreuil+31% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Montreuil+70% | 6,599 | 3,891 | More expensive: Montreuil+70% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+21% | 22.9 | 18.9 | More expensive: Montreuil+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Montreuil+48% | 23.0 | 15.6 | More expensive: Montreuil+48% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Paul+26 pts | 35.4% | 61.0% | More homeowners: Saint-Paul+26 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Paul+58 pts | 14.2% | 71.8% | More houses: Saint-Paul+58 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montreuil+23 pts | 41.4% | 18.3% | More social housing: Montreuil+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Paul+5.5 pts | 1.8% | 7.3% | More second homes: Saint-Paul+5.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Paul+3.9 pts | 5.5% | 9.4% | More vacant homes: Saint-Paul+3.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+0.9 pt | 44.22% | 43.28% | Higher rate: Montreuil+0.9 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 | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Montreuil+14% | 24,100 | 21,220 | Higher: Montreuil+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Paul+4.8 pts | 25.6% | 30.4% | Higher: Saint-Paul+4.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montreuil+15% | €29,940 | €25,928 | Higher: Montreuil+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montreuil+19 pts | 47% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Montreuil+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montreuil+7.8 pts | 78.0% | 70.2% | Higher: Montreuil+7.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Paul+8.7 pts | 15.2% | 23.9% | Higher: Saint-Paul+8.7 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Patrice Bessac | Emmanuel Séraphin | |
| 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 | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Paul+44% | 48.2542 in total | 69.3758 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Paul+44% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+12% | 22.3251 in total | 25.0274 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+13% | 47.4534 in total | 53.7588 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+13% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.6 times as high | 9.4106 in total | 24.6269 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.6 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.112 in total | 1.112 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul5.4 times as high | 0.67 in total | 3.437 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul5.4 times as high |
| 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 | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Paul+72% | 3.9 | 6.8 | Better access: Saint-Paul+72% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.3 times as high | 5.562 in total | 12.8140 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+75% | 9.5107 in total | 16.6182 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+75% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul3.5 times as high | 2.831 in total | 9.7106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul3.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul+10% | 2.528 in total | 2.730 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montreuil+1 | 7 | 6 | More facilities: Montreuil+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 | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Paul+13 | 56 | 69 | More schools: Saint-Paul+13 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montreuil+2 | 11 | 9 | More high schools: Montreuil+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Montreuil+9 | 10 | 1 | More facilities: Montreuil+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montreuil4.7 times as high | 7.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Montreuil4.7 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil2.7 times as high | 17.9 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Montreuil2.7 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Paul+6% | 4.1 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+6% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+67% | 3.0 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Montreuil+67% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+98% | 12.8 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Montreuil+98% |
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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Paul+11.5 °C | 12.9°C | 24.4°C | Warmer: Saint-Paul+11.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Paul+50% | 1,717 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Paul+50% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montreuil+9% | 654 | 598 | Wetter: Montreuil+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Montreuil+71 days/year | 118 | 48 | More rainy days: Montreuil+71 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Montreuil+31 days/year | 31 | 0 | More frost days: Montreuil+31 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Paul+128 days/year | 21 | 149 | More hot days: Saint-Paul+128 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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Paul+7 | 17 | 24 | More declarations: Saint-Paul+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Paul+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Paul+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Paul27 times as high | 8.92 | 241 | Larger: Saint-Paul27 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montreuil+67 m | 73 m | 5 m | Higher: Montreuil+67 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Paul | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Paul |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Montreuil (93) vs Saint-Paul (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Montreuil | Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 112,549 | 109,405 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.5% | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 12,618 | 453 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,316 | 4,809 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,599 | 3,891 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 18.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.22% | 43.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 24,100 | 21,220 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.2% | 23.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.7 | 1.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 24.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 8.92 | 241 |
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FAQ
Montreuil (93) vs Saint-Paul (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Montreuil or Saint-Paul?
By population, Montreuil: 112,549 inhabitants versus 109,405 for Saint-Paul (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montreuil is the 37th largest city in France, Saint-Paul the 39th. By area, Saint-Paul is the larger (241 km²).
How far is Montreuil from Saint-Paul?
Montreuil and Saint-Paul are 9,369 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Montreuil or Saint-Paul?
To buy an apartment, Montreuil is more expensive: €6,316 per m² (median price), versus €4,809 in Saint-Paul (+31%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Montreuil or Saint-Paul?
In Montreuil, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,100 a year, versus €21,220 in Saint-Paul (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Montreuil or Saint-Paul?
Saint-Paul: 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Montreuil (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