2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Sec vs Pantin: 2026 comparison
Pantin has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Sec: 62,083 versus 45,634, or 36% more. Noisy-le-Sec covers a larger area (5.0 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Pantin is more densely populated: 12,392 inhabitants per km² versus 9,054.
The median apartment price is higher in Pantin: €6,149 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Pantin (€21,820 a year versus €20,600).
The two cities are 3.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Noisy-le-Sec
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 45,634 inhab.
- 163rd in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 9,054 per km²
Pantin
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,083 inhab.
- 94th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 12,392 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Noisy-le-SecPantin
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Pantin+36% | 45,634 | 62,083 | More populous: Pantin+36% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+1.9 pt | +2.9% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Pantin+1.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+5.2 pts | +10.7% | +15.8% | Stronger growth: Pantin+5.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Pantin+37% | 9,054 | 12,392 | Denser: Pantin+37% |
| Under 15More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+1.6 pt | 21.8% | 20.2% | More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt | 12.1% | 11.8% | More seniors: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.19 | 2.46 | 2.27 | Larger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.19 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pantin+67% | 3,684 | 6,149 | More expensive: Pantin+67% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pantin+66% | 4,571 | 7,578 | More expensive: Pantin+66% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+22% | 19.0 | 23.2 | More expensive: Pantin+22% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+22% | 17.0 | 20.6 | More expensive: Pantin+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Noisy-le-Sec+7.6 pts | 34.8% | 27.3% | More homeowners: Noisy-le-Sec+7.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Noisy-le-Sec+14 pts | 17.3% | 3.6% | More houses: Noisy-le-Sec+14 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+8.5 pts | 48.2% | 39.7% | More social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+8.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Pantin+2.0 pt | 1.0% | 2.9% | More second homes: Pantin+2.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.7 pt | 5.6% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+3.8 pts | 48.64% | 44.88% | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+3.8 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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Pantin+6% | 20,600 | 21,820 | Higher: Pantin+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+2.0 pts | 30.9% | 28.9% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+2.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+2% | €24,242 | €23,830 | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Sec+1.2 pt | 39% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Sec+1.2 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pantin+2.3 pts | 74.4% | 76.7% | Higher: Pantin+2.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+1.8 pt | 16.1% | 14.3% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Sarrabeyrouse | Bertrand Kern | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt | 95% | 93% | Better covered: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Pantin+46% | 36.8168 in total | 53.6333 in total | More shops per capita: Pantin+46% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+30% | 19.589 in total | 25.3157 in total | More per capita: Pantin+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+63% | 26.1119 in total | 42.5264 in total | More per capita: Pantin+63% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+7% | 8.539 in total | 9.257 in total | More per capita: Pantin+7% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+26% | 1.57 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Pantin+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin5.9 times as high | 0.21 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Pantin5.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pantin+23% | 3.4 | 4.2 | Better access: Pantin+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+27% | 3.918 in total | 5.031 in total | More per capita: Pantin+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin3.3 times as high | 2.210 in total | 7.245 in total | More per capita: Pantin3.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+36% | 2.813 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Pantin+36% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pantin+10% | 2.210 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Pantin+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Noisy-le-Sec+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Noisy-le-Sec+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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Pantin+6 | 23 | 29 | More schools: Pantin+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Pantin+2 | 5 | 7 | More middle schools: Pantin+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Pantin+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Pantin+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Pantin+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Pantin+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+97% | 12.1 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+97% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin2.2 times as high | 12.3 | 27.0 | Higher rate: Pantin2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+4% | 4.9 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+4% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+48% | 3.5 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+48% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+10% | 12.2 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+10% |
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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pantin+1.0 °C | 12.3°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Pantin+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Noisy-le-Sec+8% | 721 | 667 | Wetter: Noisy-le-Sec+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+6 days/year | 118 | 112 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Sec+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+19 days/year | 41 | 22 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+19 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Pantin+3 days/year | 17 | 21 | More hot days: Pantin+3 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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+5 | 16 | 11 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Pantin+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Pantin+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Noisy-le-Sec+0.6% | 5.04 | 5.01 | Larger: Noisy-le-Sec+0.6% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+14 m | 68 m | 54 m | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+14 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
Noisy-le-Sec vs Pantin at a glance
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Pantin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,634 | 62,083 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.7% | +15.8% |
| Density per km² | 9,054 | 12,392 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 6,149 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,571 | 7,578 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.0 | 23.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.64% | 44.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,600 | 21,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.1% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.1 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.04 | 5.01 |
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FAQ
Noisy-le-Sec vs Pantin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Noisy-le-Sec or Pantin?
By population, Pantin: 62,083 inhabitants versus 45,634 for Noisy-le-Sec (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Pantin is the 94th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Sec the 163rd. By area, Noisy-le-Sec is the larger (5.0 km²).
How far is Noisy-le-Sec from Pantin?
Noisy-le-Sec and Pantin are 3.7 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 Noisy-le-Sec or Pantin?
To buy an apartment, Pantin is more expensive: €6,149 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Noisy-le-Sec (+67%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Noisy-le-Sec or Pantin?
In Pantin, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,820 a year, versus €20,600 in Noisy-le-Sec (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Noisy-le-Sec and Pantin 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