2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Sec vs Romainville: 2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Sec has more inhabitants than Romainville: 45,634 versus 37,224, or 23% more. Noisy-le-Sec covers a larger area (5.0 km² versus 3.4 km²), but Romainville is more densely populated: 10,821 inhabitants per km² versus 9,054.
The median apartment price is higher in Romainville: €5,384 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Romainville (€23,630 a year versus €20,600).
The two cities are 1.6 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
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Romainville
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 37,224 inhab.
- 220th in France · 24th in its department
- Area
- 3.4 km²
- Density
- 10,821 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Noisy-le-SecRomainville
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Noisy-le-Sec+23% | 45,634 | 37,224 | More populous: Noisy-le-Sec+23% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Romainville+27 pts | +2.9% | +30.2% | Stronger growth: Romainville+27 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Romainville+34 pts | +10.7% | +44.8% | Stronger growth: Romainville+34 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Romainville+20% | 9,054 | 10,821 | Denser: Romainville+20% |
| Under 15More young people: Romainville+0.4 pt | 21.8% | 22.2% | More young people: Romainville+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt | 12.1% | 11.1% | More seniors: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Romainville+0.03 | 2.46 | 2.49 | Larger households: Romainville+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Romainville+46% | 3,684 | 5,384 | More expensive: Romainville+46% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Romainville+35% | 4,571 | 6,186 | More expensive: Romainville+35% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Romainville+11% | 19.0 | 21.0 | More expensive: Romainville+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Romainville+22% | 17.0 | 20.6 | More expensive: Romainville+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Romainville+6.3 pts | 34.8% | 41.1% | More homeowners: Romainville+6.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Romainville+0.9 pt | 17.3% | 18.2% | More houses: Romainville+0.9 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+10 pts | 48.2% | 37.9% | More social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt | 1.0% | 0.7% | More second homes: Noisy-le-Sec+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt | 5.6% | 4.6% | More vacant homes: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+3.8 pts | 48.64% | 44.81% | 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 | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Romainville+15% | 20,600 | 23,630 | Higher: Romainville+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+6.9 pts | 30.9% | 24.0% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+6.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Romainville+20% | €24,242 | €29,186 | Higher: Romainville+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Romainville+7.8 pts | 39% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Romainville+7.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt | 74.4% | 73.4% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+1.0 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+3.6 pts | 16.1% | 12.5% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Sarrabeyrouse | François Dechy | |
| 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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+14% | 36.8168 in total | 32.2120 in total | More shops per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+15% | 19.589 in total | 16.963 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+8% | 26.1119 in total | 24.290 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville+10% | 8.539 in total | 9.435 in total | More per capita: Romainville+10% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville+58% | 1.57 in total | 2.49 in total | More per capita: Romainville+58% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville4.9 times as high | 0.21 in total | 1.14 in total | More per capita: Romainville4.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Noisy-le-Sec+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Romainville+10% | 3.4 | 3.7 | Better access: Romainville+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville+23% | 3.918 in total | 4.818 in total | More per capita: Romainville+23% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville+35% | 2.210 in total | 3.011 in total | More per capita: Romainville+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Romainville+41% | 2.813 in total | 4.015 in total | More per capita: Romainville+41% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+17% | 2.210 in total | 1.97 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+17% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Noisy-le-Sec+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Noisy-le-Sec+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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Noisy-le-Sec+7 | 23 | 16 | More schools: Noisy-le-Sec+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Noisy-le-Sec+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Noisy-le-Sec+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Romainville+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Romainville+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+52% | 12.1 | 7.9 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+52% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+42% | 12.3 | 8.6 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+42% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+87% | 4.9 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+87% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+40% | 3.5 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+40% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Romainville+6% | 12.2 | 13.0 | Higher rate: Romainville+6% |
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 | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Romainville+0.6 °C | 12.3°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Romainville+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Noisy-le-Sec+10% | 721 | 654 | Wetter: Noisy-le-Sec+10% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 118 | 118 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+10 days/year | 41 | 31 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Sec+10 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Romainville+4 days/year | 17 | 21 | More hot days: Romainville+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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+7 | 16 | 9 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Sec+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Noisy-le-Sec+47% | 5.04 | 3.44 | Larger: Noisy-le-Sec+47% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Romainville+50 m | 68 m | 118 m | Higher: Romainville+50 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 Romainville at a glance
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Romainville |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,634 | 37,224 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.7% | +44.8% |
| Density per km² | 9,054 | 10,821 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 5,384 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,571 | 6,186 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.0 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.64% | 44.81% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,600 | 23,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.1 | 7.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.04 | 3.44 |
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FAQ
Noisy-le-Sec vs Romainville: your questions
Which is the larger city, Noisy-le-Sec or Romainville?
By population, Noisy-le-Sec: 45,634 inhabitants versus 37,224 for Romainville (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Noisy-le-Sec is the 163rd largest city in France, Romainville the 220th. By area, Noisy-le-Sec is also the larger (5.0 km²).
How far is Noisy-le-Sec from Romainville?
Noisy-le-Sec and Romainville are 1.6 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 Romainville?
To buy an apartment, Romainville is more expensive: €5,384 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Noisy-le-Sec (+46%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Noisy-le-Sec or Romainville?
In Romainville, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,630 a year, versus €20,600 in Noisy-le-Sec (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Noisy-le-Sec and Romainville 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