2026 comparison
Noisy-le-Sec vs Rosny-sous-Bois: 2026 comparison
Rosny-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Sec: 47,368 versus 45,634, or 3.8% more. Rosny-sous-Bois covers a larger area (5.9 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Noisy-le-Sec is more densely populated: 9,054 inhabitants per km² versus 8,015.
The median apartment price is higher in Rosny-sous-Bois: €3,864 per m² versus €3,684. The median standard of living is higher in Rosny-sous-Bois (€24,250 a year versus €20,600).
The two cities are 2.9 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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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
Noisy-le-SecRosny-sous-Bois
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rosny-sous-Bois+4% | 45,634 | 47,368 | More populous: Rosny-sous-Bois+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+0.4 pt | +2.9% | +2.5% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+0.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+3.0 pts | +10.7% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Noisy-le-Sec+3.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Noisy-le-Sec+13% | 9,054 | 8,015 | Denser: Noisy-le-Sec+13% |
| Under 15More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+0.6 pt | 21.8% | 21.1% | More young people: Noisy-le-Sec+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.9 pt | 12.1% | 13.0% | More seniors: Rosny-sous-Bois+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.13 | 2.46 | 2.33 | Larger households: Noisy-le-Sec+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+5% | 3,684 | 3,864 | More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+5% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+7% | 4,571 | 4,880 | More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+9% | 19.0 | 20.6 | More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+7% | 17.0 | 18.1 | More expensive: Rosny-sous-Bois+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rosny-sous-Bois+8.8 pts | 34.8% | 43.6% | More homeowners: Rosny-sous-Bois+8.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt | 17.3% | 15.9% | More houses: Noisy-le-Sec+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+19 pts | 48.2% | 29.2% | More social housing: Noisy-le-Sec+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.6 pt | 1.0% | 2.5% | More second homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+1.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+4.3 pts | 5.6% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Rosny-sous-Bois+4.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+11 pts | 48.64% | 37.70% | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+11 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 | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+18% | 20,600 | 24,250 | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Noisy-le-Sec+8.4 pts | 30.9% | 22.5% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+8.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+29% | €24,242 | €31,359 | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+29% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rosny-sous-Bois+7.8 pts | 39% | 46% | More taxpaying households: Rosny-sous-Bois+7.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+2.8 pts | 74.4% | 77.2% | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+2.6 pts | 16.1% | 13.5% | Higher: Noisy-le-Sec+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Sarrabeyrouse | 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 | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+77% | 36.8168 in total | 65.0308 in total | More shops per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+77% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+30% | 19.589 in total | 15.071 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Sec+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+32% | 26.1119 in total | 34.4163 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+32% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+19% | 8.539 in total | 10.148 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% | 1.57 in total | 1.78 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.9 times as high | 0.21 in total | 0.63 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rosny-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Rosny-sous-Bois+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 | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Noisy-le-Sec+33% | 3.4 | 2.5 | Better access: Noisy-le-Sec+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+34% | 3.918 in total | 5.325 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+34% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois9.0 times as high | 2.210 in total | 19.693 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois9.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.3 times as high | 2.813 in total | 6.531 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+6% | 2.210 in total | 2.311 in total | More per capita: Rosny-sous-Bois+6% |
| HospitalsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
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 | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Noisy-le-Sec+1 | 23 | 22 | More schools: Noisy-le-Sec+1 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rosny-sous-Bois+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Rosny-sous-Bois+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Noisy-le-Sec2.4 times as high | 12.1 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec2.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+70% | 12.3 | 20.9 | Higher rate: Rosny-sous-Bois+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+9% | 4.9 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+11% | 3.5 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Sec+11% |
| 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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rosny-sous-Bois+4 | 16 | 20 | More declarations: Rosny-sous-Bois+4 |
| 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 | Rosny-sous-Bois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rosny-sous-Bois+17% | 5.04 | 5.91 | Larger: Rosny-sous-Bois+17% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Rosny-sous-Bois+11 m | 68 m | 79 m | Higher: Rosny-sous-Bois+11 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 Rosny-sous-Bois at a glance
| Criterion | Noisy-le-Sec | Rosny-sous-Bois |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 45,634 | 47,368 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.7% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 9,054 | 8,015 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 3,864 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,571 | 4,880 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.0 | 20.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.64% | 37.70% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,600 | 24,250 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.1% | 13.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.1 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 5.04 | 5.91 |
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FAQ
Noisy-le-Sec vs Rosny-sous-Bois: your questions
Which is the larger city, Noisy-le-Sec or Rosny-sous-Bois?
By population, Rosny-sous-Bois: 47,368 inhabitants versus 45,634 for Noisy-le-Sec (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rosny-sous-Bois is the 148th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Sec the 163rd. By area, Rosny-sous-Bois is also the larger (5.9 km²).
How far is Noisy-le-Sec from Rosny-sous-Bois?
Noisy-le-Sec and Rosny-sous-Bois are 2.9 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 Rosny-sous-Bois?
To buy an apartment, Rosny-sous-Bois is more expensive: €3,864 per m² (median price), versus €3,684 in Noisy-le-Sec (+5%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Noisy-le-Sec or Rosny-sous-Bois?
In Rosny-sous-Bois, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,250 a year, versus €20,600 in Noisy-le-Sec (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Noisy-le-Sec and Rosny-sous-Bois 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