2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (974) has more inhabitants than Saint-Denis (93): 157,142 versus 149,936, or 4.8% more. Saint-Denis (974) covers a larger area (143 km² versus 15.8 km²), but Saint-Denis (93) is more densely populated: 9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis (93): €3,942 per m² versus €2,500. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (974) (€20,240 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 9,376 km apart as the crow flies.
Saint-Denis (93)
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
Saint-Denis (974)
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Saint-Denis (93)Saint-Denis (974)
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis (974)+5% | 149,936 | 157,142 | More populous: Saint-Denis (974)+5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis (93)+0.9 pt | +4.3% | +3.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis (93)+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis (974)+1.1 pt | +8.2% | +9.3% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis (974)+1.1 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis (93)8.6 times as high | 9,508 | 1,101 | Denser: Saint-Denis (93)8.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis (93)+0.8 pt | 21.4% | 20.6% | More young people: Saint-Denis (93)+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis (974)+3.9 pts | 10.7% | 14.5% | More seniors: Saint-Denis (974)+3.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis (93)+0.24 | 2.47 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Denis (93)+0.24 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+58% | 3,942 | 2,500 | More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+58% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+16% | 3,690 | 3,183 | More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+39% | 21.0 | 15.1 | More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+39% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+20% | 18.0 | 14.9 | More expensive: Saint-Denis (93)+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Denis (974)+8.8 pts | 22.8% | 31.5% | More homeowners: Saint-Denis (974)+8.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis (974)+23 pts | 10.9% | 34.0% | More houses: Saint-Denis (974)+23 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis (93)+15 pts | 53.9% | 38.9% | More social housing: Saint-Denis (93)+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis (974)+0.5 pt | 1.3% | 1.8% | More second homes: Saint-Denis (974)+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis (974)+1.6 pt | 7.2% | 8.8% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis (974)+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+0.7 pt | 39.65% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+0.7 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 | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis (974)+12% | 18,130 | 20,240 | Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis (93)+3.6 pts | 38.6% | 35.0% | Higher: Saint-Denis (93)+3.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis (974)+25% | €19,994 | €24,973 | Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+25% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis (93)+3.1 pts | 32% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis (93)+3.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+0.3 pt | 69.6% | 69.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+7.1 pts | 18.3% | 25.4% | Higher: Saint-Denis (974)+7.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bally Bagayoko | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis (974)+5.2 pts | 92% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Denis (974)+5.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+30% | 50.3754 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+30% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (93)+15% | 24.5368 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (93)+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+19% | 39.9598 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+19% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+65% | 11.3170 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+65% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+5% | 1.320 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (93)+92% | 1.522 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (93)+92% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis (93)+4 | 4 | 0 | More stations: Saint-Denis (93)+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis (974)+18% | 4.1 | 4.8 | Better access: Saint-Denis (974)+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)2.4 times as high | 4.162 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+40% | 9.9149 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+40% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)2.8 times as high | 2.436 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)2.8 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+26% | 2.334 in total | 2.945 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis (974)+26% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis (974)+1 | 9 | 10 | More facilities: Saint-Denis (974)+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 | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis (93)+1 | 86 | 85 | More schools: Saint-Denis (93)+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis (974)+1 | 19 | 20 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis (974)+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 14 | 14 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis (93)+2 | 28 | 26 | More facilities: Saint-Denis (93)+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+67% | 3.5 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+67% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)4.9 times as high | 23.0 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)4.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+23% | 5.5 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+23% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)2.8 times as high | 2.8 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+45% | 10.5 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis (93)+45% |
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 | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Denis (974)+12.4 °C | 12.1°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Saint-Denis (974)+12.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Saint-Denis (974)+57% | 1,634 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Saint-Denis (974)+57% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis (974)2.5 times as high | 616 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-Denis (974)2.5 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis (974)+7 days/year | 110 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis (974)+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Denis (93)+37 days/year | 37 | 0 | More frost days: Saint-Denis (93)+37 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Denis (974)+62 days/year | 13 | 75 | More hot days: Saint-Denis (974)+62 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 | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 21 | 21 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis (93)+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Denis (93)+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis (974)9.1 times as high | 15.8 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis (974)9.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis (93)+16 m | 31 m | 15 m | Higher: Saint-Denis (93)+16 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis (93) | Saint-Denis (974) |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 149,936 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.2% | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 9,508 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,942 | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,690 | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.65% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,130 | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.3% | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 15.8 | 143 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis (93) or Saint-Denis (974)?
By population, Saint-Denis (974): 157,142 inhabitants versus 149,936 for Saint-Denis (93) (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis (974) is the 20th largest city in France, Saint-Denis (93) the 23rd. By area, Saint-Denis (974) is also the larger (143 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis (93) from Saint-Denis (974)?
Saint-Denis (93) and Saint-Denis (974) are 9,376 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Denis (93) or Saint-Denis (974)?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis (93) is more expensive: €3,942 per m² (median price), versus €2,500 in Saint-Denis (974) (+58%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis (93) or Saint-Denis (974)?
In Saint-Denis (974), half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,240 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (93) (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Saint-Denis (93) or Saint-Denis (974)?
Saint-Denis (974): 2,567 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Saint-Denis (93) (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