2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine: 149,936 versus 53,747, or 2.8 times as many. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (15.8 km² versus 4.3 km²), but Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 12,470 inhabitants per km² versus 9,508.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine: €6,636 per m² versus €3,942. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (€23,670 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 3.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Saint-Denis
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-Ouen-sur-Seine
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 53,747 inhab.
- 121st in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 4.3 km²
- Density
- 12,470 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-DenisSaint-Ouen-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high | 149,936 | 53,747 | More populous: Saint-Denis2.8 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.5 pt | +4.3% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4.6 pts | +8.2% | +12.8% | Stronger growth: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+31% | 9,508 | 12,470 | Denser: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+31% |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts | 21.4% | 18.0% | More young people: Saint-Denis+3.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+0.1 pt | 10.7% | 10.8% | More seniors: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Denis+0.35 | 2.47 | 2.12 | Larger households: Saint-Denis+0.35 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+68% | 3,942 | 6,636 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+68% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 3,690 | 7,932 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+9% | 21.0 | 22.9 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+34% | 18.0 | 24.0 | More expensive: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+34% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4.5 pts | 22.8% | 27.3% | More homeowners: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+6.3 pts | 10.9% | 4.5% | More houses: Saint-Denis+6.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 53.9% | 40.8% | More social housing: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+2.2 pts | 1.3% | 3.5% | More second homes: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+2.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.4 pt | 7.2% | 8.5% | More vacant homes: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Denis+5.7 pts | 39.65% | 33.92% | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+5.7 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 | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+31% | 18,130 | 23,670 | Higher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+31% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+12 pts | 38.6% | 26.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+53% | €19,994 | €30,562 | Higher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+53% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+17 pts | 32% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8.0 pts | 69.6% | 77.6% | Higher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts | 18.3% | 13.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+4.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bally Bagayoko | Karim Bouamrane | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.6 pt | 92% | 93% | Better covered: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine2.8 times as high | 50.3754 in total | 142.9768 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine2.8 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+2% | 24.5368 in total | 24.0129 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+50% | 39.9598 in total | 59.9322 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+50% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+22% | 11.3170 in total | 9.350 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+39% | 1.320 in total | 1.910 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+39% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+14% | 1.522 in total | 1.79 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+14% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+3 | 4 | 1 | More stations: Saint-Denis+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+34% | 4.1 | 5.5 | Better access: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+34% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+6% | 4.162 in total | 3.921 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+35% | 9.9149 in total | 13.472 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+70% | 2.436 in total | 4.122 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+70% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+23% | 2.334 in total | 2.815 in total | More per capita: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+23% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+7 | 9 | 2 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+7 |
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 | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+63 | 86 | 23 | More schools: Saint-Denis+63 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+15 | 19 | 4 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+15 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+10 | 14 | 4 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+25 | 28 | 3 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+25 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+44% | 3.5 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+44% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+9% | 23.0 | 25.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+9% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8% | 5.5 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+42% | 2.8 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+42% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+27% | 10.5 | 13.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+27% |
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 | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.2 °C | 12.1°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,634 | 1,634 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8% | 616 | 667 | Wetter: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+2 days/year | 110 | 112 | More rainy days: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Denis+15 days/year | 37 | 22 | More frost days: Saint-Denis+15 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8 days/year | 13 | 21 | More hot days: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+8 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 | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+10 | 21 | 11 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Denis+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis3.7 times as high | 15.8 | 4.31 | Larger: Saint-Denis3.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4 m | 31 m | 36 m | Higher: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine+4 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
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 149,936 | 53,747 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.2% | +12.8% |
| Density per km² | 9,508 | 12,470 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,942 | 6,636 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,690 | 7,932 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 22.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.65% | 33.92% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,130 | 23,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.3% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 15.8 | 4.31 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (93) vs Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 53,747 for Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine the 121st. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine?
Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine are 3.8 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 Saint-Denis or Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,636 per m² (median price), versus €3,942 in Saint-Denis (+68%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine?
In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,670 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine 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