2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (93) vs Stains: 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Stains: 149,936 versus 41,471, or 3.6 times as many. Saint-Denis is both larger (15.8 km² versus 5.4 km²) and more densely populated (9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 7,694).
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Denis: €3,942 per m² versus €2,946. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Denis (€18,130 a year versus €17,670).
The two cities are 2.7 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
Stains
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 41,471 inhab.
- 192nd in France · 21st in its department
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Density
- 7,694 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-DenisStains
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis3.6 times as high | 149,936 | 41,471 | More populous: Saint-Denis3.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Stains+2.7 pts | +4.3% | +7.0% | Stronger growth: Stains+2.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Stains+5.6 pts | +8.2% | +13.8% | Stronger growth: Stains+5.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis+24% | 9,508 | 7,694 | Denser: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Stains+3.9 pts | 21.4% | 25.3% | More young people: Stains+3.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Denis+0.4 pt | 10.7% | 10.3% | More seniors: Saint-Denis+0.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Stains+0.35 | 2.47 | 2.82 | Larger households: Stains+0.35 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+34% | 3,942 | 2,946 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+34% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Denis+6% | 3,690 | 3,475 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+10% | 21.0 | 19.0 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Denis+3% | 18.0 | 17.4 | More expensive: Saint-Denis+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Stains+4.0 pts | 22.8% | 26.7% | More homeowners: Stains+4.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Stains+15 pts | 10.9% | 26.1% | More houses: Stains+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Stains+11 pts | 53.9% | 64.5% | More social housing: Stains+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+1.1 pt | 1.3% | 0.3% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.3 pt | 7.2% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Stains+2.3 pts | 39.65% | 41.90% | Higher rate: Stains+2.3 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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Denis+3% | 18,130 | 17,670 | Higher: Saint-Denis+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Stains+1.3 pt | 38.6% | 39.9% | Higher: Stains+1.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+9% | €19,994 | €18,276 | Higher: Saint-Denis+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+4.0 pts | 32% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+4.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+3.7 pts | 69.6% | 65.9% | Higher: Saint-Denis+3.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Denis+2.0 pts | 18.3% | 16.2% | Higher: Saint-Denis+2.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bally Bagayoko | Azzédine Taïbi | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Stains+6.4 pts | 92% | 98% | Better covered: Stains+6.4 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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+47% | 50.3754 in total | 34.2142 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Denis+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+24% | 24.5368 in total | 19.882 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+24% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+45% | 39.9598 in total | 27.5114 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+45% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+47% | 11.3170 in total | 7.732 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+47% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+8% | 1.320 in total | 1.46 in total | More per capita: Stains+8% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis6.1 times as high | 1.522 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis6.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Denis+4 | 4 | 0 | More stations: Saint-Denis+4 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+9% | 4.1 | 3.8 | Better access: Saint-Denis+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+98% | 4.162 in total | 8.234 in total | More per capita: Stains+98% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains2.0 times as high | 9.9149 in total | 20.083 in total | More per capita: Stains2.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+99% | 2.436 in total | 1.25 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+99% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+4% | 2.334 in total | 2.29 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+8 |
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 | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+60 | 86 | 26 | More schools: Saint-Denis+60 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 | 19 | 5 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+14 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+10 | 14 | 4 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+28 | 28 | 0 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+28 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Stains+53% | 3.5 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Stains+53% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high | 23.0 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+13% | 5.5 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+13% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+27% | 2.8 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Stains+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+21% | 10.5 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Stains+21% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+9 | 21 | 12 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+3 | 3 | 0 | More plans: Saint-Denis+3 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high | 15.8 | 5.39 | Larger: Saint-Denis2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Stains+10 m | 31 m | 41 m | Higher: Stains+10 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 Stains at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Stains |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 149,936 | 41,471 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.2% | +13.8% |
| Density per km² | 9,508 | 7,694 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,942 | 2,946 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,690 | 3,475 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.65% | 41.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,130 | 17,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.3% | 16.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 15.8 | 5.39 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (93) vs Stains: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Stains?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 41,471 for Stains (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Stains the 192nd. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Stains?
Saint-Denis and Stains are 2.7 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 Saint-Denis or Stains?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Denis is more expensive: €3,942 per m² (median price), versus €2,946 in Stains (+34%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Stains?
In Saint-Denis, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,130 a year, versus €17,670 in Stains (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Denis and Stains 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