2026 comparison
Saint-Denis (93) vs Villeneuve-la-Garenne: 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Villeneuve-la-Garenne: 149,936 versus 26,094, or 5.7 times as many. Saint-Denis is both larger (15.8 km² versus 3.2 km²) and more densely populated (9,508 inhabitants per km² versus 8,154).
The median apartment price is higher in Villeneuve-la-Garenne: €4,071 per m² versus €3,942. The median standard of living is higher in Villeneuve-la-Garenne (€20,310 a year versus €18,130).
The two cities are 3.1 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Villeneuve-la-Garenne
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 26,094 inhab.
- 352nd in France · 27th in its department
- Area
- 3.2 km²
- Density
- 8,154 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Saint-DenisVilleneuve-la-Garenne
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis5.7 times as high | 149,936 | 26,094 | More populous: Saint-Denis5.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+4.0 pts | +4.3% | +8.3% | Stronger growth: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+4.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Denis+6.0 pts | +8.2% | +2.2% | Stronger growth: Saint-Denis+6.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Saint-Denis+17% | 9,508 | 8,154 | Denser: Saint-Denis+17% |
| Under 15More young people: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+1.3 pt | 21.4% | 22.6% | More young people: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3.0 pts | 10.7% | 13.7% | More seniors: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.20 | 2.47 | 2.67 | Larger households: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.20 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3% | 3,942 | 4,071 | More expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+14% | 3,690 | 4,194 | More expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+14% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 21.0 | 21.0 | Tie |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+34% | 18.0 | 24.0 | More expensive: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+34% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+2.0 pt | 22.8% | 24.7% | More homeowners: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+2.0 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts | 10.9% | 6.2% | More houses: Saint-Denis+4.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+1.5 pt | 53.9% | 55.4% | More social housing: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+1.5 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Denis+0.5 pt | 1.3% | 0.9% | More second homes: Saint-Denis+0.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Denis+5.1 pts | 7.2% | 2.1% | More vacant homes: Saint-Denis+5.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Denis+8.4 pts | 39.65% | 31.24% | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+8.4 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 | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+12% | 18,130 | 20,310 | Higher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Denis+10 pts | 38.6% | 28.4% | Higher: Saint-Denis+10 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+20% | €19,994 | €23,927 | Higher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+5.1 pts | 32% | 37% | More taxpaying households: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+5.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Saint-Denis+0.3 pt | 69.6% | 69.3% | Higher: Saint-Denis+0.3 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.1 pt | 18.3% | 18.4% | Higher: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bally Bagayoko | Pascal Pelain | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | La France insoumise | UDI | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.8 pt | 92% | 93% | Better covered: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+0.8 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 | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3% | 50.3754 in total | 51.7135 in total | More shops per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+94% | 24.5368 in total | 12.633 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+94% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis+51% | 39.9598 in total | 26.469 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis+51% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+15% | 11.3170 in total | 13.034 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+15% | 1.320 in total | 1.54 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis3.8 times as high | 1.522 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis3.8 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 | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Denis+55% | 4.1 | 2.7 | Better access: Saint-Denis+55% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+11% | 4.162 in total | 4.612 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+11% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis5.2 times as high | 9.9149 in total | 1.95 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis5.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+44% | 2.436 in total | 3.49 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+44% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+18% | 2.334 in total | 2.77 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+18% |
| 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 | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+73 | 86 | 13 | More schools: Saint-Denis+73 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+16 | 19 | 3 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+16 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+11 | 14 | 3 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+11 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+27 | 28 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+27 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Denis+39% | 3.5 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+39% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+68% | 23.0 | 38.7 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+68% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+28% | 5.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+28% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Denis+19% | 2.8 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+19% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+22% | 10.5 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-la-Garenne+22% |
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 | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+17 | 21 | 4 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Denis+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis4.9 times as high | 15.8 | 3.20 | Larger: Saint-Denis4.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+3 m | 31 m | 29 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| 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 Villeneuve-la-Garenne at a glance
| Criterion | Saint-Denis | Villeneuve-la-Garenne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 149,936 | 26,094 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.2% | +2.2% |
| Density per km² | 9,508 | 8,154 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,942 | 4,071 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,690 | 4,194 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 39.65% | 31.24% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,130 | 20,310 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.3% | 18.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 15.8 | 3.20 |
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FAQ
Saint-Denis (93) vs Villeneuve-la-Garenne: your questions
Which is the larger city, Saint-Denis or Villeneuve-la-Garenne?
By population, Saint-Denis: 149,936 inhabitants versus 26,094 for Villeneuve-la-Garenne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 23rd largest city in France, Villeneuve-la-Garenne the 352nd. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (15.8 km²).
How far is Saint-Denis from Villeneuve-la-Garenne?
Saint-Denis and Villeneuve-la-Garenne are 3.1 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Saint-Denis or Villeneuve-la-Garenne?
To buy an apartment, Villeneuve-la-Garenne is more expensive: €4,071 per m² (median price), versus €3,942 in Saint-Denis (+3%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Saint-Denis or Villeneuve-la-Garenne?
In Villeneuve-la-Garenne, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,310 a year, versus €18,130 in Saint-Denis (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Saint-Denis and Villeneuve-la-Garenne in the same department?
No: Saint-Denis is in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), and Villeneuve-la-Garenne in Hauts-de-Seine (92), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures