2026 comparison
Sarcelles vs Stains: 2026 comparison
Sarcelles has more inhabitants than Stains: 59,385 versus 41,471, or 43% more. Sarcelles covers a larger area (8.5 km² versus 5.4 km²), but Stains is more densely populated: 7,694 inhabitants per km² versus 7,028.
The median apartment price is higher in Stains: €2,946 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Sarcelles (€18,180 a year versus €17,670).
The two cities are 3.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Sarcelles
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 59,385 inhab.
- 101st in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 8.5 km²
- Density
- 7,028 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
SarcellesStains
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sarcelles+43% | 59,385 | 41,471 | More populous: Sarcelles+43% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Stains+6.4 pts | +0.6% | +7.0% | Stronger growth: Stains+6.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Stains+11 pts | +2.9% | +13.8% | Stronger growth: Stains+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Stains+9% | 7,028 | 7,694 | Denser: Stains+9% |
| Under 15More young people: Stains+1.6 pt | 23.7% | 25.3% | More young people: Stains+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sarcelles+3.0 pts | 13.2% | 10.3% | More seniors: Sarcelles+3.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sarcelles+0.08 | 2.90 | 2.82 | Larger households: Sarcelles+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Stains+44% | 2,039 | 2,946 | More expensive: Stains+44% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Stains+7% | 3,250 | 3,475 | More expensive: Stains+7% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Stains+5% | 18.0 | 19.0 | More expensive: Stains+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 17.4 | 17.4 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sarcelles+1.3 pt | 28.0% | 26.7% | More homeowners: Sarcelles+1.3 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Stains+10 pts | 15.9% | 26.1% | More houses: Stains+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Stains+5.6 pts | 58.9% | 64.5% | More social housing: Stains+5.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sarcelles+0.4 pt | 0.6% | 0.3% | More second homes: Sarcelles+0.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Stains+0.7 pt | 5.2% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Stains+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.6 pt | 42.46% | 41.90% | Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.6 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 | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sarcelles+3% | 18,180 | 17,670 | Higher: Sarcelles+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Stains+2.6 pts | 37.3% | 39.9% | Higher: Stains+2.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sarcelles+6% | €19,338 | €18,276 | Higher: Sarcelles+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Stains+1.1 pt | 26% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Stains+1.1 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sarcelles+2.4 pts | 68.4% | 65.9% | Higher: Sarcelles+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+2.6 pts | 18.8% | 16.2% | Higher: Sarcelles+2.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bassi Konate | Azzédine Taïbi | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Stains+2.0 pts | 96% | 98% | Better covered: Stains+2.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+39% | 47.5282 in total | 34.2142 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+39% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+8% | 18.4109 in total | 19.882 in total | More per capita: Stains+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+14% | 31.3186 in total | 27.5114 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+14% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+13% | 8.852 in total | 7.732 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+43% | 1.06 in total | 1.46 in total | More per capita: Stains+43% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.8 times as high | 0.74 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Stains+59% | 2.4 | 3.8 | Better access: Stains+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Stains+28% | 6.438 in total | 8.234 in total | More per capita: Stains+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+5% | 21.0125 in total | 20.083 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+5% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles4.1 times as high | 4.929 in total | 1.25 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles4.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+40% | 3.018 in total | 2.29 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+40% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sarcelles+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Sarcelles+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 | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+17 | 43 | 26 | More schools: Sarcelles+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+10 | 15 | 5 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+5 | 9 | 4 | More high schools: Sarcelles+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Sarcelles+4 | 4 | 0 | More facilities: Sarcelles+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Stains+17% | 4.6 | 5.4 | Higher rate: Stains+17% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+82% | 18.8 | 10.4 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+82% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+12% | 5.5 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+12% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+2% | 3.5 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Stains+2% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Stains+20% | 10.5 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Stains+20% |
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 | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sarcelles+8 | 20 | 12 | More declarations: Sarcelles+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sarcelles+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Sarcelles+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sarcelles+57% | 8.45 | 5.39 | Larger: Sarcelles+57% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Sarcelles+17 m | 58 m | 41 m | Higher: Sarcelles+17 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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
Sarcelles vs Stains at a glance
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Stains |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,385 | 41,471 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +13.8% |
| Density per km² | 7,028 | 7,694 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,039 | 2,946 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,250 | 3,475 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.0 | 19.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.46% | 41.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,180 | 17,670 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.8% | 16.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 8.45 | 5.39 |
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FAQ
Sarcelles vs Stains: your questions
Which is the larger city, Sarcelles or Stains?
By population, Sarcelles: 59,385 inhabitants versus 41,471 for Stains (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sarcelles is the 101st largest city in France, Stains the 192nd. By area, Sarcelles is also the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Sarcelles from Stains?
Sarcelles and Stains are 3.9 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Sarcelles or Stains?
To buy an apartment, Stains is more expensive: €2,946 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+44%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Sarcelles or Stains?
In Sarcelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,180 a year, versus €17,670 in Stains (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Sarcelles and Stains in the same department?
No: Sarcelles is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Stains in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures