2026 comparison
Sarcelles vs Villejuif: 2026 comparison
Villejuif has more inhabitants than Sarcelles: 60,473 versus 59,385, or 1.8% more. Sarcelles covers a larger area (8.5 km² versus 5.3 km²), but Villejuif is more densely populated: 11,325 inhabitants per km² versus 7,028.
The median apartment price is higher in Villejuif: €5,212 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Villejuif (€24,470 a year versus €18,180).
The two cities are 22 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
Villejuif
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 60,473 inhab.
- 99th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 5.3 km²
- Density
- 11,325 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
SarcellesVillejuif
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Villejuif+2% | 59,385 | 60,473 | More populous: Villejuif+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+8.9 pts | +0.6% | +9.5% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+8.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+2.4 pts | +2.9% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+2.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Villejuif+61% | 7,028 | 11,325 | Denser: Villejuif+61% |
| Under 15More young people: Sarcelles+6.5 pts | 23.7% | 17.2% | More young people: Sarcelles+6.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villejuif+0.1 pt | 13.2% | 13.3% | More seniors: Villejuif+0.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sarcelles+0.67 | 2.90 | 2.23 | Larger households: Sarcelles+0.67 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif2.6 times as high | 2,039 | 5,212 | More expensive: Villejuif2.6 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+80% | 3,250 | 5,852 | More expensive: Villejuif+80% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+27% | 18.0 | 22.8 | More expensive: Villejuif+27% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+15% | 17.4 | 20.0 | More expensive: Villejuif+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villejuif+5.6 pts | 28.0% | 33.6% | More homeowners: Villejuif+5.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sarcelles+0.4 pt | 15.9% | 15.5% | More houses: Sarcelles+0.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+18 pts | 58.9% | 40.5% | More social housing: Sarcelles+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villejuif+3.4 pts | 0.6% | 4.0% | More second homes: Villejuif+3.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villejuif+1.6 pt | 5.2% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Villejuif+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.2 pt | 42.46% | 42.30% | Higher rate: Sarcelles+0.2 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villejuif+35% | 18,180 | 24,470 | Higher: Villejuif+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sarcelles+15 pts | 37.3% | 22.8% | Higher: Sarcelles+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villejuif+48% | €19,338 | €28,532 | Higher: Villejuif+48% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villejuif+21 pts | 26% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Villejuif+21 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villejuif+6.3 pts | 68.4% | 74.7% | Higher: Villejuif+6.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sarcelles+5.0 pts | 18.8% | 13.9% | Higher: Sarcelles+5.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bassi Konate | Pierre Garzon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sarcelles+1.3 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Sarcelles+1.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+73% | 47.5282 in total | 27.5166 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+73% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+29% | 18.4109 in total | 14.286 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+29% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+17% | 31.3186 in total | 26.8162 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+17% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+2% | 8.852 in total | 8.652 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.06 in total | 1.06 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+47% | 0.74 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+47% |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Sarcelles+14% | 2.4 | 2.1 | Better access: Sarcelles+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+29% | 6.438 in total | 5.030 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+29% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles5.5 times as high | 21.0125 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles5.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+74% | 4.929 in total | 2.817 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+74% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+22% | 3.018 in total | 2.515 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+22% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Villejuif+7 | 2 | 9 | More facilities: Villejuif+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 | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+19 | 43 | 24 | More schools: Sarcelles+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+8 | 15 | 7 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+7 | 9 | 2 | More high schools: Sarcelles+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villejuif+2 | 4 | 6 | More facilities: Villejuif+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villejuif+60% | 4.6 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Villejuif+60% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+58% | 18.8 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+58% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+76% | 5.5 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+76% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+80% | 3.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+80% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+85% | 10.5 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+85% |
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 | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Villejuif+0.7 °C | 12.1°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Villejuif+0.7 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Villejuif+5% | 1,634 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Villejuif+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villejuif+3% | 616 | 634 | Wetter: Villejuif+3% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Sarcelles+1 days/year | 110 | 109 | More rainy days: Sarcelles+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Sarcelles+16 days/year | 37 | 21 | More frost days: Sarcelles+16 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Villejuif+1 days/year | 13 | 14 | More hot days: Villejuif+1 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 | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sarcelles+1 | 20 | 19 | More declarations: Sarcelles+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sarcelles+58% | 8.45 | 5.34 | Larger: Sarcelles+58% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villejuif+45 m | 58 m | 103 m | Higher: Villejuif+45 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| 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 Villejuif at a glance
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villejuif |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,385 | 60,473 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 7,028 | 11,325 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,039 | 5,212 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,250 | 5,852 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.0 | 22.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.46% | 42.30% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,180 | 24,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 8.45 | 5.34 |
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FAQ
Sarcelles vs Villejuif: your questions
Which is the larger city, Sarcelles or Villejuif?
By population, Villejuif: 60,473 inhabitants versus 59,385 for Sarcelles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Villejuif is the 99th largest city in France, Sarcelles the 101st. By area, Sarcelles is the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Sarcelles from Villejuif?
Sarcelles and Villejuif are 22 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Sarcelles or Villejuif?
To buy an apartment, Villejuif is more expensive: €5,212 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+156%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Sarcelles or Villejuif?
In Villejuif, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,470 a year, versus €18,180 in Sarcelles (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Sarcelles or Villejuif?
Villejuif: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Sarcelles (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