2026 comparison
Sarcelles vs Villiers-le-Bel: 2026 comparison
Sarcelles has more inhabitants than Villiers-le-Bel: 59,385 versus 30,195, or 2.0 times as many. Sarcelles is both larger (8.5 km² versus 7.3 km²) and more densely populated (7,028 inhabitants per km² versus 4,136).
The median apartment price is higher in Villiers-le-Bel: €2,676 per m² versus €2,039. The median standard of living is higher in Sarcelles (€18,180 a year versus €17,750).
The two cities are 2.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and 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
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Villiers-le-Bel
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 30,195 inhab.
- 293rd in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 7.3 km²
- Density
- 4,136 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
SarcellesVilliers-le-Bel
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sarcelles+97% | 59,385 | 30,195 | More populous: Sarcelles+97% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+6.6 pts | +0.6% | +7.2% | Stronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+6.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+7.2 pts | +2.9% | +10.0% | Stronger growth: Villiers-le-Bel+7.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Sarcelles+70% | 7,028 | 4,136 | Denser: Sarcelles+70% |
| Under 15More young people: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts | 23.7% | 26.0% | More young people: Villiers-le-Bel+2.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sarcelles+3.1 pts | 13.2% | 10.1% | More seniors: Sarcelles+3.1 pts |
| People per householdTie | 2.90 | 2.90 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+31% | 2,039 | 2,676 | More expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+31% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sarcelles+9% | 3,250 | 2,974 | More expensive: Sarcelles+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+3% | 18.0 | 18.6 | More expensive: Villiers-le-Bel+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 17.4 | 17.4 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villiers-le-Bel+0.3 pt | 28.0% | 28.2% | More homeowners: Villiers-le-Bel+0.3 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villiers-le-Bel+3.3 pts | 15.9% | 19.1% | More houses: Villiers-le-Bel+3.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sarcelles+7.6 pts | 58.9% | 51.3% | More social housing: Sarcelles+7.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.1 pt | 0.6% | 0.7% | More second homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.6 pt | 5.2% | 5.7% | More vacant homes: Villiers-le-Bel+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+4.2 pts | 42.46% | 46.62% | Higher rate: Villiers-le-Bel+4.2 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 | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sarcelles+2% | 18,180 | 17,750 | Higher: Sarcelles+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Villiers-le-Bel+2.1 pts | 37.3% | 39.4% | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+2.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sarcelles+0.3% | €19,338 | €19,281 | Higher: Sarcelles+0.3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villiers-le-Bel+0.8 pt | 26% | 27% | More taxpaying households: Villiers-le-Bel+0.8 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sarcelles+1.1 pt | 68.4% | 67.2% | Higher: Sarcelles+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+0.4 pt | 18.8% | 19.3% | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bassi Konate | Djida Techtach | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | Socialist Party | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 96% | 96% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sarcelles+56% | 47.5282 in total | 30.592 in total | More shops per capita: Sarcelles+56% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+3% | 18.4109 in total | 17.954 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+3% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles+30% | 31.3186 in total | 24.273 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles+30% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel2.0 times as high | 8.852 in total | 17.653 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel2.0 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+64% | 1.06 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+64% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.74 in total | 0.72 in total | Tie |
| 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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Sarcelles+9% | 2.4 | 2.2 | Better access: Sarcelles+9% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+4% | 6.438 in total | 6.620 in total | More per capita: Villiers-le-Bel+4% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles13 times as high | 21.0125 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles13 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sarcelles2.9 times as high | 4.929 in total | 1.75 in total | More per capita: Sarcelles2.9 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 3.018 in total | 3.09 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sarcelles+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Sarcelles+2 |
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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sarcelles+20 | 43 | 23 | More schools: Sarcelles+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sarcelles+9 | 15 | 6 | More middle schools: Sarcelles+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sarcelles+6 | 9 | 3 | More high schools: Sarcelles+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Sarcelles+3 | 4 | 1 | More facilities: Sarcelles+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sarcelles+5% | 4.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+5% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles2.7 times as high | 18.8 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Sarcelles2.7 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+23% | 5.5 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+23% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+15% | 3.5 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+15% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sarcelles+2% | 10.5 | 10.3 | Higher rate: Sarcelles+2% |
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 | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sarcelles+10 | 20 | 10 | More declarations: Sarcelles+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sarcelles+16% | 8.45 | 7.30 | Larger: Sarcelles+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villiers-le-Bel+39 m | 58 m | 97 m | Higher: Villiers-le-Bel+39 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-d'Oise (95) | Val-d'Oise (95) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | Communauté d'agglomération Roissy Pays de France | 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
Sarcelles vs Villiers-le-Bel at a glance
| Criterion | Sarcelles | Villiers-le-Bel |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 59,385 | 30,195 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +10.0% |
| Density per km² | 7,028 | 4,136 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,039 | 2,676 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,250 | 2,974 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.46% | 46.62% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,180 | 17,750 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 18.8% | 19.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 8.45 | 7.30 |
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FAQ
Sarcelles vs Villiers-le-Bel: your questions
Which is the larger city, Sarcelles or Villiers-le-Bel?
By population, Sarcelles: 59,385 inhabitants versus 30,195 for Villiers-le-Bel (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sarcelles is the 101st largest city in France, Villiers-le-Bel the 293rd. By area, Sarcelles is also the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Sarcelles from Villiers-le-Bel?
Sarcelles and Villiers-le-Bel are 2.2 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-d'Oise).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Sarcelles or Villiers-le-Bel?
To buy an apartment, Villiers-le-Bel is more expensive: €2,676 per m² (median price), versus €2,039 in Sarcelles (+31%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Sarcelles or Villiers-le-Bel?
In Sarcelles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €18,180 a year, versus €17,750 in Villiers-le-Bel (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Sarcelles and Villiers-le-Bel in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures