2026 comparison
Sens vs Troyes: 2026 comparison
Troyes has more inhabitants than Sens: 63,254 versus 27,600, or 2.3 times as many. Sens covers a larger area (21.9 km² versus 13.2 km²), but Troyes is more densely populated: 4,792 inhabitants per km² versus 1,260.
The median apartment price is higher in Troyes: €1,658 per m² versus €1,633. The median standard of living is higher in Sens (€20,780 a year versus €20,210).
The two cities are 58 km apart as the crow flies.
Sens
City in Yonne
FYonne89Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Population
- 27,600 inhab.
- 324th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 21.9 km²
- Density
- 1,260 per km²
Troyes
City in Aube
- Population
- 63,254 inhab.
- 91st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 4,792 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
SensTroyes
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Troyes2.3 times as high | 27,600 | 63,254 | More populous: Troyes2.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sens+1.8 pt | +2.0% | +0.1% | Stronger growth: Sens+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Sens+4.3 pts | +8.3% | +4.1% | Stronger growth: Sens+4.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Troyes3.8 times as high | 1,260 | 4,792 | Denser: Troyes3.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Sens+1.7 pt | 19.0% | 17.3% | More young people: Sens+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sens+3.9 pts | 23.1% | 19.2% | More seniors: Sens+3.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sens+0.18 | 2.01 | 1.83 | Larger households: Sens+0.18 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Troyes+2% | 1,633 | 1,658 | More expensive: Troyes+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Troyes+8% | 1,846 | 2,000 | More expensive: Troyes+8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sens+10% | 12.2 | 11.1 | More expensive: Sens+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 10.4 | 10.4 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sens+5.9 pts | 35.3% | 29.4% | More homeowners: Sens+5.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sens+15 pts | 34.6% | 19.8% | More houses: Sens+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Troyes+5.8 pts | 34.8% | 40.6% | More social housing: Troyes+5.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Troyes+3.5 pts | 2.6% | 6.2% | More second homes: Troyes+3.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Sens+1.7 pt | 9.8% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Sens+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Troyes+1.4 pt | 52.76% | 54.14% | Higher rate: Troyes+1.4 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 | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Sens+3% | 20,780 | 20,210 | Higher: Sens+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Troyes+2.3 pts | 29.0% | 31.3% | Higher: Troyes+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sens+11% | €24,719 | €22,289 | Higher: Sens+11% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 37% | 37% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sens+2.8 pts | 71.5% | 68.7% | Higher: Sens+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Troyes+0.5 pt | 20.1% | 20.5% | Higher: Troyes+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Paul-Antoine de Carville | François Baroin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Sens+1.4 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Sens+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Sens+36% | 90.9251 in total | 67.0424 in total | More shops per capita: Sens+36% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+10% | 23.665 in total | 21.5136 in total | More per capita: Sens+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+5% | 41.3114 in total | 39.5250 in total | More per capita: Sens+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+68% | 19.955 in total | 11.975 in total | More per capita: Sens+68% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+15% | 2.98 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Sens+15% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.57 in total | 2.516 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Troyes+4% | 3.7 | 3.8 | Better access: Troyes+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+20% | 8.724 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: Sens+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+75% | 27.977 in total | 16.0101 in total | More per capita: Sens+75% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+20% | 8.724 in total | 7.346 in total | More per capita: Sens+20% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sens+68% | 4.011 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Sens+68% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sens+1 | 10 | 9 | More facilities: Sens+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 | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Troyes+17 | 19 | 36 | More schools: Troyes+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Troyes+4 | 5 | 9 | More middle schools: Troyes+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Troyes+12 | 3 | 15 | More high schools: Troyes+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Troyes+17 | 3 | 20 | More facilities: Troyes+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Sens+56% | 6.5 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Sens+56% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+65% | 8.4 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Troyes+65% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Troyes+24% | 5.7 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Troyes+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sens3.0 times as high | 2.3 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Sens3.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sens+4% | 11.4 | 11.0 | Higher rate: Sens+4% |
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 | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Sens+0.6 °C | 11.9°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Sens+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,851 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearTie | 645 | 645 | Tie |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 113 | 113 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Troyes+15 days/year | 47 | 62 | More frost days: Troyes+15 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Sens+2 days/year | 18 | 17 | More hot days: Sens+2 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 | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sens+4 | 17 | 13 | More declarations: Sens+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sens+66% | 21.9 | 13.2 | Larger: Sens+66% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Troyes+35 m | 73 m | 109 m | Higher: Troyes+35 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Yonne (89) | Aube (10) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Sénonais | Communauté d'agglomération Troyes Champagne Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Sens | Troyes | |
| Functional area | Sens | Troyes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Sens vs Troyes at a glance
| Criterion | Sens | Troyes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,600 | 63,254 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.3% | +4.1% |
| Density per km² | 1,260 | 4,792 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,633 | 1,658 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,846 | 2,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.2 | 11.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 52.76% | 54.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,780 | 20,210 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.1% | 20.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,851 |
| Area km² | 21.9 | 13.2 |
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FAQ
Sens vs Troyes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Sens or Troyes?
By population, Troyes: 63,254 inhabitants versus 27,600 for Sens (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Troyes is the 91st largest city in France, Sens the 324th. By area, Sens is the larger (21.9 km²).
How far is Sens from Troyes?
Sens and Troyes are 58 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Sens or Troyes?
To buy an apartment, Troyes is more expensive: €1,658 per m² (median price), versus €1,633 in Sens (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Sens or Troyes?
In Sens, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,780 a year, versus €20,210 in Troyes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Sens and Troyes in the same department?
No: Sens is in Yonne (89), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, and Troyes in Aube (10), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures