2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Avignon: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Avignon: 94,562 versus 93,567, or 1.1% more. Avignon covers a larger area (64.9 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 1,441.
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €2,287. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €19,500).
The two cities are 587 km apart as the crow flies.
Asnières-sur-Seine
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 94,562 inhab.
- 46th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 4.8 km²
- Density
- 19,619 per km²
© Jean-Marc Rosier, CC BY-SA 3.0
Avignon
City in Vaucluse
FVaucluse84Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 93,567 inhab.
- 49th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 64.9 km²
- Density
- 1,441 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineAvignon
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+1% | 94,562 | 93,567 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.8 pts | +9.3% | +0.5% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.1 pts | +9.2% | +2.1% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine14 times as high | 19,619 | 1,441 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine14 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.1 pt | 19.8% | 18.6% | More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Avignon+7.8 pts | 11.8% | 19.6% | More seniors: Avignon+7.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.20 | 2.23 | 2.03 | Larger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.20 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.9 times as high | 6,582 | 2,287 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.9 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine3.4 times as high | 8,581 | 2,556 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine3.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 24.6 | 12.3 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 24.6 | 11.5 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.7 pts | 41.7% | 36.1% | More homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Avignon+19 pts | 7.6% | 26.4% | More houses: Avignon+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Avignon+10 pts | 22.3% | 32.5% | More social housing: Avignon+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Avignon+1.8 pt | 4.0% | 5.9% | More second homes: Avignon+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Avignon+5.8 pts | 8.5% | 14.3% | More vacant homes: Avignon+5.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Avignon+24 pts | 20.21% | 44.51% | Higher rate: Avignon+24 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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+66% | 32,300 | 19,500 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+66% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Avignon+19 pts | 16.3% | 34.9% | Higher: Avignon+19 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | €46,676 | €22,029 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+26 pts | 61% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+26 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+12 pts | 80.5% | 68.5% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+12 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Avignon+11 pts | 8.8% | 20.0% | Higher: Avignon+11 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Olivier Galzi | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+16 pts | 99% | 83% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+16 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Avignon2.1 times as high | 48.0454 in total | 101.0945 in total | More shops per capita: Avignon2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+62% | 19.1181 in total | 31.0290 in total | More per capita: Avignon+62% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon2.0 times as high | 32.4306 in total | 66.3620 in total | More per capita: Avignon2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon2.2 times as high | 8.580 in total | 18.3171 in total | More per capita: Avignon2.2 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon4.4 times as high | 0.88 in total | 3.735 in total | More per capita: Avignon4.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon7.9 times as high | 0.66 in total | 5.047 in total | More per capita: Avignon7.9 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Avignon+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Avignon+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Avignon+5% | 4.1 | 4.3 | Better access: Avignon+5% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+85% | 4.946 in total | 9.084 in total | More per capita: Avignon+85% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon3.2 times as high | 8.782 in total | 27.4256 in total | More per capita: Avignon3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+68% | 5.350 in total | 8.983 in total | More per capita: Avignon+68% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Avignon+77% | 2.120 in total | 3.735 in total | More per capita: Avignon+77% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Avignon+12 | 2 | 14 | More facilities: Avignon+12 |
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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Avignon+21 | 40 | 61 | More schools: Avignon+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Avignon+6 | 9 | 15 | More middle schools: Avignon+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Avignon+12 | 3 | 15 | More high schools: Avignon+12 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Avignon+17 | 5 | 22 | More facilities: Avignon+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Avignon3.1 times as high | 2.6 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Avignon3.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+62% | 11.9 | 19.2 | Higher rate: Avignon+62% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon2.3 times as high | 2.7 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Avignon2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+85% | 1.5 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Avignon+85% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Avignon+65% | 7.6 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Avignon+65% |
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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Avignon+2.1 °C | 12.5°C | 14.6°C | Warmer: Avignon+2.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Avignon+65% | 1,717 | 2,835 | Sunnier: Avignon+65% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Avignon+5% | 639 | 673 | Wetter: Avignon+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+50 days/year | 113 | 63 | More rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+50 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 36 | 36 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Avignon+33 days/year | 20 | 53 | More hot days: Avignon+33 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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Avignon+19 | 5 | 24 | More declarations: Avignon+19 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Avignon13 times as high | 4.82 | 64.9 | Larger: Avignon13 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+10 m | 33 m | 23 m | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+10 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Vaucluse (84) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Avignon (COGA) | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Avignon | |
| Functional area | Paris | Avignon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Avignon at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Avignon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 93,567 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +2.1% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 1,441 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 2,287 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 2,556 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 12.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 44.51% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 19,500 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 20.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 83% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 7.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 14.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,835 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 64.9 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Avignon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Avignon?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 93,567 for Avignon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Avignon the 49th. By area, Avignon is the larger (64.9 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Avignon?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Avignon are 587 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Avignon?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €2,287 in Avignon (+188%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Avignon?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €19,500 in Avignon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Asnières-sur-Seine or Avignon?
Avignon: 2,835 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Asnières-sur-Seine (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