2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Bois-Colombes: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 94,562 versus 29,250, or 3.2 times as many. Asnières-sur-Seine is both larger (4.8 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 15,234).
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €6,556. The median standard of living is higher in Bois-Colombes (€37,240 a year versus €32,300).
The two cities are 1.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
Bois-Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 29,250 inhab.
- 302nd in France · 24th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 15,234 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineBois-Colombes
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine3.2 times as high | 94,562 | 29,250 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine3.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.8 pts | +9.3% | +1.5% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.0 pts | +9.2% | +1.2% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+29% | 19,619 | 15,234 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+29% |
| Under 15More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.2 pts | 19.8% | 17.6% | More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bois-Colombes+2.3 pts | 11.8% | 14.1% | More seniors: Bois-Colombes+2.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.11 | 2.23 | 2.12 | Larger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4% | 6,582 | 6,556 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bois-Colombes+2% | 8,581 | 8,778 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bois-Colombes+2% | 24.6 | 25.1 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% | 24.6 | 24.0 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+11 pts | 41.7% | 52.7% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+9.8 pts | 7.6% | 17.4% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+9.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts | 22.3% | 19.9% | More social housing: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.3 pt | 4.0% | 2.7% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.8 pt | 8.5% | 7.7% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+4.4 pts | 20.21% | 24.58% | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+4.4 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 | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bois-Colombes+15% | 32,300 | 37,240 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+6.3 pts | 16.3% | 10.0% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+6.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bois-Colombes+19% | €46,676 | €55,368 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+7.1 pts | 61% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+7.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+1.6 pt | 80.5% | 82.1% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.1 pt | 8.8% | 8.7% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt | 99% | 100% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt |
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 | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+27% | 48.0454 in total | 37.9111 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+27% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+8% | 19.1181 in total | 17.852 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+39% | 32.4306 in total | 23.268 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+39% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% | 8.580 in total | 9.929 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+21% | 0.88 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+21% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.6 | 0.66 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.6 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bois-Colombes+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Bois-Colombes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.1 | 4.1 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+41% | 4.946 in total | 6.820 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+41% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine3.2 times as high | 8.782 in total | 2.78 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+3% | 5.350 in total | 5.516 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+3% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+62% | 2.120 in total | 3.410 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+62% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+28 | 40 | 12 | More schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+28 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+6 | 9 | 3 | More middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bois-Colombes+4% | 2.6 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+34% | 11.9 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+34% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+72% | 2.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+72% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+22% | 1.5 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+18% | 7.6 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+18% |
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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| 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 | Bois-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Asnières-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 4.82 | 1.92 | Larger: Asnières-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bois-Colombes+4 m | 33 m | 37 m | Higher: Bois-Colombes+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole du Grand Paris | 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
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Bois-Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Bois-Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 29,250 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +1.2% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 15,234 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 6,556 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 8,778 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 25.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 24.58% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 37,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 100% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 1.92 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Bois-Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Bois-Colombes?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Asnières-sur-Seine is also the larger (4.8 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Bois-Colombes?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Bois-Colombes are 1.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Hauts-de-Seine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Bois-Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €6,556 in Bois-Colombes (+0%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Bois-Colombes?
In Bois-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,240 a year, versus €32,300 in Asnières-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Asnières-sur-Seine and Bois-Colombes in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures