2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Boulogne-Billancourt: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Asnières-sur-Seine: 120,206 versus 94,562, or 27% more. Boulogne-Billancourt covers a larger area (6.2 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 19,482.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €6,582. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €32,300).
The two cities are 9.7 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
Boulogne-Billancourt
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 120,206 inhab.
- 34th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 19,482 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineBoulogne-Billancourt
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% | 94,562 | 120,206 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+11 pts | +9.3% | −1.9% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.3 pts | +9.2% | +1.9% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.7% | 19,619 | 19,482 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.7% |
| Under 15More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.1 pts | 19.8% | 15.7% | More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+5.7 pts | 11.8% | 17.4% | More seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+5.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.26 | 2.23 | 1.97 | Larger households: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.26 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+33% | 6,582 | 8,735 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+53% | 8,581 | 13,092 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+53% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+21% | 24.6 | 29.7 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% | 24.6 | 27.5 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.8 pt | 41.7% | 43.5% | More homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.3 pts | 7.6% | 2.2% | More houses: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Asnières-sur-Seine+6.3 pts | 22.3% | 16.0% | More social housing: Asnières-sur-Seine+6.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.9 pt | 4.0% | 5.9% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.3 pt | 8.5% | 7.2% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.4 pts | 20.21% | 15.80% | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+24% | 32,300 | 40,000 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+24% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.9 pts | 16.3% | 10.4% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+47% | €46,676 | €68,518 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+47% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+8.0 pts | 61% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+8.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.9 pt | 80.5% | 81.4% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.9 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.3 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% | 48.0454 in total | 61.6740 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+4% | 19.1181 in total | 19.9239 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+45% | 32.4306 in total | 46.9564 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+45% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% | 8.580 in total | 8.3100 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+87% | 0.88 in total | 1.619 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+87% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high | 0.66 in total | 1.720 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Asnières-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Asnières-sur-Seine+32% | 4.1 | 3.1 | Better access: Asnières-sur-Seine+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high | 4.946 in total | 12.7153 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.9 times as high | 8.782 in total | 25.3304 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.2 times as high | 5.350 in total | 11.8142 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% | 2.120 in total | 2.834 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 | 2 | 9 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 | 40 | 37 | More schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+5 | 3 | 8 | More high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 | 5 | 12 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 2.6 | 2.6 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+19% | 11.9 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+19% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+59% | 2.7 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+59% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+23% | 1.5 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+23% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+2% | 7.6 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+12% | 639 | 571 | Wetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+7 days/year | 113 | 106 | More rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 days/year | 36 | 43 | More frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+4 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 | 5 | 7 | More declarations: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 |
| 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% | 4.82 | 6.17 | Larger: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 m | 33 m | 35 m | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 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 Boulogne-Billancourt at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Boulogne-Billancourt |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 120,206 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +1.9% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 19,482 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 8,735 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 13,092 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 29.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 15.80% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 40,000 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 6.17 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Boulogne-Billancourt: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Boulogne-Billancourt?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 94,562 for Asnières-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Asnières-sur-Seine the 46th. By area, Boulogne-Billancourt is also the larger (6.2 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Boulogne-Billancourt?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Boulogne-Billancourt are 9.7 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 Boulogne-Billancourt?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €6,582 in Asnières-sur-Seine (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Boulogne-Billancourt?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €32,300 in Asnières-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Asnières-sur-Seine and Boulogne-Billancourt 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