2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Colombes: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Colombes: 94,562 versus 91,663, or 3.2% more. Colombes covers a larger area (7.8 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 11,737.
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €5,308. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €28,370).
The two cities are 3.4 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
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Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 91,663 inhab.
- 51st in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 11,737 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineColombes
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% | 94,562 | 91,663 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.5 pts | +9.3% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.6 pt | +9.2% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+67% | 19,619 | 11,737 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine+67% |
| Under 15More young people: Colombes+0.8 pt | 19.8% | 20.6% | More young people: Colombes+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Colombes+1.0 pt | 11.8% | 12.8% | More seniors: Colombes+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Colombes+0.15 | 2.23 | 2.38 | Larger households: Colombes+0.15 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+24% | 6,582 | 5,308 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% | 8,581 | 7,379 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+4% | 24.6 | 23.5 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+10% | 24.6 | 22.3 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+10% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colombes+3.5 pts | 41.7% | 45.2% | More homeowners: Colombes+3.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colombes+15 pts | 7.6% | 22.7% | More houses: Colombes+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colombes+12 pts | 22.3% | 33.9% | More social housing: Colombes+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts | 4.0% | 1.6% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.2 pts | 8.5% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colombes+8.0 pts | 20.21% | 28.18% | Higher rate: Colombes+8.0 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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+14% | 32,300 | 28,370 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colombes+2.3 pts | 16.3% | 18.6% | Higher: Colombes+2.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% | €46,676 | €40,344 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+16% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.5 pts | 61% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.7 pts | 80.5% | 77.8% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Colombes+2.9 pts | 8.8% | 11.7% | Higher: Colombes+2.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Joakim Giacomoni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.4 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+44% | 48.0454 in total | 33.3305 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+44% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+28% | 19.1181 in total | 14.9137 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+28% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+25% | 32.4306 in total | 26.0238 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+12% | 8.580 in total | 9.587 in total | More per capita: Colombes+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+42% | 0.88 in total | 1.211 in total | More per capita: Colombes+42% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+94% | 0.66 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+94% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colombes+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: 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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Asnières-sur-Seine+65% | 4.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Asnières-sur-Seine+65% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+21% | 4.946 in total | 4.037 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+21% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.2 times as high | 8.782 in total | 3.936 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+13% | 5.350 in total | 4.743 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+13% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+8% | 2.120 in total | 2.018 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colombes+1 | 2 | 3 | More facilities: Colombes+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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 40 | 40 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colombes+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Colombes+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 | 5 | 2 | More facilities: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes2.4 times as high | 2.6 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Colombes2.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+26% | 11.9 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+26% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+3% | 2.7 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Colombes+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+56% | 1.5 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Colombes+56% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+36% | 7.6 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+36% |
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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colombes+4 | 5 | 9 | More declarations: Colombes+4 |
| 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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes+62% | 4.82 | 7.81 | Larger: Colombes+62% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colombes+6 m | 33 m | 39 m | Higher: Colombes+6 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 Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 91,663 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 11,737 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 5,308 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 7,379 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 28.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 28,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 7.81 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Colombes?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 91,663 for Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Colombes the 51st. By area, Colombes is the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Colombes?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Colombes are 3.4 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 Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €5,308 in Colombes (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Colombes?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €28,370 in Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Asnières-sur-Seine and 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