2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Créteil: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Créteil: 94,562 versus 93,813, or 0.8% more. Créteil covers a larger area (11.5 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 8,186.
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €3,846. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €23,720).
The two cities are 19 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Créteil
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 93,813 inhab.
- 48th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.5 km²
- Density
- 8,186 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineCréteil
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.8% | 94,562 | 93,813 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.1 pts | +9.3% | +1.2% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.4 pts | +9.2% | +3.8% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high | 19,619 | 8,186 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4 pt | 19.8% | 19.4% | More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Créteil+2.9 pts | 11.8% | 14.6% | More seniors: Créteil+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Créteil+0.11 | 2.23 | 2.34 | Larger households: Créteil+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+71% | 6,582 | 3,846 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+71% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+48% | 8,581 | 5,786 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+48% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+17% | 24.6 | 21.0 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+17% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+33% | 24.6 | 18.5 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.4 pts | 41.7% | 34.3% | More homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.3 pt | 7.6% | 7.2% | More houses: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.3 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Créteil+25 pts | 22.3% | 47.0% | More social housing: Créteil+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.0 pts | 4.0% | 1.0% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.7 pts | 8.5% | 3.8% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Créteil+25 pts | 20.21% | 45.32% | Higher rate: Créteil+25 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 | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+36% | 32,300 | 23,720 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+36% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Créteil+6.8 pts | 16.3% | 23.1% | Higher: Créteil+6.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+71% | €46,676 | €27,336 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+71% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+17 pts | 61% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.8 pts | 80.5% | 74.8% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+5.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Créteil+4.6 pts | 8.8% | 13.4% | Higher: Créteil+4.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Laurent Cathala | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.7 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.7 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 | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% | 48.0454 in total | 46.9440 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+37% | 19.1181 in total | 14.0131 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+37% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+7% | 32.4306 in total | 30.2283 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+7% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+63% | 8.580 in total | 13.8129 in total | More per capita: Créteil+63% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil2.1 times as high | 0.88 in total | 1.817 in total | More per capita: Créteil2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+34% | 0.66 in total | 0.98 in total | More per capita: Créteil+34% |
| 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 | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Créteil+22% | 4.1 | 5.0 | Better access: Créteil+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+58% | 4.946 in total | 7.772 in total | More per capita: Créteil+58% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+9% | 8.782 in total | 9.589 in total | More per capita: Créteil+9% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+25% | 5.350 in total | 6.662 in total | More per capita: Créteil+25% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Créteil+16% | 2.120 in total | 2.523 in total | More per capita: Créteil+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Créteil+3 | 2 | 5 | More facilities: Créteil+3 |
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 | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Créteil+5 | 40 | 45 | More schools: Créteil+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Créteil+3 | 9 | 12 | More middle schools: Créteil+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Créteil+8 | 3 | 11 | More high schools: Créteil+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Créteil+18 | 5 | 23 | More facilities: Créteil+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Créteil+40% | 2.6 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Créteil+40% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+54% | 11.9 | 18.3 | Higher rate: Créteil+54% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+51% | 2.7 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Créteil+51% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+33% | 1.5 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Créteil+33% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Créteil+2% | 7.6 | 7.8 | Higher rate: Créteil+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 | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Créteil+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.7°C | Warmer: Créteil+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Créteil+7% | 1,717 | 1,831 | Sunnier: Créteil+7% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% | 639 | 607 | Wetter: Asnières-sur-Seine+5% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+2 days/year | 113 | 111 | More rainy days: Asnières-sur-Seine+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Asnières-sur-Seine+9 days/year | 36 | 27 | More frost days: Asnières-sur-Seine+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 days/year | 20 | 18 | More hot days: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 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 | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Créteil+7 | 5 | 12 | More declarations: Créteil+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Créteil+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Créteil+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Créteil2.4 times as high | 4.82 | 11.5 | Larger: Créteil2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Créteil+3 m | 33 m | 36 m | Higher: Créteil+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Val-de-Marne (94) | |
| 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 Créteil at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Créteil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 93,813 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +3.8% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 8,186 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 3,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 5,786 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 21.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 45.32% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 23,720 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,831 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 11.5 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Créteil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Créteil?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 93,813 for Créteil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Créteil the 48th. By area, Créteil is the larger (11.5 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Créteil?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Créteil are 19 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Créteil?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €3,846 in Créteil (+71%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Créteil?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €23,720 in Créteil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Asnières-sur-Seine or Créteil?
Créteil: 1,831 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