2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Gennevilliers: 2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Gennevilliers: 94,562 versus 51,177, or 85% more. Gennevilliers covers a larger area (11.6 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 4,397.
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €4,689. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €20,160).
The two cities are 1.6 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
Gennevilliers
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 51,177 inhab.
- 133rd in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 11.6 km²
- Density
- 4,397 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineGennevilliers
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+85% | 94,562 | 51,177 | More populous: Asnières-sur-Seine+85% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts | +9.3% | +6.9% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+2.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gennevilliers+8.7 pts | +9.2% | +18.0% | Stronger growth: Gennevilliers+8.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine4.5 times as high | 19,619 | 4,397 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine4.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Gennevilliers+2.7 pts | 19.8% | 22.4% | More young people: Gennevilliers+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Gennevilliers+1.4 pt | 11.8% | 13.1% | More seniors: Gennevilliers+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Gennevilliers+0.29 | 2.23 | 2.52 | Larger households: Gennevilliers+0.29 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+40% | 6,582 | 4,689 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+72% | 8,581 | 4,983 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+72% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% | 24.6 | 23.8 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% |
| 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: Asnières-sur-Seine+18 pts | 41.7% | 24.0% | More homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+18 pts |
| Share of housesTie | 7.6% | 7.6% | Tie |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Gennevilliers+48 pts | 22.3% | 70.3% | More social housing: Gennevilliers+48 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.1 pts | 4.0% | 0.9% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.8 pts | 8.5% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Gennevilliers+14 pts | 20.21% | 33.71% | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+14 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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+60% | 32,300 | 20,160 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+60% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Gennevilliers+15 pts | 16.3% | 31.1% | Higher: Gennevilliers+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+97% | €46,676 | €23,744 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+97% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+24 pts | 61% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+24 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.0 pts | 80.5% | 73.5% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+7.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Gennevilliers+10 pts | 8.8% | 18.9% | Higher: Gennevilliers+10 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Patrice Leclerc | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.5 pts | 99% | 94% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.5 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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+12% | 48.0454 in total | 43.0220 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+12% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+2% | 19.1181 in total | 19.5100 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+2% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+15% | 32.4306 in total | 28.1144 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+62% | 8.580 in total | 13.770 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+62% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+85% | 0.88 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+85% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers3.7 times as high | 0.66 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers3.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Gennevilliers+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Gennevilliers+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 | Gennevilliers | 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: Gennevilliers+12% | 4.946 in total | 5.528 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine8.9 times as high | 8.782 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine8.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine3.4 times as high | 5.350 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine3.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+20% | 2.120 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+12 | 40 | 28 | More schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 | 9 | 4 | More middle schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Asnières-sur-Seine+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+4 | 5 | 9 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+53% | 2.6 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Asnières-sur-Seine+53% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+19% | 11.9 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+19% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+63% | 2.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+63% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+55% | 1.5 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+55% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+28% | 7.6 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+28% |
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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Gennevilliers+2 | 5 | 7 | More declarations: Gennevilliers+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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gennevilliers2.4 times as high | 4.82 | 11.6 | Larger: Gennevilliers2.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 m | 33 m | 30 m | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+3 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 Gennevilliers at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Gennevilliers |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 51,177 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +18.0% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 4,397 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 4,689 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 4,983 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 33.71% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 20,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 11.6 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Gennevilliers: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Gennevilliers?
By population, Asnières-sur-Seine: 94,562 inhabitants versus 51,177 for Gennevilliers (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Asnières-sur-Seine is the 46th largest city in France, Gennevilliers the 133rd. By area, Gennevilliers is the larger (11.6 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Gennevilliers?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Gennevilliers are 1.6 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 Gennevilliers?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €4,689 in Gennevilliers (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Gennevilliers?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €20,160 in Gennevilliers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Asnières-sur-Seine and Gennevilliers 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