2026 comparison
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Nanterre: 2026 comparison
Nanterre has more inhabitants than Asnières-sur-Seine: 98,383 versus 94,562, or 4.0% more. Nanterre covers a larger area (12.2 km² versus 4.8 km²), but Asnières-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 19,619 inhabitants per km² versus 8,071.
The median apartment price is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine: €6,582 per m² versus €5,373. The median standard of living is higher in Asnières-sur-Seine (€32,300 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 7.1 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
Nanterre
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 98,383 inhab.
- 45th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 8,071 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Asnières-sur-SeineNanterre
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nanterre+4% | 94,562 | 98,383 | More populous: Nanterre+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.3 pts | +9.3% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+8.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.2 pts | +9.2% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high | 19,619 | 8,071 | Denser: Asnières-sur-Seine2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.5 pt | 19.8% | 19.3% | More young people: Asnières-sur-Seine+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Nanterre+1.4 pt | 11.8% | 13.1% | More seniors: Nanterre+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.07 | 2.23 | 2.30 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+23% | 6,582 | 5,373 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+23% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+30% | 8,581 | 6,603 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+30% |
| 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+9% | 24.6 | 22.6 | More expensive: Asnières-sur-Seine+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+14 pts | 41.7% | 27.6% | More homeowners: Asnières-sur-Seine+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nanterre+4.5 pts | 7.6% | 12.1% | More houses: Nanterre+4.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+35 pts | 22.3% | 56.8% | More social housing: Nanterre+35 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | 4.0% | 2.2% | More second homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.7 pts | 8.5% | 4.8% | More vacant homes: Asnières-sur-Seine+3.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nanterre+3.5 pts | 20.21% | 23.68% | Higher rate: Nanterre+3.5 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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+34% | 32,300 | 24,020 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+34% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+8.0 pts | 16.3% | 24.3% | Higher: Nanterre+8.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Asnières-sur-Seine+54% | €46,676 | €30,324 | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+54% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+15 pts | 61% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Asnières-sur-Seine+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.6 pts | 80.5% | 75.9% | Higher: Asnières-sur-Seine+4.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nanterre+4.8 pts | 8.8% | 13.6% | Higher: Nanterre+4.8 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Manuel Aeschlimann | Raphaël Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.8 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: Asnières-sur-Seine+1.8 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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+39% | 48.0454 in total | 34.6340 in total | More shops per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+39% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+35% | 19.1181 in total | 14.2140 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+35% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% | 32.4306 in total | 31.4309 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+3% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+85% | 8.580 in total | 15.7154 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+85% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+80% | 0.88 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+80% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre2.4 times as high | 0.66 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nanterre2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Nanterre+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Asnières-sur-Seine+54% | 4.1 | 2.7 | Better access: Asnières-sur-Seine+54% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+41% | 4.946 in total | 3.534 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+41% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.2 times as high | 8.782 in total | 3.938 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+49% | 5.350 in total | 3.635 in total | More per capita: Asnières-sur-Seine+49% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+20% | 2.120 in total | 2.525 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+20% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+9 | 2 | 11 | More facilities: Nanterre+9 |
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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+9 | 40 | 49 | More schools: Nanterre+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nanterre+2 | 9 | 11 | More middle schools: Nanterre+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nanterre+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Nanterre+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+18 | 5 | 23 | More facilities: Nanterre+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nanterre+70% | 2.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Nanterre+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+22% | 11.9 | 14.5 | Higher rate: Nanterre+22% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+38% | 2.7 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Nanterre+38% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.0 times as high | 1.5 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+32% | 7.6 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Nanterre+32% |
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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nanterre+5 | 5 | 10 | More declarations: Nanterre+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nanterre+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Nanterre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nanterre2.5 times as high | 4.82 | 12.2 | Larger: Nanterre2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nanterre+9 m | 33 m | 42 m | Higher: Nanterre+9 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 Nanterre at a glance
| Criterion | Asnières-sur-Seine | Nanterre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,562 | 98,383 |
| Change over 10 years | +9.2% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 19,619 | 8,071 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,582 | 5,373 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,581 | 6,603 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.6 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 20.21% | 23.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 32,300 | 24,020 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.8% | 13.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.82 | 12.2 |
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FAQ
Asnières-sur-Seine vs Nanterre: your questions
Which is the larger city, Asnières-sur-Seine or Nanterre?
By population, Nanterre: 98,383 inhabitants versus 94,562 for Asnières-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nanterre is the 45th largest city in France, Asnières-sur-Seine the 46th. By area, Nanterre is also the larger (12.2 km²).
How far is Asnières-sur-Seine from Nanterre?
Asnières-sur-Seine and Nanterre are 7.1 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 Nanterre?
To buy an apartment, Asnières-sur-Seine is more expensive: €6,582 per m² (median price), versus €5,373 in Nanterre (+23%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Asnières-sur-Seine or Nanterre?
In Asnières-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €32,300 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Asnières-sur-Seine and Nanterre 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