2026 comparison
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Colombes: 2026 comparison
Colombes has more inhabitants than Aulnay-sous-Bois: 91,663 versus 87,951, or 4.2% more. Aulnay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (16.2 km² versus 7.8 km²), but Colombes is more densely populated: 11,737 inhabitants per km² versus 5,429.
The median apartment price is higher in Colombes: €5,308 per m² versus €3,593. The median standard of living is higher in Colombes (€28,370 a year versus €20,930).
The two cities are 18 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Aulnay-sous-Bois
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 87,951 inhab.
- 53rd in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 16.2 km²
- Density
- 5,429 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
Aulnay-sous-BoisColombes
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colombes+4% | 87,951 | 91,663 | More populous: Colombes+4% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+4.3 pts | +1.5% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Colombes+4.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+1.6 pt | +6.0% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Colombes+1.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Colombes2.2 times as high | 5,429 | 11,737 | Denser: Colombes2.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt | 22.5% | 20.6% | More young people: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.8 pt | 13.6% | 12.8% | More seniors: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.37 | 2.75 | 2.38 | Larger households: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.37 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Colombes+48% | 3,593 | 5,308 | More expensive: Colombes+48% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Colombes+94% | 3,796 | 7,379 | More expensive: Colombes+94% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colombes+21% | 19.5 | 23.5 | More expensive: Colombes+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colombes+21% | 18.3 | 22.3 | More expensive: Colombes+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colombes+0.1 pt | 45.1% | 45.2% | More homeowners: Colombes+0.1 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17 pts | 39.4% | 22.7% | More houses: Aulnay-sous-Bois+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.6 pts | 37.4% | 33.9% | More social housing: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Colombes+0.7 pt | 0.9% | 1.6% | More second homes: Colombes+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Colombes+2.1 pts | 4.2% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Colombes+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.7 pts | 31.85% | 28.18% | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3.7 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Colombes+36% | 20,930 | 28,370 | Higher: Colombes+36% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts | 29.8% | 18.6% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+11 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Colombes+61% | €25,129 | €40,344 | Higher: Colombes+61% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Colombes+16 pts | 37% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Colombes+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Colombes+7.9 pts | 69.8% | 77.8% | Higher: Colombes+7.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.9 pts | 16.6% | 11.7% | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Bruno Beschizza | Joakim Giacomoni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.8 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Aulnay-sous-Bois+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+18% | 39.1344 in total | 33.3305 in total | More shops per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+18% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+8% | 13.9122 in total | 14.9137 in total | More per capita: Colombes+8% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% | 27.7244 in total | 26.0238 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+7% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% | 11.097 in total | 9.587 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% | 1.513 in total | 1.211 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+23% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.8 times as high | 0.98 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.8 times as high |
| 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% | 2.6 | 2.5 | Better access: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+27% | 5.145 in total | 4.037 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.9 times as high | 15.2134 in total | 3.936 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois3.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+25% | 3.833 in total | 4.743 in total | More per capita: Colombes+25% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% | 2.421 in total | 2.018 in total | More per capita: Aulnay-sous-Bois+22% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2 | 5 | 3 | More facilities: Aulnay-sous-Bois+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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16 | 56 | 40 | More schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 | 12 | 9 | More middle schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2 | 7 | 5 | More high schools: Aulnay-sous-Bois+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Colombes+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Colombes+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% | 6.5 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+4% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+57% | 14.9 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+57% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high | 5.5 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+79% | 4.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois+79% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high | 11.3 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.0 times as high |
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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Colombes+0.4 °C | 12.1°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Colombes+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Colombes+5% | 1,634 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Colombes+5% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Colombes+4% | 616 | 639 | Wetter: Colombes+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Colombes+3 days/year | 110 | 113 | More rainy days: Colombes+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 days/year | 37 | 36 | More frost days: Aulnay-sous-Bois+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Colombes+8 days/year | 13 | 20 | More hot days: Colombes+8 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 | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5 | 14 | 9 | More declarations: Aulnay-sous-Bois+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high | 16.2 | 7.81 | Larger: Aulnay-sous-Bois2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8 m | 47 m | 39 m | Higher: Aulnay-sous-Bois+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| 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
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Aulnay-sous-Bois | Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 87,951 | 91,663 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 5,429 | 11,737 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,593 | 5,308 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,796 | 7,379 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.5 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.85% | 28.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,930 | 28,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.1°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,634 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 16.2 | 7.81 |
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FAQ
Aulnay-sous-Bois vs Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Colombes?
By population, Colombes: 91,663 inhabitants versus 87,951 for Aulnay-sous-Bois (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colombes is the 51st largest city in France, Aulnay-sous-Bois the 53rd. By area, Aulnay-sous-Bois is the larger (16.2 km²).
How far is Aulnay-sous-Bois from Colombes?
Aulnay-sous-Bois and Colombes are 18 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Colombes is more expensive: €5,308 per m² (median price), versus €3,593 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (+48%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Aulnay-sous-Bois or Colombes?
In Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,370 a year, versus €20,930 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Aulnay-sous-Bois or Colombes?
Colombes: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (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