2026 comparison
Bagneux (92) vs Cachan: 2026 comparison
Bagneux has more inhabitants than Cachan: 44,744 versus 31,434, or 42% more. Bagneux covers a larger area (4.2 km² versus 2.7 km²), but Cachan is more densely populated: 11,472 inhabitants per km² versus 10,679.
The median apartment price is higher in Bagneux: €5,460 per m² versus €5,207. The median standard of living is higher in Cachan (€28,610 a year versus €23,620).
The two cities are 1.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Bagneux
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 44,744 inhab.
- 166th in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 4.2 km²
- Density
- 10,679 per km²
Cachan
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 31,434 inhab.
- 271st in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 2.7 km²
- Density
- 11,472 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
BagneuxCachan
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Bagneux+42% | 44,744 | 31,434 | More populous: Bagneux+42% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bagneux+8.5 pts | +9.2% | +0.7% | Stronger growth: Bagneux+8.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bagneux+10 pts | +15.7% | +5.6% | Stronger growth: Bagneux+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cachan+7% | 10,679 | 11,472 | Denser: Cachan+7% |
| Under 15More young people: Bagneux+4.0 pts | 20.0% | 16.1% | More young people: Bagneux+4.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cachan+3.2 pts | 12.8% | 16.0% | More seniors: Cachan+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bagneux+0.23 | 2.34 | 2.11 | Larger households: Bagneux+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bagneux+5% | 5,460 | 5,207 | More expensive: Bagneux+5% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bagneux+3% | 6,602 | 6,395 | More expensive: Bagneux+3% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cachan+2% | 22.9 | 23.3 | More expensive: Cachan+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 22.6 | 22.6 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Cachan+14 pts | 23.0% | 37.4% | More homeowners: Cachan+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cachan+7.3 pts | 9.0% | 16.3% | More houses: Cachan+7.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bagneux+23 pts | 63.0% | 40.0% | More social housing: Bagneux+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cachan+0.1 pt | 1.5% | 1.6% | More second homes: Cachan+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesTie | 5.2% | 5.2% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cachan+9.2 pts | 34.18% | 43.38% | Higher rate: Cachan+9.2 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 | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Cachan+21% | 23,620 | 28,610 | Higher: Cachan+21% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bagneux+4.5 pts | 22.3% | 17.8% | Higher: Bagneux+4.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cachan+21% | €29,109 | €35,277 | Higher: Cachan+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cachan+5.9 pts | 47% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Cachan+5.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bagneux+3.5 pts | 76.4% | 72.9% | Higher: Bagneux+3.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bagneux+2.0 pts | 14.6% | 12.6% | Higher: Bagneux+2.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hélène Cillieres | Hélène de Comarmond | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the left | union of the left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bagneux+3% | 25.5114 in total | 24.878 in total | More shops per capita: Bagneux+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bagneux+9% | 12.556 in total | 11.536 in total | More per capita: Bagneux+9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan+36% | 20.692 in total | 28.088 in total | More per capita: Cachan+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan+8% | 14.163 in total | 15.348 in total | More per capita: Cachan+8% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan+99% | 1.15 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Cachan+99% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan2.8 times as high | 0.21 in total | 0.62 in total | More per capita: Cachan2.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cachan+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Cachan+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bagneux2.0 times as high | 3.9 | 2.0 | Better access: Bagneux2.0 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan2.2 times as high | 2.511 in total | 5.417 in total | More per capita: Cachan2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cachan+94% | 2.511 in total | 4.815 in total | More per capita: Cachan+94% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bagneux+81% | 4.018 in total | 2.27 in total | More per capita: Bagneux+81% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.511 in total | 2.58 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cachan+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Cachan+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 | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Bagneux+8 | 20 | 12 | More schools: Bagneux+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Bagneux+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Bagneux+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cachan+10 | 0 | 10 | More facilities: Cachan+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cachan2.2 times as high | 3.3 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Cachan2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagneux+34% | 11.4 | 8.5 | Higher rate: Bagneux+34% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagneux+31% | 3.1 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Bagneux+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cachan+5% | 2.4 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Cachan+5% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bagneux+20% | 7.8 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Bagneux+20% |
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 | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cachan+1 | 13 | 14 | More declarations: Cachan+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Bagneux+53% | 4.19 | 2.74 | Larger: Bagneux+53% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bagneux+43 m | 90 m | 48 m | Higher: Bagneux+43 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
Bagneux (92) vs Cachan at a glance
| Criterion | Bagneux | Cachan |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 44,744 | 31,434 |
| Change over 10 years | +15.7% | +5.6% |
| Density per km² | 10,679 | 11,472 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,460 | 5,207 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,602 | 6,395 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 23.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 34.18% | 43.38% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,620 | 28,610 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.3 | 7.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.19 | 2.74 |
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FAQ
Bagneux (92) vs Cachan: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bagneux or Cachan?
By population, Bagneux: 44,744 inhabitants versus 31,434 for Cachan (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Bagneux is the 166th largest city in France, Cachan the 271st. By area, Bagneux is also the larger (4.2 km²).
How far is Bagneux from Cachan?
Bagneux and Cachan are 1.8 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bagneux or Cachan?
To buy an apartment, Bagneux is more expensive: €5,460 per m² (median price), versus €5,207 in Cachan (+5%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bagneux or Cachan?
In Cachan, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,610 a year, versus €23,620 in Bagneux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bagneux and Cachan in the same department?
No: Bagneux is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), and Cachan in Val-de-Marne (94), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures