2026 comparison
Bezons vs Colombes: 2026 comparison
Colombes has more inhabitants than Bezons: 91,663 versus 36,551, or 2.5 times as many. Colombes is both larger (7.8 km² versus 4.2 km²) and more densely populated (11,737 inhabitants per km² versus 8,786).
The median apartment price is higher in Colombes: €5,308 per m² versus €4,406. The median standard of living is higher in Colombes (€28,370 a year versus €23,780).
The two cities are 2.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
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Bezons
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 36,551 inhab.
- 230th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 4.2 km²
- Density
- 8,786 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
BezonsColombes
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colombes2.5 times as high | 36,551 | 91,663 | More populous: Colombes2.5 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bezons+14 pts | +19.5% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Bezons+14 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bezons+23 pts | +30.8% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Bezons+23 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Colombes+34% | 8,786 | 11,737 | Denser: Colombes+34% |
| Under 15More young people: Bezons+0.9 pt | 21.5% | 20.6% | More young people: Bezons+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Colombes+0.7 pt | 12.1% | 12.8% | More seniors: Colombes+0.7 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bezons+0.08 | 2.46 | 2.38 | Larger households: Bezons+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Colombes+20% | 4,406 | 5,308 | More expensive: Colombes+20% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Colombes+57% | 4,697 | 7,379 | More expensive: Colombes+57% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colombes+20% | 19.7 | 23.5 | More expensive: Colombes+20% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Colombes+33% | 16.8 | 22.3 | More expensive: Colombes+33% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colombes+3.7 pts | 41.6% | 45.2% | More homeowners: Colombes+3.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bezons+2.0 pt | 24.7% | 22.7% | More houses: Bezons+2.0 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Bezons+8.2 pts | 42.1% | 33.9% | More social housing: Bezons+8.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Colombes+0.9 pt | 0.8% | 1.6% | More second homes: Colombes+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bezons+1.9 pt | 8.2% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Bezons+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bezons+16 pts | 44.59% | 28.18% | Higher rate: Bezons+16 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 | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Colombes+19% | 23,780 | 28,370 | Higher: Colombes+19% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bezons+4.8 pts | 23.4% | 18.6% | Higher: Bezons+4.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Colombes+40% | €28,799 | €40,344 | Higher: Colombes+40% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Colombes+6.7 pts | 46% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Colombes+6.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bezons+1.1 pt | 78.9% | 77.8% | Higher: Bezons+1.1 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bezons+1.9 pt | 13.6% | 11.7% | Higher: Bezons+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Nessrine Menhaouara | Joakim Giacomoni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Socialist Party | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Colombes+2.4 pts | 95% | 97% | Better covered: Colombes+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Colombes+5% | 31.7116 in total | 33.3305 in total | More shops per capita: Colombes+5% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bezons+0.7% | 15.055 in total | 14.9137 in total | More per capita: Bezons+0.7% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bezons+15% | 29.8109 in total | 26.0238 in total | More per capita: Bezons+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+12% | 8.531 in total | 9.587 in total | More per capita: Colombes+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes2.2 times as high | 0.52 in total | 1.211 in total | More per capita: Colombes2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bezons4.2 times as high | 1.45 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Bezons4.2 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colombes+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Colombes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Colombes+27% | 2.0 | 2.5 | Better access: Colombes+27% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+34% | 3.011 in total | 4.037 in total | More per capita: Colombes+34% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bezons2.9 times as high | 11.241 in total | 3.936 in total | More per capita: Bezons2.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+43% | 3.312 in total | 4.743 in total | More per capita: Colombes+43% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bezons+39% | 2.710 in total | 2.018 in total | More per capita: Bezons+39% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colombes+1 | 2 | 3 | More facilities: Colombes+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 | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colombes+22 | 18 | 40 | More schools: Colombes+22 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colombes+6 | 3 | 9 | More middle schools: Colombes+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colombes+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Colombes+3 |
| 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 | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes+8% | 5.8 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Colombes+8% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+8% | 8.7 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Colombes+8% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bezons+33% | 3.7 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Bezons+33% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bezons+63% | 3.9 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Bezons+63% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bezons2.0 times as high | 11.5 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Bezons2.0 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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Bezons+4 | 13 | 9 | More declarations: Bezons+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Bezons+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Bezons+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes+88% | 4.16 | 7.81 | Larger: Colombes+88% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colombes+7 m | 32 m | 39 m | Higher: Colombes+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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
Bezons vs Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Bezons | Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 36,551 | 91,663 |
| Change over 10 years | +30.8% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 8,786 | 11,737 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,406 | 5,308 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,697 | 7,379 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 19.7 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 44.59% | 28.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,780 | 28,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 13.6% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.16 | 7.81 |
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FAQ
Bezons vs Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bezons or Colombes?
By population, Colombes: 91,663 inhabitants versus 36,551 for Bezons (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colombes is the 51st largest city in France, Bezons the 230th. By area, Colombes is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Bezons from Colombes?
Bezons and Colombes are 2.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Bezons or Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Colombes is more expensive: €5,308 per m² (median price), versus €4,406 in Bezons (+20%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bezons or Colombes?
In Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,370 a year, versus €23,780 in Bezons (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bezons and Colombes in the same department?
No: Bezons is in Val-d'Oise (95), and Colombes in Hauts-de-Seine (92), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures