2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Clichy: 2026 comparison
Clichy has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 64,658 versus 29,250, or 2.2 times as many. Clichy is both larger (3.1 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (20,993 inhabitants per km² versus 15,234).
The median apartment price is higher in Clichy: €7,340 per m² versus €6,556. The median standard of living is higher in Bois-Colombes (€37,240 a year versus €26,070).
The two cities are 2.9 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Bois-Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 29,250 inhab.
- 302nd in France · 24th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 15,234 per km²
Clichy
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 64,658 inhab.
- 87th in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 3.1 km²
- Density
- 20,993 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bois-ColombesClichy
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clichy2.2 times as high | 29,250 | 64,658 | More populous: Clichy2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Clichy+1.5 pt | +1.5% | +3.1% | Stronger growth: Clichy+1.5 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clichy+7.5 pts | +1.2% | +8.7% | Stronger growth: Clichy+7.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clichy+38% | 15,234 | 20,993 | Denser: Clichy+38% |
| Under 15Tie | 17.6% | 17.6% | Tie |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bois-Colombes+2.1 pts | 14.1% | 12.0% | More seniors: Bois-Colombes+2.1 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bois-Colombes+0.05 | 2.12 | 2.07 | Larger households: Bois-Colombes+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Clichy+12% | 6,556 | 7,340 | More expensive: Clichy+12% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clichy+12% | 8,778 | 9,800 | More expensive: Clichy+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clichy+4% | 25.1 | 26.2 | More expensive: Clichy+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 24.0 | 24.0 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+24 pts | 52.7% | 28.2% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+24 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+16 pts | 17.4% | 1.1% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Clichy+15 pts | 19.9% | 34.8% | More social housing: Clichy+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clichy+1.2 pt | 2.7% | 4.0% | More second homes: Clichy+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+3.3 pts | 7.7% | 4.4% | More vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Clichy+8.8 pts | 24.58% | 33.39% | Higher rate: Clichy+8.8 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 | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bois-Colombes+43% | 37,240 | 26,070 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+43% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Clichy+12 pts | 10.0% | 22.2% | Higher: Clichy+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bois-Colombes+58% | €55,368 | €35,121 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+58% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+13 pts | 68% | 55% | More taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+1.9 pt | 82.1% | 80.2% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+1.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Clichy+3.6 pts | 8.7% | 12.3% | Higher: Clichy+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Rémi Muzeau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+1.6 pt | 100% | 98% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Clichy+22% | 37.9111 in total | 46.4300 in total | More shops per capita: Clichy+22% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+14% | 17.852 in total | 20.3131 in total | More per capita: Clichy+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy2.2 times as high | 23.268 in total | 50.1324 in total | More per capita: Clichy2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% | 9.929 in total | 8.052 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+33% | 1.03 in total | 0.85 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+33% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+2.5 | 0.00 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Clichy+2.5 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bois-Colombes+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Bois-Colombes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Clichy+18% | 4.1 | 4.8 | Better access: Clichy+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+43% | 6.820 in total | 4.831 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+43% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+70% | 2.78 in total | 4.630 in total | More per capita: Clichy+70% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+7% | 5.516 in total | 5.133 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+7% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% | 3.410 in total | 2.818 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clichy+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Clichy+7 |
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 | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Clichy+14 | 12 | 26 | More schools: Clichy+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Clichy+5 | 3 | 8 | More middle schools: Clichy+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clichy+3 | 3 | 6 | More high schools: Clichy+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Clichy+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Clichy+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesTie | 2.7 | 2.7 | Tie |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy+87% | 8.8 | 16.5 | Higher rate: Clichy+87% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy+88% | 1.6 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Clichy+88% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy+58% | 1.2 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Clichy+58% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy+36% | 6.5 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Clichy+36% |
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 | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Clichy+2 | 5 | 7 | More declarations: Clichy+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Clichy+60% | 1.92 | 3.08 | Larger: Clichy+60% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bois-Colombes+7 m | 37 m | 30 m | Higher: Bois-Colombes+7 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
Bois-Colombes vs Clichy at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Clichy |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 64,658 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +8.7% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 20,993 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 7,340 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 9,800 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 26.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 33.39% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 26,070 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 12.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 3.08 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Clichy: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Clichy?
By population, Clichy: 64,658 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clichy is the 87th largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Clichy is also the larger (3.1 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Clichy?
Bois-Colombes and Clichy are 2.9 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 Bois-Colombes or Clichy?
To buy an apartment, Clichy is more expensive: €7,340 per m² (median price), versus €6,556 in Bois-Colombes (+12%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Clichy?
In Bois-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,240 a year, versus €26,070 in Clichy (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Clichy 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