2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Colombes: 2026 comparison
Colombes has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 91,663 versus 29,250, or 3.1 times as many. Colombes covers a larger area (7.8 km² versus 1.9 km²), but Bois-Colombes is more densely populated: 15,234 inhabitants per km² versus 11,737.
The median apartment price is higher in Bois-Colombes: €6,556 per m² versus €5,308. The median standard of living is higher in Bois-Colombes (€37,240 a year versus €28,370).
The two cities are 1.8 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
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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
Bois-ColombesColombes
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colombes3.1 times as high | 29,250 | 91,663 | More populous: Colombes3.1 times as high |
| 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+6.4 pts | +1.2% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Colombes+6.4 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bois-Colombes+30% | 15,234 | 11,737 | Denser: Bois-Colombes+30% |
| Under 15More young people: Colombes+3.0 pts | 17.6% | 20.6% | More young people: Colombes+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bois-Colombes+1.3 pt | 14.1% | 12.8% | More seniors: Bois-Colombes+1.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Colombes+0.26 | 2.12 | 2.38 | Larger households: Colombes+0.26 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bois-Colombes+24% | 6,556 | 5,308 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+24% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bois-Colombes+19% | 8,778 | 7,379 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bois-Colombes+7% | 25.1 | 23.5 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bois-Colombes+8% | 24.0 | 22.3 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+7.5 pts | 52.7% | 45.2% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+7.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colombes+5.3 pts | 17.4% | 22.7% | More houses: Colombes+5.3 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colombes+14 pts | 19.9% | 33.9% | More social housing: Colombes+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bois-Colombes+1.1 pt | 2.7% | 1.6% | More second homes: Bois-Colombes+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+1.5 pt | 7.7% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+1.5 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colombes+3.6 pts | 24.58% | 28.18% | Higher rate: Colombes+3.6 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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bois-Colombes+31% | 37,240 | 28,370 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+31% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colombes+8.6 pts | 10.0% | 18.6% | Higher: Colombes+8.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bois-Colombes+37% | €55,368 | €40,344 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+37% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+15 pts | 68% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+4.3 pts | 82.1% | 77.8% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+4.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Colombes+3.0 pts | 8.7% | 11.7% | Higher: Colombes+3.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Joakim Giacomoni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+2.1 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Bois-Colombes+14% | 37.9111 in total | 33.3305 in total | More shops per capita: Bois-Colombes+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+19% | 17.852 in total | 14.9137 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+19% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+12% | 23.268 in total | 26.0238 in total | More per capita: Colombes+12% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+4% | 9.929 in total | 9.587 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+17% | 1.03 in total | 1.211 in total | More per capita: Colombes+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+0.3 | 0.00 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Colombes+0.3 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bois-Colombes+63% | 4.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Bois-Colombes+63% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+69% | 6.820 in total | 4.037 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+69% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+44% | 2.78 in total | 3.936 in total | More per capita: Colombes+44% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% | 5.516 in total | 4.743 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+74% | 3.410 in total | 2.018 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+74% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colombes+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Colombes+3 |
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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colombes+28 | 12 | 40 | More schools: Colombes+28 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colombes+6 | 3 | 9 | More middle schools: Colombes+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colombes+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Colombes+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Colombes+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Colombes+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes2.3 times as high | 2.7 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Colombes2.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+7% | 8.8 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Colombes+7% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+78% | 1.6 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Colombes+78% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+90% | 1.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Colombes+90% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+15% | 6.5 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+15% |
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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colombes+4 | 5 | 9 | More declarations: Colombes+4 |
| 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 | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes4.1 times as high | 1.92 | 7.81 | Larger: Colombes4.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colombes+3 m | 37 m | 39 m | Higher: Colombes+3 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 Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 91,663 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 11,737 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 5,308 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 7,379 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 28.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 28,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 7.81 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Colombes?
By population, Colombes: 91,663 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colombes is the 51st largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Colombes is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Colombes?
Bois-Colombes and Colombes are 1.8 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 Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Bois-Colombes is more expensive: €6,556 per m² (median price), versus €5,308 in Colombes (+24%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Colombes?
In Bois-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,240 a year, versus €28,370 in Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Colombes 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