2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Courbevoie: 2026 comparison
Courbevoie has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 83,480 versus 29,250, or 2.9 times as many. Courbevoie is both larger (4.2 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (20,019 inhabitants per km² versus 15,234).
The median apartment price is higher in Courbevoie: €7,031 per m² versus €6,556. The median standard of living is higher in Bois-Colombes (€37,240 a year versus €36,140).
The two cities are 2.1 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
Courbevoie
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 83,480 inhab.
- 59th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 4.2 km²
- Density
- 20,019 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bois-ColombesCourbevoie
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Courbevoie2.9 times as high | 29,250 | 83,480 | More populous: Courbevoie2.9 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt | +1.5% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bois-Colombes+4.3 pts | +1.2% | −3.1% | Stronger growth: Bois-Colombes+4.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Courbevoie+31% | 15,234 | 20,019 | Denser: Courbevoie+31% |
| Under 15More young people: Bois-Colombes+1.3 pt | 17.6% | 16.3% | More young people: Bois-Colombes+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Courbevoie+1.1 pt | 14.1% | 15.2% | More seniors: Courbevoie+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bois-Colombes+0.08 | 2.12 | 2.04 | Larger households: Bois-Colombes+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+7% | 6,556 | 7,031 | More expensive: Courbevoie+7% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+6% | 8,778 | 9,266 | More expensive: Courbevoie+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie+8% | 25.1 | 27.3 | More expensive: Courbevoie+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 24.0 | 24.0 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+10 pts | 52.7% | 42.2% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+15 pts | 17.4% | 2.9% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Courbevoie+3.6 pts | 19.9% | 23.5% | More social housing: Courbevoie+3.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Courbevoie+5.4 pts | 2.7% | 8.2% | More second homes: Courbevoie+5.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Courbevoie+1.8 pt | 7.7% | 9.5% | More vacant homes: Courbevoie+1.8 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+7.3 pts | 24.58% | 17.29% | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+7.3 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 | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bois-Colombes+3% | 37,240 | 36,140 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Courbevoie+2.1 pts | 10.0% | 12.1% | Higher: Courbevoie+2.1 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bois-Colombes+10% | €55,368 | €50,458 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt | 68% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.6 pt | 82.1% | 81.4% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Courbevoie+0.6 pt | 8.7% | 9.3% | Higher: Courbevoie+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Jacques Kossowski | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+0.7 pt | 100% | 99% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+0.7 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 | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Courbevoie+19% | 37.9111 in total | 45.0376 in total | More shops per capita: Courbevoie+19% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+4% | 17.852 in total | 17.1143 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+56% | 23.268 in total | 36.2302 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+56% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+18% | 9.929 in total | 8.470 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+18% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+28% | 1.03 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+28% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+1.6 | 0.00 in total | 1.613 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+1.6 |
| 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 | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Bois-Colombes+2% | 4.1 | 4.0 | Better access: Bois-Colombes+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+33% | 6.820 in total | 5.243 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie3.9 times as high | 2.78 in total | 10.789 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie3.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+93% | 5.516 in total | 10.588 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+93% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+30% | 3.410 in total | 2.622 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+30% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Courbevoie+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Courbevoie+4 |
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 | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Courbevoie+27 | 12 | 39 | More schools: Courbevoie+27 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Courbevoie+6 | 3 | 9 | More middle schools: Courbevoie+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Courbevoie+2 | 3 | 5 | More high schools: Courbevoie+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Courbevoie+15 | 0 | 15 | More facilities: Courbevoie+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bois-Colombes+27% | 2.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+46% | 8.8 | 12.9 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+46% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+16% | 1.6 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+6% | 1.2 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+5% | 6.5 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+5% |
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 | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Courbevoie+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Courbevoie+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Courbevoie2.2 times as high | 1.92 | 4.17 | Larger: Courbevoie2.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Courbevoie+4 m | 37 m | 41 m | Higher: Courbevoie+4 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 Courbevoie at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Courbevoie |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 83,480 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | −3.1% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 20,019 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 7,031 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 9,266 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 27.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 17.29% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 36,140 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 4.17 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Courbevoie: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Courbevoie?
By population, Courbevoie: 83,480 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Courbevoie is the 59th largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Courbevoie is also the larger (4.2 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Courbevoie?
Bois-Colombes and Courbevoie are 2.1 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 Courbevoie?
To buy an apartment, Courbevoie is more expensive: €7,031 per m² (median price), versus €6,556 in Bois-Colombes (+7%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Courbevoie?
In Bois-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,240 a year, versus €36,140 in Courbevoie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Courbevoie 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