2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Gennevilliers: 2026 comparison
Gennevilliers has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 51,177 versus 29,250, or 75% more. Gennevilliers covers a larger area (11.6 km² versus 1.9 km²), but Bois-Colombes is more densely populated: 15,234 inhabitants per km² versus 4,397.
The median apartment price is higher in Bois-Colombes: €6,556 per m² versus €4,689. The median standard of living is higher in Bois-Colombes (€37,240 a year versus €20,160).
The two cities are 2.3 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
Gennevilliers
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 51,177 inhab.
- 133rd in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 11.6 km²
- Density
- 4,397 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bois-ColombesGennevilliers
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Gennevilliers+75% | 29,250 | 51,177 | More populous: Gennevilliers+75% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Gennevilliers+5.3 pts | +1.5% | +6.9% | Stronger growth: Gennevilliers+5.3 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Gennevilliers+17 pts | +1.2% | +18.0% | Stronger growth: Gennevilliers+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Bois-Colombes3.5 times as high | 15,234 | 4,397 | Denser: Bois-Colombes3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Gennevilliers+4.8 pts | 17.6% | 22.4% | More young people: Gennevilliers+4.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Bois-Colombes+0.9 pt | 14.1% | 13.1% | More seniors: Bois-Colombes+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Gennevilliers+0.40 | 2.12 | 2.52 | Larger households: Gennevilliers+0.40 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Bois-Colombes+40% | 6,556 | 4,689 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Bois-Colombes+76% | 8,778 | 4,983 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+76% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Bois-Colombes+6% | 25.1 | 23.8 | More expensive: Bois-Colombes+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 24.0 | 24.0 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+29 pts | 52.7% | 24.0% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+29 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+9.9 pts | 17.4% | 7.6% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+9.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Gennevilliers+50 pts | 19.9% | 70.3% | More social housing: Gennevilliers+50 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Bois-Colombes+1.8 pt | 2.7% | 0.9% | More second homes: Bois-Colombes+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+4.0 pts | 7.7% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+4.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Gennevilliers+9.1 pts | 24.58% | 33.71% | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+9.1 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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Bois-Colombes+85% | 37,240 | 20,160 | Higher: Bois-Colombes+85% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Gennevilliers+21 pts | 10.0% | 31.1% | Higher: Gennevilliers+21 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Bois-Colombes2.3 times as high | €55,368 | €23,744 | Higher: Bois-Colombes2.3 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+32 pts | 68% | 36% | More taxpaying households: Bois-Colombes+32 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+8.5 pts | 82.1% | 73.5% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+8.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Gennevilliers+10 pts | 8.7% | 18.9% | Higher: Gennevilliers+10 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Patrice Leclerc | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+5.2 pts | 100% | 94% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+5.2 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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Gennevilliers+13% | 37.9111 in total | 43.0220 in total | More shops per capita: Gennevilliers+13% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+10% | 17.852 in total | 19.5100 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+10% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+21% | 23.268 in total | 28.1144 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+21% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+38% | 9.929 in total | 13.770 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+38% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+52% | 1.03 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+52% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Gennevilliers+2.3 | 0.00 in total | 2.312 in total | More per capita: Gennevilliers+2.3 |
| 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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.1 | 4.1 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+25% | 6.820 in total | 5.528 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+25% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes2.8 times as high | 2.78 in total | 1.05 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes2.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes3.5 times as high | 5.516 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes3.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+35% | 3.410 in total | 2.513 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+35% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Gennevilliers+16 | 12 | 28 | More schools: Gennevilliers+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Gennevilliers+1 | 3 | 4 | More middle schools: Gennevilliers+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Bois-Colombes+1 | 3 | 2 | More high schools: Bois-Colombes+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Gennevilliers+9 | 0 | 9 | More facilities: Gennevilliers+9 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bois-Colombes+59% | 2.7 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+59% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+60% | 8.8 | 14.1 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+60% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers2.8 times as high | 1.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers2.8 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+89% | 1.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+89% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Gennevilliers+50% | 6.5 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Gennevilliers+50% |
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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Gennevilliers+2 | 5 | 7 | More declarations: Gennevilliers+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 | Gennevilliers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Gennevilliers6.1 times as high | 1.92 | 11.6 | Larger: Gennevilliers6.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bois-Colombes+6 m | 37 m | 30 m | Higher: Bois-Colombes+6 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 Gennevilliers at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Gennevilliers |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 51,177 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +18.0% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 4,397 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 4,689 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 4,983 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 33.71% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 20,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 11.6 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Gennevilliers: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Gennevilliers?
By population, Gennevilliers: 51,177 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Gennevilliers is the 133rd largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Gennevilliers is also the larger (11.6 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Gennevilliers?
Bois-Colombes and Gennevilliers are 2.3 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 Gennevilliers?
To buy an apartment, Bois-Colombes is more expensive: €6,556 per m² (median price), versus €4,689 in Gennevilliers (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Gennevilliers?
In Bois-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,240 a year, versus €20,160 in Gennevilliers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Gennevilliers 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