2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Levallois-Perret: 2026 comparison
Levallois-Perret has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 68,620 versus 29,250, or 2.3 times as many. Levallois-Perret is both larger (2.4 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (28,473 inhabitants per km² versus 15,234).
The median apartment price is higher in Levallois-Perret: €9,412 per m² versus €6,556. The median standard of living is higher in Levallois-Perret (€39,630 a year versus €37,240).
The two cities are 2.7 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
Levallois-Perret
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 68,620 inhab.
- 75th in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 2.4 km²
- Density
- 28,473 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bois-ColombesLevallois-Perret
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Levallois-Perret2.3 times as high | 29,250 | 68,620 | More populous: Levallois-Perret2.3 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Levallois-Perret+1.9 pt | +1.5% | +3.5% | Stronger growth: Levallois-Perret+1.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Levallois-Perret+3.1 pts | +1.2% | +4.3% | Stronger growth: Levallois-Perret+3.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Levallois-Perret+87% | 15,234 | 28,473 | Denser: Levallois-Perret+87% |
| Under 15More young people: Bois-Colombes+0.1 pt | 17.6% | 17.5% | More young people: Bois-Colombes+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Levallois-Perret+1.2 pt | 14.1% | 15.3% | More seniors: Levallois-Perret+1.2 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Bois-Colombes+0.09 | 2.12 | 2.03 | Larger households: Bois-Colombes+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Levallois-Perret+44% | 6,556 | 9,412 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret+44% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Levallois-Perret+42% | 8,778 | 12,500 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret+42% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Levallois-Perret+22% | 25.1 | 30.7 | More expensive: Levallois-Perret+22% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 24.0 | 24.0 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+15 pts | 52.7% | 37.8% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+15 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+17 pts | 17.4% | 0.8% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Levallois-Perret+0.5 pt | 19.9% | 20.4% | More social housing: Levallois-Perret+0.5 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Levallois-Perret+1.8 pt | 2.7% | 4.6% | More second homes: Levallois-Perret+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+2.2 pts | 7.7% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Bois-Colombes+2.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+0.9 pt | 24.58% | 23.64% | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+0.9 pt |
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 | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Levallois-Perret+6% | 37,240 | 39,630 | Higher: Levallois-Perret+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bois-Colombes+0.3 pt | 10.0% | 9.7% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.3 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Levallois-Perret+21% | €55,368 | €67,184 | Higher: Levallois-Perret+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Levallois-Perret+1.5 pt | 68% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Levallois-Perret+1.5 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Levallois-Perret+0.6 pt | 82.1% | 82.6% | Higher: Levallois-Perret+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.1 pt | 8.7% | 8.6% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Agnès Pottier-Dumas | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+2.8 pts | 100% | 97% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+2.8 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 | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Levallois-Perret+97% | 37.9111 in total | 74.9514 in total | More shops per capita: Levallois-Perret+97% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+31% | 17.852 in total | 23.3160 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+31% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.9 times as high | 23.268 in total | 67.5463 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.9 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% | 9.929 in total | 8.558 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% | 1.03 in total | 0.96 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+17% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+2.5 | 0.00 in total | 2.517 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+2.5 |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Bois-Colombes+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Bois-Colombes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Levallois-Perret+22% | 4.1 | 5.0 | Better access: Levallois-Perret+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret+30% | 6.820 in total | 8.961 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret+30% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret5.9 times as high | 2.78 in total | 16.2111 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret5.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.4 times as high | 5.516 in total | 13.089 in total | More per capita: Levallois-Perret2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% | 3.410 in total | 2.819 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+23% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Levallois-Perret+3 | 0 | 3 | More facilities: Levallois-Perret+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 | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Levallois-Perret+13 | 12 | 25 | More schools: Levallois-Perret+13 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Levallois-Perret+3 | 3 | 6 | More middle schools: Levallois-Perret+3 |
| High schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Levallois-Perret+6 | 0 | 6 | More facilities: Levallois-Perret+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Bois-Colombes+18% | 2.7 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+18% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret2.0 times as high | 8.8 | 17.8 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+11% | 1.6 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+11% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+26% | 1.2 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+40% | 6.5 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Levallois-Perret+40% |
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 | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Levallois-Perret+3 | 5 | 8 | More declarations: Levallois-Perret+3 |
| 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 | Levallois-Perret | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Levallois-Perret+26% | 1.92 | 2.41 | Larger: Levallois-Perret+26% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bois-Colombes+5 m | 37 m | 32 m | Higher: Bois-Colombes+5 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 Levallois-Perret at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Levallois-Perret |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 68,620 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | +4.3% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 28,473 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 9,412 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 12,500 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 30.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 23.64% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 39,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 2.41 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Levallois-Perret: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Levallois-Perret?
By population, Levallois-Perret: 68,620 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Levallois-Perret is the 75th largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Levallois-Perret is also the larger (2.4 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Levallois-Perret?
Bois-Colombes and Levallois-Perret are 2.7 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 Levallois-Perret?
To buy an apartment, Levallois-Perret is more expensive: €9,412 per m² (median price), versus €6,556 in Bois-Colombes (+44%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Levallois-Perret?
In Levallois-Perret, half of the residents have a standard of living above €39,630 a year, versus €37,240 in Bois-Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Levallois-Perret 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