2026 comparison
Bois-Colombes vs Neuilly-sur-Seine: 2026 comparison
Neuilly-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Bois-Colombes: 60,515 versus 29,250, or 2.1 times as many. Neuilly-sur-Seine is both larger (3.7 km² versus 1.9 km²) and more densely populated (16,224 inhabitants per km² versus 15,234).
The median apartment price is higher in Neuilly-sur-Seine: €10,840 per m² versus €6,556. The median standard of living is higher in Neuilly-sur-Seine (€56,030 a year versus €37,240).
The two cities are 3.2 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
Neuilly-sur-Seine
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 60,515 inhab.
- 97th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 3.7 km²
- Density
- 16,224 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Bois-ColombesNeuilly-sur-Seine
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 29,250 | 60,515 | More populous: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Bois-Colombes+2.2 pts | +1.5% | −0.7% | Stronger growth: Bois-Colombes+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Bois-Colombes+5.7 pts | +1.2% | −4.5% | Stronger growth: Bois-Colombes+5.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6% | 15,234 | 16,224 | Denser: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6% |
| 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: Neuilly-sur-Seine+8.5 pts | 14.1% | 22.6% | More seniors: Neuilly-sur-Seine+8.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Bois-Colombes+0.07 | 2.12 | 2.05 | Larger households: Bois-Colombes+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+65% | 6,556 | 10,840 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+65% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+97% | 8,778 | 17,287 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+97% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+36% | 25.1 | 34.1 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+36% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+9% | 24.0 | 26.2 | More expensive: Neuilly-sur-Seine+9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Bois-Colombes+0.2 pt | 52.7% | 52.5% | More homeowners: Bois-Colombes+0.2 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Bois-Colombes+15 pts | 17.4% | 2.5% | More houses: Bois-Colombes+15 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 19.9% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+7.7 pts | 2.7% | 10.4% | More second homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+7.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.4 pt | 7.7% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Neuilly-sur-Seine+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+9.5 pts | 24.58% | 15.06% | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+9.5 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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+50% | 37,240 | 56,030 | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine+50% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Bois-Colombes+2.5 pts | 10.0% | 7.5% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+2.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.8 times as high | €55,368 | €156,122 | Higher: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.8 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3.7 pts | 68% | 71% | More taxpaying households: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Bois-Colombes+4.9 pts | 82.1% | 77.2% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+4.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.5 pt | 8.7% | 8.1% | Higher: Bois-Colombes+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre Crosnier Leconte | Jean-Christophe Fromantin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Bois-Colombes+1.1 pt | 100% | 98% | Better covered: Bois-Colombes+1.1 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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+95% | 37.9111 in total | 73.9447 in total | More shops per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+95% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+13% | 17.852 in total | 20.2122 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+13% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+77% | 23.268 in total | 41.1249 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+77% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Bois-Colombes+5% | 9.929 in total | 9.457 in total | More per capita: Bois-Colombes+5% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+13% | 1.03 in total | 1.27 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+13% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1.3 | 0.00 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+1.3 |
| 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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3% | 4.1 | 4.2 | Better access: Neuilly-sur-Seine+3% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+98% | 6.820 in total | 13.682 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+98% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine31 times as high | 2.78 in total | 84.4511 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine31 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.7 times as high | 5.516 in total | 14.990 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine2.7 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2% | 3.410 in total | 3.521 in total | More per capita: Neuilly-sur-Seine+2% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Neuilly-sur-Seine+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Neuilly-sur-Seine+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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+7 | 12 | 19 | More schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6 | 3 | 9 | More middle schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+4 | 3 | 7 | More high schools: Neuilly-sur-Seine+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Neuilly-sur-Seine+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Neuilly-sur-Seine+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+43% | 2.7 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+43% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+55% | 8.8 | 13.7 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+55% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+24% | 1.6 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Bois-Colombes+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+70% | 1.2 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+70% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+62% | 6.5 | 10.5 | Higher rate: Neuilly-sur-Seine+62% |
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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Neuilly-sur-Seine+5 | 5 | 10 | More declarations: Neuilly-sur-Seine+5 |
| 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 | Neuilly-sur-Seine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Neuilly-sur-Seine+94% | 1.92 | 3.73 | Larger: Neuilly-sur-Seine+94% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Bois-Colombes+2 m | 37 m | 34 m | Higher: Bois-Colombes+2 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 Neuilly-sur-Seine at a glance
| Criterion | Bois-Colombes | Neuilly-sur-Seine |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 29,250 | 60,515 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | −4.5% |
| Density per km² | 15,234 | 16,224 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,556 | 10,840 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,778 | 17,287 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.1 | 34.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.58% | 15.06% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,240 | 56,030 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.92 | 3.73 |
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FAQ
Bois-Colombes vs Neuilly-sur-Seine: your questions
Which is the larger city, Bois-Colombes or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
By population, Neuilly-sur-Seine: 60,515 inhabitants versus 29,250 for Bois-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Neuilly-sur-Seine is the 97th largest city in France, Bois-Colombes the 302nd. By area, Neuilly-sur-Seine is also the larger (3.7 km²).
How far is Bois-Colombes from Neuilly-sur-Seine?
Bois-Colombes and Neuilly-sur-Seine are 3.2 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 Neuilly-sur-Seine?
To buy an apartment, Neuilly-sur-Seine is more expensive: €10,840 per m² (median price), versus €6,556 in Bois-Colombes (+65%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Bois-Colombes or Neuilly-sur-Seine?
In Neuilly-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €56,030 a year, versus €37,240 in Bois-Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Bois-Colombes and Neuilly-sur-Seine 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