2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Colombes: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Colombes: 120,206 versus 91,663, or 31% more. Colombes covers a larger area (7.8 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 11,737.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €5,308. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €28,370).
The two cities are 9.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Boulogne-Billancourt
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 120,206 inhab.
- 34th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 6.2 km²
- Density
- 19,482 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
Boulogne-BillancourtColombes
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+31% | 120,206 | 91,663 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+31% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+7.7 pts | −1.9% | +5.8% | Stronger growth: Colombes+7.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+5.8 pts | +1.9% | +7.7% | Stronger growth: Colombes+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt+66% | 19,482 | 11,737 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt+66% |
| Under 15More young people: Colombes+4.9 pts | 15.7% | 20.6% | More young people: Colombes+4.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.7 pts | 17.4% | 12.8% | More seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Colombes+0.41 | 1.97 | 2.38 | Larger households: Colombes+0.41 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+65% | 8,735 | 5,308 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+65% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+77% | 13,092 | 7,379 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+77% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% | 29.7 | 23.5 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+24% | 27.5 | 22.3 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colombes+1.7 pt | 43.5% | 45.2% | More homeowners: Colombes+1.7 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colombes+20 pts | 2.2% | 22.7% | More houses: Colombes+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colombes+18 pts | 16.0% | 33.9% | More social housing: Colombes+18 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.3 pts | 5.9% | 1.6% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.0 pt | 7.2% | 6.2% | More vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colombes+12 pts | 15.80% | 28.18% | Higher rate: Colombes+12 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+41% | 40,000 | 28,370 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+41% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colombes+8.2 pts | 10.4% | 18.6% | Higher: Colombes+8.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+70% | €68,518 | €40,344 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+70% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+15 pts | 69% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.7 pts | 81.4% | 77.8% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.7 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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Joakim Giacomoni | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.1 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.1 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+85% | 61.6740 in total | 33.3305 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+85% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+33% | 19.9239 in total | 14.9137 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+33% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+81% | 46.9564 in total | 26.0238 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+81% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+14% | 8.3100 in total | 9.587 in total | More per capita: Colombes+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+32% | 1.619 in total | 1.211 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+32% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt5.1 times as high | 1.720 in total | 0.33 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt5.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colombes+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Colombes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-Billancourt+25% | 3.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Boulogne-Billancourt+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.2 times as high | 12.7153 in total | 4.037 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt6.4 times as high | 25.3304 in total | 3.936 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt6.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.5 times as high | 11.8142 in total | 4.743 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+44% | 2.834 in total | 2.018 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+44% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+6 | 9 | 3 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+6 |
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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colombes+3 | 37 | 40 | More schools: Colombes+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+1 | 10 | 9 | More middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+10 | 12 | 2 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes2.4 times as high | 2.6 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Colombes2.4 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+50% | 14.1 | 9.4 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+50% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+64% | 1.7 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Colombes+64% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+27% | 1.9 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Colombes+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+38% | 7.7 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+38% |
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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Colombes+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Colombes+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Colombes+12% | 571 | 639 | Wetter: Colombes+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Colombes+7 days/year | 106 | 113 | More rainy days: Colombes+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 days/year | 43 | 36 | More frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Colombes+4 days/year | 16 | 20 | More hot days: Colombes+4 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colombes+2 | 7 | 9 | More declarations: Colombes+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes+27% | 6.17 | 7.81 | Larger: Colombes+27% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colombes+5 m | 35 m | 39 m | Higher: 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
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 91,663 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +7.7% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 11,737 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 5,308 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 7,379 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 28.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 28,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 7.81 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Colombes?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 91,663 for Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Colombes the 51st. By area, Colombes is the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Colombes?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Colombes are 9.4 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 Boulogne-Billancourt or Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €5,308 in Colombes (+65%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Colombes?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €28,370 in Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt 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