2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Meudon: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Meudon: 120,206 versus 46,959, or 2.6 times as many. Meudon covers a larger area (9.9 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 4,743.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €5,685. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €34,880).
The two cities are 4.0 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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Meudon
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,959 inhab.
- 152nd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 9.9 km²
- Density
- 4,743 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtMeudon
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high | 120,206 | 46,959 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt2.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Meudon+3.2 pts | −1.9% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Meudon+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Meudon+1.0 pt | +1.9% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Meudon+1.0 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.1 times as high | 19,482 | 4,743 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Meudon+2.4 pts | 15.7% | 18.2% | More young people: Meudon+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Meudon+0.6 pt | 17.4% | 18.0% | More seniors: Meudon+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Meudon+0.22 | 1.97 | 2.19 | Larger households: Meudon+0.22 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+54% | 8,735 | 5,685 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+54% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+51% | 13,092 | 8,654 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+51% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+23% | 29.7 | 24.1 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+23% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+15% | 27.5 | 23.9 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Meudon+8.2 pts | 43.5% | 51.7% | More homeowners: Meudon+8.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Meudon+11 pts | 2.2% | 13.3% | More houses: Meudon+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Meudon+12 pts | 16.0% | 28.2% | More social housing: Meudon+12 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.9 pts | 5.9% | 2.1% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.4 pt | 7.2% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Meudon+12 pts | 15.80% | 27.67% | Higher rate: Meudon+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 | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+15% | 40,000 | 34,880 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+15% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meudon+0.7 pt | 10.4% | 11.1% | Higher: Meudon+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+19% | €68,518 | €57,466 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+19% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.6 pts | 69% | 64% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.1 pts | 81.4% | 79.4% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meudon+0.7 pt | 8.7% | 9.4% | Higher: Meudon+0.7 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Denis Larghero | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+88% | 61.6740 in total | 32.8154 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+88% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% | 19.9239 in total | 15.874 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.9 times as high | 46.9564 in total | 16.477 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.9 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.5 times as high | 8.3100 in total | 20.797 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.5 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+75% | 1.619 in total | 2.813 in total | More per capita: Meudon+75% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% | 1.720 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Meudon+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Meudon+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% | 3.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Boulogne-Billancourt+27% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+71% | 12.7153 in total | 7.535 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+71% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+20% | 25.3304 in total | 21.199 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+20% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high | 11.8142 in total | 5.124 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% | 2.834 in total | 2.612 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+8 | 9 | 1 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+8 |
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 | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+16 | 37 | 21 | More schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+16 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 | 10 | 7 | More middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 | 8 | 6 | More high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+12 | 12 | 0 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Meudon3.8 times as high | 2.6 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Meudon3.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+57% | 14.1 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+57% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+7% | 1.7 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Meudon+7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+6% | 1.9 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Meudon+6% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+13% | 7.7 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Meudon+13% |
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 | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meudon+9 | 7 | 16 | More declarations: Meudon+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Meudon+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Meudon+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meudon+60% | 6.17 | 9.90 | Larger: Meudon+60% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Meudon+67 m | 35 m | 101 m | Higher: Meudon+67 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 Meudon at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Meudon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 46,959 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 4,743 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 5,685 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 8,654 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 24.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 27.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 34,880 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 9.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 9.90 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Meudon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Meudon?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 46,959 for Meudon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Meudon the 152nd. By area, Meudon is the larger (9.9 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Meudon?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Meudon are 4.0 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 Meudon?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €5,685 in Meudon (+54%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Meudon?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €34,880 in Meudon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt and Meudon 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