2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Montreuil (93): 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Montreuil: 120,206 versus 112,549, or 6.8% more. Montreuil covers a larger area (8.9 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 12,618.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €6,316. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €24,100).
The two cities are 15 km apart as the crow flies, in 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
Montreuil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 112,549 inhab.
- 37th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 12,618 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtMontreuil
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+7% | 120,206 | 112,549 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+3.7 pts | −1.9% | +1.8% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+3.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montreuil+5.6 pts | +1.9% | +7.5% | Stronger growth: Montreuil+5.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt+54% | 19,482 | 12,618 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt+54% |
| Under 15More young people: Montreuil+3.6 pts | 15.7% | 19.3% | More young people: Montreuil+3.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.4 pts | 17.4% | 13.0% | More seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Montreuil+0.21 | 1.97 | 2.18 | Larger households: Montreuil+0.21 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+38% | 8,735 | 6,316 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+38% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+98% | 13,092 | 6,599 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+98% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+30% | 29.7 | 22.9 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+30% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+20% | 27.5 | 23.0 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+8.1 pts | 43.5% | 35.4% | More homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+8.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Montreuil+12 pts | 2.2% | 14.2% | More houses: Montreuil+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Montreuil+25 pts | 16.0% | 41.4% | More social housing: Montreuil+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.1 pts | 5.9% | 1.8% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.7 pt | 7.2% | 5.5% | More vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montreuil+28 pts | 15.80% | 44.22% | Higher rate: Montreuil+28 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+66% | 40,000 | 24,100 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+66% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Montreuil+15 pts | 10.4% | 25.6% | Higher: Montreuil+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high | €68,518 | €29,940 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+22 pts | 69% | 47% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+22 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.5 pts | 81.4% | 78.0% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Montreuil+6.5 pts | 8.7% | 15.2% | Higher: Montreuil+6.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Patrice Bessac | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.1 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% | 61.6740 in total | 48.2542 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+12% | 19.9239 in total | 22.3251 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+1% | 46.9564 in total | 47.4534 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+1% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montreuil+13% | 8.3100 in total | 9.4106 in total | More per capita: Montreuil+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+48% | 1.619 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+48% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high | 1.720 in total | 0.67 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Montreuil+26% | 3.1 | 3.9 | Better access: Montreuil+26% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high | 12.7153 in total | 5.562 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high | 25.3304 in total | 9.5107 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt4.3 times as high | 11.8142 in total | 2.831 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt4.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+14% | 2.834 in total | 2.528 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+14% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 | 9 | 7 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 |
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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Montreuil+19 | 37 | 56 | More schools: Montreuil+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montreuil+5 | 10 | 15 | More middle schools: Montreuil+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montreuil+3 | 8 | 11 | More high schools: Montreuil+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 | 12 | 10 | More facilities: Boulogne-Billancourt+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montreuil3.0 times as high | 2.6 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Montreuil3.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+27% | 14.1 | 17.9 | Higher rate: Montreuil+27% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil2.4 times as high | 1.7 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Montreuil2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+61% | 1.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Montreuil+61% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Montreuil+65% | 7.7 | 12.8 | Higher rate: Montreuil+65% |
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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Montreuil+0.6 °C | 12.3°C | 12.9°C | Warmer: Montreuil+0.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montreuil+14% | 571 | 654 | Wetter: Montreuil+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Montreuil+12 days/year | 106 | 118 | More rainy days: Montreuil+12 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+12 days/year | 43 | 31 | More frost days: Boulogne-Billancourt+12 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Montreuil+5 days/year | 16 | 21 | More hot days: Montreuil+5 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Montreuil+10 | 7 | 17 | More declarations: Montreuil+10 |
| 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 | Montreuil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Montreuil+45% | 6.17 | 8.92 | Larger: Montreuil+45% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montreuil+38 m | 35 m | 73 m | Higher: Montreuil+38 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| 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 Montreuil (93) at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Montreuil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 112,549 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +7.5% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 12,618 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 6,316 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 6,599 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 22.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 44.22% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 24,100 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 15.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 7.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 8.92 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Montreuil (93): your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Montreuil?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 112,549 for Montreuil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Montreuil the 37th. By area, Montreuil is the larger (8.9 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Montreuil?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Montreuil are 15 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Montreuil?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €6,316 in Montreuil (+38%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Montreuil?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €24,100 in Montreuil (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt and Montreuil in the same department?
No: Boulogne-Billancourt is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), and Montreuil in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures