2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Nanterre: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Nanterre: 120,206 versus 98,383, or 22% more. Nanterre covers a larger area (12.2 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 8,071.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €5,373. The median standard of living is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt (€40,000 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 7.3 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
Nanterre
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 98,383 inhab.
- 45th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 8,071 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtNanterre
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+22% | 120,206 | 98,383 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt+22% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+2.9 pts | −1.9% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Nanterre+4.1 pts | +1.9% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: Nanterre+4.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high | 19,482 | 8,071 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt2.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+3.6 pts | 15.7% | 19.3% | More young people: Nanterre+3.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.3 pts | 17.4% | 13.1% | More seniors: Boulogne-Billancourt+4.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.33 | 1.97 | 2.30 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+63% | 8,735 | 5,373 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+63% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+98% | 13,092 | 6,603 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+98% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+25% | 29.7 | 23.8 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+25% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+22% | 27.5 | 22.6 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+22% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+16 pts | 43.5% | 27.6% | More homeowners: Boulogne-Billancourt+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nanterre+9.9 pts | 2.2% | 12.1% | More houses: Nanterre+9.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+41 pts | 16.0% | 56.8% | More social housing: Nanterre+41 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.7 pts | 5.9% | 2.2% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+3.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.4 pts | 7.2% | 4.8% | More vacant homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Nanterre+7.9 pts | 15.80% | 23.68% | Higher rate: Nanterre+7.9 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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+67% | 40,000 | 24,020 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+67% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+14 pts | 10.4% | 24.3% | Higher: Nanterre+14 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high | €68,518 | €30,324 | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt2.3 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+23 pts | 69% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Boulogne-Billancourt+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+5.5 pts | 81.4% | 75.9% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+5.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nanterre+4.9 pts | 8.7% | 13.6% | Higher: Nanterre+4.9 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Raphaël Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.5 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Boulogne-Billancourt+0.5 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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+78% | 61.6740 in total | 34.6340 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+78% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+40% | 19.9239 in total | 14.2140 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+40% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+49% | 46.9564 in total | 31.4309 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+88% | 8.3100 in total | 15.7154 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+88% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+4% | 1.619 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+4% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+9% | 1.720 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+9% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Nanterre+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-Billancourt+17% | 3.1 | 2.7 | Better access: Boulogne-Billancourt+17% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.7 times as high | 12.7153 in total | 3.534 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.7 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt6.5 times as high | 25.3304 in total | 3.938 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt6.5 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.3 times as high | 11.8142 in total | 3.635 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt3.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% | 2.834 in total | 2.525 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+2 | 9 | 11 | More facilities: Nanterre+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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+12 | 37 | 49 | More schools: Nanterre+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nanterre+1 | 10 | 11 | More middle schools: Nanterre+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+11 | 12 | 23 | More facilities: Nanterre+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nanterre+70% | 2.6 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Nanterre+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+3% | 14.1 | 14.5 | Higher rate: Nanterre+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.2 times as high | 1.7 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+66% | 1.9 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Nanterre+66% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+30% | 7.7 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Nanterre+30% |
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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Nanterre+0.2 °C | 12.3°C | 12.5°C | Warmer: Nanterre+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Nanterre+12% | 571 | 639 | Wetter: Nanterre+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Nanterre+7 days/year | 106 | 113 | More rainy days: Nanterre+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: Nanterre+4 days/year | 16 | 20 | More hot days: Nanterre+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 | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nanterre+3 | 7 | 10 | More declarations: Nanterre+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nanterre+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Nanterre+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nanterre+98% | 6.17 | 12.2 | Larger: Nanterre+98% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Nanterre+7 m | 35 m | 42 m | Higher: Nanterre+7 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 Nanterre at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Nanterre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 98,383 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 8,071 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 5,373 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 6,603 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 23.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 24,020 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 12.2 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Nanterre: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Nanterre?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 98,383 for Nanterre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Nanterre the 45th. By area, Nanterre is the larger (12.2 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Nanterre?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Nanterre are 7.3 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 Nanterre?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €5,373 in Nanterre (+63%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Nanterre?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,000 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt and Nanterre 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