2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Saint-Cloud: 2026 comparison
Boulogne-Billancourt has more inhabitants than Saint-Cloud: 120,206 versus 30,332, or 4.0 times as many. Saint-Cloud covers a larger area (7.6 km² versus 6.2 km²), but Boulogne-Billancourt is more densely populated: 19,482 inhabitants per km² versus 4,012.
The median apartment price is higher in Boulogne-Billancourt: €8,735 per m² versus €6,823. The median standard of living is higher in Saint-Cloud (€45,740 a year versus €40,000).
The two cities are 3.0 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
Saint-Cloud
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 30,332 inhab.
- 288th in France · 23rd in its department
- Area
- 7.6 km²
- Density
- 4,012 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Boulogne-BillancourtSaint-Cloud
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt4.0 times as high | 120,206 | 30,332 | More populous: Boulogne-Billancourt4.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Saint-Cloud+1.3 pt | −1.9% | −0.6% | Smaller decline: Saint-Cloud+1.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Cloud+0.7 pt | +1.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Cloud+0.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.9 times as high | 19,482 | 4,012 | Denser: Boulogne-Billancourt4.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Cloud+2.8 pts | 15.7% | 18.6% | More young people: Saint-Cloud+2.8 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Saint-Cloud+1.5 pt | 17.4% | 18.9% | More seniors: Saint-Cloud+1.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Cloud+0.26 | 1.97 | 2.23 | Larger households: Saint-Cloud+0.26 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% | 8,735 | 6,823 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% | 13,092 | 10,267 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+28% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+13% | 29.7 | 26.4 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+16% | 27.5 | 23.7 | More expensive: Boulogne-Billancourt+16% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Cloud+14 pts | 43.5% | 57.3% | More homeowners: Saint-Cloud+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Cloud+10 pts | 2.2% | 12.4% | More houses: Saint-Cloud+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Cloud+2.7 pts | 16.0% | 18.7% | More social housing: Saint-Cloud+2.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.7 pts | 5.9% | 3.2% | More second homes: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Saint-Cloud+0.3 pt | 7.2% | 7.5% | More vacant homes: Saint-Cloud+0.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+6.0 pts | 15.80% | 21.84% | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+6.0 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 | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Saint-Cloud+14% | 40,000 | 45,740 | Higher: Saint-Cloud+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.7 pts | 10.4% | 7.7% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.7 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Cloud+29% | €68,518 | €88,160 | Higher: Saint-Cloud+29% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Cloud+3.3 pts | 69% | 72% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Cloud+3.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.6 pts | 81.4% | 78.8% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.1 pt | 8.7% | 7.6% | Higher: Boulogne-Billancourt+1.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pierre-Christophe Baguet | Éric Berdoati | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the right | |
| 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 | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+41% | 61.6740 in total | 43.5132 in total | More shops per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+41% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+55% | 19.9239 in total | 12.939 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+55% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+51% | 46.9564 in total | 31.094 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+51% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud2.3 times as high | 8.3100 in total | 19.158 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud2.3 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Cloud+46% | 1.619 in total | 2.37 in total | More per capita: Saint-Cloud+46% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% | 1.720 in total | 1.34 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+26% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Cloud+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Cloud+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Boulogne-Billancourt+35% | 3.1 | 2.3 | Better access: Boulogne-Billancourt+35% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+68% | 12.7153 in total | 7.623 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+68% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+8% | 25.3304 in total | 23.471 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+8% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+63% | 11.8142 in total | 7.322 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+63% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+7% | 2.834 in total | 2.68 in total | More per capita: Boulogne-Billancourt+7% |
| 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 | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+21 | 37 | 16 | More schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+6 | 10 | 4 | More middle schools: Boulogne-Billancourt+6 |
| 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 | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Cloud4.9 times as high | 2.6 | 12.5 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud4.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% | 14.1 | 12.6 | Higher rate: Boulogne-Billancourt+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+43% | 1.7 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+43% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 1.9 | 1.9 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+19% | 7.7 | 9.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Cloud+19% |
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 | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Cloud+6 | 7 | 13 | More declarations: Saint-Cloud+6 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Cloud+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Cloud+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Cloud+23% | 6.17 | 7.56 | Larger: Saint-Cloud+23% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Cloud+32 m | 35 m | 66 m | Higher: Saint-Cloud+32 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 Saint-Cloud at a glance
| Criterion | Boulogne-Billancourt | Saint-Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 120,206 | 30,332 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.9% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 19,482 | 4,012 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,735 | 6,823 |
| Median house price €/m² | 13,092 | 10,267 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 29.7 | 26.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.80% | 21.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 40,000 | 45,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.7% | 7.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.6 | 12.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.17 | 7.56 |
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FAQ
Boulogne-Billancourt vs Saint-Cloud: your questions
Which is the larger city, Boulogne-Billancourt or Saint-Cloud?
By population, Boulogne-Billancourt: 120,206 inhabitants versus 30,332 for Saint-Cloud (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Boulogne-Billancourt is the 34th largest city in France, Saint-Cloud the 288th. By area, Saint-Cloud is the larger (7.6 km²).
How far is Boulogne-Billancourt from Saint-Cloud?
Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud are 3.0 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 Saint-Cloud?
To buy an apartment, Boulogne-Billancourt is more expensive: €8,735 per m² (median price), versus €6,823 in Saint-Cloud (+28%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Boulogne-Billancourt or Saint-Cloud?
In Saint-Cloud, half of the residents have a standard of living above €45,740 a year, versus €40,000 in Boulogne-Billancourt (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud 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