2026 comparison
Calais vs Issy-les-Moulineaux: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Calais: 68,449 versus 68,246, or 0.3% more. Calais covers a larger area (33.5 km² versus 4.3 km²), but Issy-les-Moulineaux is more densely populated: 16,106 inhabitants per km² versus 2,037.
The median apartment price is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux: €8,020 per m² versus €1,947. The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €20,270).
The two cities are 238 km apart as the crow flies.
Calais
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 68,246 inhab.
- 77th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 33.5 km²
- Density
- 2,037 per km²
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Issy-les-Moulineaux
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 68,449 inhab.
- 76th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 4.3 km²
- Density
- 16,106 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CalaisIssy-les-Moulineaux
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.3% | 68,246 | 68,449 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.3% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6.5 pts | −7.3% | −0.9% | Smaller decline: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+9.9 pts | −6.8% | +3.1% | Stronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+9.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux7.9 times as high | 2,037 | 16,106 | Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux7.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Calais+0.5 pt | 17.6% | 17.1% | More young people: Calais+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Calais+4.5 pts | 18.9% | 14.4% | More seniors: Calais+4.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.02 | 2.05 | 2.07 | Larger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux4.1 times as high | 1,947 | 8,020 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux4.1 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux6.4 times as high | 1,519 | 9,714 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux6.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high | 11.6 | 27.9 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.9 times as high | 8.8 | 25.4 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.9 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Calais+3.3 pts | 44.1% | 40.8% | More homeowners: Calais+3.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Calais+45 pts | 50.2% | 5.4% | More houses: Calais+45 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Calais+6.0 pts | 31.0% | 25.0% | More social housing: Calais+6.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.2 pts | 2.4% | 6.6% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.2 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Calais+2.0 pts | 9.8% | 7.8% | More vacant homes: Calais+2.0 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Calais+24 pts | 48.75% | 24.70% | Higher rate: Calais+24 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 | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+86% | 20,270 | 37,740 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+86% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Calais+19 pts | 28.5% | 9.4% | Higher: Calais+19 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.5 times as high | €21,561 | €54,865 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.5 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+35 pts | 35% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+35 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+14 pts | 68.9% | 82.5% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+14 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Calais+15 pts | 22.3% | 7.5% | Higher: Calais+15 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Natacha Bouchart | André Santini | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Calais+1.5 pt | 100% | 98% | Better covered: Calais+1.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Calais+33% | 56.1383 in total | 42.2289 in total | More shops per capita: Calais+33% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+48% | 18.6127 in total | 12.686 in total | More per capita: Calais+48% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+36% | 26.7182 in total | 36.2248 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+26% | 16.6113 in total | 13.190 in total | More per capita: Calais+26% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+11% | 1.510 in total | 1.39 in total | More per capita: Calais+11% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33% | 1.812 in total | 2.316 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Calais+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Calais+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Calais+25% | 3.8 | 3.1 | Better access: Calais+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+9% | 7.652 in total | 7.048 in total | More per capita: Calais+9% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high | 6.343 in total | 13.693 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+93% | 4.531 in total | 8.860 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+93% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+43% | 4.027 in total | 2.819 in total | More per capita: Calais+43% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Calais+4 | 7 | 3 | More facilities: Calais+4 |
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 | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Calais+9 | 36 | 27 | More schools: Calais+9 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Calais+5 | 11 | 6 | More middle schools: Calais+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Calais+6 | 8 | 2 | More high schools: Calais+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 | 6 | 8 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+61% | 3.2 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+61% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+70% | 8.0 | 13.6 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+70% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Calais3.2 times as high | 6.8 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Calais3.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+98% | 0.9 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+98% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Calais2.1 times as high | 13.5 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Calais2.1 times as high |
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 | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.3 °C | 11.0°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Calais+29% | 737 | 571 | Wetter: Calais+29% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Calais+15 days/year | 121 | 106 | More rainy days: Calais+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12 days/year | 31 | 43 | More frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+14 days/year | 2 | 16 | More hot days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+14 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 | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 | 9 | 13 | More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Calais7.9 times as high | 33.5 | 4.25 | Larger: Calais7.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33 m | 5 m | 37 m | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Calais Terres et Mers | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Calais | Paris | |
| Functional area | Calais | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Calais vs Issy-les-Moulineaux at a glance
| Criterion | Calais | Issy-les-Moulineaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,246 | 68,449 |
| Change over 10 years | −6.8% | +3.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,037 | 16,106 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,947 | 8,020 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,519 | 9,714 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.6 | 27.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.75% | 24.70% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,270 | 37,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.3% | 7.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.2 | 5.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 33.5 | 4.25 |
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FAQ
Calais vs Issy-les-Moulineaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Calais or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 68,246 for Calais (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Calais the 77th. By area, Calais is the larger (33.5 km²).
How far is Calais from Issy-les-Moulineaux?
Calais and Issy-les-Moulineaux are 238 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Calais or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
To buy an apartment, Issy-les-Moulineaux is more expensive: €8,020 per m² (median price), versus €1,947 in Calais (+312%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Calais or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €20,270 in Calais (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Calais and Issy-les-Moulineaux in the same department?
No: Calais is in Pas-de-Calais (62), in the Hauts-de-France region, and Issy-les-Moulineaux 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