2026 comparison
Chatou vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Chatou: 84,409 versus 31,112, or 2.7 times as many. Rueil-Malmaison covers a larger area (14.7 km² versus 5.1 km²), but Chatou is more densely populated: 6,124 inhabitants per km² versus 5,742.
The median apartment price is higher in Rueil-Malmaison: €5,917 per m² versus €4,832. The median standard of living is higher in Chatou (€38,150 a year versus €37,730).
The two cities are 3.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
Chatou
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 31,112 inhab.
- 278th in France · 13th in its department
- Area
- 5.1 km²
- Density
- 6,124 per km²
Rueil-Malmaison
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 84,409 inhab.
- 57th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 14.7 km²
- Density
- 5,742 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ChatouRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison2.7 times as high | 31,112 | 84,409 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.4 pts | +0.9% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+4.6 pts | −0.7% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+4.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Chatou+7% | 6,124 | 5,742 | Denser: Chatou+7% |
| Under 15More young people: Chatou+0.8 pt | 19.7% | 18.9% | More young people: Chatou+0.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+0.3 pt | 16.8% | 17.0% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Chatou+0.08 | 2.31 | 2.23 | Larger households: Chatou+0.08 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+22% | 4,832 | 5,917 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% | 7,302 | 8,003 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% | 22.2 | 24.5 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+13% | 22.7 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Chatou+9.7 pts | 61.1% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Chatou+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Chatou+7.1 pts | 27.9% | 20.8% | More houses: Chatou+7.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+7.3 pts | 17.8% | 25.1% | More social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+7.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Chatou+0.1 pt | 2.2% | 2.1% | More second homes: Chatou+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Chatou+0.2 pt | 7.2% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Chatou+0.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Chatou+1.1 pt | 24.01% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Chatou+1.1 pt |
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 | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Chatou+1% | 38,150 | 37,730 | Higher: Chatou+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.5 pt | 7.8% | 9.3% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.5 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+2% | €60,722 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+2% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.7 pt | 68% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.5 pt | 79.3% | 80.8% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+1.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+0.5 pt | 8.2% | 8.7% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+0.5 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Dumoulin | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Chatou+1.9 pt | 100% | 98% | Better covered: Chatou+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+16% | 35.7111 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+16% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chatou+9% | 15.448 in total | 14.2120 in total | More per capita: Chatou+9% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+38% | 18.056 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+38% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+65% | 10.633 in total | 17.5148 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+65% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Chatou+16% | 1.96 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Chatou+16% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison4.1 times as high | 0.31 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison4.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 2.4 | 2.6 | Better access: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+97% | 2.99 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+97% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.7 times as high | 5.517 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+20% | 6.420 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+20% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+21% | 2.27 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
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 | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Rueil-Malmaison+14 | 14 | 28 | More schools: Rueil-Malmaison+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 | 4 | 12 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+6 | 1 | 7 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+12% | 5.9 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+12% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+13% | 9.4 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+13% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+48% | 1.1 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+48% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+49% | 0.9 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+49% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+53% | 4.5 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+53% |
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 | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+7 | 11 | 18 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison2.9 times as high | 5.08 | 14.7 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Chatou+3 m | 35 m | 32 m | Higher: Chatou+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Yvelines (78) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| 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
Chatou vs Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Chatou | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,112 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.7% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 6,124 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,832 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,302 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.2 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.01% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 38,150 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.08 | 14.7 |
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FAQ
Chatou vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Chatou or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 31,112 for Chatou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Chatou the 278th. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is also the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Chatou from Rueil-Malmaison?
Chatou and Rueil-Malmaison are 3.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Chatou or Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Rueil-Malmaison is more expensive: €5,917 per m² (median price), versus €4,832 in Chatou (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Chatou or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Chatou, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,150 a year, versus €37,730 in Rueil-Malmaison (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Chatou and Rueil-Malmaison in the same department?
No: Chatou is in Yvelines (78), and Rueil-Malmaison in Hauts-de-Seine (92), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures