2026 comparison
Clichy vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 2026 comparison
Clichy has more inhabitants than Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 64,658 versus 63,462, or 1.9% more. Villeneuve-d'Ascq covers a larger area (27.5 km² versus 3.1 km²), but Clichy is more densely populated: 20,993 inhabitants per km² versus 2,311.
The median apartment price is higher in Clichy: €7,340 per m² versus €2,763. The median standard of living is higher in Clichy (€26,070 a year versus €23,900).
The two cities are 202 km apart as the crow flies.
Clichy
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 64,658 inhab.
- 87th in France · 10th in its department
- Area
- 3.1 km²
- Density
- 20,993 per km²
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Villeneuve-d'Ascq
City in Nord
- Population
- 63,462 inhab.
- 90th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 2,311 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ClichyVilleneuve-d'Ascq
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Clichy+2% | 64,658 | 63,462 | More populous: Clichy+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Clichy+2.9 pts | +3.1% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: Clichy+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Clichy+8.3 pts | +8.7% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Clichy+8.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Clichy9.1 times as high | 20,993 | 2,311 | Denser: Clichy9.1 times as high |
| Under 15Tie | 17.6% | 17.6% | Tie |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.2 pts | 12.0% | 15.1% | More seniors: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.03 | 2.07 | 2.10 | Larger households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Clichy2.7 times as high | 7,340 | 2,763 | More expensive: Clichy2.7 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Clichy3.1 times as high | 9,800 | 3,133 | More expensive: Clichy3.1 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clichy+83% | 26.2 | 14.3 | More expensive: Clichy+83% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Clichy+78% | 24.0 | 13.5 | More expensive: Clichy+78% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 pts | 28.2% | 40.8% | More homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+38 pts | 1.1% | 39.1% | More houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+38 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 34.8% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Clichy+0.7 pt | 4.0% | 3.2% | More second homes: Clichy+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Clichy+0.7 pt | 4.4% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Clichy+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18 pts | 33.39% | 51.23% | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+18 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 | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Clichy+9% | 26,070 | 23,900 | Higher: Clichy+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.8 pt | 22.2% | 24.0% | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.8 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Clichy+10% | €35,121 | €31,798 | Higher: Clichy+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Clichy+12 pts | 55% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Clichy+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Clichy+13 pts | 80.2% | 67.1% | Higher: Clichy+13 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.3 pts | 12.3% | 15.6% | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rémi Muzeau | Sylvain Estager | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Clichy+1.6 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Clichy+1.6 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+30% | 46.4300 in total | 60.5384 in total | More shops per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+30% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+59% | 20.3131 in total | 12.881 in total | More per capita: Clichy+59% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+36% | 50.1324 in total | 36.9234 in total | More per capita: Clichy+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.6 times as high | 8.052 in total | 21.1134 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.6 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+63% | 0.85 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+63% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Clichy+43% | 2.516 in total | 1.711 in total | More per capita: Clichy+43% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13% | 4.8 | 5.4 | Better access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq3.0 times as high | 4.831 in total | 14.290 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq3.0 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.3 times as high | 4.630 in total | 38.3243 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+70% | 5.133 in total | 8.755 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+70% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.818 in total | 2.818 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Clichy+3 | 7 | 4 | More facilities: Clichy+3 |
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 | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 | 26 | 45 | More schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 | 8 | 9 | More middle schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Clichy+2 | 6 | 4 | More high schools: Clichy+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+17 | 5 | 22 | More facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.7 times as high | 2.7 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.7 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Clichy+36% | 16.5 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Clichy+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% | 2.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq3.4 times as high | 2.0 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq3.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+35% | 8.8 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+35% |
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 | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Clichy+1.2 °C | 12.5°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Clichy+1.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Clichy+6% | 1,717 | 1,627 | Sunnier: Clichy+6% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% | 639 | 740 | Wetter: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 days/year | 113 | 126 | More rainy days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+13 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 days/year | 36 | 37 | More frost days: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Clichy+13 days/year | 20 | 7 | More hot days: Clichy+13 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 | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 | 7 | 16 | More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.9 times as high | 3.08 | 27.5 | Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq8.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5 m | 30 m | 34 m | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Paris | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Clichy vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq at a glance
| Criterion | Clichy | Villeneuve-d'Ascq |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,658 | 63,462 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.7% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 20,993 | 2,311 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,340 | 2,763 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,800 | 3,133 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 26.2 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.39% | 51.23% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,070 | 23,900 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 12.3% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.7 | 7.3 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 3.08 | 27.5 |
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FAQ
Clichy vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: your questions
Which is the larger city, Clichy or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
By population, Clichy: 64,658 inhabitants versus 63,462 for Villeneuve-d'Ascq (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Clichy is the 87th largest city in France, Villeneuve-d'Ascq the 90th. By area, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is Clichy from Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Clichy and Villeneuve-d'Ascq are 202 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Clichy or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
To buy an apartment, Clichy is more expensive: €7,340 per m² (median price), versus €2,763 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (+166%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Clichy or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
In Clichy, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,070 a year, versus €23,900 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Clichy or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Clichy: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures