2026 comparison
Colmar vs Issy-les-Moulineaux: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Colmar: 68,449 versus 68,013, or 0.6% more. Colmar covers a larger area (66.6 km² versus 4.3 km²), but Issy-les-Moulineaux is more densely populated: 16,106 inhabitants per km² versus 1,022.
The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €23,850).
The two cities are 386 km apart as the crow flies.
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Colmar
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 68,013 inhab.
- 79th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 66.6 km²
- Density
- 1,022 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
ColmarIssy-les-Moulineaux
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.6% | 68,013 | 68,449 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.6% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt | −2.5% | −0.9% | Smaller decline: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.5 pts | −1.5% | +3.1% | Stronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux16 times as high | 1,022 | 16,106 | Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux16 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.2 pt | 15.9% | 17.1% | More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Colmar+7.2 pts | 21.6% | 14.4% | More seniors: Colmar+7.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.09 | 1.98 | 2.07 | Larger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.09 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 8,020 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 9,714 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high | 12.7 | 27.9 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.0 times as high | 12.5 | 25.4 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.0 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.9 pts | 36.9% | 40.8% | More homeowners: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colmar+12 pts | 17.1% | 5.4% | More houses: Colmar+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colmar+8.4 pts | 33.4% | 25.0% | More social housing: Colmar+8.4 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.8 pt | 4.8% | 6.6% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.9 pt | 7.0% | 7.8% | More vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colmar+9.1 pts | 33.80% | 24.70% | Higher rate: Colmar+9.1 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 | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+58% | 23,850 | 37,740 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+58% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colmar+12 pts | 21.3% | 9.4% | Higher: Colmar+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+81% | €30,267 | €54,865 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+81% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+23 pts | 46% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+7.1 pts | 75.4% | 82.5% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+7.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Colmar+7.0 pts | 14.5% | 7.5% | Higher: Colmar+7.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Eric Straumann | André Santini | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.8 pts | 95% | 98% | Better covered: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Colmar2.1 times as high | 89.8611 in total | 42.2289 in total | More shops per capita: Colmar2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar2.3 times as high | 29.4200 in total | 12.686 in total | More per capita: Colmar2.3 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+36% | 49.4336 in total | 36.2248 in total | More per capita: Colmar+36% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+22% | 16.0109 in total | 13.190 in total | More per capita: Colmar+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+57% | 2.114 in total | 1.39 in total | More per capita: Colmar+57% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+95% | 4.631 in total | 2.316 in total | More per capita: Colmar+95% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colmar+1 | 3 | 2 | More stations: Colmar+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Colmar+43% | 4.4 | 3.1 | Better access: Colmar+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+30% | 9.162 in total | 7.048 in total | More per capita: Colmar+30% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+94% | 26.3179 in total | 13.693 in total | More per capita: Colmar+94% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+31% | 11.578 in total | 8.860 in total | More per capita: Colmar+31% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colmar+6% | 2.920 in total | 2.819 in total | More per capita: Colmar+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Colmar+11 | 14 | 3 | More facilities: Colmar+11 |
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 | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colmar+4 | 31 | 27 | More schools: Colmar+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colmar+3 | 9 | 6 | More middle schools: Colmar+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colmar+7 | 9 | 2 | More high schools: Colmar+7 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Colmar+1 | 9 | 8 | More facilities: Colmar+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+39% | 3.7 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+39% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+29% | 17.6 | 13.6 | Higher rate: Colmar+29% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar2.5 times as high | 5.4 | 2.2 | Higher rate: Colmar2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+22% | 1.5 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+22% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colmar+71% | 11.0 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Colmar+71% |
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 | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.0 °C | 11.3°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Colmar+10% | 1,882 | 1,717 | Sunnier: Colmar+10% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2% | 558 | 571 | Wetter: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3 days/year | 102 | 106 | More rainy days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Colmar+24 days/year | 68 | 43 | More frost days: Colmar+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Colmar+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Colmar+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 | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5 | 8 | 13 | More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colmar16 times as high | 66.6 | 4.25 | Larger: Colmar16 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Colmar+155 m | 192 m | 37 m | Higher: Colmar+155 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Haut-Rhin (68) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Colmar Agglomération | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Colmar | Paris | |
| Functional area | Colmar | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Colmar vs Issy-les-Moulineaux at a glance
| Criterion | Colmar | Issy-les-Moulineaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,013 | 68,449 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.5% | +3.1% |
| Density per km² | 1,022 | 16,106 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 8,020 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 9,714 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 12.7 | 27.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 33.80% | 24.70% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,850 | 37,740 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.5% | 7.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 95% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,882 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 66.6 | 4.25 |
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FAQ
Colmar vs Issy-les-Moulineaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Colmar or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 68,013 for Colmar (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Colmar the 79th. By area, Colmar is the larger (66.6 km²).
How far is Colmar from Issy-les-Moulineaux?
Colmar and Issy-les-Moulineaux are 386 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colmar or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €23,850 in Colmar (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Colmar or Issy-les-Moulineaux?
Colmar: 1,882 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Colmar and Issy-les-Moulineaux in the same department?
No: Colmar is in Haut-Rhin (68), in the Grand Est 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