2026 comparison
Colombes vs Courbevoie: 2026 comparison
Colombes has more inhabitants than Courbevoie: 91,663 versus 83,480, or 9.8% more. Colombes covers a larger area (7.8 km² versus 4.2 km²), but Courbevoie is more densely populated: 20,019 inhabitants per km² versus 11,737.
The median apartment price is higher in Courbevoie: €7,031 per m² versus €5,308. The median standard of living is higher in Courbevoie (€36,140 a year versus €28,370).
The two cities are 2.8 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 91,663 inhab.
- 51st in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 7.8 km²
- Density
- 11,737 per km²
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Courbevoie
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 83,480 inhab.
- 59th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 4.2 km²
- Density
- 20,019 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ColombesCourbevoie
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colombes+10% | 91,663 | 83,480 | More populous: Colombes+10% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+5.0 pts | +5.8% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Colombes+5.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+11 pts | +7.7% | −3.1% | Stronger growth: Colombes+11 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Courbevoie+71% | 11,737 | 20,019 | Denser: Courbevoie+71% |
| Under 15More young people: Colombes+4.3 pts | 20.6% | 16.3% | More young people: Colombes+4.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Courbevoie+2.4 pts | 12.8% | 15.2% | More seniors: Courbevoie+2.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Colombes+0.34 | 2.38 | 2.04 | Larger households: Colombes+0.34 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+32% | 5,308 | 7,031 | More expensive: Courbevoie+32% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+26% | 7,379 | 9,266 | More expensive: Courbevoie+26% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie+16% | 23.5 | 27.3 | More expensive: Courbevoie+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie+8% | 22.3 | 24.0 | More expensive: Courbevoie+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Colombes+3.0 pts | 45.2% | 42.2% | More homeowners: Colombes+3.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colombes+20 pts | 22.7% | 2.9% | More houses: Colombes+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colombes+10 pts | 33.9% | 23.5% | More social housing: Colombes+10 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Courbevoie+6.5 pts | 1.6% | 8.2% | More second homes: Courbevoie+6.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Courbevoie+3.3 pts | 6.2% | 9.5% | More vacant homes: Courbevoie+3.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colombes+11 pts | 28.18% | 17.29% | Higher rate: Colombes+11 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 | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Courbevoie+27% | 28,370 | 36,140 | Higher: Courbevoie+27% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colombes+6.5 pts | 18.6% | 12.1% | Higher: Colombes+6.5 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Courbevoie+25% | €40,344 | €50,458 | Higher: Courbevoie+25% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Courbevoie+14 pts | 53% | 67% | More taxpaying households: Courbevoie+14 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Courbevoie+3.7 pts | 77.8% | 81.4% | Higher: Courbevoie+3.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Colombes+2.4 pts | 11.7% | 9.3% | Higher: Colombes+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joakim Giacomoni | Jacques Kossowski | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Courbevoie+1.4 pt | 97% | 99% | Better covered: Courbevoie+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Courbevoie+35% | 33.3305 in total | 45.0376 in total | More shops per capita: Courbevoie+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+15% | 14.9137 in total | 17.1143 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+39% | 26.0238 in total | 36.2302 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+39% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+13% | 9.587 in total | 8.470 in total | More per capita: Colombes+13% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+10% | 1.211 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+10% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie4.8 times as high | 0.33 in total | 1.613 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie4.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Courbevoie+60% | 2.5 | 4.0 | Better access: Courbevoie+60% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+28% | 4.037 in total | 5.243 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+28% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie2.7 times as high | 3.936 in total | 10.789 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie2.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie2.2 times as high | 4.743 in total | 10.588 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie2.2 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+34% | 2.018 in total | 2.622 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Courbevoie+1 | 3 | 4 | More facilities: Courbevoie+1 |
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 | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colombes+1 | 40 | 39 | More schools: Colombes+1 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Courbevoie+13 | 2 | 15 | More facilities: Courbevoie+13 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes2.9 times as high | 6.2 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Colombes2.9 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+36% | 9.4 | 12.9 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+53% | 2.8 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Colombes+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+80% | 2.4 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Colombes+80% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+21% | 5.6 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+21% |
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 | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colombes+4 | 9 | 5 | More declarations: Colombes+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Courbevoie+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Courbevoie+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes+87% | 7.81 | 4.17 | Larger: Colombes+87% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Courbevoie+2 m | 39 m | 41 m | Higher: Courbevoie+2 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
Colombes vs Courbevoie at a glance
| Criterion | Colombes | Courbevoie |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 91,663 | 83,480 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.7% | −3.1% |
| Density per km² | 11,737 | 20,019 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,308 | 7,031 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,379 | 9,266 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.5 | 27.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.18% | 17.29% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,370 | 36,140 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 7.81 | 4.17 |
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FAQ
Colombes vs Courbevoie: your questions
Which is the larger city, Colombes or Courbevoie?
By population, Colombes: 91,663 inhabitants versus 83,480 for Courbevoie (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colombes is the 51st largest city in France, Courbevoie the 59th. By area, Colombes is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Colombes from Courbevoie?
Colombes and Courbevoie are 2.8 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 Colombes or Courbevoie?
To buy an apartment, Courbevoie is more expensive: €7,031 per m² (median price), versus €5,308 in Colombes (+32%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colombes or Courbevoie?
In Courbevoie, half of the residents have a standard of living above €36,140 a year, versus €28,370 in Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Colombes and Courbevoie 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