2026 comparison
Colombes vs La Garenne-Colombes: 2026 comparison
Colombes has more inhabitants than La Garenne-Colombes: 91,663 versus 30,460, or 3.0 times as many. Colombes covers a larger area (7.8 km² versus 1.8 km²), but La Garenne-Colombes is more densely populated: 17,112 inhabitants per km² versus 11,737.
The median apartment price is higher in La Garenne-Colombes: €6,783 per m² versus €5,308. The median standard of living is higher in La Garenne-Colombes (€37,720 a year versus €28,370).
The two cities are 1.7 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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La Garenne-Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 30,460 inhab.
- 285th in France · 22nd in its department
- Area
- 1.8 km²
- Density
- 17,112 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
ColombesLa Garenne-Colombes
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Colombes3.0 times as high | 91,663 | 30,460 | More populous: Colombes3.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+3.2 pts | +5.8% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Colombes+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Colombes+1.7 pt | +7.7% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: Colombes+1.7 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: La Garenne-Colombes+46% | 11,737 | 17,112 | Denser: La Garenne-Colombes+46% |
| Under 15More young people: Colombes+3.7 pts | 20.6% | 16.9% | More young people: Colombes+3.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Garenne-Colombes+1.3 pt | 12.8% | 14.0% | More seniors: La Garenne-Colombes+1.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Colombes+0.31 | 2.38 | 2.07 | Larger households: Colombes+0.31 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+28% | 5,308 | 6,783 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+28% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+31% | 7,379 | 9,648 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+31% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+7% | 23.5 | 25.3 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+8% | 22.3 | 24.0 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+8% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+2.2 pts | 45.2% | 47.4% | More homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+2.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Colombes+13 pts | 22.7% | 9.4% | More houses: Colombes+13 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Colombes+20 pts | 33.9% | 14.0% | More social housing: Colombes+20 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Garenne-Colombes+0.7 pt | 1.6% | 2.4% | More second homes: La Garenne-Colombes+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Garenne-Colombes+2.1 pts | 6.2% | 8.3% | More vacant homes: La Garenne-Colombes+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Colombes+2.3 pts | 28.18% | 25.84% | Higher rate: Colombes+2.3 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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+33% | 28,370 | 37,720 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+33% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Colombes+9.8 pts | 18.6% | 8.8% | Higher: Colombes+9.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+36% | €40,344 | €54,852 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+17 pts | 53% | 70% | More taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+17 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+5.4 pts | 77.8% | 83.2% | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+5.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Colombes+3.6 pts | 11.7% | 8.1% | Higher: Colombes+3.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Joakim Giacomoni | Monique Raimbault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | Les Républicains | Les Républicains | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Garenne-Colombes+1.2 pt | 97% | 99% | Better covered: La Garenne-Colombes+1.2 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+18% | 33.3305 in total | 39.4120 in total | More shops per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+18% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+1% | 14.9137 in total | 14.845 in total | More per capita: Colombes+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+10% | 26.0238 in total | 28.687 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+20% | 9.587 in total | 7.924 in total | More per capita: Colombes+20% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Colombes+22% | 1.211 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Colombes+22% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes2.0 times as high | 0.33 in total | 0.72 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes2.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Colombes+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Colombes+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Garenne-Colombes+59% | 2.5 | 4.0 | Better access: La Garenne-Colombes+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+14% | 4.037 in total | 4.614 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+14% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes7.7 times as high | 3.936 in total | 30.292 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes7.7 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+26% | 4.743 in total | 5.918 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+26% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+34% | 2.018 in total | 2.68 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+34% |
| HospitalsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Colombes+28 | 40 | 12 | More schools: Colombes+28 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Colombes+7 | 9 | 2 | More middle schools: Colombes+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Colombes+4 | 5 | 1 | More high schools: Colombes+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Colombes+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Colombes+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Colombes2.2 times as high | 6.2 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Colombes2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+12% | 9.4 | 10.6 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+90% | 2.8 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Colombes+90% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Colombes+26% | 2.4 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Colombes+26% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+13% | 5.6 | 6.4 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+13% |
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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Colombes+4 | 9 | 5 | More declarations: Colombes+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Colombes+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Colombes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Colombes4.4 times as high | 7.81 | 1.78 | Larger: Colombes4.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+2 m | 39 m | 42 m | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+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 La Garenne-Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Colombes | La Garenne-Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 91,663 | 30,460 |
| Change over 10 years | +7.7% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 11,737 | 17,112 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,308 | 6,783 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,379 | 9,648 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.5 | 25.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 28.18% | 25.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 28,370 | 37,720 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.7% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.2 | 2.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 7.81 | 1.78 |
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FAQ
Colombes vs La Garenne-Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Colombes or La Garenne-Colombes?
By population, Colombes: 91,663 inhabitants versus 30,460 for La Garenne-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Colombes is the 51st largest city in France, La Garenne-Colombes the 285th. By area, Colombes is also the larger (7.8 km²).
How far is Colombes from La Garenne-Colombes?
Colombes and La Garenne-Colombes are 1.7 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 La Garenne-Colombes?
To buy an apartment, La Garenne-Colombes is more expensive: €6,783 per m² (median price), versus €5,308 in Colombes (+28%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Colombes or La Garenne-Colombes?
In La Garenne-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,720 a year, versus €28,370 in Colombes (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Colombes and La Garenne-Colombes 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