2026 comparison
Courbevoie vs La Garenne-Colombes: 2026 comparison
Courbevoie has more inhabitants than La Garenne-Colombes: 83,480 versus 30,460, or 2.7 times as many. Courbevoie is both larger (4.2 km² versus 1.8 km²) and more densely populated (20,019 inhabitants per km² versus 17,112).
The median apartment price is higher in Courbevoie: €7,031 per m² versus €6,783. The median standard of living is higher in La Garenne-Colombes (€37,720 a year versus €36,140).
The two cities are 1.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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
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
CourbevoieLa Garenne-Colombes
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Courbevoie2.7 times as high | 83,480 | 30,460 | More populous: Courbevoie2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt | +0.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+9.0 pts | −3.1% | +6.0% | Stronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+9.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Courbevoie+17% | 20,019 | 17,112 | Denser: Courbevoie+17% |
| Under 15More young people: La Garenne-Colombes+0.6 pt | 16.3% | 16.9% | More young people: La Garenne-Colombes+0.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Courbevoie+1.1 pt | 15.2% | 14.0% | More seniors: Courbevoie+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Garenne-Colombes+0.03 | 2.04 | 2.07 | Larger households: La Garenne-Colombes+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+4% | 7,031 | 6,783 | More expensive: Courbevoie+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+4% | 9,266 | 9,648 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie+8% | 27.3 | 25.3 | More expensive: Courbevoie+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 24.0 | 24.0 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+5.2 pts | 42.2% | 47.4% | More homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+5.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Garenne-Colombes+6.6 pts | 2.9% | 9.4% | More houses: La Garenne-Colombes+6.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Courbevoie+9.5 pts | 23.5% | 14.0% | More social housing: Courbevoie+9.5 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Courbevoie+5.8 pts | 8.2% | 2.4% | More second homes: Courbevoie+5.8 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Courbevoie+1.2 pt | 9.5% | 8.3% | More vacant homes: Courbevoie+1.2 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+8.6 pts | 17.29% | 25.84% | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+8.6 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 | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+4% | 36,140 | 37,720 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Courbevoie+3.3 pts | 12.1% | 8.8% | Higher: Courbevoie+3.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+9% | €50,458 | €54,852 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+3.3 pts | 67% | 70% | More taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+3.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt | 81.4% | 83.2% | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Courbevoie+1.2 pt | 9.3% | 8.1% | Higher: Courbevoie+1.2 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jacques Kossowski | Monique Raimbault | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 99% | 99% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Courbevoie+14% | 45.0376 in total | 39.4120 in total | More shops per capita: Courbevoie+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+16% | 17.1143 in total | 14.845 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+16% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+27% | 36.2302 in total | 28.687 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+27% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+6% | 8.470 in total | 7.924 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+6% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+34% | 1.311 in total | 1.03 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+34% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie2.4 times as high | 1.613 in total | 0.72 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie2.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Courbevoie+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Courbevoie+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityTie | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+12% | 5.243 in total | 4.614 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes2.8 times as high | 10.789 in total | 30.292 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes2.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+78% | 10.588 in total | 5.918 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+78% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.622 in total | 2.68 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Courbevoie+1 | 4 | 3 | 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 | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Courbevoie+27 | 39 | 12 | More schools: Courbevoie+27 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Courbevoie+7 | 9 | 2 | More middle schools: Courbevoie+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Courbevoie+4 | 5 | 1 | More high schools: Courbevoie+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Courbevoie+15 | 15 | 0 | More facilities: Courbevoie+15 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+36% | 2.1 | 2.9 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+36% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+22% | 12.9 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+22% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+24% | 1.8 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+44% | 1.3 | 1.9 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+44% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+7% | 6.8 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+7% |
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 | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Courbevoie+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Courbevoie+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Courbevoie2.3 times as high | 4.17 | 1.78 | Larger: Courbevoie2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+1 m | 41 m | 42 m | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+1 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
Courbevoie vs La Garenne-Colombes at a glance
| Criterion | Courbevoie | La Garenne-Colombes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 83,480 | 30,460 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.1% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 20,019 | 17,112 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,031 | 6,783 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,266 | 9,648 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.3 | 25.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 17.29% | 25.84% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 36,140 | 37,720 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.3% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.17 | 1.78 |
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FAQ
Courbevoie vs La Garenne-Colombes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Courbevoie or La Garenne-Colombes?
By population, Courbevoie: 83,480 inhabitants versus 30,460 for La Garenne-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Courbevoie is the 59th largest city in France, La Garenne-Colombes the 285th. By area, Courbevoie is also the larger (4.2 km²).
How far is Courbevoie from La Garenne-Colombes?
Courbevoie and La Garenne-Colombes are 1.5 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 Courbevoie or La Garenne-Colombes?
To buy an apartment, Courbevoie is more expensive: €7,031 per m² (median price), versus €6,783 in La Garenne-Colombes (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Courbevoie or La Garenne-Colombes?
In La Garenne-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,720 a year, versus €36,140 in Courbevoie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Courbevoie 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