2026 comparison
Courbevoie vs Le Tampon: 2026 comparison
Le Tampon has more inhabitants than Courbevoie: 83,518 versus 83,480, or 0.0% more. Le Tampon covers a larger area (165 km² versus 4.2 km²), but Courbevoie is more densely populated: 20,019 inhabitants per km² versus 505.
The median apartment price is higher in Courbevoie: €7,031 per m² versus €2,396. The median standard of living is higher in Courbevoie (€36,140 a year versus €18,470).
The two cities are 9,412 km apart as the crow flies.
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
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Le Tampon
City in Réunion
- Population
- 83,518 inhab.
- 58th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 165 km²
- Density
- 505 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CourbevoieLe Tampon
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Tampon+0.0% | 83,480 | 83,518 | More populous: Le Tampon+0.0% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Tampon+3.2 pts | +0.9% | +4.0% | Stronger growth: Le Tampon+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Tampon+12 pts | −3.1% | +8.5% | Stronger growth: Le Tampon+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Courbevoie40 times as high | 20,019 | 505 | Denser: Courbevoie40 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Tampon+5.1 pts | 16.3% | 21.3% | More young people: Le Tampon+5.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Courbevoie+1.0 pt | 15.2% | 14.2% | More seniors: Courbevoie+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Tampon+0.33 | 2.04 | 2.37 | Larger households: Le Tampon+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie2.9 times as high | 7,031 | 2,396 | More expensive: Courbevoie2.9 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie3.9 times as high | 9,266 | 2,382 | More expensive: Courbevoie3.9 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie2.0 times as high | 27.3 | 13.5 | More expensive: Courbevoie2.0 times as high |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie2.0 times as high | 24.0 | 11.9 | More expensive: Courbevoie2.0 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Tampon+7.4 pts | 42.2% | 49.6% | More homeowners: Le Tampon+7.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Tampon+71 pts | 2.9% | 74.3% | More houses: Le Tampon+71 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Courbevoie+6.0 pts | 23.5% | 17.6% | More social housing: Courbevoie+6.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Courbevoie+5.1 pts | 8.2% | 3.0% | More second homes: Courbevoie+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Courbevoie+3.5 pts | 9.5% | 6.0% | More vacant homes: Courbevoie+3.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Tampon+24 pts | 17.29% | 41.06% | Higher rate: Le Tampon+24 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 | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Courbevoie+96% | 36,140 | 18,470 | Higher: Courbevoie+96% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Tampon+26 pts | 12.1% | 38.1% | Higher: Le Tampon+26 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Courbevoie2.4 times as high | €50,458 | €20,966 | Higher: Courbevoie2.4 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Courbevoie+46 pts | 67% | 22% | More taxpaying households: Courbevoie+46 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Courbevoie+11 pts | 81.4% | 70.4% | Higher: Courbevoie+11 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Tampon+20 pts | 9.3% | 29.7% | Higher: Le Tampon+20 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jacques Kossowski | Alexis Chaussalet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Courbevoie+5.1 pts | 99% | 94% | Better covered: Courbevoie+5.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Tampon+0.2% | 45.0376 in total | 45.1377 in total | More shops per capita: Le Tampon+0.2% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+1% | 17.1143 in total | 17.4145 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+1% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+5% | 36.2302 in total | 34.4287 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+5% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon2.3 times as high | 8.470 in total | 19.6164 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon2.3 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+18% | 1.311 in total | 1.613 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+18% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+63% | 1.613 in total | 1.08 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+63% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Courbevoie+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Courbevoie+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Tampon+42% | 4.0 | 5.7 | Better access: Le Tampon+42% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon2.1 times as high | 5.243 in total | 11.092 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon2.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+14% | 10.789 in total | 9.378 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+14% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+80% | 10.588 in total | 5.949 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+80% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+10% | 2.622 in total | 2.420 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Tampon+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: Le Tampon+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 | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Tampon+3 | 39 | 42 | More schools: Le Tampon+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Tampon+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Le Tampon+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Tampon+1 | 5 | 6 | More high schools: Le Tampon+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Courbevoie+11 | 15 | 4 | More facilities: Courbevoie+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Courbevoie+78% | 2.1 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+78% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie3.3 times as high | 12.9 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Courbevoie3.3 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Tampon+76% | 1.8 | 3.2 | Higher rate: Le Tampon+76% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+67% | 1.3 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+67% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+56% | 6.8 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+56% |
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 | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Tampon+9.8 °C | 12.5°C | 22.3°C | Warmer: Le Tampon+9.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Tampon+49% | 639 | 949 | Wetter: Le Tampon+49% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Courbevoie+38 days/year | 113 | 75 | More rainy days: Courbevoie+38 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Courbevoie+36 days/year | 36 | 0 | More frost days: Courbevoie+36 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Le Tampon+43 days/year | 20 | 63 | More hot days: Le Tampon+43 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 | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Tampon+13 | 5 | 18 | More declarations: Le Tampon+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Courbevoie+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Courbevoie+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Tampon40 times as high | 4.17 | 165 | Larger: Le Tampon40 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Tampon+498 m | 41 m | 539 m | Higher: Le Tampon+498 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération du Sud | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Saint-Pierre | |
| Functional area | Paris | Saint-Pierre - Le Tampon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Courbevoie vs Le Tampon at a glance
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Le Tampon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 83,480 | 83,518 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.1% | +8.5% |
| Density per km² | 20,019 | 505 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,031 | 2,396 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,266 | 2,382 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.3 | 13.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 17.29% | 41.06% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 36,140 | 18,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.3% | 29.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 22.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — |
| Area km² | 4.17 | 165 |
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FAQ
Courbevoie vs Le Tampon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Courbevoie or Le Tampon?
By population, Le Tampon: 83,518 inhabitants versus 83,480 for Courbevoie (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Tampon is the 58th largest city in France, Courbevoie the 59th. By area, Le Tampon is also the larger (165 km²).
How far is Courbevoie from Le Tampon?
Courbevoie and Le Tampon are 9,412 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Courbevoie or Le Tampon?
To buy an apartment, Courbevoie is more expensive: €7,031 per m² (median price), versus €2,396 in Le Tampon (+193%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Courbevoie or Le Tampon?
In Courbevoie, half of the residents have a standard of living above €36,140 a year, versus €18,470 in Le Tampon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Courbevoie and Le Tampon in the same department?
No: Courbevoie is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region, and Le Tampon in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures