2026 comparison
Courbevoie vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Courbevoie: 84,409 versus 83,480, or 1.1% more. Rueil-Malmaison covers a larger area (14.7 km² versus 4.2 km²), but Courbevoie is more densely populated: 20,019 inhabitants per km² versus 5,742.
The median apartment price is higher in Courbevoie: €7,031 per m² versus €5,917. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €36,140).
The two cities are 6.3 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
Rueil-Malmaison
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 84,409 inhab.
- 57th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 14.7 km²
- Density
- 5,742 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CourbevoieRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+1% | 83,480 | 84,409 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.4 pts | +0.9% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+5.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.0 pts | −3.1% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+7.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Courbevoie3.5 times as high | 20,019 | 5,742 | Denser: Courbevoie3.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts | 16.3% | 18.9% | More young people: Rueil-Malmaison+2.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+1.9 pt | 15.2% | 17.0% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+1.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.19 | 2.04 | 2.23 | Larger households: Rueil-Malmaison+0.19 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+19% | 7,031 | 5,917 | More expensive: Courbevoie+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Courbevoie+16% | 9,266 | 8,003 | More expensive: Courbevoie+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Courbevoie+11% | 27.3 | 24.5 | More expensive: Courbevoie+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 24.0 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+9.2 pts | 42.2% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+9.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Rueil-Malmaison+18 pts | 2.9% | 20.8% | More houses: Rueil-Malmaison+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt | 23.5% | 25.1% | More social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Courbevoie+6.1 pts | 8.2% | 2.1% | More second homes: Courbevoie+6.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Courbevoie+2.5 pts | 9.5% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Courbevoie+2.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+5.6 pts | 17.29% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+5.6 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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+4% | 36,140 | 37,730 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+4% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Courbevoie+2.8 pts | 12.1% | 9.3% | Higher: Courbevoie+2.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison+23% | €50,458 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+23% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt | 67% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+1.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Courbevoie+0.7 pt | 81.4% | 80.8% | Higher: Courbevoie+0.7 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Courbevoie+0.6 pt | 9.3% | 8.7% | Higher: Courbevoie+0.6 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jacques Kossowski | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the right | union of the right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Courbevoie+1.0 pt | 99% | 98% | Better covered: Courbevoie+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Courbevoie+9% | 45.0376 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Courbevoie+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+20% | 17.1143 in total | 14.2120 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+45% | 36.2302 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+45% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.1 times as high | 8.470 in total | 17.5148 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison2.1 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+26% | 1.311 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+26% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+19% | 1.613 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+19% |
| 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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Courbevoie+52% | 4.0 | 2.6 | Better access: Courbevoie+52% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+10% | 5.243 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+10% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+38% | 10.789 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+38% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Courbevoie+37% | 10.588 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Courbevoie+37% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+3% | 2.622 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Courbevoie+11 | 39 | 28 | More schools: Courbevoie+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+3 | 9 | 12 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 | 5 | 7 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Courbevoie+10 | 15 | 5 | More facilities: Courbevoie+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison3.1 times as high | 2.1 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison3.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+20% | 12.9 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Courbevoie+14% | 1.8 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Courbevoie+14% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 1.3 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+2% | 6.8 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+2% |
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 | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Courbevoie+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Courbevoie+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Courbevoie+12% | 639 | 571 | Wetter: Courbevoie+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Courbevoie+7 days/year | 113 | 106 | More rainy days: Courbevoie+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year | 36 | 43 | More frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Courbevoie+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Courbevoie+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 | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+13 | 5 | 18 | More declarations: Rueil-Malmaison+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Rueil-Malmaison3.5 times as high | 4.17 | 14.7 | Larger: Rueil-Malmaison3.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Courbevoie+10 m | 41 m | 32 m | Higher: Courbevoie+10 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 Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Courbevoie | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 83,480 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.1% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 20,019 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 7,031 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,266 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.3 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 17.29% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 36,140 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.17 | 14.7 |
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FAQ
Courbevoie vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Courbevoie or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 83,480 for Courbevoie (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Courbevoie the 59th. By area, Rueil-Malmaison is also the larger (14.7 km²).
How far is Courbevoie from Rueil-Malmaison?
Courbevoie and Rueil-Malmaison are 6.3 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 Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Courbevoie is more expensive: €7,031 per m² (median price), versus €5,917 in Rueil-Malmaison (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Courbevoie or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €36,140 in Courbevoie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Courbevoie and Rueil-Malmaison 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