2026 comparison
Évry-Courcouronnes vs Vénissieux: 2026 comparison
Évry-Courcouronnes has more inhabitants than Vénissieux: 67,272 versus 65,689, or 2.4% more. Vénissieux covers a larger area (15.3 km² versus 12.7 km²), but Évry-Courcouronnes is more densely populated: 5,297 inhabitants per km² versus 4,285.
The median apartment price is higher in Vénissieux: €2,846 per m² versus €2,330. The median standard of living is higher in Évry-Courcouronnes (€21,020 a year versus €18,980).
The two cities are 374 km apart as the crow flies.
Évry-Courcouronnes
City in Essonne
- Population
- 67,272 inhab.
- 80th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 12.7 km²
- Density
- 5,297 per km²
Vénissieux
City in Rhône
- Population
- 65,689 inhab.
- 83rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 15.3 km²
- Density
- 4,285 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Évry-CourcouronnesVénissieux
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Évry-Courcouronnes+2% | 67,272 | 65,689 | More populous: Évry-Courcouronnes+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Évry-Courcouronnes+2.1 pts | −0.3% | −2.4% | Smaller decline: Évry-Courcouronnes+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vénissieux+5.9 pts | +0.3% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Vénissieux+5.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Évry-Courcouronnes+24% | 5,297 | 4,285 | Denser: Évry-Courcouronnes+24% |
| Under 15More young people: Vénissieux+1.3 pt | 21.7% | 23.0% | More young people: Vénissieux+1.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vénissieux+2.7 pts | 11.9% | 14.5% | More seniors: Vénissieux+2.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Évry-Courcouronnes+0.03 | 2.41 | 2.38 | Larger households: Évry-Courcouronnes+0.03 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vénissieux+22% | 2,330 | 2,846 | More expensive: Vénissieux+22% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vénissieux+25% | 2,884 | 3,598 | More expensive: Vénissieux+25% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Évry-Courcouronnes+21% | 17.8 | 14.7 | More expensive: Évry-Courcouronnes+21% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Évry-Courcouronnes+15% | 15.5 | 13.5 | More expensive: Évry-Courcouronnes+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Évry-Courcouronnes+6.6 pts | 37.8% | 31.2% | More homeowners: Évry-Courcouronnes+6.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Évry-Courcouronnes+1.1 pt | 14.5% | 13.4% | More houses: Évry-Courcouronnes+1.1 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Évry-Courcouronnes+5.8 pts | 56.6% | 50.8% | More social housing: Évry-Courcouronnes+5.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Évry-Courcouronnes+0.7 pt | 2.1% | 1.4% | More second homes: Évry-Courcouronnes+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vénissieux+3.2 pts | 5.8% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Vénissieux+3.2 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Évry-Courcouronnes+9.7 pts | 46.85% | 37.18% | Higher rate: Évry-Courcouronnes+9.7 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 | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Évry-Courcouronnes+11% | 21,020 | 18,980 | Higher: Évry-Courcouronnes+11% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vénissieux+6.6 pts | 28.6% | 35.2% | Higher: Vénissieux+6.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Évry-Courcouronnes+7% | €22,599 | €21,200 | Higher: Évry-Courcouronnes+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Évry-Courcouronnes+2.9 pts | 36% | 33% | More taxpaying households: Évry-Courcouronnes+2.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Évry-Courcouronnes+3.5 pts | 71.7% | 68.2% | Higher: Évry-Courcouronnes+3.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vénissieux+2.2 pts | 16.6% | 18.8% | Higher: Vénissieux+2.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stéphane Beaudet | Idir Boumertit | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Évry-Courcouronnes+4.0 pts | 96% | 92% | Better covered: Évry-Courcouronnes+4.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+54% | 43.1290 in total | 28.0184 in total | More shops per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+54% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+39% | 14.698 in total | 10.569 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+10% | 30.8207 in total | 27.9183 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+55% | 16.9114 in total | 11.072 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+55% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+53% | 1.611 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+53% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+37% | 1.07 in total | 0.85 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+37% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Évry-Courcouronnes+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Évry-Courcouronnes+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vénissieux+66% | 2.8 | 4.7 | Better access: Vénissieux+66% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux+2% | 8.255 in total | 8.455 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux+2% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+60% | 26.8180 in total | 16.7110 in total | More per capita: Évry-Courcouronnes+60% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux+73% | 1.913 in total | 3.322 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux+73% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux+2% | 2.819 in total | 2.919 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux+2% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Vénissieux+2 | 3 | 5 | More facilities: Vénissieux+2 |
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 | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Évry-Courcouronnes+6 | 46 | 40 | More schools: Évry-Courcouronnes+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vénissieux+2 | 8 | 10 | More middle schools: Vénissieux+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Évry-Courcouronnes+1 | 6 | 5 | More high schools: Évry-Courcouronnes+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Évry-Courcouronnes+33 | 34 | 1 | More facilities: Évry-Courcouronnes+33 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vénissieux+70% | 3.7 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+12% | 14.9 | 16.7 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+12% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+18% | 5.4 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+18% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux2.1 times as high | 2.0 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+53% | 10.5 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+53% |
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 | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vénissieux+1.1 °C | 11.9°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Vénissieux+1.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Vénissieux+12% | 1,831 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Vénissieux+12% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vénissieux+31% | 629 | 821 | Wetter: Vénissieux+31% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Évry-Courcouronnes+7 days/year | 110 | 103 | More rainy days: Évry-Courcouronnes+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Évry-Courcouronnes+2 days/year | 44 | 42 | More frost days: Évry-Courcouronnes+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vénissieux+16 days/year | 14 | 31 | More hot days: Vénissieux+16 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 | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Évry-Courcouronnes+8 | 19 | 11 | More declarations: Évry-Courcouronnes+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Évry-Courcouronnes+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Évry-Courcouronnes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vénissieux+21% | 12.7 | 15.3 | Larger: Vénissieux+21% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vénissieux+106 m | 82 m | 189 m | Higher: Vénissieux+106 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Essonne (91) | Rhône (69) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine Essonne Sénart | Métropole de Lyon | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Lyon | |
| Functional area | Paris | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Évry-Courcouronnes vs Vénissieux at a glance
| Criterion | Évry-Courcouronnes | Vénissieux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 67,272 | 65,689 |
| Change over 10 years | +0.3% | +6.3% |
| Density per km² | 5,297 | 4,285 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,330 | 2,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,884 | 3,598 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.8 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 46.85% | 37.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 21,020 | 18,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 11.9°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,831 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 12.7 | 15.3 |
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FAQ
Évry-Courcouronnes vs Vénissieux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Évry-Courcouronnes or Vénissieux?
By population, Évry-Courcouronnes: 67,272 inhabitants versus 65,689 for Vénissieux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Évry-Courcouronnes is the 80th largest city in France, Vénissieux the 83rd. By area, Vénissieux is the larger (15.3 km²).
How far is Évry-Courcouronnes from Vénissieux?
Évry-Courcouronnes and Vénissieux are 374 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Évry-Courcouronnes or Vénissieux?
To buy an apartment, Vénissieux is more expensive: €2,846 per m² (median price), versus €2,330 in Évry-Courcouronnes (+22%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Évry-Courcouronnes or Vénissieux?
In Évry-Courcouronnes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €21,020 a year, versus €18,980 in Vénissieux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Évry-Courcouronnes or Vénissieux?
Vénissieux: 2,050 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,831 in Évry-Courcouronnes (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures