2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Vincennes: 2026 comparison
Fontenay-sous-Bois has more inhabitants than Vincennes: 54,209 versus 48,644, or 11% more. Fontenay-sous-Bois covers a larger area (5.6 km² versus 1.9 km²), but Vincennes is more densely populated: 25,468 inhabitants per km² versus 9,715.
The median apartment price is higher in Vincennes: €8,918 per m² versus €6,000. The median standard of living is higher in Vincennes (€40,120 a year versus €29,690).
The two cities are 2.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Fontenay-sous-Bois
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 54,209 inhab.
- 118th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.6 km²
- Density
- 9,715 per km²
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Vincennes
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 48,644 inhab.
- 142nd in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 1.9 km²
- Density
- 25,468 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Fontenay-sous-BoisVincennes
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11% | 54,209 | 48,644 | More populous: Fontenay-sous-Bois+11% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 pts | +2.9% | −2.9% | Stronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.2 pts | +1.2% | −3.0% | Stronger growth: Fontenay-sous-Bois+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Vincennes2.6 times as high | 9,715 | 25,468 | Denser: Vincennes2.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3.0 pts | 19.1% | 16.1% | More young people: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vincennes+0.5 pt | 15.9% | 16.4% | More seniors: Vincennes+0.5 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.36 | 2.30 | 1.94 | Larger households: Fontenay-sous-Bois+0.36 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vincennes+49% | 6,000 | 8,918 | More expensive: Vincennes+49% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Vincennes+56% | 7,329 | 11,415 | More expensive: Vincennes+56% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vincennes+28% | 22.9 | 29.4 | More expensive: Vincennes+28% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% | 19.6 | 18.5 | More expensive: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.5 pt | 50.2% | 48.7% | More homeowners: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+19 pts | 23.5% | 4.5% | More houses: Fontenay-sous-Bois+19 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+22 pts | 34.9% | 13.2% | More social housing: Fontenay-sous-Bois+22 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vincennes+4.4 pts | 1.1% | 5.4% | More second homes: Vincennes+4.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vincennes+0.6 pt | 5.9% | 6.5% | More vacant homes: Vincennes+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 pts | 40.69% | 34.89% | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5.8 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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vincennes+35% | 29,690 | 40,120 | Higher: Vincennes+35% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.6 pts | 15.5% | 8.9% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+6.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vincennes+42% | €40,756 | €57,952 | Higher: Vincennes+42% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vincennes+15 pts | 55% | 71% | More taxpaying households: Vincennes+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vincennes+6.1 pts | 78.5% | 84.6% | Higher: Vincennes+6.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3.5 pts | 10.8% | 7.3% | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+3.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Philippe Gautrais | Charlotte Libert | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vincennes+2.7 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: Vincennes+2.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vincennes2.3 times as high | 34.9189 in total | 79.4386 in total | More shops per capita: Vincennes2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+75% | 15.986 in total | 27.8135 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+75% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+47% | 30.1163 in total | 44.2215 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+47% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+26% | 9.652 in total | 7.637 in total | More per capita: Fontenay-sous-Bois+26% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes2.2 times as high | 1.16 in total | 2.512 in total | More per capita: Vincennes2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+78% | 0.95 in total | 1.68 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+78% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vincennes+4% | 3.7 | 3.8 | Better access: Vincennes+4% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+94% | 5.027 in total | 9.747 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+94% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes2.6 times as high | 9.451 in total | 24.3118 in total | More per capita: Vincennes2.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+84% | 6.837 in total | 12.561 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+84% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vincennes+46% | 2.413 in total | 3.517 in total | More per capita: Vincennes+46% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fontenay-sous-Bois+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Fontenay-sous-Bois+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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+7 | 25 | 18 | More schools: Fontenay-sous-Bois+7 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Vincennes+6 | 2 | 8 | More high schools: Vincennes+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois3.1 times as high | 8.8 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois3.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vincennes+66% | 10.9 | 18.1 | Higher rate: Vincennes+66% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+99% | 2.9 | 1.5 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+99% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high | 2.6 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5% | 7.8 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Fontenay-sous-Bois+5% |
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 | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+9 | 14 | 5 | More declarations: Fontenay-sous-Bois+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Fontenay-sous-Bois+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.9 times as high | 5.58 | 1.91 | Larger: Fontenay-sous-Bois2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+49 m | 101 m | 53 m | Higher: Fontenay-sous-Bois+49 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-de-Marne (94) | Val-de-Marne (94) | 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
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Vincennes at a glance
| Criterion | Fontenay-sous-Bois | Vincennes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 54,209 | 48,644 |
| Change over 10 years | +1.2% | −3.0% |
| Density per km² | 9,715 | 25,468 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,000 | 8,918 |
| Median house price €/m² | 7,329 | 11,415 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 29.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 40.69% | 34.89% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 29,690 | 40,120 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 7.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.8 | 2.8 |
| Average temperature | 12.9°C | 12.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 5.58 | 1.91 |
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FAQ
Fontenay-sous-Bois vs Vincennes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fontenay-sous-Bois or Vincennes?
By population, Fontenay-sous-Bois: 54,209 inhabitants versus 48,644 for Vincennes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fontenay-sous-Bois is the 118th largest city in France, Vincennes the 142nd. By area, Fontenay-sous-Bois is also the larger (5.6 km²).
How far is Fontenay-sous-Bois from Vincennes?
Fontenay-sous-Bois and Vincennes are 2.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-de-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Vincennes?
To buy an apartment, Vincennes is more expensive: €8,918 per m² (median price), versus €6,000 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (+49%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Fontenay-sous-Bois or Vincennes?
In Vincennes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €40,120 a year, versus €29,690 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Fontenay-sous-Bois and Vincennes in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures