2026 comparison
Haguenau vs Illkirch-Graffenstaden: 2026 comparison
Haguenau has more inhabitants than Illkirch-Graffenstaden: 36,899 versus 28,336, or 30% more. Haguenau covers a larger area (183 km² versus 22.2 km²), but Illkirch-Graffenstaden is more densely populated: 1,276 inhabitants per km² versus 202.
The median standard of living is higher in Illkirch-Graffenstaden (€26,340 a year versus €25,850).
The two cities are 36 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Haguenau
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 36,899 inhab.
- 225th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 183 km²
- Density
- 202 per km²
© Ville d'Illkirch-Graffenstaden, CC BY-SA 4.0
Illkirch-Graffenstaden
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 28,336 inhab.
- 313th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 1,276 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
HaguenauIllkirch-Graffenstaden
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Haguenau+30% | 36,899 | 28,336 | More populous: Haguenau+30% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Haguenau+0.7 pt | +4.6% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Haguenau+0.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Haguenau+0.4 pt | +5.7% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Haguenau+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Illkirch-Graffenstaden6.3 times as high | 202 | 1,276 | Denser: Illkirch-Graffenstaden6.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Haguenau+0.5 pt | 15.0% | 14.5% | More young people: Haguenau+0.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.0 pt | 19.7% | 20.7% | More seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.0 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Haguenau+0.11 | 2.05 | 1.94 | Larger households: Haguenau+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+14% | 13.4 | 15.3 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+14% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+18% | 12.4 | 14.7 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Haguenau+8.1 pts | 52.8% | 44.6% | More homeowners: Haguenau+8.1 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Haguenau+17 pts | 38.9% | 21.7% | More houses: Haguenau+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10.0 pts | 16.3% | 26.3% | More social housing: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.0 pts | 1.6% | 3.6% | More second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt | 8.0% | 8.7% | More vacant homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt | 32.19% | 32.89% | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2% | 25,850 | 26,340 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.0 pt | 15.3% | 16.3% | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.0 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% | €31,113 | €31,981 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.9 pt | 51% | 53% | More taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.9 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Haguenau+1.5 pt | 78.5% | 77.0% | Higher: Haguenau+1.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Haguenau+0.8 pt | 11.2% | 10.5% | Higher: Haguenau+0.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Claude Sturni | Thibaud Philipps | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Haguenau+0.3 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Haguenau+0.3 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Haguenau+84% | 88.1325 in total | 48.0136 in total | More shops per capita: Haguenau+84% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+27% | 17.966 in total | 14.140 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+27% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+34% | 41.5153 in total | 31.188 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+34% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+9% | 17.364 in total | 15.945 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+79% | 1.97 in total | 1.13 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+79% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+73% | 2.49 in total | 1.44 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+73% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Haguenau+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Haguenau+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+11% | 5.3 | 5.9 | Better access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+11% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+31% | 13.851 in total | 10.630 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+31% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau3.6 times as high | 65.0240 in total | 18.051 in total | More per capita: Haguenau3.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+54% | 11.442 in total | 7.421 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+54% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Haguenau+10% | 2.710 in total | 2.57 in total | More per capita: Haguenau+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Haguenau+8 | 10 | 2 | More facilities: Haguenau+8 |
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 | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Haguenau+10 | 20 | 10 | More schools: Haguenau+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Haguenau+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Haguenau+2 |
| High schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3 | 3 | 6 | More facilities: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+88% | 3.2 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+88% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+30% | 7.1 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+30% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% | 3.3 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.5 times as high | 0.4 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1% | 8.6 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1% |
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 | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.1 °C | 11.3°C | 11.4°C | Warmer: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,747 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Haguenau+31% | 834 | 636 | Wetter: Haguenau+31% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Haguenau+15 days/year | 128 | 112 | More rainy days: Haguenau+15 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Haguenau+6 days/year | 66 | 60 | More frost days: Haguenau+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Haguenau+8 days/year | 26 | 18 | More hot days: Haguenau+8 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 | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Haguenau+12 | 18 | 6 | More declarations: Haguenau+12 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Haguenau8.2 times as high | 183 | 22.2 | Larger: Haguenau8.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 m | 142 m | 143 m | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Bas-Rhin (67) | Bas-Rhin (67) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Haguenau | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | |
| Urban unit | Haguenau | Strasbourg (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Haguenau | Strasbourg (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Haguenau vs Illkirch-Graffenstaden at a glance
| Criterion | Haguenau | Illkirch-Graffenstaden |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 36,899 | 28,336 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.7% | +5.4% |
| Density per km² | 202 | 1,276 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 32.19% | 32.89% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 25,850 | 26,340 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 11.2% | 10.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.2 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 183 | 22.2 |
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FAQ
Haguenau vs Illkirch-Graffenstaden: your questions
Which is the larger city, Haguenau or Illkirch-Graffenstaden?
By population, Haguenau: 36,899 inhabitants versus 28,336 for Illkirch-Graffenstaden (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Haguenau is the 225th largest city in France, Illkirch-Graffenstaden the 313th. By area, Haguenau is also the larger (183 km²).
How far is Haguenau from Illkirch-Graffenstaden?
Haguenau and Illkirch-Graffenstaden are 36 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Bas-Rhin).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Haguenau or Illkirch-Graffenstaden?
In Illkirch-Graffenstaden, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,340 a year, versus €25,850 in Haguenau (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Haguenau and Illkirch-Graffenstaden in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Bas-Rhin (67), in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures