2026 comparison
Houilles vs Sartrouville: 2026 comparison
Sartrouville has more inhabitants than Houilles: 53,154 versus 34,268, or 55% more. Sartrouville covers a larger area (8.5 km² versus 4.4 km²), but Houilles is more densely populated: 7,735 inhabitants per km² versus 6,283.
The median apartment price is higher in Houilles: €4,762 per m² versus €4,000. The median standard of living is higher in Houilles (€34,450 a year versus €29,080).
The two cities are 1.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Houilles
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 34,268 inhab.
- 243rd in France · 9th in its department
- Area
- 4.4 km²
- Density
- 7,735 per km²
Sartrouville
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 53,154 inhab.
- 123rd in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 8.5 km²
- Density
- 6,283 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
HouillesSartrouville
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Sartrouville+55% | 34,268 | 53,154 | More populous: Sartrouville+55% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Houilles+3.8 pts | +4.7% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Houilles+3.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Houilles+3.0 pts | +5.3% | +2.3% | Stronger growth: Houilles+3.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Houilles+23% | 7,735 | 6,283 | Denser: Houilles+23% |
| Under 15More young people: Houilles+0.2 pt | 19.2% | 19.0% | More young people: Houilles+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sartrouville+0.6 pt | 14.9% | 15.5% | More seniors: Sartrouville+0.6 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Sartrouville+0.04 | 2.32 | 2.36 | Larger households: Sartrouville+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Houilles+19% | 4,762 | 4,000 | More expensive: Houilles+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Houilles+6% | 5,680 | 5,354 | More expensive: Houilles+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Houilles+3% | 21.2 | 20.5 | More expensive: Houilles+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sartrouville+2% | 19.0 | 19.4 | More expensive: Sartrouville+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Houilles+4.3 pts | 62.3% | 58.0% | More homeowners: Houilles+4.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Houilles+7.4 pts | 42.1% | 34.7% | More houses: Houilles+7.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Sartrouville+9.1 pts | 17.9% | 27.0% | More social housing: Sartrouville+9.1 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Houilles+0.7 pt | 1.6% | 0.9% | More second homes: Houilles+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Houilles+0.4 pt | 5.4% | 5.1% | More vacant homes: Houilles+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Houilles+6.8 pts | 31.90% | 25.09% | Higher rate: Houilles+6.8 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 | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Houilles+18% | 34,450 | 29,080 | Higher: Houilles+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Sartrouville+5.3 pts | 9.2% | 14.5% | Higher: Sartrouville+5.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Houilles+24% | €45,978 | €36,951 | Higher: Houilles+24% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Houilles+9.2 pts | 66% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Houilles+9.2 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Houilles+2.4 pts | 81.0% | 78.6% | Higher: Houilles+2.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sartrouville+2.0 pt | 8.1% | 10.1% | Higher: Sartrouville+2.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Romain Bertrand | Pierre Fond | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Houilles+3.6 pts | 97% | 94% | Better covered: Houilles+3.6 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Houilles+34% | 42.3145 in total | 31.6168 in total | More shops per capita: Houilles+34% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Houilles+40% | 19.366 in total | 13.773 in total | More per capita: Houilles+40% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+6% | 21.072 in total | 22.2118 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+6% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+15% | 7.927 in total | 9.048 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+29% | 0.93 in total | 1.16 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+29% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+0.2 | 0.00 in total | 0.21 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+0.2 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Sartrouville+67% | 1.1 | 1.9 | Better access: Sartrouville+67% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+74% | 3.813 in total | 6.635 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+74% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville4.3 times as high | 4.114 in total | 17.794 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville4.3 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Houilles+71% | 6.422 in total | 3.820 in total | More per capita: Houilles+71% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sartrouville+5% | 2.38 in total | 2.413 in total | More per capita: Sartrouville+5% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Sartrouville+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Sartrouville+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 | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Sartrouville+15 | 16 | 31 | More schools: Sartrouville+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Sartrouville+3 | 3 | 6 | More middle schools: Sartrouville+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Sartrouville+4 | 0 | 4 | More high schools: Sartrouville+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Houilles+52% | 6.0 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Houilles+52% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Houilles+38% | 10.3 | 7.5 | Higher rate: Houilles+38% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sartrouville+69% | 1.8 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Sartrouville+69% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Houilles+30% | 2.2 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Houilles+30% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Houilles+5% | 6.1 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Houilles+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 | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Sartrouville+2 | 10 | 12 | More declarations: Sartrouville+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sartrouville+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Sartrouville+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sartrouville+91% | 4.43 | 8.46 | Larger: Sartrouville+91% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Houilles+4 m | 31 m | 27 m | Higher: Houilles+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Yvelines (78) | Yvelines (78) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | 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
Houilles vs Sartrouville at a glance
| Criterion | Houilles | Sartrouville |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 34,268 | 53,154 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.3% | +2.3% |
| Density per km² | 7,735 | 6,283 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,762 | 4,000 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,680 | 5,354 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.2 | 20.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 31.90% | 25.09% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 34,450 | 29,080 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.43 | 8.46 |
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FAQ
Houilles vs Sartrouville: your questions
Which is the larger city, Houilles or Sartrouville?
By population, Sartrouville: 53,154 inhabitants versus 34,268 for Houilles (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Sartrouville is the 123rd largest city in France, Houilles the 243rd. By area, Sartrouville is also the larger (8.5 km²).
How far is Houilles from Sartrouville?
Houilles and Sartrouville are 1.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Yvelines).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Houilles or Sartrouville?
To buy an apartment, Houilles is more expensive: €4,762 per m² (median price), versus €4,000 in Sartrouville (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Houilles or Sartrouville?
In Houilles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €34,450 a year, versus €29,080 in Sartrouville (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Houilles and Sartrouville in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Yvelines (78), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures