2026 comparison
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Mulhouse: 2026 comparison
Mulhouse has more inhabitants than Illkirch-Graffenstaden: 106,083 versus 28,336, or 3.7 times as many. Illkirch-Graffenstaden covers a larger area (22.2 km² versus 22.2 km²), but Mulhouse is more densely populated: 4,783 inhabitants per km² versus 1,276.
The median standard of living is higher in Illkirch-Graffenstaden (€26,340 a year versus €18,680).
The two cities are 91 km apart as the crow flies.
© 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
Mulhouse
City in Haut-Rhin
- Population
- 106,083 inhab.
- 41st in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 4,783 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Illkirch-GraffenstadenMulhouse
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mulhouse3.7 times as high | 28,336 | 106,083 | More populous: Mulhouse3.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7.5 pts | +3.9% | −3.6% | Stronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts | +5.4% | −6.3% | Stronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mulhouse3.7 times as high | 1,276 | 4,783 | Denser: Mulhouse3.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mulhouse+4.7 pts | 14.5% | 19.2% | More young people: Mulhouse+4.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3.7 pts | 20.7% | 17.0% | More seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3.7 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Mulhouse+0.19 | 1.94 | 2.13 | Larger households: Mulhouse+0.19 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+30% | 15.3 | 11.8 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+30% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+27% | 14.7 | 11.5 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+27% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+11 pts | 44.6% | 33.8% | More homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+8.7 pts | 21.7% | 13.0% | More houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+8.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mulhouse+6.2 pts | 26.3% | 32.4% | More social housing: Mulhouse+6.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.5 pt | 3.6% | 2.1% | More second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mulhouse+7.4 pts | 8.7% | 16.1% | More vacant homes: Mulhouse+7.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mulhouse+14 pts | 32.89% | 46.92% | Higher rate: Mulhouse+14 pts |
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 | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+41% | 26,340 | 18,680 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+41% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mulhouse+20 pts | 16.3% | 36.5% | Higher: Mulhouse+20 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+32% | €31,981 | €24,145 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+32% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20 pts | 53% | 33% | More taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9.6 pts | 77.0% | 67.4% | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mulhouse+12 pts | 10.5% | 22.8% | Higher: Mulhouse+12 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thibaud Philipps | Frédéric Marquet | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.4 pts | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.4 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mulhouse+48% | 48.0136 in total | 70.9752 in total | More shops per capita: Mulhouse+48% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+65% | 14.140 in total | 23.3247 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+65% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+51% | 31.188 in total | 46.9497 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+51% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+23% | 15.945 in total | 12.9137 in total | More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+23% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse2.6 times as high | 1.13 in total | 2.729 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse2.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+20% | 1.44 in total | 1.718 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+20% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Mulhouse+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Mulhouse+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+52% | 5.9 | 3.9 | Better access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+52% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+15% | 10.630 in total | 12.2129 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+15% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+45% | 18.051 in total | 26.0276 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+45% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+21% | 7.421 in total | 6.165 in total | More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+21% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mulhouse+34% | 2.57 in total | 3.335 in total | More per capita: Mulhouse+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mulhouse+14 | 2 | 16 | More facilities: Mulhouse+14 |
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 | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mulhouse+44 | 10 | 54 | More schools: Mulhouse+44 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mulhouse+12 | 3 | 15 | More middle schools: Mulhouse+12 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mulhouse+9 | 6 | 15 | More high schools: Mulhouse+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mulhouse+22 | 6 | 28 | More facilities: Mulhouse+22 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% | 6.1 | 5.9 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse+59% | 9.3 | 14.7 | Higher rate: Mulhouse+59% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse2.4 times as high | 3.4 | 8.1 | Higher rate: Mulhouse2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10% | 1.1 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mulhouse+34% | 8.8 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Mulhouse+34% |
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 | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.3 °C | 11.4°C | 11.1°C | Warmer: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mulhouse+4% | 1,747 | 1,819 | Sunnier: Mulhouse+4% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mulhouse+18% | 636 | 748 | Wetter: Mulhouse+18% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mulhouse+2 days/year | 112 | 114 | More rainy days: Mulhouse+2 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mulhouse+9 days/year | 60 | 69 | More frost days: Mulhouse+9 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mulhouse+1 days/year | 18 | 19 | More hot days: Mulhouse+1 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 | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Mulhouse+3 | 6 | 9 | More declarations: Mulhouse+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Tie | 22.2 | 22.2 | Tie |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mulhouse+96 m | 143 m | 239 m | Higher: Mulhouse+96 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Bas-Rhin (67) | Haut-Rhin (68) | |
| Intercommunality | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Communauté d'agglomération Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Strasbourg (partie française) | Mulhouse | |
| Functional area | Strasbourg (partie française) | Mulhouse |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Mulhouse at a glance
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Mulhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 28,336 | 106,083 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.4% | −6.3% |
| Density per km² | 1,276 | 4,783 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 11.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 32.89% | 46.92% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,340 | 18,680 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 22.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | 3.9 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 11.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,747 | 1,819 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 22.2 |
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FAQ
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Mulhouse: your questions
Which is the larger city, Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Mulhouse?
By population, Mulhouse: 106,083 inhabitants versus 28,336 for Illkirch-Graffenstaden (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mulhouse is the 41st largest city in France, Illkirch-Graffenstaden the 313th. By area, Illkirch-Graffenstaden is the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is Illkirch-Graffenstaden from Mulhouse?
Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Mulhouse are 91 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is the standard of living higher, in Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Mulhouse?
In Illkirch-Graffenstaden, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,340 a year, versus €18,680 in Mulhouse (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Mulhouse?
Mulhouse: 1,819 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,747 in Illkirch-Graffenstaden (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Mulhouse in the same department?
No: Illkirch-Graffenstaden is in Bas-Rhin (67), and Mulhouse in Haut-Rhin (68), both in the Grand Est region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures