2026 comparison
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Schiltigheim: 2026 comparison
Schiltigheim has more inhabitants than Illkirch-Graffenstaden: 34,922 versus 28,336, or 23% more. Illkirch-Graffenstaden covers a larger area (22.2 km² versus 7.6 km²), but Schiltigheim is more densely populated: 4,577 inhabitants per km² versus 1,276.
The median standard of living is higher in Illkirch-Graffenstaden (€26,340 a year versus €21,940).
The two cities are 10 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Strasbourg (partie française)).
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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
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Schiltigheim
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 34,922 inhab.
- 240th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 7.6 km²
- Density
- 4,577 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Illkirch-GraffenstadenSchiltigheim
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Schiltigheim+23% | 28,336 | 34,922 | More populous: Schiltigheim+23% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+1.1 pt | +3.9% | +5.0% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+1.1 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Schiltigheim+5.0 pts | +5.4% | +10.4% | Stronger growth: Schiltigheim+5.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Schiltigheim3.6 times as high | 1,276 | 4,577 | Denser: Schiltigheim3.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Schiltigheim+2.9 pts | 14.5% | 17.4% | More young people: Schiltigheim+2.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5.2 pts | 20.7% | 15.5% | More seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Schiltigheim+0.13 | 1.94 | 2.07 | Larger households: Schiltigheim+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7% | 15.3 | 14.3 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+23% | 14.7 | 12.0 | More expensive: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+23% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts | 44.6% | 33.1% | More homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts | 21.7% | 9.7% | More houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Schiltigheim+9.6 pts | 26.3% | 35.8% | More social housing: Schiltigheim+9.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.1 pts | 3.6% | 1.5% | More second homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2.1 pts |
| Vacant homesTie | 8.7% | 8.7% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Schiltigheim+5.7 pts | 32.89% | 38.55% | Higher rate: Schiltigheim+5.7 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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20% | 26,340 | 21,940 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Schiltigheim+12 pts | 16.3% | 27.8% | Higher: Schiltigheim+12 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+25% | €31,981 | €25,495 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+25% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9.6 pts | 53% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.8 pt | 77.0% | 76.2% | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Schiltigheim+5.3 pts | 10.5% | 15.7% | Higher: Schiltigheim+5.3 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thibaud Philipps | Nathalie Jampoc Bertrand | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberTie | 97% | 97% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+16% | 48.0136 in total | 41.5145 in total | More shops per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+16% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+22% | 14.140 in total | 17.260 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+46% | 31.188 in total | 45.2158 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+46% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+35% | 15.945 in total | 11.741 in total | More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+35% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+35% | 1.13 in total | 1.45 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+35% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.44 in total | 1.45 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Schiltigheim+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Schiltigheim+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10% | 5.9 | 5.4 | Better access: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12% | 10.630 in total | 9.433 in total | More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim2.1 times as high | 18.051 in total | 37.2130 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim2.1 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+16% | 7.421 in total | 8.630 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+16% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% | 2.57 in total | 2.69 in total | More per capita: Schiltigheim+4% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Schiltigheim+3 | 2 | 5 | More facilities: Schiltigheim+3 |
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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Schiltigheim+5 | 10 | 15 | More schools: Schiltigheim+5 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 | 6 | 5 | More high schools: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Schiltigheim+5 | 6 | 11 | More facilities: Schiltigheim+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+59% | 6.1 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+59% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5% | 9.3 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% | 3.4 | 3.3 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+3% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.4 times as high | 1.1 | 0.5 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.4 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Schiltigheim+10% | 8.8 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Schiltigheim+10% |
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 | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Schiltigheim+3 | 6 | 9 | More declarations: Schiltigheim+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 | Schiltigheim | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.9 times as high | 22.2 | 7.63 | Larger: Illkirch-Graffenstaden2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 m | 143 m | 142 m | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Bas-Rhin (67) | Bas-Rhin (67) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Eurométropole de Strasbourg | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Strasbourg (partie française) | Strasbourg (partie française) | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Strasbourg (partie française) | Strasbourg (partie française) | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Schiltigheim at a glance
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Schiltigheim |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 28,336 | 34,922 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.4% | +10.4% |
| Density per km² | 1,276 | 4,577 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 32.89% | 38.55% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,340 | 21,940 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 15.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 7.63 |
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FAQ
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Schiltigheim: your questions
Which is the larger city, Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Schiltigheim?
By population, Schiltigheim: 34,922 inhabitants versus 28,336 for Illkirch-Graffenstaden (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Schiltigheim is the 240th largest city in France, Illkirch-Graffenstaden the 313th. By area, Illkirch-Graffenstaden is the larger (22.2 km²).
How far is Illkirch-Graffenstaden from Schiltigheim?
Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Schiltigheim are 10 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 Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Schiltigheim?
In Illkirch-Graffenstaden, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,340 a year, versus €21,940 in Schiltigheim (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Schiltigheim 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