2026 comparison
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Strasbourg: 2026 comparison
Strasbourg has more inhabitants than Illkirch-Graffenstaden: 296,552 versus 28,336, or 10 times as many. Strasbourg is both larger (78.3 km² versus 22.2 km²) and more densely populated (3,789 inhabitants per km² versus 1,276).
The median standard of living is higher in Illkirch-Graffenstaden (€26,340 a year versus €21,980).
The two cities are 5.7 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Strasbourg (partie française)).
© 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
Strasbourg
City in Bas-Rhin
- Population
- 296,552 inhab.
- 8th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 78.3 km²
- Density
- 3,789 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Illkirch-GraffenstadenStrasbourg
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Strasbourg10 times as high | 28,336 | 296,552 | More populous: Strasbourg10 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt | +3.9% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.7 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Strasbourg+1.2 pt | +5.4% | +6.5% | Stronger growth: Strasbourg+1.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Strasbourg3.0 times as high | 1,276 | 3,789 | Denser: Strasbourg3.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Strasbourg+2.0 pts | 14.5% | 16.5% | More young people: Strasbourg+2.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5.9 pts | 20.7% | 14.8% | More seniors: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+5.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Strasbourg+0.06 | 1.94 | 2.00 | Larger households: Strasbourg+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+2% | 15.3 | 15.6 | More expensive: Strasbourg+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Strasbourg+7% | 14.7 | 15.7 | More expensive: Strasbourg+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+18 pts | 44.6% | 26.8% | More homeowners: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+18 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+16 pts | 21.7% | 6.1% | More houses: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+16 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Strasbourg+7.3 pts | 26.3% | 33.5% | More social housing: Strasbourg+7.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Strasbourg+1.3 pt | 3.6% | 4.9% | More second homes: Strasbourg+1.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.1 pt | 8.7% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+0.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Strasbourg+9.4 pts | 32.89% | 42.25% | Higher rate: Strasbourg+9.4 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 | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20% | 26,340 | 21,980 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+20% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Strasbourg+13 pts | 16.3% | 29.6% | Higher: Strasbourg+13 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9% | €31,981 | €29,242 | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10 pts | 53% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+10 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7.9 pts | 77.0% | 69.0% | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+7.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Strasbourg+5.1 pts | 10.5% | 15.5% | Higher: Strasbourg+5.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Thibaud Philipps | Catherine Trautmann | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+4.7 pts | 97% | 93% | Better covered: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+4.7 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 | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Strasbourg+28% | 48.0136 in total | 61.31,817 in total | More shops per capita: Strasbourg+28% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+39% | 14.140 in total | 19.7583 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+62% | 31.188 in total | 50.31,492 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+62% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+19% | 15.945 in total | 13.3395 in total | More per capita: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+43% | 1.13 in total | 1.545 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+43% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg2.1 times as high | 1.44 in total | 2.986 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Strasbourg+2 | 0 | 2 | More stations: Strasbourg+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Strasbourg+10% | 5.9 | 6.5 | Better access: Strasbourg+10% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+47% | 10.630 in total | 15.6463 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+47% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+99% | 18.051 in total | 35.81,062 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+99% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+49% | 7.421 in total | 11.0327 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+49% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Strasbourg+6% | 2.57 in total | 2.678 in total | More per capita: Strasbourg+6% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Strasbourg+22 | 2 | 24 | More facilities: Strasbourg+22 |
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 | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Strasbourg+117 | 10 | 127 | More schools: Strasbourg+117 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Strasbourg+41 | 3 | 44 | More middle schools: Strasbourg+41 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Strasbourg+33 | 6 | 39 | More high schools: Strasbourg+33 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Strasbourg+93 | 6 | 99 | More facilities: Strasbourg+93 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+43% | 6.1 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+43% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg2.8 times as high | 9.3 | 25.8 | Higher rate: Strasbourg2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Strasbourg+44% | 3.4 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+44% |
| 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: Strasbourg+29% | 8.8 | 11.3 | Higher rate: Strasbourg+29% |
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 | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Strasbourg+11 | 6 | 17 | More declarations: Strasbourg+11 |
| 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 | Strasbourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Strasbourg3.5 times as high | 22.2 | 78.3 | Larger: Strasbourg3.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2 m | 143 m | 141 m | Higher: Illkirch-Graffenstaden+2 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 Strasbourg at a glance
| Criterion | Illkirch-Graffenstaden | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 28,336 | 296,552 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.4% | +6.5% |
| Density per km² | 1,276 | 3,789 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 32.89% | 42.25% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 26,340 | 21,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.5% | 15.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,747 | 1,747 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 78.3 |
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FAQ
Illkirch-Graffenstaden vs Strasbourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Illkirch-Graffenstaden or Strasbourg?
By population, Strasbourg: 296,552 inhabitants versus 28,336 for Illkirch-Graffenstaden (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Strasbourg is the 8th largest city in France, Illkirch-Graffenstaden the 313th. By area, Strasbourg is also the larger (78.3 km²).
How far is Illkirch-Graffenstaden from Strasbourg?
Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Strasbourg are 5.7 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 Strasbourg?
In Illkirch-Graffenstaden, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,340 a year, versus €21,980 in Strasbourg (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Strasbourg 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