2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Malakoff: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Malakoff: 68,449 versus 30,774, or 2.2 times as many. Issy-les-Moulineaux is both larger (4.3 km² versus 2.1 km²) and more densely populated (16,106 inhabitants per km² versus 14,867).
The median apartment price is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux: €8,020 per m² versus €6,850. The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €28,400).
The two cities are 2.4 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
© Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
Issy-les-Moulineaux
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 68,449 inhab.
- 76th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 4.3 km²
- Density
- 16,106 per km²
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Malakoff
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 30,774 inhab.
- 282nd in France · 21st in its department
- Area
- 2.1 km²
- Density
- 14,867 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Issy-les-MoulineauxMalakoff
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high | 68,449 | 30,774 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Malakoff+0.4 pt | −0.9% | −0.5% | Smaller decline: Malakoff+0.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.2 pts | +3.1% | +0.8% | Stronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% | 16,106 | 14,867 | Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.1 pt | 17.1% | 16.1% | More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Malakoff+1.4 pt | 14.4% | 15.8% | More seniors: Malakoff+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.04 | 2.07 | 2.03 | Larger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.04 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% | 8,020 | 6,850 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% | 9,714 | 8,278 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+10% | 27.9 | 25.4 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+10% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+13% | 25.4 | 22.6 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+13% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8.5 pts | 40.8% | 32.2% | More homeowners: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Malakoff+8.5 pts | 5.4% | 13.9% | More houses: Malakoff+8.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Malakoff+19 pts | 25.0% | 44.0% | More social housing: Malakoff+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.1 pts | 6.6% | 3.5% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.9 pt | 7.8% | 5.9% | More vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.9 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Malakoff+12 pts | 24.70% | 36.20% | Higher rate: Malakoff+12 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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33% | 37,740 | 28,400 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+33% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Malakoff+7.4 pts | 9.4% | 16.8% | Higher: Malakoff+7.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+48% | €54,865 | €37,026 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+48% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+13 pts | 69% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.1 pts | 82.5% | 79.5% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Malakoff+4.0 pts | 7.5% | 11.5% | Higher: Malakoff+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | André Santini | Sonia Figueres | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.9 pts | 98% | 95% | Better covered: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.9 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% | 42.2289 in total | 39.0120 in total | More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Malakoff+58% | 12.686 in total | 19.861 in total | More per capita: Malakoff+58% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Malakoff+4% | 36.2248 in total | 37.7116 in total | More per capita: Malakoff+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4% | 13.190 in total | 12.739 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Malakoff+48% | 1.39 in total | 1.96 in total | More per capita: Malakoff+48% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Malakoff+11% | 2.316 in total | 2.68 in total | More per capita: Malakoff+11% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Malakoff+15% | 3.1 | 3.5 | Better access: Malakoff+15% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high | 7.048 in total | 2.68 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+74% | 13.693 in total | 7.824 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+74% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.5 times as high | 8.860 in total | 3.611 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Malakoff+17% | 2.819 in total | 3.210 in total | More per capita: Malakoff+17% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+15 | 27 | 12 | More schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3 | 6 | 3 | More middle schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 | 2 | 1 | More high schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 | 8 | 6 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Malakoff+60% | 5.2 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Malakoff+60% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5% | 13.6 | 12.9 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Malakoff+9% | 2.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Malakoff+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Malakoff+29% | 1.8 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Malakoff+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Malakoff+16% | 6.4 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Malakoff+16% |
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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Malakoff+0.5 °C | 12.3°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Malakoff+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Malakoff+11% | 571 | 634 | Wetter: Malakoff+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Malakoff+3 days/year | 106 | 109 | More rainy days: Malakoff+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+23 days/year | 43 | 21 | More frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+23 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 days/year | 16 | 14 | More hot days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 | 13 | 9 | More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.1 times as high | 4.25 | 2.07 | Larger: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Malakoff+28 m | 37 m | 65 m | Higher: Malakoff+28 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole du Grand Paris | 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
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Malakoff at a glance
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Malakoff |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,449 | 30,774 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.1% | +0.8% |
| Density per km² | 16,106 | 14,867 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,020 | 6,850 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,714 | 8,278 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.9 | 25.4 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.70% | 36.20% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,740 | 28,400 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.2 | 8.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.25 | 2.07 |
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FAQ
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Malakoff: your questions
Which is the larger city, Issy-les-Moulineaux or Malakoff?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 30,774 for Malakoff (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Malakoff the 282nd. By area, Issy-les-Moulineaux is also the larger (4.3 km²).
How far is Issy-les-Moulineaux from Malakoff?
Issy-les-Moulineaux and Malakoff are 2.4 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Hauts-de-Seine).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Malakoff?
To buy an apartment, Issy-les-Moulineaux is more expensive: €8,020 per m² (median price), versus €6,850 in Malakoff (+17%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Malakoff?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €28,400 in Malakoff (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Issy-les-Moulineaux and Malakoff in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Hauts-de-Seine (92), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures