2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Meudon: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Meudon: 68,449 versus 46,959, or 46% more. Meudon covers a larger area (9.9 km² versus 4.3 km²), but Issy-les-Moulineaux is more densely populated: 16,106 inhabitants per km² versus 4,743.
The median apartment price is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux: €8,020 per m² versus €5,685. The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €34,880).
The two cities are 3.4 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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Meudon
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,959 inhab.
- 152nd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 9.9 km²
- Density
- 4,743 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Issy-les-MoulineauxMeudon
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+46% | 68,449 | 46,959 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+46% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Meudon+2.1 pts | −0.9% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: Meudon+2.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.2 pt | +3.1% | +2.9% | Stronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux3.4 times as high | 16,106 | 4,743 | Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux3.4 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Meudon+1.0 pt | 17.1% | 18.2% | More young people: Meudon+1.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Meudon+3.6 pts | 14.4% | 18.0% | More seniors: Meudon+3.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Meudon+0.12 | 2.07 | 2.19 | Larger households: Meudon+0.12 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+41% | 8,020 | 5,685 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+41% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% | 9,714 | 8,654 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16% | 27.9 | 24.1 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6% | 25.4 | 23.9 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Meudon+11 pts | 40.8% | 51.7% | More homeowners: Meudon+11 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Meudon+7.9 pts | 5.4% | 13.3% | More houses: Meudon+7.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Meudon+3.2 pts | 25.0% | 28.2% | More social housing: Meudon+3.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.5 pts | 6.6% | 2.1% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.0 pt | 7.8% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Meudon+3.0 pts | 24.70% | 27.67% | Higher rate: Meudon+3.0 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 | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% | 37,740 | 34,880 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meudon+1.7 pt | 9.4% | 11.1% | Higher: Meudon+1.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Meudon+5% | €54,865 | €57,466 | Higher: Meudon+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5.4 pts | 69% | 64% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.2 pts | 82.5% | 79.4% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meudon+1.9 pt | 7.5% | 9.4% | Higher: Meudon+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | André Santini | Denis Larghero | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the centre | union of the centre | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 98% | 98% | Tie |
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 | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+29% | 42.2289 in total | 32.8154 in total | More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+29% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+25% | 12.686 in total | 15.874 in total | More per capita: Meudon+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high | 36.2248 in total | 16.477 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+57% | 13.190 in total | 20.797 in total | More per capita: Meudon+57% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon2.1 times as high | 1.39 in total | 2.813 in total | More per capita: Meudon2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+57% | 2.316 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+57% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Meudon+1 | 2 | 3 | More stations: Meudon+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Issy-les-Moulineaux+25% | 3.1 | 2.5 | Better access: Issy-les-Moulineaux+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+6% | 7.048 in total | 7.535 in total | More per capita: Meudon+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+55% | 13.693 in total | 21.199 in total | More per capita: Meudon+55% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+72% | 8.860 in total | 5.124 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+72% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+9% | 2.819 in total | 2.612 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+9% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 | 3 | 1 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 |
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 | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6 | 27 | 21 | More schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Meudon+1 | 6 | 7 | More middle schools: Meudon+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Meudon+4 | 2 | 6 | More high schools: Meudon+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8 | 8 | 0 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Meudon+88% | 5.2 | 9.7 | Higher rate: Meudon+88% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+51% | 13.6 | 9.0 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+51% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+19% | 2.2 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+19% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+7% | 1.8 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Meudon+7% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Meudon+37% | 6.4 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Meudon+37% |
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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meudon+3 | 13 | 16 | More declarations: Meudon+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meudon2.3 times as high | 4.25 | 9.90 | Larger: Meudon2.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Meudon+64 m | 37 m | 101 m | Higher: Meudon+64 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 Meudon at a glance
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Meudon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,449 | 46,959 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.1% | +2.9% |
| Density per km² | 16,106 | 4,743 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,020 | 5,685 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,714 | 8,654 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.9 | 24.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.70% | 27.67% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,740 | 34,880 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.5% | 9.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.2 | 9.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.25 | 9.90 |
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FAQ
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Meudon: your questions
Which is the larger city, Issy-les-Moulineaux or Meudon?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 46,959 for Meudon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Meudon the 152nd. By area, Meudon is the larger (9.9 km²).
How far is Issy-les-Moulineaux from Meudon?
Issy-les-Moulineaux and Meudon are 3.4 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 Meudon?
To buy an apartment, Issy-les-Moulineaux is more expensive: €8,020 per m² (median price), versus €5,685 in Meudon (+41%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Meudon?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €34,880 in Meudon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Issy-les-Moulineaux and Meudon 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