2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Pessac: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Pessac: 68,449 versus 68,102, or 0.5% more. Pessac covers a larger area (38.8 km² versus 4.3 km²), but Issy-les-Moulineaux is more densely populated: 16,106 inhabitants per km² versus 1,754.
The median apartment price is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux: €8,020 per m² versus €3,569. The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €28,840).
The two cities are 502 km apart as the crow flies.
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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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Pessac
City in Gironde
- Population
- 68,102 inhab.
- 78th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 38.8 km²
- Density
- 1,754 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Issy-les-MoulineauxPessac
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.5% | 68,449 | 68,102 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.5% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pessac+5.5 pts | −0.9% | +4.6% | Stronger growth: Pessac+5.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pessac+7.8 pts | +3.1% | +10.8% | Stronger growth: Pessac+7.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux9.2 times as high | 16,106 | 1,754 | Denser: Issy-les-Moulineaux9.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt | 17.1% | 15.4% | More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pessac+3.2 pts | 14.4% | 17.6% | More seniors: Pessac+3.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.05 | 2.07 | 2.02 | Larger households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.05 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high | 8,020 | 3,569 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.2 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high | 9,714 | 4,096 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+82% | 27.9 | 15.3 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+82% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+78% | 25.4 | 14.3 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+78% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pessac+6.0 pts | 40.8% | 46.8% | More homeowners: Pessac+6.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Pessac+40 pts | 5.4% | 45.6% | More houses: Pessac+40 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Pessac+6.8 pts | 25.0% | 31.8% | More social housing: Pessac+6.8 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.9 pts | 6.6% | 2.7% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.1 pts | 7.8% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Pessac+24 pts | 24.70% | 48.44% | Higher rate: Pessac+24 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 | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+31% | 37,740 | 28,840 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+31% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Pessac+5.4 pts | 9.4% | 14.8% | Higher: Pessac+5.4 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+51% | €54,865 | €36,348 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+51% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16 pts | 69% | 54% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12 pts | 82.5% | 70.9% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Pessac+4.2 pts | 7.5% | 11.7% | Higher: Pessac+4.2 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | André Santini | Franck Raynal | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | miscellaneous right | |
| 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 | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+19% | 42.2289 in total | 35.5242 in total | More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+19% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4% | 12.686 in total | 12.082 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+49% | 36.2248 in total | 24.4166 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+42% | 13.190 in total | 9.363 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+42% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% | 1.39 in total | 1.28 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high | 2.316 in total | 0.96 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pessac+32% | 3.1 | 4.1 | Better access: Pessac+32% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+38% | 7.048 in total | 9.766 in total | More per capita: Pessac+38% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Pessac+77% | 13.693 in total | 24.1164 in total | More per capita: Pessac+77% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+30% | 8.860 in total | 6.846 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+30% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+11% | 2.819 in total | 2.517 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+11% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Pessac+5 | 3 | 8 | More facilities: Pessac+5 |
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 | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Pessac+4 | 27 | 31 | More schools: Pessac+4 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Pessac+10 | 8 | 18 | More facilities: Pessac+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Pessac+98% | 5.2 | 10.2 | Higher rate: Pessac+98% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+63% | 13.6 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+63% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+35% | 2.2 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+35% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.1 times as high | 1.8 | 0.9 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pessac+39% | 6.4 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Pessac+39% |
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 | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Pessac+2.0 °C | 12.3°C | 14.3°C | Warmer: Pessac+2.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Pessac+21% | 1,717 | 2,070 | Sunnier: Pessac+21% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Pessac+55% | 571 | 884 | Wetter: Pessac+55% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Pessac+18 days/year | 106 | 124 | More rainy days: Pessac+18 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17 days/year | 43 | 26 | More frost days: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Pessac+15 days/year | 16 | 31 | More hot days: Pessac+15 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 | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Pessac+19 | 13 | 32 | More declarations: Pessac+19 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Pessac9.1 times as high | 4.25 | 38.8 | Larger: Pessac9.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 m | 37 m | 35 m | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Gironde (33) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Bordeaux Métropole | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Bordeaux | |
| Functional area | Paris | Bordeaux |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Pessac at a glance
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Pessac |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,449 | 68,102 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.1% | +10.8% |
| Density per km² | 16,106 | 1,754 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,020 | 3,569 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,714 | 4,096 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.9 | 15.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.70% | 48.44% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,740 | 28,840 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.5% | 11.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.2 | 10.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 14.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,070 |
| Area km² | 4.25 | 38.8 |
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FAQ
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Pessac: your questions
Which is the larger city, Issy-les-Moulineaux or Pessac?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 68,102 for Pessac (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Pessac the 78th. By area, Pessac is the larger (38.8 km²).
How far is Issy-les-Moulineaux from Pessac?
Issy-les-Moulineaux and Pessac are 502 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Pessac?
To buy an apartment, Issy-les-Moulineaux is more expensive: €8,020 per m² (median price), versus €3,569 in Pessac (+125%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Pessac?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €28,840 in Pessac (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Issy-les-Moulineaux or Pessac?
Pessac: 2,070 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures