2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Vanves: 2026 comparison
Issy-les-Moulineaux has more inhabitants than Vanves: 68,449 versus 28,858, or 2.4 times as many. Issy-les-Moulineaux covers a larger area (4.3 km² versus 1.6 km²), but Vanves is more densely populated: 18,499 inhabitants per km² versus 16,106.
The median apartment price is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux: €8,020 per m² versus €6,939. The median standard of living is higher in Issy-les-Moulineaux (€37,740 a year versus €34,820).
The two cities are 1.8 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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Vanves
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 28,858 inhab.
- 309th in France · 26th in its department
- Area
- 1.6 km²
- Density
- 18,499 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Issy-les-MoulineauxVanves
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high | 68,449 | 28,858 | More populous: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.4 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vanves+5.1 pts | −0.9% | +4.2% | Stronger growth: Vanves+5.1 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.5 pt | +3.1% | +1.6% | Stronger growth: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.5 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Vanves+15% | 16,106 | 18,499 | Denser: Vanves+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.0 pt | 17.1% | 15.2% | More young people: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.0 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vanves+3.2 pts | 14.4% | 17.7% | More seniors: Vanves+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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16% | 8,020 | 6,939 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% | 9,714 | 8,989 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6% | 27.9 | 26.3 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+18% | 25.4 | 21.6 | More expensive: Issy-les-Moulineaux+18% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vanves+6.2 pts | 40.8% | 47.0% | More homeowners: Vanves+6.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vanves+1.4 pt | 5.4% | 6.7% | More houses: Vanves+1.4 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.4 pt | 25.0% | 24.6% | More social housing: Issy-les-Moulineaux+0.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.3 pt | 6.6% | 5.3% | More second homes: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.3 pt |
| 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: Vanves+5.4 pts | 24.70% | 30.05% | Higher rate: Vanves+5.4 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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% | 37,740 | 34,820 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+8% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vanves+0.6 pt | 9.4% | 10.0% | Higher: Vanves+0.6 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% | €54,865 | €46,749 | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt | 69% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.8 pts | 82.5% | 79.7% | Higher: Issy-les-Moulineaux+2.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vanves+1.3 pt | 7.5% | 8.8% | Higher: Vanves+1.3 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | André Santini | Bernard Gauducheau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | UDI | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vanves+0.7 pt | 98% | 99% | Better covered: Vanves+0.7 pt |
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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+72% | 42.2289 in total | 24.671 in total | More shops per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+72% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+25% | 12.686 in total | 10.029 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+25% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+71% | 36.2248 in total | 21.161 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+71% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+65% | 13.190 in total | 8.023 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+65% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vanves+5% | 1.39 in total | 1.44 in total | More per capita: Vanves+5% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+69% | 2.316 in total | 1.44 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+69% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+1 | 2 | 1 | More stations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vanves+6% | 3.1 | 3.3 | Better access: Vanves+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% | 7.048 in total | 6.218 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+70% | 13.693 in total | 8.023 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+70% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+49% | 8.860 in total | 5.917 in total | More per capita: Issy-les-Moulineaux+49% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vanves+12% | 2.819 in total | 3.19 in total | More per capita: Vanves+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+3 | 3 | 0 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+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 | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+18 | 27 | 9 | More schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+18 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 | 6 | 2 | More middle schools: Issy-les-Moulineaux+4 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6 | 8 | 2 | More facilities: Issy-les-Moulineaux+6 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vanves+33% | 5.2 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Vanves+33% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+47% | 13.6 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+47% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+24% | 2.2 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+43% | 1.8 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Issy-les-Moulineaux+43% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vanves+12% | 6.4 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Vanves+12% |
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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vanves+0.5 °C | 12.3°C | 12.8°C | Warmer: Vanves+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vanves+11% | 571 | 634 | Wetter: Vanves+11% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vanves+3 days/year | 106 | 109 | More rainy days: Vanves+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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5 | 13 | 8 | More declarations: Issy-les-Moulineaux+5 |
| 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 | Vanves | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high | 4.25 | 1.56 | Larger: Issy-les-Moulineaux2.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vanves+26 m | 37 m | 63 m | Higher: Vanves+26 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 Vanves at a glance
| Criterion | Issy-les-Moulineaux | Vanves |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,449 | 28,858 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.1% | +1.6% |
| Density per km² | 16,106 | 18,499 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 8,020 | 6,939 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,714 | 8,989 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 27.9 | 26.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 24.70% | 30.05% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,740 | 34,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 4.25 | 1.56 |
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FAQ
Issy-les-Moulineaux vs Vanves: your questions
Which is the larger city, Issy-les-Moulineaux or Vanves?
By population, Issy-les-Moulineaux: 68,449 inhabitants versus 28,858 for Vanves (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Issy-les-Moulineaux is the 76th largest city in France, Vanves the 309th. By area, Issy-les-Moulineaux is also the larger (4.3 km²).
How far is Issy-les-Moulineaux from Vanves?
Issy-les-Moulineaux and Vanves are 1.8 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 Vanves?
To buy an apartment, Issy-les-Moulineaux is more expensive: €8,020 per m² (median price), versus €6,939 in Vanves (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Vanves?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,740 a year, versus €34,820 in Vanves (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Issy-les-Moulineaux and Vanves 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