2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Le Kremlin-Bicêtre: 2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Le Kremlin-Bicêtre: 65,263 versus 24,206, or 2.7 times as many. Ivry-sur-Seine covers a larger area (6.1 km² versus 1.5 km²), but Le Kremlin-Bicêtre is more densely populated: 15,718 inhabitants per km² versus 10,699.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre: €5,850 per m² versus €5,134. The median standard of living is higher in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre (€26,250 a year versus €22,210).
The two cities are 2.3 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Ivry-sur-Seine
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 65,263 inhab.
- 85th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 6.1 km²
- Density
- 10,699 per km²
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 24,206 inhab.
- 380th in France · 24th in its department
- Area
- 1.5 km²
- Density
- 15,718 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Ivry-sur-SeineLe Kremlin-Bicêtre
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Ivry-sur-Seine2.7 times as high | 65,263 | 24,206 | More populous: Ivry-sur-Seine2.7 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.7 pts | +2.8% | −3.0% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+17 pts | +10.4% | −6.8% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+47% | 10,699 | 15,718 | Denser: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+47% |
| Under 15More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.7 pts | 17.1% | 14.4% | More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+3.3 pts | 11.9% | 15.2% | More seniors: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.07 | 2.05 | 1.98 | Larger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+14% | 5,134 | 5,850 | More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+14% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+5% | 6,453 | 6,795 | More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4% | 23.6 | 24.6 | More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+12% | 20.2 | 22.6 | More expensive: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4.9 pts | 24.9% | 29.7% | More homeowners: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt | 5.4% | 4.4% | More houses: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.3 pts | 44.2% | 38.9% | More social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.1 pts | 4.3% | 2.2% | More second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+2.1 pts | 6.2% | 8.3% | More vacant homes: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+2.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.9 pts | 48.53% | 42.66% | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.9 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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+18% | 22,210 | 26,250 | Higher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+18% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+8.0 pts | 28.0% | 20.0% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+8.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+17% | €25,926 | €30,436 | Higher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+17% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+7.7 pts | 44% | 51% | More taxpaying households: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+7.7 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4.6 pts | 72.0% | 76.5% | Higher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+4.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.4 pt | 14.3% | 12.9% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Bouyssou | Lionel Zinciroglu | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+0.5 pt | 89% | 90% | Better covered: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+0.5 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+3% | 42.6278 in total | 43.8106 in total | More shops per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+3% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+20% | 21.3139 in total | 17.843 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+32% | 52.9345 in total | 40.197 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+32% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+17% | 12.682 in total | 10.726 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35% | 1.510 in total | 2.15 in total | More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre2.3 times as high | 1.17 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre2.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 0 | More stations: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ivry-sur-Seine+44% | 4.4 | 3.1 | Better access: Ivry-sur-Seine+44% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+70% | 4.127 in total | 7.017 in total | More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+70% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+51% | 7.549 in total | 5.012 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+51% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+87% | 4.026 in total | 7.418 in total | More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+87% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35% | 2.516 in total | 3.38 in total | More per capita: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+20 | 30 | 10 | More schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 | 6 | 3 | More middle schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 | 5 | 4 | More high schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 | 11 | 8 | More facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+29% | 5.0 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+29% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+15% | 20.0 | 23.1 | Higher rate: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+15% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+9% | 4.7 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+9% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+34% | 3.7 | 2.8 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+34% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+71% | 11.5 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+71% |
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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Ivry-sur-Seine+2 | 11 | 9 | More declarations: Ivry-sur-Seine+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ivry-sur-Seine4.0 times as high | 6.10 | 1.54 | Larger: Ivry-sur-Seine4.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35 m | 34 m | 69 m | Higher: Le Kremlin-Bicêtre+35 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Val-de-Marne (94) | Val-de-Marne (94) | 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
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Le Kremlin-Bicêtre at a glance
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Le Kremlin-Bicêtre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 65,263 | 24,206 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | −6.8% |
| Density per km² | 10,699 | 15,718 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,134 | 5,850 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,453 | 6,795 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.6 | 24.6 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.53% | 42.66% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,210 | 26,250 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 89% | 90% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.10 | 1.54 |
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FAQ
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Le Kremlin-Bicêtre: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ivry-sur-Seine or Le Kremlin-Bicêtre?
By population, Ivry-sur-Seine: 65,263 inhabitants versus 24,206 for Le Kremlin-Bicêtre (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Ivry-sur-Seine is the 85th largest city in France, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre the 380th. By area, Ivry-sur-Seine is also the larger (6.1 km²).
How far is Ivry-sur-Seine from Le Kremlin-Bicêtre?
Ivry-sur-Seine and Le Kremlin-Bicêtre are 2.3 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Val-de-Marne).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Le Kremlin-Bicêtre?
To buy an apartment, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre is more expensive: €5,850 per m² (median price), versus €5,134 in Ivry-sur-Seine (+14%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Le Kremlin-Bicêtre?
In Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, half of the residents have a standard of living above €26,250 a year, versus €22,210 in Ivry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Ivry-sur-Seine and Le Kremlin-Bicêtre in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures