2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Valence (26): 2026 comparison
Valence has more inhabitants than Ivry-sur-Seine: 65,647 versus 65,263, or 0.6% more. Valence covers a larger area (36.7 km² versus 6.1 km²), but Ivry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 10,699 inhabitants per km² versus 1,789.
The median apartment price is higher in Ivry-sur-Seine: €5,134 per m² versus €2,085. The median standard of living is higher in Valence (€22,790 a year versus €22,210).
The two cities are 473 km apart as the crow flies.
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
Valence
City in Drôme
- Population
- 65,647 inhab.
- 84th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 36.7 km²
- Density
- 1,789 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Ivry-sur-SeineValence
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Valence+0.6% | 65,263 | 65,647 | More populous: Valence+0.6% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.2 pts | +2.8% | −0.4% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.0 pts | +10.4% | +4.4% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine6.0 times as high | 10,699 | 1,789 | Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine6.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt | 17.1% | 15.6% | More young people: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Valence+10 pts | 11.9% | 22.3% | More seniors: Valence+10 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.16 | 2.05 | 1.89 | Larger households: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.16 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 5,134 | 2,085 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 6,453 | 2,627 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+98% | 23.6 | 11.9 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+98% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+77% | 20.2 | 11.4 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+77% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Valence+19 pts | 24.9% | 44.0% | More homeowners: Valence+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Valence+17 pts | 5.4% | 22.4% | More houses: Valence+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+16 pts | 44.2% | 28.1% | More social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+16 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt | 4.3% | 3.3% | More second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Valence+5.3 pts | 6.2% | 11.5% | More vacant homes: Valence+5.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.2 pts | 48.53% | 45.36% | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.2 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 | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Valence+3% | 22,210 | 22,790 | Higher: Valence+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.9 pts | 28.0% | 24.1% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Valence+6% | €25,926 | €27,472 | Higher: Valence+6% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.4 pt | 44% | 42% | More taxpaying households: Ivry-sur-Seine+1.4 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Valence+1.4 pt | 72.0% | 73.4% | Higher: Valence+1.4 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Valence+1.0 pt | 14.3% | 15.3% | Higher: Valence+1.0 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Bouyssou | Nicolas Daragon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Valence+7.3 pts | 89% | 96% | Better covered: Valence+7.3 pts |
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 | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Valence2.4 times as high | 42.6278 in total | 100.7661 in total | More shops per capita: Valence2.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+17% | 21.3139 in total | 25.0164 in total | More per capita: Valence+17% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+15% | 52.9345 in total | 45.9301 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+85% | 12.682 in total | 23.3153 in total | More per capita: Valence+85% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+59% | 1.510 in total | 2.416 in total | More per capita: Valence+59% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence3.0 times as high | 1.17 in total | 3.221 in total | More per capita: Valence3.0 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% | 4.4 | 3.6 | Better access: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high | 4.127 in total | 9.462 in total | More per capita: Valence2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence2.8 times as high | 7.549 in total | 21.3140 in total | More per capita: Valence2.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+91% | 4.026 in total | 7.650 in total | More per capita: Valence+91% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Valence+55% | 2.516 in total | 3.825 in total | More per capita: Valence+55% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Valence+6 | 3 | 9 | More facilities: Valence+6 |
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 | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Valence+15 | 30 | 45 | More schools: Valence+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Valence+3 | 6 | 9 | More middle schools: Valence+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Valence+8 | 5 | 13 | More high schools: Valence+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Valence+14 | 11 | 25 | More facilities: Valence+14 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Valence+11% | 5.0 | 5.5 | Higher rate: Valence+11% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+27% | 20.0 | 15.8 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+27% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Valence+7% | 4.7 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Valence+7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+40% | 3.7 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+40% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Valence+3% | 11.5 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Valence+3% |
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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Valence+0.5 °C | 12.8°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Valence+0.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Valence+38% | 634 | 874 | Wetter: Valence+38% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Ivry-sur-Seine+21 days/year | 109 | 88 | More rainy days: Ivry-sur-Seine+21 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Valence+24 days/year | 21 | 45 | More frost days: Valence+24 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Valence+27 days/year | 14 | 41 | More hot days: Valence+27 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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 | 11 | 10 | More declarations: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Valence+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Valence+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Valence6.0 times as high | 6.10 | 36.7 | Larger: Valence6.0 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Valence+94 m | 34 m | 128 m | Higher: Valence+94 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Drôme (26) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Communauté d'agglomération Valence Romans Agglo | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Valence | |
| Functional area | Paris | Valence |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Valence (26) at a glance
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Valence |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 65,263 | 65,647 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | +4.4% |
| Density per km² | 10,699 | 1,789 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,134 | 2,085 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,453 | 2,627 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.6 | 11.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.53% | 45.36% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,210 | 22,790 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 15.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 89% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | — |
| Area km² | 6.10 | 36.7 |
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FAQ
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Valence (26): your questions
Which is the larger city, Ivry-sur-Seine or Valence?
By population, Valence: 65,647 inhabitants versus 65,263 for Ivry-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Valence is the 84th largest city in France, Ivry-sur-Seine the 85th. By area, Valence is also the larger (36.7 km²).
How far is Ivry-sur-Seine from Valence?
Ivry-sur-Seine and Valence are 473 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Valence?
To buy an apartment, Ivry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €5,134 per m² (median price), versus €2,085 in Valence (+146%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Valence?
In Valence, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,790 a year, versus €22,210 in Ivry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Ivry-sur-Seine and Valence in the same department?
No: Ivry-sur-Seine is in Val-de-Marne (94), in the Île-de-France region, and Valence in Drôme (26), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures