2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Vénissieux: 2026 comparison
Vénissieux has more inhabitants than Ivry-sur-Seine: 65,689 versus 65,263, or 0.7% more. Vénissieux covers a larger area (15.3 km² versus 6.1 km²), but Ivry-sur-Seine is more densely populated: 10,699 inhabitants per km² versus 4,285.
The median apartment price is higher in Ivry-sur-Seine: €5,134 per m² versus €2,846. The median standard of living is higher in Ivry-sur-Seine (€22,210 a year versus €18,980).
The two cities are 394 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
Vénissieux
City in Rhône
- Population
- 65,689 inhab.
- 83rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 15.3 km²
- Density
- 4,285 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Ivry-sur-SeineVénissieux
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Vénissieux+0.7% | 65,263 | 65,689 | More populous: Vénissieux+0.7% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts | +2.8% | −2.4% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+4.1 pts | +10.4% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+4.1 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high | 10,699 | 4,285 | Denser: Ivry-sur-Seine2.5 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Vénissieux+5.9 pts | 17.1% | 23.0% | More young people: Vénissieux+5.9 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vénissieux+2.6 pts | 11.9% | 14.5% | More seniors: Vénissieux+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Vénissieux+0.33 | 2.05 | 2.38 | Larger households: Vénissieux+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+80% | 5,134 | 2,846 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+80% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+79% | 6,453 | 3,598 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+79% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+61% | 23.6 | 14.7 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+61% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+50% | 20.2 | 13.5 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+50% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vénissieux+6.3 pts | 24.9% | 31.2% | More homeowners: Vénissieux+6.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vénissieux+7.9 pts | 5.4% | 13.4% | More houses: Vénissieux+7.9 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Vénissieux+6.7 pts | 44.2% | 50.8% | More social housing: Vénissieux+6.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts | 4.3% | 1.4% | More second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+2.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vénissieux+2.8 pts | 6.2% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Vénissieux+2.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+11 pts | 48.53% | 37.18% | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+11 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 | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+17% | 22,210 | 18,980 | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+17% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Vénissieux+7.2 pts | 28.0% | 35.2% | Higher: Vénissieux+7.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% | €25,926 | €21,200 | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Ivry-sur-Seine+11 pts | 44% | 33% | More taxpaying households: Ivry-sur-Seine+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.8 pts | 72.0% | 68.2% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Vénissieux+4.5 pts | 14.3% | 18.8% | Higher: Vénissieux+4.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Bouyssou | Idir Boumertit | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Vénissieux+2.8 pts | 89% | 92% | Better covered: Vénissieux+2.8 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 | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+52% | 42.6278 in total | 28.0184 in total | More shops per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+52% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 21.3139 in total | 10.569 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+90% | 52.9345 in total | 27.9183 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+90% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+15% | 12.682 in total | 11.072 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+44% | 1.510 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+44% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+41% | 1.17 in total | 0.85 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+41% |
| 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 | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Vénissieux+6% | 4.4 | 4.7 | Better access: Vénissieux+6% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux2.0 times as high | 4.127 in total | 8.455 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux2.0 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux2.2 times as high | 7.549 in total | 16.7110 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+19% | 4.026 in total | 3.322 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+19% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vénissieux+18% | 2.516 in total | 2.919 in total | More per capita: Vénissieux+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Vénissieux+2 | 3 | 5 | More facilities: Vénissieux+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 | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Vénissieux+10 | 30 | 40 | More schools: Vénissieux+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Vénissieux+4 | 6 | 10 | More middle schools: Vénissieux+4 |
| High schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+10 | 11 | 1 | More facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vénissieux+24% | 5.0 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+24% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+20% | 20.0 | 16.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+34% | 4.7 | 6.4 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+34% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+14% | 3.7 | 4.2 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+14% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vénissieux+40% | 11.5 | 16.0 | Higher rate: Vénissieux+40% |
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 | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Vénissieux+0.2 °C | 12.8°C | 13.0°C | Warmer: Vénissieux+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Vénissieux+19% | 1,717 | 2,050 | Sunnier: Vénissieux+19% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vénissieux+29% | 634 | 821 | Wetter: Vénissieux+29% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Ivry-sur-Seine+6 days/year | 109 | 103 | More rainy days: Ivry-sur-Seine+6 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vénissieux+22 days/year | 21 | 42 | More frost days: Vénissieux+22 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Vénissieux+17 days/year | 14 | 31 | More hot days: Vénissieux+17 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 | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 11 | 11 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Ivry-sur-Seine+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vénissieux2.5 times as high | 6.10 | 15.3 | Larger: Vénissieux2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vénissieux+155 m | 34 m | 189 m | Higher: Vénissieux+155 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-de-Marne (94) | Rhône (69) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | Métropole de Lyon | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Lyon | |
| Functional area | Paris | Lyon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Vénissieux at a glance
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Vénissieux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 65,263 | 65,689 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | +6.3% |
| Density per km² | 10,699 | 4,285 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,134 | 2,846 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,453 | 3,598 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.6 | 14.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.53% | 37.18% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,210 | 18,980 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 89% | 92% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 13.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 2,050 |
| Area km² | 6.10 | 15.3 |
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FAQ
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Vénissieux: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ivry-sur-Seine or Vénissieux?
By population, Vénissieux: 65,689 inhabitants versus 65,263 for Ivry-sur-Seine (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Vénissieux is the 83rd largest city in France, Ivry-sur-Seine the 85th. By area, Vénissieux is also the larger (15.3 km²).
How far is Ivry-sur-Seine from Vénissieux?
Ivry-sur-Seine and Vénissieux are 394 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Vénissieux?
To buy an apartment, Ivry-sur-Seine is more expensive: €5,134 per m² (median price), versus €2,846 in Vénissieux (+80%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Vénissieux?
In Ivry-sur-Seine, half of the residents have a standard of living above €22,210 a year, versus €18,980 in Vénissieux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Ivry-sur-Seine or Vénissieux?
Vénissieux: 2,050 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,717 in Ivry-sur-Seine (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