2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Villejuif: 2026 comparison
Ivry-sur-Seine has more inhabitants than Villejuif: 65,263 versus 60,473, or 7.9% more. Ivry-sur-Seine covers a larger area (6.1 km² versus 5.3 km²), but Villejuif is more densely populated: 11,325 inhabitants per km² versus 10,699.
The median apartment price is higher in Villejuif: €5,212 per m² versus €5,134. The median standard of living is higher in Villejuif (€24,470 a year versus €22,210).
The two cities are 2.9 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
Villejuif
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 60,473 inhab.
- 99th in France · 6th in its department
- Area
- 5.3 km²
- Density
- 11,325 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Ivry-sur-SeineVillejuif
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Ivry-sur-Seine+8% | 65,263 | 60,473 | More populous: Ivry-sur-Seine+8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+6.7 pts | +2.8% | +9.5% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+6.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts | +10.4% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Villejuif+6% | 10,699 | 11,325 | Denser: Villejuif+6% |
| Under 15More young people: Villejuif+0.1 pt | 17.1% | 17.2% | More young people: Villejuif+0.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villejuif+1.4 pt | 11.9% | 13.3% | More seniors: Villejuif+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Villejuif+0.18 | 2.05 | 2.23 | Larger households: Villejuif+0.18 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+2% | 5,134 | 5,212 | More expensive: Villejuif+2% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+10% | 6,453 | 5,852 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+3% | 23.6 | 22.8 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.9% | 20.2 | 20.0 | More expensive: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.9% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villejuif+8.7 pts | 24.9% | 33.6% | More homeowners: Villejuif+8.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villejuif+10 pts | 5.4% | 15.5% | More houses: Villejuif+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.7 pts | 44.2% | 40.5% | More social housing: Ivry-sur-Seine+3.7 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.3 pt | 4.3% | 4.0% | More second homes: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villejuif+0.6 pt | 6.2% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Villejuif+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.2 pts | 48.53% | 42.30% | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+6.2 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Villejuif+10% | 22,210 | 24,470 | Higher: Villejuif+10% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts | 28.0% | 22.8% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+5.2 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villejuif+10% | €25,926 | €28,532 | Higher: Villejuif+10% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villejuif+4.3 pts | 44% | 48% | More taxpaying households: Villejuif+4.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villejuif+2.7 pts | 72.0% | 74.7% | Higher: Villejuif+2.7 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.4 pt | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher: Ivry-sur-Seine+0.4 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Philippe Bouyssou | Pierre Garzon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Villejuif+5.8 pts | 89% | 95% | Better covered: Villejuif+5.8 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+55% | 42.6278 in total | 27.5166 in total | More shops per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+55% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+50% | 21.3139 in total | 14.286 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+50% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+97% | 52.9345 in total | 26.8162 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+97% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+46% | 12.682 in total | 8.652 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+46% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+54% | 1.510 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+54% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+8% | 1.17 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+8% |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high | 4.4 | 2.1 | Better access: Ivry-sur-Seine2.1 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+20% | 4.127 in total | 5.030 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+20% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+97% | 7.549 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+97% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+42% | 4.026 in total | 2.817 in total | More per capita: Ivry-sur-Seine+42% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.516 in total | 2.515 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Villejuif+6 | 3 | 9 | More facilities: Villejuif+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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+6 | 30 | 24 | More schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Villejuif+1 | 6 | 7 | More middle schools: Villejuif+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 | 5 | 2 | More high schools: Ivry-sur-Seine+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+5 | 11 | 6 | More facilities: Ivry-sur-Seine+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villejuif+48% | 5.0 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Villejuif+48% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+68% | 20.0 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+68% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+53% | 4.7 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+90% | 3.7 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine+90% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high | 11.5 | 5.7 | Higher rate: Ivry-sur-Seine2.0 times as high |
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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villejuif+8 | 11 | 19 | More declarations: Villejuif+8 |
| 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 | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Ivry-sur-Seine+14% | 6.10 | 5.34 | Larger: Ivry-sur-Seine+14% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villejuif+68 m | 34 m | 103 m | Higher: Villejuif+68 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 Villejuif at a glance
| Criterion | Ivry-sur-Seine | Villejuif |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 65,263 | 60,473 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.4% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 10,699 | 11,325 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,134 | 5,212 |
| Median house price €/m² | 6,453 | 5,852 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 23.6 | 22.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.53% | 42.30% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,210 | 24,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 89% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.4 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 6.10 | 5.34 |
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FAQ
Ivry-sur-Seine vs Villejuif: your questions
Which is the larger city, Ivry-sur-Seine or Villejuif?
By population, Ivry-sur-Seine: 65,263 inhabitants versus 60,473 for Villejuif (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Ivry-sur-Seine is the 85th largest city in France, Villejuif the 99th. By area, Ivry-sur-Seine is also the larger (6.1 km²).
How far is Ivry-sur-Seine from Villejuif?
Ivry-sur-Seine and Villejuif are 2.9 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 Villejuif?
To buy an apartment, Villejuif is more expensive: €5,212 per m² (median price), versus €5,134 in Ivry-sur-Seine (+2%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Ivry-sur-Seine or Villejuif?
In Villejuif, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,470 a year, versus €22,210 in Ivry-sur-Seine (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Ivry-sur-Seine and Villejuif 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