2026 comparison
La Garenne-Colombes vs Nanterre: 2026 comparison
Nanterre has more inhabitants than La Garenne-Colombes: 98,383 versus 30,460, or 3.2 times as many. Nanterre covers a larger area (12.2 km² versus 1.8 km²), but La Garenne-Colombes is more densely populated: 17,112 inhabitants per km² versus 8,071.
The median apartment price is higher in La Garenne-Colombes: €6,783 per m² versus €5,373. The median standard of living is higher in La Garenne-Colombes (€37,720 a year versus €24,020).
The two cities are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
La Garenne-Colombes
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 30,460 inhab.
- 285th in France · 22nd in its department
- Area
- 1.8 km²
- Density
- 17,112 per km²
Nanterre
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 98,383 inhab.
- 45th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 12.2 km²
- Density
- 8,071 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Garenne-ColombesNanterre
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Nanterre3.2 times as high | 30,460 | 98,383 | More populous: Nanterre3.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+1.6 pt | +2.6% | +1.0% | Stronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+1.6 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsTie | +6.0% | +6.0% | Tie |
| Density per km²Denser: La Garenne-Colombes2.1 times as high | 17,112 | 8,071 | Denser: La Garenne-Colombes2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Nanterre+2.4 pts | 16.9% | 19.3% | More young people: Nanterre+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Garenne-Colombes+0.9 pt | 14.0% | 13.1% | More seniors: La Garenne-Colombes+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Nanterre+0.23 | 2.07 | 2.30 | Larger households: Nanterre+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+26% | 6,783 | 5,373 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+26% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+46% | 9,648 | 6,603 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+46% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+6% | 25.3 | 23.8 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+6% | 24.0 | 22.6 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+20 pts | 47.4% | 27.6% | More homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+20 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Nanterre+2.6 pts | 9.4% | 12.1% | More houses: Nanterre+2.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Nanterre+43 pts | 14.0% | 56.8% | More social housing: Nanterre+43 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Garenne-Colombes+0.1 pt | 2.4% | 2.2% | More second homes: La Garenne-Colombes+0.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: La Garenne-Colombes+3.5 pts | 8.3% | 4.8% | More vacant homes: La Garenne-Colombes+3.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+2.2 pts | 25.84% | 23.68% | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+2.2 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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+57% | 37,720 | 24,020 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+57% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Nanterre+16 pts | 8.8% | 24.3% | Higher: Nanterre+16 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+81% | €54,852 | €30,324 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+81% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+25 pts | 70% | 45% | More taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+25 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+7.3 pts | 83.2% | 75.9% | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+7.3 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Nanterre+5.5 pts | 8.1% | 13.6% | Higher: Nanterre+5.5 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Monique Raimbault | Raphaël Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: La Garenne-Colombes+1.7 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+14% | 39.4120 in total | 34.6340 in total | More shops per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+14% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+4% | 14.845 in total | 14.2140 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+10% | 28.687 in total | 31.4309 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+10% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+99% | 7.924 in total | 15.7154 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+99% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre+55% | 1.03 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nanterre+55% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Nanterre2.3 times as high | 0.72 in total | 1.515 in total | More per capita: Nanterre2.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Nanterre+2 | 1 | 3 | More stations: Nanterre+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Garenne-Colombes+49% | 4.0 | 2.7 | Better access: La Garenne-Colombes+49% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+33% | 4.614 in total | 3.534 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+33% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes7.8 times as high | 30.292 in total | 3.938 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes7.8 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+66% | 5.918 in total | 3.635 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+66% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+3% | 2.68 in total | 2.525 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+3% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Nanterre+8 | 3 | 11 | More facilities: Nanterre+8 |
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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Nanterre+37 | 12 | 49 | More schools: Nanterre+37 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Nanterre+9 | 2 | 11 | More middle schools: Nanterre+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Nanterre+4 | 1 | 5 | More high schools: Nanterre+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Nanterre+23 | 0 | 23 | More facilities: Nanterre+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Nanterre+52% | 2.9 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Nanterre+52% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+37% | 10.6 | 14.5 | Higher rate: Nanterre+37% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre2.5 times as high | 1.5 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Nanterre2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+65% | 1.9 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Nanterre+65% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Nanterre+58% | 6.4 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Nanterre+58% |
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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Nanterre+5 | 5 | 10 | More declarations: Nanterre+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Nanterre+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Nanterre+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Nanterre6.8 times as high | 1.78 | 12.2 | Larger: Nanterre6.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationTie | 42 m | 42 m | Tie |
| 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
La Garenne-Colombes vs Nanterre at a glance
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Nanterre |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 30,460 | 98,383 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +6.0% |
| Density per km² | 17,112 | 8,071 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,783 | 5,373 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,648 | 6,603 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.3 | 23.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 25.84% | 23.68% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,720 | 24,020 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.1% | 13.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.78 | 12.2 |
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FAQ
La Garenne-Colombes vs Nanterre: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Garenne-Colombes or Nanterre?
By population, Nanterre: 98,383 inhabitants versus 30,460 for La Garenne-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Nanterre is the 45th largest city in France, La Garenne-Colombes the 285th. By area, Nanterre is also the larger (12.2 km²).
How far is La Garenne-Colombes from Nanterre?
La Garenne-Colombes and Nanterre are 3.2 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 La Garenne-Colombes or Nanterre?
To buy an apartment, La Garenne-Colombes is more expensive: €6,783 per m² (median price), versus €5,373 in Nanterre (+26%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Garenne-Colombes or Nanterre?
In La Garenne-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,720 a year, versus €24,020 in Nanterre (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Garenne-Colombes and Nanterre 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