2026 comparison
La Garenne-Colombes vs Puteaux: 2026 comparison
Puteaux has more inhabitants than La Garenne-Colombes: 44,242 versus 30,460, or 45% more. Puteaux covers a larger area (3.2 km² versus 1.8 km²), but La Garenne-Colombes is more densely populated: 17,112 inhabitants per km² versus 13,869.
The median apartment price is higher in Puteaux: €7,416 per m² versus €6,783. The median standard of living is higher in La Garenne-Colombes (€37,720 a year versus €35,160).
The two cities are 2.8 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
Puteaux
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 44,242 inhab.
- 171st in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 3.2 km²
- Density
- 13,869 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Garenne-ColombesPuteaux
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Puteaux+45% | 30,460 | 44,242 | More populous: Puteaux+45% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+4.5 pts | +2.6% | −1.9% | Stronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+4.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+5.7 pts | +6.0% | +0.3% | Stronger growth: La Garenne-Colombes+5.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Garenne-Colombes+23% | 17,112 | 13,869 | Denser: La Garenne-Colombes+23% |
| Under 15More young people: La Garenne-Colombes+0.4 pt | 16.9% | 16.5% | More young people: La Garenne-Colombes+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Puteaux+0.8 pt | 14.0% | 14.8% | More seniors: Puteaux+0.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: La Garenne-Colombes+0.07 | 2.07 | 2.00 | Larger households: La Garenne-Colombes+0.07 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Puteaux+9% | 6,783 | 7,416 | More expensive: Puteaux+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+4% | 9,648 | 9,312 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Puteaux+9% | 25.3 | 27.5 | More expensive: Puteaux+9% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+17% | 24.0 | 20.4 | More expensive: La Garenne-Colombes+17% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+9.0 pts | 47.4% | 38.4% | More homeowners: La Garenne-Colombes+9.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Garenne-Colombes+7.2 pts | 9.4% | 2.2% | More houses: La Garenne-Colombes+7.2 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Puteaux+14 pts | 14.0% | 28.0% | More social housing: Puteaux+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Puteaux+5.7 pts | 2.4% | 8.0% | More second homes: Puteaux+5.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Puteaux+1.3 pt | 8.3% | 9.7% | More vacant homes: Puteaux+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+9.1 pts | 25.84% | 16.72% | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+9.1 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 | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+7% | 37,720 | 35,160 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+7% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Puteaux+2.8 pts | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher: Puteaux+2.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+9% | €54,852 | €50,531 | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+3.9 pts | 70% | 67% | More taxpaying households: La Garenne-Colombes+3.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Puteaux+0.6 pt | 83.2% | 83.8% | Higher: Puteaux+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Puteaux+1.9 pt | 8.1% | 10.0% | Higher: Puteaux+1.9 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Monique Raimbault | Joëlle Ceccaldi-Raynaud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Garenne-Colombes+3.4 pts | 99% | 95% | Better covered: La Garenne-Colombes+3.4 pts |
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 | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Puteaux2.2 times as high | 39.4120 in total | 87.9389 in total | More shops per capita: Puteaux2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+58% | 14.845 in total | 23.3103 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+58% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.7 times as high | 28.687 in total | 75.7335 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+49% | 7.924 in total | 11.852 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+49% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.3 times as high | 1.03 in total | 2.310 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux4.1 times as high | 0.72 in total | 2.712 in total | More per capita: Puteaux4.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Puteaux+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Puteaux+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Garenne-Colombes+19% | 4.0 | 3.3 | Better access: La Garenne-Colombes+19% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+67% | 4.614 in total | 7.734 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+67% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+97% | 30.292 in total | 15.468 in total | More per capita: La Garenne-Colombes+97% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high | 5.918 in total | 12.254 in total | More per capita: Puteaux2.1 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Puteaux+38% | 2.68 in total | 3.616 in total | More per capita: Puteaux+38% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: La Garenne-Colombes+1 | 3 | 2 | More facilities: La Garenne-Colombes+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 | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Puteaux+8 | 12 | 20 | More schools: Puteaux+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Puteaux+1 | 2 | 3 | More middle schools: Puteaux+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Puteaux+1 | 1 | 2 | More high schools: Puteaux+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Puteaux+20 | 0 | 20 | More facilities: Puteaux+20 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+9% | 2.9 | 2.6 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+9% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux5.0 times as high | 10.6 | 52.6 | Higher rate: Puteaux5.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux2.9 times as high | 1.5 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Puteaux2.9 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+24% | 1.9 | 1.5 | Higher rate: La Garenne-Colombes+24% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Puteaux+58% | 6.4 | 10.0 | Higher rate: Puteaux+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 | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Garenne-Colombes+1 | 5 | 4 | More declarations: La Garenne-Colombes+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Puteaux+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Puteaux+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Puteaux+79% | 1.78 | 3.19 | Larger: Puteaux+79% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: La Garenne-Colombes+7 m | 42 m | 35 m | Higher: La Garenne-Colombes+7 m |
| 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 Puteaux at a glance
| Criterion | La Garenne-Colombes | Puteaux |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 30,460 | 44,242 |
| Change over 10 years | +6.0% | +0.3% |
| Density per km² | 17,112 | 13,869 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 6,783 | 7,416 |
| Median house price €/m² | 9,648 | 9,312 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 25.3 | 27.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 25.84% | 16.72% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 37,720 | 35,160 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 1.78 | 3.19 |
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FAQ
La Garenne-Colombes vs Puteaux: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Garenne-Colombes or Puteaux?
By population, Puteaux: 44,242 inhabitants versus 30,460 for La Garenne-Colombes (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Puteaux is the 171st largest city in France, La Garenne-Colombes the 285th. By area, Puteaux is also the larger (3.2 km²).
How far is La Garenne-Colombes from Puteaux?
La Garenne-Colombes and Puteaux are 2.8 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 Puteaux?
To buy an apartment, Puteaux is more expensive: €7,416 per m² (median price), versus €6,783 in La Garenne-Colombes (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Garenne-Colombes or Puteaux?
In La Garenne-Colombes, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,720 a year, versus €35,160 in Puteaux (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Garenne-Colombes and Puteaux 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