2026 comparison
Le Tampon vs Rueil-Malmaison: 2026 comparison
Rueil-Malmaison has more inhabitants than Le Tampon: 84,409 versus 83,518, or 1.1% more. Le Tampon covers a larger area (165 km² versus 14.7 km²), but Rueil-Malmaison is more densely populated: 5,742 inhabitants per km² versus 505.
The median apartment price is higher in Rueil-Malmaison: €5,917 per m² versus €2,396. The median standard of living is higher in Rueil-Malmaison (€37,730 a year versus €18,470).
The two cities are 9,414 km apart as the crow flies.
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Le Tampon
City in Réunion
- Population
- 83,518 inhab.
- 58th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 165 km²
- Density
- 505 per km²
Rueil-Malmaison
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 84,409 inhab.
- 57th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 14.7 km²
- Density
- 5,742 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
Le TamponRueil-Malmaison
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+1% | 83,518 | 84,409 | More populous: Rueil-Malmaison+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts | +4.0% | +6.3% | Stronger growth: Rueil-Malmaison+2.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Tampon+4.6 pts | +8.5% | +3.9% | Stronger growth: Le Tampon+4.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Rueil-Malmaison11 times as high | 505 | 5,742 | Denser: Rueil-Malmaison11 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Tampon+2.4 pts | 21.3% | 18.9% | More young people: Le Tampon+2.4 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+2.9 pts | 14.2% | 17.0% | More seniors: Rueil-Malmaison+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Tampon+0.14 | 2.37 | 2.23 | Larger households: Le Tampon+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.5 times as high | 2,396 | 5,917 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.5 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison3.4 times as high | 2,382 | 8,003 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison3.4 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+81% | 13.5 | 24.5 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison+81% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.2 times as high | 11.9 | 25.7 | More expensive: Rueil-Malmaison2.2 times as high |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+1.8 pt | 49.6% | 51.4% | More homeowners: Rueil-Malmaison+1.8 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Tampon+54 pts | 74.3% | 20.8% | More houses: Le Tampon+54 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+7.6 pts | 17.6% | 25.1% | More social housing: Rueil-Malmaison+7.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Tampon+0.9 pt | 3.0% | 2.1% | More second homes: Le Tampon+0.9 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt | 6.0% | 7.1% | More vacant homes: Rueil-Malmaison+1.1 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Tampon+18 pts | 41.06% | 22.90% | Higher rate: Le Tampon+18 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 | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Rueil-Malmaison2.0 times as high | 18,470 | 37,730 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison2.0 times as high |
| Poverty rateHigher: Le Tampon+29 pts | 38.1% | 9.3% | Higher: Le Tampon+29 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Rueil-Malmaison3.0 times as high | €20,966 | €62,176 | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison3.0 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+47 pts | 22% | 69% | More taxpaying households: Rueil-Malmaison+47 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+10 pts | 70.4% | 80.8% | Higher: Rueil-Malmaison+10 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Tampon+21 pts | 29.7% | 8.7% | Higher: Le Tampon+21 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alexis Chaussalet | Patrick Ollier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | union of the right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Rueil-Malmaison+4.2 pts | 94% | 98% | Better covered: Rueil-Malmaison+4.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Tampon+9% | 45.1377 in total | 41.5350 in total | More shops per capita: Le Tampon+9% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+22% | 17.4145 in total | 14.2120 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+22% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+38% | 34.4287 in total | 24.9210 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+38% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+12% | 19.6164 in total | 17.5148 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+12% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% | 1.613 in total | 1.714 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+7% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+36% | 1.08 in total | 1.311 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+36% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Tampon2.2 times as high | 5.7 | 2.6 | Better access: Le Tampon2.2 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Tampon+94% | 11.092 in total | 5.748 in total | More per capita: Le Tampon+94% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+57% | 9.378 in total | 14.7124 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+57% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+31% | 5.949 in total | 7.765 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+31% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+14% | 2.420 in total | 2.723 in total | More per capita: Rueil-Malmaison+14% |
| HospitalsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
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 | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Tampon+14 | 42 | 28 | More schools: Le Tampon+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 | 10 | 12 | More middle schools: Rueil-Malmaison+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 6 | 7 | More high schools: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 4 | 5 | More facilities: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Rueil-Malmaison5.6 times as high | 1.2 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison5.6 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high | 3.9 | 10.7 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison2.8 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Tampon+100% | 3.2 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Le Tampon+100% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+79% | 0.8 | 1.4 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+79% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+60% | 4.3 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Rueil-Malmaison+60% |
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 | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Tampon+10.0 °C | 22.3°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Le Tampon+10.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Tampon+66% | 949 | 571 | Wetter: Le Tampon+66% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Rueil-Malmaison+31 days/year | 75 | 106 | More rainy days: Rueil-Malmaison+31 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+43 days/year | 0 | 43 | More frost days: Rueil-Malmaison+43 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Le Tampon+47 days/year | 63 | 16 | More hot days: Le Tampon+47 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 | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 18 | 18 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Rueil-Malmaison+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Rueil-Malmaison+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Tampon11 times as high | 165 | 14.7 | Larger: Le Tampon11 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Tampon+508 m | 539 m | 32 m | Higher: Le Tampon+508 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Sud | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Pierre | Paris | |
| Functional area | Saint-Pierre - Le Tampon | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Tampon vs Rueil-Malmaison at a glance
| Criterion | Le Tampon | Rueil-Malmaison |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 83,518 | 84,409 |
| Change over 10 years | +8.5% | +3.9% |
| Density per km² | 505 | 5,742 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,396 | 5,917 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,382 | 8,003 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 13.5 | 24.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 41.06% | 22.90% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 18,470 | 37,730 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.7% | 8.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.2 | 6.6 |
| Average temperature | 22.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 165 | 14.7 |
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FAQ
Le Tampon vs Rueil-Malmaison: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Tampon or Rueil-Malmaison?
By population, Rueil-Malmaison: 84,409 inhabitants versus 83,518 for Le Tampon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Rueil-Malmaison is the 57th largest city in France, Le Tampon the 58th. By area, Le Tampon is the larger (165 km²).
How far is Le Tampon from Rueil-Malmaison?
Le Tampon and Rueil-Malmaison are 9,414 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Tampon or Rueil-Malmaison?
To buy an apartment, Rueil-Malmaison is more expensive: €5,917 per m² (median price), versus €2,396 in Le Tampon (+147%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Le Tampon or Rueil-Malmaison?
In Rueil-Malmaison, half of the residents have a standard of living above €37,730 a year, versus €18,470 in Le Tampon (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Le Tampon and Rueil-Malmaison in the same department?
No: Le Tampon is in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region, and Rueil-Malmaison 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