2026 comparison
Les Mureaux vs Mantes-la-Jolie: 2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie has more inhabitants than Les Mureaux: 43,683 versus 34,793, or 26% more. Les Mureaux covers a larger area (12.0 km² versus 9.4 km²), but Mantes-la-Jolie is more densely populated: 4,657 inhabitants per km² versus 2,902.
The median apartment price is higher in Mantes-la-Jolie: €2,667 per m² versus €2,011. The median standard of living is higher in Les Mureaux (€19,800 a year versus €19,370).
The two cities are 16 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Les Mureaux
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 34,793 inhab.
- 241st in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 12.0 km²
- Density
- 2,902 per km²
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Mantes-la-Jolie
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 43,683 inhab.
- 178th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 9.4 km²
- Density
- 4,657 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Les MureauxMantes-la-Jolie
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+26% | 34,793 | 43,683 | More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+26% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Les Mureaux+6.7 pts | +5.1% | −1.6% | Stronger growth: Les Mureaux+6.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Les Mureaux+13 pts | +10.0% | −3.4% | Stronger growth: Les Mureaux+13 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie+60% | 2,902 | 4,657 | Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie+60% |
| Under 15More young people: Les Mureaux+3.6 pts | 25.5% | 21.9% | More young people: Les Mureaux+3.6 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.1 pt | 14.3% | 15.4% | More seniors: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Les Mureaux+0.42 | 2.90 | 2.48 | Larger households: Les Mureaux+0.42 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+33% | 2,011 | 2,667 | More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+6% | 2,826 | 2,998 | More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+6% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Mureaux+3% | 16.3 | 15.9 | More expensive: Les Mureaux+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Les Mureaux+7% | 14.9 | 13.9 | More expensive: Les Mureaux+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Les Mureaux+10 pts | 40.7% | 30.7% | More homeowners: Les Mureaux+10 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Mureaux+17 pts | 33.3% | 16.7% | More houses: Les Mureaux+17 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.1 pt | 46.2% | 47.3% | More social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.1 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Mureaux+0.3 pt | 0.8% | 0.5% | More second homes: Les Mureaux+0.3 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.4 pt | 4.9% | 6.3% | More vacant homes: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Mureaux+6.2 pts | 43.85% | 37.69% | Higher rate: Les Mureaux+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 | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Les Mureaux+2% | 19,800 | 19,370 | Higher: Les Mureaux+2% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+3.3 pts | 30.1% | 33.4% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+3.3 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.9% | €21,947 | €22,149 | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mantes-la-Jolie+3.0 pts | 31% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Mantes-la-Jolie+3.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Les Mureaux+2.6 pts | 69.9% | 67.3% | Higher: Les Mureaux+2.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.1 pt | 19.1% | 19.2% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.1 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Damien Vignier | Adama Gaye | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Mureaux+0.8 pt | 98% | 97% | Better covered: Les Mureaux+0.8 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+40% | 35.1122 in total | 49.0214 in total | More shops per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+40% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+11% | 17.059 in total | 18.882 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+11% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+53% | 27.997 in total | 42.6186 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+53% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+28% | 16.156 in total | 20.690 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+28% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+27% | 1.45 in total | 1.88 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+27% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Mureaux3.1 times as high | 1.45 in total | 0.52 in total | More per capita: Les Mureaux3.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Mantes-la-Jolie+23% | 2.2 | 2.8 | Better access: Mantes-la-Jolie+23% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie2.7 times as high | 3.211 in total | 8.537 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie2.7 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie7.4 times as high | 2.910 in total | 21.393 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie7.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie3.4 times as high | 2.38 in total | 7.834 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie3.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+37% | 2.07 in total | 2.712 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+37% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+5 | 1 | 6 | More facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+5 |
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 | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+15 | 22 | 37 | More schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+4 | 4 | 8 | More middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 4 | 5 | More high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+7% | 2.9 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+7% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+83% | 4.6 | 8.3 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+83% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+36% | 3.3 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+36% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+9% | 2.0 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+9% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+30% | 6.5 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+30% |
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 | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Mureaux+0.2 °C | 11.8°C | 11.6°C | Warmer: Les Mureaux+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,714 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Les Mureaux+6% | 677 | 642 | Wetter: Les Mureaux+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Les Mureaux+3 days/year | 118 | 115 | More rainy days: Les Mureaux+3 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Les Mureaux+11 days/year | 52 | 40 | More frost days: Les Mureaux+11 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Les Mureaux+6 days/year | 19 | 12 | More hot days: Les Mureaux+6 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 | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Les Mureaux+8 | 11 | 3 | More declarations: Les Mureaux+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Mureaux+28% | 12.0 | 9.38 | Larger: Les Mureaux+28% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+15 m | 24 m | 39 m | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+15 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Yvelines (78) | Yvelines (78) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté urbaine Grand Paris Seine et Oise | Communauté urbaine Grand Paris Seine et Oise | 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
Les Mureaux vs Mantes-la-Jolie at a glance
| Criterion | Les Mureaux | Mantes-la-Jolie |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 34,793 | 43,683 |
| Change over 10 years | +10.0% | −3.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,902 | 4,657 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,011 | 2,667 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,826 | 2,998 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.85% | 37.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,800 | 19,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.1% | 19.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,714 | — |
| Area km² | 12.0 | 9.38 |
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FAQ
Les Mureaux vs Mantes-la-Jolie: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Mureaux or Mantes-la-Jolie?
By population, Mantes-la-Jolie: 43,683 inhabitants versus 34,793 for Les Mureaux (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mantes-la-Jolie is the 178th largest city in France, Les Mureaux the 241st. By area, Les Mureaux is the larger (12.0 km²).
How far is Les Mureaux from Mantes-la-Jolie?
Les Mureaux and Mantes-la-Jolie are 16 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Yvelines).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Les Mureaux or Mantes-la-Jolie?
To buy an apartment, Mantes-la-Jolie is more expensive: €2,667 per m² (median price), versus €2,011 in Les Mureaux (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Les Mureaux or Mantes-la-Jolie?
In Les Mureaux, half of the residents have a standard of living above €19,800 a year, versus €19,370 in Mantes-la-Jolie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Les Mureaux and Mantes-la-Jolie in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Yvelines (78), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures