2026 comparison
L'Haÿ-les-Roses vs Villejuif: 2026 comparison
Villejuif has more inhabitants than L'Haÿ-les-Roses: 60,473 versus 31,394, or 93% more. Villejuif is both larger (5.3 km² versus 3.9 km²) and more densely populated (11,325 inhabitants per km² versus 8,050).
The median apartment price is higher in Villejuif: €5,212 per m² versus €4,317. The median standard of living is higher in L'Haÿ-les-Roses (€27,940 a year versus €24,470).
The two cities are 2.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
L'Haÿ-les-Roses
City in Val-de-Marne
- Population
- 31,394 inhab.
- 274th in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 3.9 km²
- Density
- 8,050 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
L'Haÿ-les-RosesVillejuif
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Villejuif+93% | 31,394 | 60,473 | More populous: Villejuif+93% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+10 pts | −0.7% | +9.5% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+10 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Villejuif+5.3 pts | −0.0% | +5.2% | Stronger growth: Villejuif+5.3 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Villejuif+41% | 8,050 | 11,325 | Denser: Villejuif+41% |
| Under 15More young people: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+2.5 pts | 19.7% | 17.2% | More young people: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+2.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+5.0 pts | 18.3% | 13.3% | More seniors: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+5.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+0.14 | 2.37 | 2.23 | Larger households: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+0.14 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+21% | 4,317 | 5,212 | More expensive: Villejuif+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villejuif+5% | 5,569 | 5,852 | More expensive: Villejuif+5% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+5% | 21.7 | 22.8 | More expensive: Villejuif+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Villejuif+1% | 19.8 | 20.0 | More expensive: Villejuif+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+14 pts | 47.1% | 33.6% | More homeowners: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+14 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+9.7 pts | 25.2% | 15.5% | More houses: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+9.7 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Villejuif+11 pts | 29.6% | 40.5% | More social housing: Villejuif+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Villejuif+2.5 pts | 1.6% | 4.0% | More second homes: Villejuif+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Villejuif+0.4 pt | 6.4% | 6.8% | More vacant homes: Villejuif+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Villejuif+3.8 pts | 38.54% | 42.30% | Higher rate: Villejuif+3.8 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 | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+14% | 27,940 | 24,470 | Higher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+14% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Villejuif+5.0 pts | 17.8% | 22.8% | Higher: Villejuif+5.0 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+30% | €37,177 | €28,532 | Higher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+6.4 pts | 54% | 48% | More taxpaying households: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+6.4 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+0.8 pt | 75.4% | 74.7% | Higher: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Villejuif+3.1 pts | 10.8% | 13.9% | Higher: Villejuif+3.1 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Clément Decrouy | Pierre Garzon | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+1.7 pt | 97% | 95% | Better covered: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+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 | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Villejuif+8% | 25.580 in total | 27.5166 in total | More shops per capita: Villejuif+8% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+14% | 12.439 in total | 14.286 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+59% | 16.953 in total | 26.8162 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+59% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+44% | 12.439 in total | 8.652 in total | More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+44% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+61% | 1.65 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+61% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+1.0 | 0.00 in total | 1.06 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+1.0 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villejuif+14% | 1.8 | 2.1 | Better access: Villejuif+14% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif2.6 times as high | 1.96 in total | 5.030 in total | More per capita: Villejuif2.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villejuif+9% | 3.511 in total | 3.823 in total | More per capita: Villejuif+9% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses2.4 times as high | 6.721 in total | 2.817 in total | More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+16% | 2.99 in total | 2.515 in total | More per capita: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+16% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Villejuif+8 | 1 | 9 | More facilities: Villejuif+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 | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Villejuif+10 | 14 | 24 | More schools: Villejuif+10 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Villejuif+3 | 4 | 7 | More middle schools: Villejuif+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Villejuif+2 | 0 | 2 | More high schools: Villejuif+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villejuif+5 | 1 | 6 | More facilities: Villejuif+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Villejuif+23% | 6.0 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Villejuif+23% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villejuif+59% | 7.5 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villejuif+59% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villejuif+47% | 2.1 | 3.1 | Higher rate: Villejuif+47% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 2.0 | 2.0 | Tie |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+27% | 7.2 | 5.7 | Higher rate: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+27% |
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 | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+1 | 20 | 19 | More declarations: L'Haÿ-les-Roses+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villejuif+37% | 3.90 | 5.34 | Larger: Villejuif+37% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villejuif+12 m | 91 m | 103 m | Higher: Villejuif+12 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
L'Haÿ-les-Roses vs Villejuif at a glance
| Criterion | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | Villejuif |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,394 | 60,473 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.0% | +5.2% |
| Density per km² | 8,050 | 11,325 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 4,317 | 5,212 |
| Median house price €/m² | 5,569 | 5,852 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 38.54% | 42.30% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 27,940 | 24,470 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.0 | 7.4 |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 3.90 | 5.34 |
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FAQ
L'Haÿ-les-Roses vs Villejuif: your questions
Which is the larger city, L'Haÿ-les-Roses or Villejuif?
By population, Villejuif: 60,473 inhabitants versus 31,394 for L'Haÿ-les-Roses (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Villejuif is the 99th largest city in France, L'Haÿ-les-Roses the 274th. By area, Villejuif is also the larger (5.3 km²).
How far is L'Haÿ-les-Roses from Villejuif?
L'Haÿ-les-Roses and Villejuif are 2.2 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 L'Haÿ-les-Roses or Villejuif?
To buy an apartment, Villejuif is more expensive: €5,212 per m² (median price), versus €4,317 in L'Haÿ-les-Roses (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in L'Haÿ-les-Roses or Villejuif?
In L'Haÿ-les-Roses, half of the residents have a standard of living above €27,940 a year, versus €24,470 in Villejuif (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are L'Haÿ-les-Roses 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