2026 comparison
Maisons-Laffitte vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye: 2026 comparison
Saint-Germain-en-Laye has more inhabitants than Maisons-Laffitte: 47,628 versus 23,549, or 2.0 times as many. Saint-Germain-en-Laye covers a larger area (51.9 km² versus 6.8 km²), but Maisons-Laffitte is more densely populated: 3,489 inhabitants per km² versus 917.
The median apartment price is higher in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: €6,547 per m² versus €5,717. The median standard of living is higher in Maisons-Laffitte (€42,520 a year versus €37,970).
The two cities are 4.1 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
Maisons-Laffitte
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 23,549 inhab.
- 391st in France · 17th in its department
- Area
- 6.8 km²
- Density
- 3,489 per km²
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 47,628 inhab.
- 145th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 51.9 km²
- Density
- 917 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Maisons-LaffitteSaint-Germain-en-Laye
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.0 times as high | 23,549 | 47,628 | More populous: Saint-Germain-en-Laye2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+4.8 pts | −2.2% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+4.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+5.8 pts | −0.4% | +5.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+5.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Maisons-Laffitte3.8 times as high | 3,489 | 917 | Denser: Maisons-Laffitte3.8 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.1 pt | 18.0% | 19.1% | More young people: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1.1 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Maisons-Laffitte+0.3 pt | 18.4% | 18.2% | More seniors: Maisons-Laffitte+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.02 | 2.16 | 2.18 | Larger households: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% | 5,717 | 6,547 | More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Maisons-Laffitte+15% | 8,283 | 7,193 | More expensive: Maisons-Laffitte+15% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+3% | 22.9 | 23.5 | More expensive: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Maisons-Laffitte+2% | 26.6 | 26.0 | More expensive: Maisons-Laffitte+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Maisons-Laffitte+8.7 pts | 57.7% | 49.1% | More homeowners: Maisons-Laffitte+8.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Maisons-Laffitte+4.4 pts | 24.2% | 19.8% | More houses: Maisons-Laffitte+4.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+9.9 pts | 15.4% | 25.2% | More social housing: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+9.9 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.6 pt | 3.5% | 4.2% | More second homes: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+0.6 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Maisons-Laffitte+3.7 pts | 8.0% | 4.3% | More vacant homes: Maisons-Laffitte+3.7 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Maisons-Laffitte+5.9 pts | 30.82% | 24.95% | Higher rate: Maisons-Laffitte+5.9 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 | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Maisons-Laffitte+12% | 42,520 | 37,970 | Higher: Maisons-Laffitte+12% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2.8 pts | 6.7% | 9.5% | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2.8 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Maisons-Laffitte+3% | €71,204 | €69,214 | Higher: Maisons-Laffitte+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Maisons-Laffitte+6.0 pts | 72% | 66% | More taxpaying households: Maisons-Laffitte+6.0 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Maisons-Laffitte+4.9 pts | 81.7% | 76.8% | Higher: Maisons-Laffitte+4.9 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2.4 pts | 7.1% | 9.5% | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Arthur Dehaene | Arnaud Pericard | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous right | miscellaneous right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Maisons-Laffitte+1.0 pt | 96% | 95% | Better covered: Maisons-Laffitte+1.0 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+90% | 41.698 in total | 78.9376 in total | More shops per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+90% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+55% | 14.935 in total | 23.1110 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+55% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% | 27.665 in total | 31.7151 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+15% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Laffitte+16% | 17.040 in total | 14.770 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Laffitte+16% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7% | 2.56 in total | 2.713 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+73% | 0.82 in total | 1.57 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+73% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1 | 1 | 2 | More stations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+43% | 1.7 | 2.4 | Better access: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Maisons-Laffitte+6% | 8.520 in total | 8.038 in total | More per capita: Maisons-Laffitte+6% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+38% | 16.639 in total | 22.9109 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+38% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+25% | 8.119 in total | 10.148 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+25% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+48% | 2.15 in total | 3.115 in total | More per capita: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+48% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+2 |
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 | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+11 | 13 | 24 | More schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+8 | 3 | 11 | More middle schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+8 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 | 1 | 15 | More high schools: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 | 0 | 7 | More facilities: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+16% | 5.3 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+16% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+21% | 9.6 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+21% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+59% | 1.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+59% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+23% | 0.9 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+23% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+8% | 5.8 | 6.2 | Higher rate: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+8% |
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 | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Maisons-Laffitte+0.2 °C | 12.5°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Maisons-Laffitte+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Maisons-Laffitte+0.2% | 1,717 | 1,714 | Sunnier: Maisons-Laffitte+0.2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Maisons-Laffitte+12% | 639 | 571 | Wetter: Maisons-Laffitte+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Maisons-Laffitte+7 days/year | 113 | 106 | More rainy days: Maisons-Laffitte+7 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 days/year | 36 | 43 | More frost days: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+7 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Maisons-Laffitte+4 days/year | 20 | 16 | More hot days: Maisons-Laffitte+4 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 | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 | 11 | 25 | More declarations: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Germain-en-Laye7.7 times as high | 6.75 | 51.9 | Larger: Saint-Germain-en-Laye7.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+49 m | 39 m | 88 m | Higher: Saint-Germain-en-Laye+49 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Yvelines (78) | Yvelines (78) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | Communauté d'agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine | 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
Maisons-Laffitte vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye at a glance
| Criterion | Maisons-Laffitte | Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 23,549 | 47,628 |
| Change over 10 years | −0.4% | +5.4% |
| Density per km² | 3,489 | 917 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,717 | 6,547 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,283 | 7,193 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 22.9 | 23.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 30.82% | 24.95% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 42,520 | 37,970 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 6.75 | 51.9 |
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FAQ
Maisons-Laffitte vs Saint-Germain-en-Laye: your questions
Which is the larger city, Maisons-Laffitte or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
By population, Saint-Germain-en-Laye: 47,628 inhabitants versus 23,549 for Maisons-Laffitte (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Germain-en-Laye is the 145th largest city in France, Maisons-Laffitte the 391st. By area, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is also the larger (51.9 km²).
How far is Maisons-Laffitte from Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Maisons-Laffitte and Saint-Germain-en-Laye are 4.1 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 Maisons-Laffitte or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
To buy an apartment, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is more expensive: €6,547 per m² (median price), versus €5,717 in Maisons-Laffitte (+15%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Maisons-Laffitte or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
In Maisons-Laffitte, half of the residents have a standard of living above €42,520 a year, versus €37,970 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Which city is sunnier, Maisons-Laffitte or Saint-Germain-en-Laye?
Maisons-Laffitte: 1,717 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,714 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures