2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Plaisir: 2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie has more inhabitants than Plaisir: 43,683 versus 32,147, or 36% more. Plaisir covers a larger area (18.7 km² versus 9.4 km²), but Mantes-la-Jolie is more densely populated: 4,657 inhabitants per km² versus 1,721.
The median apartment price is higher in Plaisir: €3,168 per m² versus €2,667. The median standard of living is higher in Plaisir (€28,640 a year versus €19,370).
The two cities are 28 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Paris).
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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
Plaisir
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 32,147 inhab.
- 264th in France · 11th in its department
- Area
- 18.7 km²
- Density
- 1,721 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Mantes-la-JoliePlaisir
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+36% | 43,683 | 32,147 | More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+36% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Plaisir+4.2 pts | −1.6% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Plaisir+4.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Plaisir+4.9 pts | −3.4% | +1.5% | Stronger growth: Plaisir+4.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie2.7 times as high | 4,657 | 1,721 | Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie2.7 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.9 pt | 21.9% | 20.0% | More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.9 pt | 15.4% | 14.6% | More seniors: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.06 | 2.48 | 2.42 | Larger households: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Plaisir+19% | 2,667 | 3,168 | More expensive: Plaisir+19% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Plaisir+19% | 2,998 | 3,582 | More expensive: Plaisir+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Plaisir+15% | 15.9 | 18.2 | More expensive: Plaisir+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Plaisir+20% | 13.9 | 16.7 | More expensive: Plaisir+20% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Plaisir+25 pts | 30.7% | 55.4% | More homeowners: Plaisir+25 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Plaisir+18 pts | 16.7% | 35.1% | More houses: Plaisir+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 pts | 47.3% | 27.0% | More social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Plaisir+0.8 pt | 0.5% | 1.3% | More second homes: Plaisir+0.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.3 pt | 6.3% | 5.0% | More vacant homes: Mantes-la-Jolie+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Plaisir+0.7 pt | 37.69% | 38.39% | Higher rate: Plaisir+0.7 pt |
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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Plaisir+48% | 19,370 | 28,640 | Higher: Plaisir+48% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 pts | 33.4% | 13.5% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Plaisir+65% | €22,149 | €36,462 | Higher: Plaisir+65% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Plaisir+23 pts | 34% | 56% | More taxpaying households: Plaisir+23 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Plaisir+11 pts | 67.3% | 78.0% | Higher: Plaisir+11 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+8.4 pts | 19.2% | 10.7% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+8.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Adama Gaye | Sandrine Carneiro | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Plaisir+1.0 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Plaisir+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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Plaisir+17% | 49.0214 in total | 57.2184 in total | More shops per capita: Plaisir+17% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+72% | 18.882 in total | 10.935 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+72% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+88% | 42.6186 in total | 22.773 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+88% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie2.9 times as high | 20.690 in total | 7.223 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie2.9 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Plaisir+2% | 1.88 in total | 1.96 in total | More per capita: Plaisir+2% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Plaisir5.4 times as high | 0.52 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Plaisir5.4 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Plaisir+7% | 2.8 | 3.0 | Better access: Plaisir+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie3.4 times as high | 8.537 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie3.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+29% | 21.393 in total | 16.553 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+29% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+9% | 7.834 in total | 7.223 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% | 2.712 in total | 2.58 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 | 6 | 4 | More facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+14 | 37 | 23 | More schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+5 | 8 | 3 | More middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+4 | 5 | 1 | More high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 | 2 | 0 | More facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Plaisir+27% | 3.1 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Plaisir+27% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Plaisir+74% | 8.3 | 14.5 | Higher rate: Plaisir+74% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+30% | 4.5 | 3.5 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+30% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+8% | 2.1 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% | 8.4 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% |
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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureTie | 11.6°C | 11.6°C | Tie |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Plaisir+7% | 642 | 686 | Wetter: Plaisir+7% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Plaisir+1 days/year | 115 | 117 | More rainy days: Plaisir+1 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 days/year | 40 | 39 | More frost days: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mantes-la-Jolie+3 days/year | 12 | 9 | More hot days: Mantes-la-Jolie+3 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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Plaisir+10 | 3 | 13 | More declarations: Plaisir+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Plaisir+99% | 9.38 | 18.7 | Larger: Plaisir+99% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Plaisir+70 m | 39 m | 109 m | Higher: Plaisir+70 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Yvelines (78) | Yvelines (78) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Grand Paris Seine et Oise | Communauté d'agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | |
| 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
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Plaisir at a glance
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Plaisir |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,683 | 32,147 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.4% | +1.5% |
| Density per km² | 4,657 | 1,721 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,667 | 3,168 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,998 | 3,582 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 18.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.69% | 38.39% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,370 | 28,640 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 9.38 | 18.7 |
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FAQ
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Plaisir: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mantes-la-Jolie or Plaisir?
By population, Mantes-la-Jolie: 43,683 inhabitants versus 32,147 for Plaisir (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mantes-la-Jolie is the 178th largest city in France, Plaisir the 264th. By area, Plaisir is the larger (18.7 km²).
How far is Mantes-la-Jolie from Plaisir?
Mantes-la-Jolie and Plaisir are 28 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 Mantes-la-Jolie or Plaisir?
To buy an apartment, Plaisir is more expensive: €3,168 per m² (median price), versus €2,667 in Mantes-la-Jolie (+19%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mantes-la-Jolie or Plaisir?
In Plaisir, half of the residents have a standard of living above €28,640 a year, versus €19,370 in Mantes-la-Jolie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Mantes-la-Jolie and Plaisir 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