2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Vernon (27): 2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie has more inhabitants than Vernon: 43,683 versus 25,873, or 69% more. Vernon covers a larger area (34.9 km² versus 9.4 km²), but Mantes-la-Jolie is more densely populated: 4,657 inhabitants per km² versus 741.
The median apartment price is higher in Vernon: €2,913 per m² versus €2,667. The median standard of living is higher in Vernon (€23,540 a year versus €19,370).
The two cities are 19 km apart as the crow flies.
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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
Vernon
City in Eure
- Population
- 25,873 inhab.
- 359th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 34.9 km²
- Density
- 741 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Mantes-la-JolieVernon
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+69% | 43,683 | 25,873 | More populous: Mantes-la-Jolie+69% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vernon+7.9 pts | −1.6% | +6.4% | Stronger growth: Vernon+7.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vernon+8.5 pts | −3.4% | +5.1% | Stronger growth: Vernon+8.5 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie6.3 times as high | 4,657 | 741 | Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie6.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+2.7 pts | 21.9% | 19.2% | More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+2.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Vernon+4.5 pts | 15.4% | 19.9% | More seniors: Vernon+4.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.33 | 2.48 | 2.15 | Larger households: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.33 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Vernon+9% | 2,667 | 2,913 | More expensive: Vernon+9% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+16% | 2,998 | 2,583 | More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+16% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+17% | 15.9 | 13.5 | More expensive: Mantes-la-Jolie+17% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Vernon+2% | 13.9 | 14.2 | More expensive: Vernon+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Vernon+12 pts | 30.7% | 42.7% | More homeowners: Vernon+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Vernon+25 pts | 16.7% | 41.4% | More houses: Vernon+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+13 pts | 47.3% | 34.7% | More social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+13 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vernon+1.0 pt | 0.5% | 1.5% | More second homes: Vernon+1.0 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vernon+4.4 pts | 6.3% | 10.7% | More vacant homes: Vernon+4.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Vernon+18 pts | 37.69% | 56.03% | Higher rate: Vernon+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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Vernon+22% | 19,370 | 23,540 | Higher: Vernon+22% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+9.9 pts | 33.4% | 23.5% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+9.9 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Vernon+30% | €22,149 | €28,729 | Higher: Vernon+30% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vernon+11 pts | 34% | 45% | More taxpaying households: Vernon+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Vernon+6.5 pts | 67.3% | 73.8% | Higher: Vernon+6.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+4.0 pts | 19.2% | 15.2% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+4.0 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Adama Gaye | François Ouzilleau | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.8 pt | 97% | 96% | Better covered: Mantes-la-Jolie+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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vernon+40% | 49.0214 in total | 68.8178 in total | More shops per capita: Vernon+40% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+15% | 18.882 in total | 21.656 in total | More per capita: Vernon+15% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+25% | 42.6186 in total | 34.088 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+21% | 20.690 in total | 17.044 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+21% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+48% | 1.88 in total | 2.77 in total | More per capita: Vernon+48% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+18% | 0.52 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+18% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 2 | 1 | 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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Mantes-la-Jolie+18% | 2.8 | 2.3 | Better access: Mantes-la-Jolie+18% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+69% | 8.537 in total | 5.013 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+69% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+28% | 21.393 in total | 16.643 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+28% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+12% | 7.834 in total | 7.018 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+12% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vernon+13% | 2.712 in total | 3.18 in total | More per capita: Vernon+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 6 | 5 | More facilities: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
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 | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 | 37 | 17 | More schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+20 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 | 8 | 6 | More middle schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 | 5 | 4 | More high schools: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vernon+2 | 2 | 4 | More facilities: Vernon+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Vernon+41% | 3.1 | 4.3 | Higher rate: Vernon+41% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+21% | 8.3 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+21% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% | 4.5 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+29% | 2.1 | 1.7 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+29% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vernon+13% | 8.4 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Vernon+13% |
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 | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Vernon+8 | 3 | 11 | More declarations: Vernon+8 |
| 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 | Vernon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Vernon3.7 times as high | 9.38 | 34.9 | Larger: Vernon3.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+19 m | 39 m | 20 m | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+19 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Yvelines (78) | Eure (27) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Grand Paris Seine et Oise | Communauté d'agglomération Seine Normandie Agglomération | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Vernon | |
| 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 Vernon (27) at a glance
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,683 | 25,873 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.4% | +5.1% |
| Density per km² | 4,657 | 741 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,667 | 2,913 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,998 | 2,583 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 13.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.69% | 56.03% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,370 | 23,540 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.2% | 15.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,690 |
| Area km² | 9.38 | 34.9 |
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FAQ
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Vernon (27): your questions
Which is the larger city, Mantes-la-Jolie or Vernon?
By population, Mantes-la-Jolie: 43,683 inhabitants versus 25,873 for Vernon (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mantes-la-Jolie is the 178th largest city in France, Vernon the 359th. By area, Vernon is the larger (34.9 km²).
How far is Mantes-la-Jolie from Vernon?
Mantes-la-Jolie and Vernon are 19 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Mantes-la-Jolie or Vernon?
To buy an apartment, Vernon is more expensive: €2,913 per m² (median price), versus €2,667 in Mantes-la-Jolie (+9%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mantes-la-Jolie or Vernon?
In Vernon, half of the residents have a standard of living above €23,540 a year, versus €19,370 in Mantes-la-Jolie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Mantes-la-Jolie and Vernon in the same department?
No: Mantes-la-Jolie is in Yvelines (78), in the Île-de-France region, and Vernon in Eure (27), in the Normandy region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures