2026 comparison
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Versailles: 2026 comparison
Versailles has more inhabitants than Mantes-la-Jolie: 85,750 versus 43,683, or 2.0 times as many. Versailles covers a larger area (26.2 km² versus 9.4 km²), but Mantes-la-Jolie is more densely populated: 4,657 inhabitants per km² versus 3,275.
The median apartment price is higher in Versailles: €6,829 per m² versus €2,667. The median standard of living is higher in Versailles (€38,530 a year versus €19,370).
The two cities are 38 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
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Versailles
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 85,750 inhab.
- 56th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 26.2 km²
- Density
- 3,275 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
Mantes-la-JolieVersailles
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Versailles+96% | 43,683 | 85,750 | More populous: Versailles+96% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Versailles+0.2 pt | −1.6% | −1.4% | Smaller decline: Versailles+0.2 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Versailles+1.9 pt | −3.4% | −1.4% | Smaller decline: Versailles+1.9 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie+42% | 4,657 | 3,275 | Denser: Mantes-la-Jolie+42% |
| Under 15More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+4.1 pts | 21.9% | 17.8% | More young people: Mantes-la-Jolie+4.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Versailles+3.2 pts | 15.4% | 18.6% | More seniors: Versailles+3.2 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Versailles2.6 times as high | 2,667 | 6,829 | More expensive: Versailles2.6 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Versailles3.0 times as high | 2,998 | 9,059 | More expensive: Versailles3.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+53% | 15.9 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+53% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Versailles+75% | 13.9 | 24.3 | More expensive: Versailles+75% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Versailles+12 pts | 30.7% | 42.8% | More homeowners: Versailles+12 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Mantes-la-Jolie+6.6 pts | 16.7% | 10.1% | More houses: Mantes-la-Jolie+6.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+24 pts | 47.3% | 22.9% | More social housing: Mantes-la-Jolie+24 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Versailles+4.3 pts | 0.5% | 4.8% | More second homes: Versailles+4.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Versailles+1.6 pt | 6.3% | 8.0% | More vacant homes: Versailles+1.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+11 pts | 37.69% | 26.79% | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+11 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Versailles+99% | 19,370 | 38,530 | Higher: Versailles+99% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Mantes-la-Jolie+26 pts | 33.4% | 7.9% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+26 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Versailles2.8 times as high | €22,149 | €63,037 | Higher: Versailles2.8 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Versailles+34 pts | 34% | 68% | More taxpaying households: Versailles+34 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Versailles+9.0 pts | 67.3% | 76.2% | Higher: Versailles+9.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+11 pts | 19.2% | 8.1% | Higher: Mantes-la-Jolie+11 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Adama Gaye | François de Mazières | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mantes-la-Jolie+2.2 pts | 97% | 95% | Better covered: Mantes-la-Jolie+2.2 pts |
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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Versailles+35% | 49.0214 in total | 66.0566 in total | More shops per capita: Versailles+35% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+18% | 18.882 in total | 22.2190 in total | More per capita: Versailles+18% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+4% | 42.6186 in total | 41.0352 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+72% | 20.690 in total | 12.0103 in total | More per capita: Mantes-la-Jolie+72% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+27% | 1.88 in total | 2.320 in total | More per capita: Versailles+27% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles3.8 times as high | 0.52 in total | 1.715 in total | More per capita: Versailles3.8 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Versailles+3 | 2 | 5 | More stations: Versailles+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Mantes-la-Jolie+2% | 2.8 | 2.7 | Better access: Mantes-la-Jolie+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+12% | 8.537 in total | 9.481 in total | More per capita: Versailles+12% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+35% | 21.393 in total | 28.7246 in total | More per capita: Versailles+35% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+18% | 7.834 in total | 9.279 in total | More per capita: Versailles+18% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Versailles+6% | 2.712 in total | 2.925 in total | More per capita: Versailles+6% |
| 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Versailles+6 | 37 | 43 | More schools: Versailles+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Versailles+3 | 8 | 11 | More middle schools: Versailles+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Versailles+8 | 5 | 13 | More high schools: Versailles+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Versailles+23 | 2 | 25 | More facilities: Versailles+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Versailles+17% | 3.1 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Versailles+17% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Versailles+17% | 8.3 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Versailles+17% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+71% | 4.5 | 2.6 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+71% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+85% | 2.1 | 1.2 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+85% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+34% | 8.4 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Mantes-la-Jolie+34% |
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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.1 °C | 11.6°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Mantes-la-Jolie+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Versailles+6% | 642 | 677 | Wetter: Versailles+6% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmTie | 115 | 115 | Tie |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Versailles+6 days/year | 40 | 46 | More frost days: Versailles+6 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 days/year | 12 | 11 | More hot days: Mantes-la-Jolie+1 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 | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Versailles+10 | 3 | 13 | More declarations: Versailles+10 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Mantes-la-Jolie+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Versailles2.8 times as high | 9.38 | 26.2 | Larger: Versailles2.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Versailles+93 m | 39 m | 132 m | Higher: Versailles+93 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 Versailles Grand Parc (CAVGP) | |
| 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 Versailles at a glance
| Criterion | Mantes-la-Jolie | Versailles |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 43,683 | 85,750 |
| Change over 10 years | −3.4% | −1.4% |
| Density per km² | 4,657 | 3,275 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,667 | 6,829 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,998 | 9,059 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | 24.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 37.69% | 26.79% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 19,370 | 38,530 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 19.2% | 8.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Average temperature | 11.6°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,714 |
| Area km² | 9.38 | 26.2 |
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FAQ
Mantes-la-Jolie vs Versailles: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mantes-la-Jolie or Versailles?
By population, Versailles: 85,750 inhabitants versus 43,683 for Mantes-la-Jolie (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Versailles is the 56th largest city in France, Mantes-la-Jolie the 178th. By area, Versailles is also the larger (26.2 km²).
How far is Mantes-la-Jolie from Versailles?
Mantes-la-Jolie and Versailles are 38 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 Versailles?
To buy an apartment, Versailles is more expensive: €6,829 per m² (median price), versus €2,667 in Mantes-la-Jolie (+156%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Mantes-la-Jolie or Versailles?
In Versailles, half of the residents have a standard of living above €38,530 a year, versus €19,370 in Mantes-la-Jolie (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Mantes-la-Jolie and Versailles 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