2026 comparison
Meudon vs Vélizy-Villacoublay: 2026 comparison
Meudon has more inhabitants than Vélizy-Villacoublay: 46,959 versus 23,206, or 2.0 times as many. Meudon is both larger (9.9 km² versus 8.9 km²) and more densely populated (4,743 inhabitants per km² versus 2,599).
The median apartment price is higher in Meudon: €5,685 per m² versus €4,286. The median standard of living is higher in Meudon (€34,880 a year versus €32,120).
The two cities are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, in the same urban unit (Paris).
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Meudon
City in Hauts-de-Seine
FHauts-de-Seine92Île-de-France
- Population
- 46,959 inhab.
- 152nd in France · 15th in its department
- Area
- 9.9 km²
- Density
- 4,743 per km²
Vélizy-Villacoublay
City in Yvelines
- Population
- 23,206 inhab.
- 400th in France · 18th in its department
- Area
- 8.9 km²
- Density
- 2,599 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
MeudonVélizy-Villacoublay
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Meudon2.0 times as high | 46,959 | 23,206 | More populous: Meudon2.0 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Vélizy-Villacoublay+0.3 pt | +1.3% | +1.6% | Stronger growth: Vélizy-Villacoublay+0.3 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Vélizy-Villacoublay+6.7 pts | +2.9% | +9.6% | Stronger growth: Vélizy-Villacoublay+6.7 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Meudon+83% | 4,743 | 2,599 | Denser: Meudon+83% |
| Under 15More young people: Meudon+1.7 pt | 18.2% | 16.4% | More young people: Meudon+1.7 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Meudon+1.3 pt | 18.0% | 16.7% | More seniors: Meudon+1.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Meudon+0.11 | 2.19 | 2.08 | Larger households: Meudon+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Meudon+33% | 5,685 | 4,286 | More expensive: Meudon+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Meudon+31% | 8,654 | 6,623 | More expensive: Meudon+31% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Meudon+11% | 24.1 | 21.7 | More expensive: Meudon+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedTie | 23.9 | 23.9 | Tie |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Meudon+9.7 pts | 51.7% | 42.1% | More homeowners: Meudon+9.7 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Meudon+0.3 pt | 13.3% | 12.9% | More houses: Meudon+0.3 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Meudon+1.4 pt | 28.2% | 26.8% | More social housing: Meudon+1.4 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2.7 pts | 2.1% | 4.7% | More second homes: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2.7 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Vélizy-Villacoublay+1.3 pt | 6.8% | 8.1% | More vacant homes: Vélizy-Villacoublay+1.3 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Meudon+4.0 pts | 27.67% | 23.69% | Higher rate: Meudon+4.0 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 | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Meudon+9% | 34,880 | 32,120 | Higher: Meudon+9% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Meudon+2.6 pts | 11.1% | 8.5% | Higher: Meudon+2.6 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Meudon+38% | €57,466 | €41,582 | Higher: Meudon+38% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2.3 pts | 64% | 66% | More taxpaying households: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Meudon+0.8 pt | 79.4% | 78.5% | Higher: Meudon+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Meudon+2.4 pts | 9.4% | 7.0% | Higher: Meudon+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Denis Larghero | Pascal Thévenot | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the centre | miscellaneous right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Meudon+1.9 pt | 98% | 96% | Better covered: Meudon+1.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay3.3 times as high | 32.8154 in total | 107.7250 in total | More shops per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay3.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+31% | 15.874 in total | 12.128 in total | More per capita: Meudon+31% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay2.7 times as high | 16.477 in total | 44.8104 in total | More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay2.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+26% | 20.797 in total | 16.438 in total | More per capita: Meudon+26% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+28% | 2.813 in total | 2.25 in total | More per capita: Meudon+28% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay+73% | 1.57 in total | 2.66 in total | More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay+73% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Meudon+3 | 3 | 0 | More stations: Meudon+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Meudon+59% | 2.5 | 1.5 | Better access: Meudon+59% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+24% | 7.535 in total | 6.014 in total | More per capita: Meudon+24% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Meudon+75% | 21.199 in total | 12.128 in total | More per capita: Meudon+75% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay2.4 times as high | 5.124 in total | 12.529 in total | More per capita: Vélizy-Villacoublay2.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 2.612 in total | 2.66 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
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 | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Meudon+8 | 21 | 13 | More schools: Meudon+8 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Meudon+4 | 7 | 3 | More middle schools: Meudon+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Meudon+6 | 6 | 0 | More high schools: Meudon+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Vélizy-Villacoublay+2 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Meudon2.2 times as high | 9.7 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Meudon2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+37% | 9.0 | 12.3 | Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+37% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+10% | 1.8 | 2.0 | Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+10% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+90% | 2.0 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+90% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+35% | 8.8 | 11.8 | Higher rate: Vélizy-Villacoublay+35% |
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 | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Meudon+0.8 °C | 12.3°C | 11.5°C | Warmer: Meudon+0.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 1,717 | 1,717 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Vélizy-Villacoublay+19% | 571 | 677 | Wetter: Vélizy-Villacoublay+19% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Vélizy-Villacoublay+10 days/year | 106 | 115 | More rainy days: Vélizy-Villacoublay+10 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Vélizy-Villacoublay+3 days/year | 43 | 46 | More frost days: Vélizy-Villacoublay+3 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Meudon+5 days/year | 16 | 11 | More hot days: Meudon+5 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 | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Meudon+4 | 16 | 12 | More declarations: Meudon+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Meudon+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Meudon+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Meudon+11% | 9.90 | 8.93 | Larger: Meudon+11% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Vélizy-Villacoublay+77 m | 101 m | 179 m | Higher: Vélizy-Villacoublay+77 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine (92) | Yvelines (78) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Paris | 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
Meudon vs Vélizy-Villacoublay at a glance
| Criterion | Meudon | Vélizy-Villacoublay |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 46,959 | 23,206 |
| Change over 10 years | +2.9% | +9.6% |
| Density per km² | 4,743 | 2,599 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 5,685 | 4,286 |
| Median house price €/m² | 8,654 | 6,623 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 24.1 | 21.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 27.67% | 23.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 34,880 | 32,120 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 98% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.7 | 4.5 |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,717 | 1,717 |
| Area km² | 9.90 | 8.93 |
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FAQ
Meudon vs Vélizy-Villacoublay: your questions
Which is the larger city, Meudon or Vélizy-Villacoublay?
By population, Meudon: 46,959 inhabitants versus 23,206 for Vélizy-Villacoublay (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Meudon is the 152nd largest city in France, Vélizy-Villacoublay the 400th. By area, Meudon is also the larger (9.9 km²).
How far is Meudon from Vélizy-Villacoublay?
Meudon and Vélizy-Villacoublay are 3.2 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Meudon or Vélizy-Villacoublay?
To buy an apartment, Meudon is more expensive: €5,685 per m² (median price), versus €4,286 in Vélizy-Villacoublay (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Meudon or Vélizy-Villacoublay?
In Meudon, half of the residents have a standard of living above €34,880 a year, versus €32,120 in Vélizy-Villacoublay (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Meudon and Vélizy-Villacoublay in the same department?
No: Meudon is in Hauts-de-Seine (92), and Vélizy-Villacoublay in Yvelines (78), both in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures